For Sale: S/V Mothership
- A Rare Opportunity to Own a Classic, Bluewater Cruiser -
Yes, it’s a ‘S/V Delos’ type boat!
After 8 years and 30,000+ nautical miles of adventure, S/V Mothership – a fully-equipped 1997 Amel Super Maramu – is ready for her next chapter, with you at the helm.
This is no ordinary cruising yacht. Designed for shorthanded, long-distance sailing, she’s a self-sufficient, ocean-proven circumnavigator with serious upgrades and a meticulously documented maintenance history. She’s been our home, our haven, and our gateway to freedom.
👉 We’re offering early access to SEROUS BUYERS ONLY before it’s listed with brokers . So, if you’ve been dreaming of a ready-to-sail, world-class cruiser with a proven pedigree, this is your moment to jump the queue.
The Amel Super Maramu is widely regarded as one of the finest bluewater yachts ever built – robust, capable, and designed for comfort and safety offshore. This vessel not only carries that pedigree, but has been thoroughly maintained and continually improved, with full transparency through 200+ travel videos and 50+ maintenance videos on our YouTube channels: Mothership Adrift and Mothership Maintenance
Located in Greece for easy inspection and delivery.
Price: €240,000 ono
Highlights:
Volvo Penta TMD22 Engine – Approx. 8,900 miles, regularly serviced (last serviced March 2025)
Q sails - Pro-radial - Genoa, Main, Mizzen (new 2019) . Ballooners are original.
Standing Rigging - Acmo (new 2019)
Charger/Inverter: Victron Multiplus 24/100/3 (new 2022)
Batteries: Battleborn LiFePO₄ Battery System (new 2022)
Solar Power – 3x245W (new 2019) + 4x240W flexi panels (new 2024)
Haul-out in 2024 – Fresh International hard antifoul and prop serviced.
Full Electronics Suite: Raymarine Axiom+ 7, S3 autopilot, furuno radar
Comfortable Layout: Two double cabins, U-shaped galley, spacious saloon
Double Racor Inline Fuel Filter
Dinghy: AB Aluminium/Hypalon - 2.9m with chaps cover
Outboard: Yamaha 15HP 2-stroke (new 2023)
WiFi: Starlink
Cosmetic Condition: Sound structurally, but requires some cosmetic TLC after her epic voyage
A strong, seaworthy vessel with major upgrades where they matter. The YouTube maintenance archive is a rare bonus - offering unmatched transparency for prospective buyers and new owners.
VAT STATUS
EU VAT paid , but vessel has been out of EU waters for over three years so is currently classed as TI ( temp imported under British owners) . Documentation available.
Disclaimer:
The price includes all listed equipment and specifications as described. While all details are believed to be correct, they are not guaranteed and do not form part of any contract. Prospective buyers are advised to independently verify all information and inspect the vessel before purchase. The vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Maintenance
“Mothership’s YouTube maintenance archive is a rare bonus - offering unmatched transparency and help for prospective buyers and new owners.”
Details
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⚓ Vessel Overview
Model: Amel Super Maramu
Year: 1997
Builder: Chantiers Amel, La Rochelle, France
Designer: Henri Amel & Jacques Carteau
Hull Material: Fiberglass (GRP)
Hull Type: Monohull with wing keel
Rig Type: Ketch, masthead, in-mast furling
Steering: Hydraulically assisted wheel
Displacement: 35,274 lbs / 16,000 kg
Ballast: 12,125 lbs / 5,500 kg (Iron)
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📏 Dimensions
Length Overall (LOA): 53 ft / 15.95 m
Length at Waterline (LWL): 41.3 ft / 12.60 m
Beam: 15.2 ft / 4.80 m
Draft: 6.8 ft / 2.1m
Air Draft: 21m
Headroom: Approximately 6.7 ft / 2.00 m
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⛵ Sail Plan
Sail Area (Upwind): 1,302 sq ft / 121 m²
Mainsail: Q Sails, Pro-radial - 377 sq ft / 35 m² (new 2019)
Genoa: Q Sails, Pro-radial - 700 sq ft / 65 m² (new 2019)
Mizzen: Q Sails, Pro-radial - 205 sq ft / 19 m² (new 2019)
Sail Area (Downwind): Up to 2,045 sq ft / 190 m² with ballooners
Mast Height: 20.6m 67’6” to the top of VHF ant. (Air Draft)
Spars: Aluminum, deck-stepped
Standing Rigging: 1x19 strand wire, discontinuous
Spreaders: Two levels
Sail Handling: In-mast furling mainsail and mizzen
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⚙️ Mechanical & Electrical
Engine: Volvo Penta TMD22B diesel
Engine Hours: Approx. 8700
Fuel Capacity: 158 gallons / 600L
Fuel Consumption: Approx. 3.5L Cruising Speed
Cruising Speed: Approx. 6 knots
Max Speed: Approx.8 knots
Range: Approx. 1,000 nautical miles
Generator: 6.5 kVA Onan - currently out of commission
Watermaker: Dessalator D60 Freedom
Battery Bank: 400Ah @ 24v LiFePO Battle Born (new 2022)
Inverter / Charger: Victron Multiplus 24/100/3 (new 2022)
Shore Power: Yes
Solar: 3 x 245v rigid (new 2019) 4 × 240v flexi (new 2024) 2 x Victron MPPT 100/50 Smart Solar (new 2024)
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🛋 Comfort & Capacity
Cabins: 2–3, depending on layout
Berths: 6–8
Heads: 2 Jabsco (Manual)
Showers: 2
Galley: Equipped with stove, oven, sink, refrigerator, and freezer
Air Conditioning: No
Washing Machine: Candy 4Kg
Hot Water System: 40L Quick Boiler
Pressurised Water System: Yes
Fresh Water Capacity: 264 gallons / 1,000 litres
Holding Tanks: Approximately 80 litres (2 × 40L tanks)
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🧭 Navigation & Electronics
Autopilot: Raymarine S3 with head p70s head unit
Radar: Furuno - old but fully working
GPS/Chartplotter: Raymarine Axiom+ 7
VHF Radio: ICOM ICM330
Starlink: Yes
AIS Receiver: Raymarine AIS700
Instruments: Raymarine i70s System Pack (Wind/Depth/Speed)
Compass: Yes
Stereo System: Yes
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🛟 Safety Equipment
Liferaft: Viking 8 man ISO9650 - serviced Oct 2024
Life Jackets: 2 adult Plastimo
EPIRB: 406MHz Global Fix E4
Lifebuoy Ring: Yes
Jackstays: Yes (new 2024)
Radar Reflector: Echomax EM230 (ARC compliant)
Rescue Sling: Seago MOB rescue sling
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🧰 Deck & Additional Equipment
Bimini: Sunbrellor fully enclosed
Sprayhood: Hard Dodger
Swim Platform: No
Swim Ladder: Yes
Passerelle: Yes
Bow Thruster: Yes
Stern Thruster: No
Anchor Windlass: Lofrans Tigress with 1500w (new 2024) motor
Anchor: 1 x Rocna 35kg (re-galvanised 2024) + 1 x Fortress
Chain: 95m (re-galvanised 2024)
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🚤 Dinghy & Outboard
Dinghy: AB
Size: 2.9m
Material: Aluminium/Hypalon
Chaps Cover: Yes
Anchor: Yes
Outboard: Yamaha 15Hp 2 Stroke (new 2023) rare and highly desirable in USA and Europe.
