The Amel 55 2012 vs Amel 64 2010 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Amel 64 2010 measures 64,4 feet overall (2010), giving it roughly 8,3 additional feet of deck space compared to the Amel 55 2012 at 56,1 feet (2012). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Amel 64 2010 tips the scales at 85 539 lbs — 27 117 lbs less than the Amel 55 2012 at 58 422 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 180 hp, the Amel 64 2010 has a 70-hp advantage over the Amel 55 2012's 110-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Amel 64 2010 carries 370 gallons versus 238 gallons in the Amel 55 2012. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Amel 64 2010 is rated for 19 passengers, while the Amel 55 2012 caps at 17. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Amel 64 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Amel 64 2010 displaces 85 539 lbs — a 27 117-lb difference over the Amel 55 2012 at 58 422 lbs. That gap separates two entirely different categories of sailing: the heavier boat is built for offshore passage-making and load-carrying, while the lighter hull rewards performance sailing and easier handling in lighter air.
Both boats draw a similar depth — 7,2 ft and 7,1 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Amel 55 2012 uses Fractional Sloop rigging. For auxiliary power the Amel 64 2010 carries a 180-hp engine against 110 hp on the Amel 55 2012. Motoring range and ability to punch through a foul current or enter a tight marina under power will favour the more powerful installation.
Hull speed is rated at 10,1 knots for the Amel 64 2010 and 9,4 knots for the Amel 55 2012. For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Amel 64 2010 carries 238 gallons versus 211 gallons on the Amel 55 2012 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.
Bottom line: The Amel 64 2010 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 85 539 lbs displacement and 64 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Amel 55 2012 at 58 422 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.