The Amel 60 2019 vs Amel Super Maramu 2000 2000 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 60 2019 measures 62,4 feet overall (2019), giving it roughly 9,8 additional feet of deck space compared to the Amel Super Maramu 2000 2000 at 52,6 feet (2000). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Amel 60 2019 tips the scales at 59 525 lbs — 24 251 lbs more than the Amel Super Maramu 2000 2000 at 35 274 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 60 2019 has a 80-hp advantage over the Amel Super Maramu 2000 2000's 100-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 60 2019 carries 238 gallons versus 159 gallons in the Amel Super Maramu 2000 2000. 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 60 2019 is rated for 19 passengers, while the Amel Super Maramu 2000 2000 caps at 16. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Amel 60 2019 could be the deciding factor.
Displacement is where these two sailboats genuinely part ways. The Amel 60 2019 displaces 59 525 lbs — a 24 251-lb difference over the Amel Super Maramu 2000 2000 at 35 274 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 — 7,8 ft and 6,8 ft respectively. Marina access and anchorage options should be broadly equivalent between the two.
The Amel 60 2019 uses Sloop rigging. For auxiliary power the Amel 60 2019 carries a 180-hp engine against 100 hp on the Amel Super Maramu 2000 2000. 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 10,0 knots for the Amel 60 2019 and 8,6 knots for the Amel Super Maramu 2000 2000. For extended cruising, water capacity matters: the Amel Super Maramu 2000 2000 carries 264 gallons versus 211 gallons on the Amel 60 2019 — a significant advantage on longer passages where watermaker or provisioning stops aren't guaranteed.
Bottom line: The Amel 60 2019 is the offshore and bluewater choice — at 59 525 lbs displacement and 62 ft it has the load capacity, range, and seakeeping for extended passages. The Amel Super Maramu 2000 2000 at 35 274 lbs is the more nimble, accessible option — easier to single-hand and better suited to coastal and inland sailing.