1979 Amel Mango 52' Ketch – Proven Bluewater Cruiser for Sale in Germany

The Amel Mango 52 is a legendary bluewater ketch designed for serious offshore sailing. Built in 1979, this fiberglass yacht offers exceptional durability and seaworthiness, making it ideal for long-distance voyages across oceans.

With a length of 52 feet (15.85 m) and a beam of 4.30 m, the Mango provides ample deck space and stable performance. Its ketch rig ensures manageable sail handling, even for smaller crews.

REDUCED FOR A QUICK SALE: €65,000 For sale in Le Marin, Martinique: a 1979 Amel Mango Ketch built by the renowned French yard Amel to Henri Carteau's design. A solid and capable bluewater cruising yacht, designed for serious offshore sailing, long-distance passages, and comfortable life aboard. The Amel Mango is a respected classic among ocean cruisers, known for her robust construction, protected cockpit, practical layout, and true long-range cruising spirit. Same ownership for the past eight years. The owner is now retiring from sailing due to age, and the boat is ready for her next chapter The interior is in genuinely good condition, with original Amel woodwork well preserved, clean, functional, and full of character. Cosmetically, she shows her age, as expected from a 1979 yacht that has lived in the Caribbean, but she has been thoroughly deep-cleaned and presents well. She is not a modern production boat. She is a strong, proven, classic Amel bluewater cruiser with excellent foundations, generous volume, serious autonomy, and the kind of practical offshore design that made Amel yachts so respected among long-distance sailors. Key specifications Builder: Amel, France Model: Mango Ketch Year: 1979 Type: Monohull sailing yacht / bluewater ketch Location: Le Marin, Martinique Flag: French flag Material: GRP / polyester Length: 52 ft / approx. 15.85 m Beam: approx. 4.30 m Draft: approx. 2.04 m Displacement: approx. 13,100 kg Ballast: approx. 5,500 kg Designer: Carteau Engine: Perkins 4236 diesel, 80 hp Transmission: Shaft drive Propeller: 3-blade propeller Fuel tank: approx. 480 L Water tank: approx. 1,500 L Cabins: 2 double cabins Heads: 2 bathrooms VAT / octroi: French Antilles VAT and octroi de mer paid, Layout and accommodation Large aft double cabin Forward double cabin 2 heads / bathrooms Spacious saloon with U-shaped seating to port Additional berth / seating area to starboard Navigation area Functional galley Good storage throughout the boat Hot and cold water with Amel filter system Pressurized seawater CD radio with interior speakers LED TV Galley Double stainless-steel sink Eno 2-burner stove with oven Extractor hood 12V refrigerator 220V refrigerator Moulinex Sails and rigging Semi-battened mainsail Semi-battened mizzen Furling genoa Furling solent Mainsail and mizzen sail covers new in 2015 Standing rigging completely replaced in 1999 Main cap shrouds, mizzen backstay and triatic stay replaced in 2007 2006: main mast unstepped/inspected, second stay added for solent, backstays doubled Last rigging check: 2015 Navigation and electronics Simrad DSC VHF Portable VHF Icom SSB radio with Pactor and automatic tuner B&G navigation instruments Raymarine autopilote Log / speedometer Depth sounder Wind instruments GPS Electrical system 220 V circuit 12 V circuit Engine start battery 105 Ah Service battery bank 2x95 Ah Aerogene 6 wind generator (bearings and brushes replaced 2015) Shaft alternator Valeo 25A (12A at 6 knots) 115 A service alternator 2 × 330 W solar panels Interior LED lighting LED navigation lights Battery monitor Victron 50 A charger Pure sine wave inverter 12/220 V, 1200 W Deck and exterior Lofrans Tigres electric windlass Main anchor with chain Stainless-steel arch for solar panels, wind generator and dinghy davits Amel swim ladder Hard dodger / roof protection Cockpit bimini Aft platform Cockpit cushions replaced in 2014 Hatch plexiglass previously replaced Additional equipment AB semi-rigid dinghy Tohatsu 18 hp 2-stroke outboard Liferaft December 2026 Safety equipment for 4 people Tool box Price: €80 000 negotiable Location: Le Marin, Martinique

Accommodating up to 4 guests in 2 comfortable cabins, the Amel Mango is perfect for family cruising or small-group expeditions. The interior layout prioritizes functionality and comfort, with generous headroom and practical storage solutions.

Powered by a reliable Perkins diesel engine (80 hp / 59 kW), this yacht combines efficiency with proven performance. The diesel fuel system and robust construction ensure dependable operation in remote locations.