Amel Mango
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Edwards Yacht Sales
United States
| Make | Amel |
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| Model | Mango |
| Year | 1986 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$199,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Ketch |
| Length | 53 ft |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass |
| Location | St Augustine, Florida |
| Tax Status | Tax Paid |
| LOA | 53 ft |
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| Length at Water Line | 41 ft 9 in |
| Beam | 15 ft |
| Min. Draft | 6 ft 6 in |
| Keel Type | Fin |
| Displacement | 37400 lb |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 63 ft 6 in |
| Gross Tonnage | 23 t |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
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| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 4JH4-HTE1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Direct Drive |
| Engine Location | enums.engine-location.center |
| Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
| Propeller Material | Bronze |
| Engine usage (hours) | 1000 |
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| Designer | Henry Amel |
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| Builder | Chantiers Amel |
| Fuel Tanks | 1 x 220 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 1 x 400 gal |
| Hull Shape | Monohull |
| Windlass | Electric Windlass |
Description
Some boats whisper about crossing oceans. An Amel Mango 53 simply assumes you will.
Hull #60 is a proven bluewater ketch that has quietly evolved into something rare in today’s market: a true liveaboard cruiser that is mechanically sorted, thoughtfully upgraded, and ready to leave the dock tomorrow. Whether that dock is in St. Augustine or somewhere across the Atlantic is entirely up to you.
You may have seen the Amel Super Maramu featured on S/V Delos, one of the more popular sailing YouTube channels. The Mango traditionally uses a straight prop shaft, which is generally considered easier to maintain, whereas the Super Maramu often features a "C-drive" system. Both boats are designed for long-distance, shorthanded sailing, featuring watertight bulkheads, comprehensive electric furling systems for the main, mizzen, and genoa, and a solid fiberglass construction. They both have spacious, easily accessible, centrally located engine rooms.
Located at Rivers Edge Marina in St. Augustine, Florida. Available for private showing by appointment only.
The Right Foundation
Henri Amel built these yachts for self-sufficient passagemaking. Solid fiberglass hull. Protected center cockpit. Ketch rig with in-mast furling. Deep, secure aft cabin. Massive tankage. Systems designed to be handled short-handed.
This is not a dock queen with shiny varnish and deferred maintenance. This is a yacht that has been invested in where it matters most.
Ideal Buyer
• Experienced cruiser ready to step up to a serious passagemaker
• Couple planning extended Caribbean or Atlantic circuit
• Liveaboard seeking comfort without sacrificing capability
• Owner who values systems integrity over glossy marketing photos
If you are searching for a turnkey bluewater ketch with pedigree and practical upgrades, this 1986 Amel Mango 53 deserves your attention.
Serious inquiries invited. Private showings available at Rivers Edge Marina, St. Augustine, Florida.
Ready to cross an ocean or simply move aboard and never look back. ⚓
Mechanical Confidence
The headline upgrade is the engine.
• Yanmar 4JHTE-1 with approximately 1,000 hours
• New turbo in 2023
• Hurth 2-30 transmission
• Complete engine room rewired
• New 100-amp breakers
• 1.5" shaft with dripless seal
• Spurs line cutters
• Northern Lights 6kW generator with less than 300 hours on the motor and approx. 2,650 hours on the electrical end
• 2 spare starters and 2 spare alternators for the Yanmar main engine
• Spare water pump impellers and fuel filters for the main engine and generator
This is the difference between dreaming about the Bahamas and actually clearing in.
Electrical and Energy Independence
• Xantrex 3000W inverter/charger
• Four Full River AGM Group 31 batteries (460Ah total)
• 350W solar array with 30A Renogy controller
• LED lighting throughout
• Dual fresh water pumps
• Blackwater macerator and transfer pump
She is set up to anchor comfortably without running the generator constantly. That matters when your backyard becomes a quiet harbor.
Electronics and Navigation
• Raymarine wind/speed/depth and radar
• Raymarine chartplotter
• Raymarine AIS + Vesper WatchMate AIS
• Two Icom VHF radios plus handheld
• Neco autopilot rebuilt
• New mast lights, wind vane, transducer
• LED deck lights on main and mizzen
This is a practical, modern navigation suite layered onto a hull designed for serious miles.
Rigging and Deck
• All standing rigging replaced in 2021
• In-mast furling mainsail in good condition
• Hydraulic furling genoa with sunshade
• Complete dodger and full cockpit enclosure
• New cockpit cushions
• Faux teak decks repainted
• Windshield and portlights replaced with polycarbonate
• New hatches
• Emergency tiller
The cockpit is protected, secure, and ideal for passagemaking or long-term living aboard.
Interior Comfort | True Liveaboard Layout
• Two electric heads with new sinks and faucets
• New 22-gallon blackwater holding tank
• Isotherm stainless refrigerator/freezer
• Splendide vented washer/dryer combo
• 16,000 BTU reverse-cycle A/C with new pump
• 400 gallons fresh water capacity
• 120-gallon port and starboard tanks
• 14" memory foam mattress in aft cabin
• Two 42" 12V TVs
• Four fans
This is not camping. This is waterfront real estate that can relocate at 7 knots.
Tender Package
• 10’6” West Marine dinghy
• 2015 Yamaha 4-stroke 6hp outboard
Ready for exploring shallow anchorages and beach runs.
Why This Amel Mango?
The market is full of project boats wearing optimistic price tags. Hull #60 is different. The heavy lifting has been done:
• Engine replaced
• Rigging replaced
• Systems modernized
• Comfort upgraded
• Cosmetics refreshed
At $199,000, this represents strong value for a properly sorted Amel capable of offshore passagemaking or luxurious full-time living.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Presented For Sale By:
Edwards Yacht Sales
United States
Presented For Sale By:
Edwards Yacht Sales
United States
