Amel Maramu 45

1984 Amel Maramu 46 – SV Blue Song

Location: Shelter Bay Marina
Flag: Netherlands 
Designer: Henri Amel
Builder: Amel Chantiers, France
Hull Material: GRP
Length Overall: 45.3 ft / 13.8 m
Beam: 13.1 ft / 3.99 m
Draft: 6.5 ft / 1.98 m
Displacement: 28,050 lb / 12,723 kg

Overview

SV Blue Song is hull #143 of the renowned Amel Maramu line—a proven, ocean-ready ketch designed by Henri Amel for safe, comfortable, and easily managed long-distance cruising. Known for their exceptional build quality, integrated systems, and elegant French engineering, the Maramus are widely regarded as one of the best liveaboard and passagemaking yachts of their era.

Lovingly maintained and refitted over the years, Blue Song presents as a solid and seaworthy cruiser with a long history of successful ocean passages. Her most recent updates include a full hull repaint and antifoul (Nov 2024), partial topside repaint (Oct 2025), refurbished sails, updated electronics, and numerous mechanical improvements—all ready for her next voyage.

Accommodations

• Cabins: 2

• Berths: 7 total (2 doubles, 1 single, convertible saloon berth)

• Heads: 2 (electric/manual)

• Showers: 2

• Headroom: 6’5” (1.95m) in saloon and master cabin

The interior of Blue Song offers the warm, functional layout typical of Amels, with comfortable berths, generous storage, and excellent headroom throughout. The forward head has been newly lined (Oct 2025), and the main saloon houses a practical galley and navigation station, perfect for extended cruising.

Galley

• Double stainless sinks

• 12V Kinnsman refrigeration (needs new Danfoss BD35 compressor)

• 12V freezer (requires maintenance)

• Gas stove/oven

• Ample counter space and storage

Rigging & Sails

• Rig Type: Masthead ketch rig

• Mast & Boom: Aluminum

• Standing Rigging: 12 years old, inspected Jan 2025 – no issues

• Running Rigging: Good condition

• Sails:

  • Mainsail and headsail refurbished Aug 2025

  • Spinnaker and storm jib included

  • In-mast reefing

• Winches: 4 Lewmar (manual)

Engine & Mechanical

• Engine: Cummins 4B3.3 (2011) marinized by Trans Atlantic Diesels

• Horsepower: 65 hp

• Transmission: Hurth HBW 250 (new with engine)

• Cruising Speed: 6 knots

• Max Speed: 8 knots

• Fuel Burn: 0.5–0.6 gal/hr (2–2.2 L/hr)

• Fuel: Diesel

• Fuel Capacity: 126 gal / 480 L

• Water Capacity: 264 gal / 999 L

• Recent Work: New spare parts onboard for continued servicing

Electrical & Power

• House Batteries: 4 (installed Nov 2024)

• Engine Battery: 1 (Nov 2024)

• Battery Charger: Sterling Ultra Pro

• Solar: 1 × 200W panel

• Wind Generator: Superwind

• Inverter: 2000W

• Shore Power: 110V and 220V

Electronics & Navigation

All major navigation electronics have been upgraded, awaiting final installation:

• Chartplotter: B&G Zeus

• Radar: Simrad 4G

• Depth Sounder: Airmar DST810

• Autopilot: Oceanpilot B45

• Wind Sensor: B&G WS320 Wireless

• VHF: Standard Horizon Matrix GX2400GPS/E

• NMEA2000 Interface Pack included

• Displays: 2 × B&G Triton²

Safety Equipment

• Liferaft: Viking 6-person (newly inspected Sep 2025, valid to 2028)

• Life Jackets: 2 Secumar 220 + 4 Alfa 150N

• EPIRB: New

• Bilge Pumps: Manual and electric

• Fire Extinguishers: All new (Nov 2024)

• Bosun’s Chair: Yes

• First Aid Kit & Life Ring: Onboard

Deck & Ground Tackle

• Anchor: Rocna Original 33 (73 lb) + 150 ft stainless chain

• Windlass: Lofrans Tigres (serviced Sept 2025)

• Davits: Yes

• Swim Ladder: Yes (needs maintenance)

• Bimini & Cockpit Cushions: Yes

• Tender Outboard: 8hp Yamaha

• Fenders & Mooring Lines: Full set onboard

History & Refit Summary

• Engine refit (2011) – Cummins 4B3.3 with Hurth HBW 250 transmission

• Rigging upgrades (2013) – top shrouds and backstay increased from 8mm to 10mm

• Partial refit (2022–2025) including:

  • Full hull repaint & antifoul (Nov 2024)

  • Partial topside repaint (Oct 2025)

  • Refurbished sails and rig inspection (2025)

  • Updated navigation suite

  • New fire systems and EPIRB

  • Interior repairs and forward head refit

Sailing History

Blue Song has an impressive bluewater pedigree. Originally launched in 1984, she cruised from the eastern Mediterranean across the Atlantic via the Canary Islands, Cape Verde, Brazil, and the Caribbean. After time ashore in Bocas del Toro during the COVID years, she was purchased by her current owner in 2022, who began a detailed refit to prepare her for renewed long-distance cruising. A change in personal circumstances now makes her available for her next adventure.

Why Blue Song?

The Amel Maramu is celebrated for its strength, simplicity, and sailing ease, offering one of the best balances between comfort and offshore capability. Blue Song is a true go-anywhere vessel—refitted, respected, and ready for final outfitting before her next ocean passage.

If you are looking for a proven bluewater cruiser with timeless pedigree and thoughtful upgrades, Blue Song deserves your attention.