Oyster Amel 54

Sailboat 56′ 4″ Since 1986

Overview

Builder
Oyster
Model
Amel 54
Type
Sailboat
Built
1986 on
Designer
Holman & Pyle
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
56′ 4″ (17.16 m)
Waterline length
45′ 5″ (13.84 m)
Beam
15′ 10″ (4.82 m)
Displacement
51,000 lb (23,133 kg)
Ballast
13,359 lb (6,060 kg)

Design ratios

Displacement / length
243

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
26%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.70

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.

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