Amel 55 boat test - Yachting Monthly

Yachting Monthly test the new 55 footer from the French boat builders Amel. Famous for their long distance blue water cruisers, Amel 55 stayed true to their roots for this stylish ketch

[@briannelson670]

I missed the wonderful detailed approach of the presenter. Bring this man back!

[@mboyer68]

In my opinion the Amel line of boats are the best in the world. Not only are their boats solid, beautiful, and well thought out, but the story of the company tops it off. The man who started the company, Henri Amel, did so at age 50 if I remember correctly, and he worked until he passed away at age 92...and he was practically blind since being injured during wwii. What a man, what a story! Between the incredible boats they produce, the story of Henri Amel, and the fact that he gave a reported 90% of his company ownership to his employees upon his death makes Amel boats, in my opinion, the best boats in the world.

[@jtkilroy]

Nobody does a better boat review than Chris Beeson! All others on KZbin doing boat reviews can learn a lot here.

[@fuckingSickOfCreepyG]

He makes me want to buy all the boats.

[@ZoneTelevision]

Totally agree.. The dude is hilarious . he's so matter of fact, almost stoic .. I can't help but crack up at some of his diatribe.

[@edplow5917]

get your head out of your ass.worst sound on you-tube-its called a wind sock.if they show this do they know anything.

[@ZoneTelevision]

ed plow huh?

[@earthangel8730]

Wonderfully informative tour by someone who really knows what he's talking about. Beautiful yacht too.

[@MrOohBattman]

I keep coming back to these videos and this reviewer, best boat reviews on KZbin.

[@ramuskavancummins7784]

Thats funny.. The Delos boat is why I came to this look through also... I have to say I have learned more about boats in general and emergency procedures from Yachting Monthly... Thanks guys.. All well done!!

[@wynnroberts5388]

Brilliant assessment and detailed description and demonstration. All sailboat runs through should be so good! Lovely boat too! Well done Amel.

[@sfopaladin2661]

The most comprehensive review I have ever seen on any yacht out there. Excellent work! Not many areas that you missed.

[@GrumpyOldMan9]

Best boat presenter on youtube

[@edplow5917]

you must be deft . worst sound on you-tube

[@dermotconvery669]

Agreed

[@thePronto]

@@edplow5917 Have you ever been to a marina? That is what it sounds like: wind in the standing rigging. Nevertheless, we can still clearly hear what he is saying. Plus, this guy delivers all the relevant information in the shortest amount of time, almost as if he designed the boat himself. Quite unlike 90% of the competition, who seem to have never sailed a yacht and/or they don't understand the difference between form and function.

[@ZoneTelevision]

He really is quite extensive. and concise.

[@stefkerst4414]

+1 really enjoyed watching it. Nice work. Thank you

[@MuayThaiSong]

I have to say Chris Beeson is probably one of BEST presenter around these days.. Accurate, the point and doesn’t waffle on.. well done Chris !! You presented this Boat extremely well.. more please.. don’t stop what you do..

[@hamongog]

Yes! This! I love Beesom! No one else comes close!

[@ChrisSmithR]

The commentary about who the boat is for was great. Nice work.

[@movieklump]

I wish Chris Beeson would do more reviews. He is second to none.

[@fletchlives66]

Great detail from Yachting Monthly as usual. Cheers

[@esr243]

cannot stop coming back to this video. great presenter and boat

[@Duh6666666]

Chris Beeson is by far the best boat presenter you have ever had, please bring him back!

[@edrosenberger6947]

I've always had a thing for Amel vessels.....and this was well presented by Chris Beeson whom is a master at presentation. Wish these ships were less expensive....$895,000 (2013 Base Price) is a bit above my means.

[@MichaelOZimmermannJCDECS]

Best boat review I have watched on YT, hands down!

[@waynefederico9396]

Hello Chris, That was the most pleasant presentation we have ever seen. you could sell a rock if it could float.. Thank you.... Wayne Myrtle Beach ~~ look us up if ever in town ~~

[@deanmacka4975]

Mate great job at presenting this boat, love the way you do that. I never know if your taking the piss out of it , but great job and one great dry boat . Top stuff mate

[@nomoretelly]

Really informative. Good down to earth presentation. Well done and thank you.

[@ozjohnno]

Fantastic Piece of kit. Now I know what I am getting when my lucky numbers come up!

[@ukandrew]

Nice yacht, well presented, hardly a stone unturned.

[@WoodCutter117]

Best walk through I have ever seen!

[@RoveRomania]

this guy is best presenter

[@dermotconvery669]

Agreed

[@kimmovanttinen]

Agreed

[@alexmakarov4022]

Этот лучший обозреватель говорит так, как будто кашу жуёт. Ничего не понятно.

[@kenhiett5266]

This English gentleman was born to present yachts. I find myself wanting to watch another just so I can see another incredibly charmed presentation. I'm glad he isn't my salesman as he would likely have me buying a boat 4 times my budget while I'm simultaneously offering him a night with my wife.

[@putrusandilious384]

Thanks for being a great host.. lots of knowledge

[@Halcyonyachts]

We delivered an Amel to Gibraltar last month. Fabulous yacht!

[@JeanPhilippeVAY]

Did you make a video ?

[@bbbf09]

Would hope so for over a million £. An expensive thing!

[@chrisking7977]

Another delos fan been here! Amel might need to sponsor delos crew in some way!

[@sinimini]

Chris King After watching their vids it leaves you in no doubt what you would choose to sail the world.

[@hunsadersrockinranch]

Chris King delos! I love that Channel!

[@akajeremy]

Chris King ha, couldnt agree more. These yachts are incredible

[@danieltimothy3306]

Agreed

[@jonlaw2010]

That's why I'm here! Give those kids a boat already!

[@tomwilliams8675]

I agree, best boat presenter ever. I fell in love with this boat type following SV Delos.

[@Dumptruck70]

Chris Beeson is by far the best boat presenter. Thanks YM!

[@BertMerlin57]

Please come back!!,... your reviews was the best!!!

[@marycollins1631]

A beautiful boat enjoyed your tour.

[@MrPaddy1000111]

"They are leather trimmed so it doesnt bang shut or creek" As you walk along the floor and it creeks like mad haha!

[@petervobr8842]

My life will not be complete until I have one. I too have the SV Delos and her crew to blame for my Amel obsession.

[@warwickchristian5682]

Me to...!

[@PlainStraightShooter]

We in the same boat. SV Delos is a big influence and I have researched a lot of boats over the months and AMEL is one of the best in safety and comfort I think.

[@artistaloca4]

@@PlainStraightShooter and durability 😁

[@tamanduaa]

@@PlainStraightShooter So true,friend. Really, really great bluewater cruisers!

[@tamanduaa]

Yeap! Me too.

[@AlexMotan1]

I was on board at 2013 Dusseldorf Boat Show. Fabulous cruiser! All you needed - and more! I have to admit: the French are the Germans of boats!

[@michaelzietlow280]

Having the sink near the center line is pretty smart. Most Yachts put it on the side so it doesn't drain properly while healed on long passages.

[@JustNow42]

Well done, really good walk through and good ship

[@guilhermeribeiro8308]

the best boat presenter I've seen on the internet

[@goldenladyfun]

Here is my problem. I recently started watching videos from Brian SV Velos. Its about a group of guys and gals who sail around the Pacific having a blast. Guess what kind of boat they have? You guessed it Amel Maramu 55 +/-. Now I am hooked and no other boat appeals to me. But my bigger mistake was showing that boat to my wife. She thinks that that is what a sailboat should be like. Sorry Joshua Slocum, but Chantiers is way ahead of the pack with that boat and I am in love. Now I just have to come up with the money. Great review.

[@iainholder8785]

Me too! I love the Delos blog. I've watched nearly all their videos in the past couple of weeks. These boats a very spendy if you buy brand new..

[@ianBeer123]

Brian's boat is actually an Amel 53 Super Maramu built in 2000 which would have been a very early version Super Maramu. I know another guy who is sailing a 1987 Amel 46 Maramu hardtop and the improvements and upgrades are very noticeable in the Super Maramu. Even more was added on the Amel 54 version including the stay sail rigging, more cabin bells and whistles, etc.. The Amel 55 added further features and improvements, especially to the hardtop cockpit. If you really want to drool over a boat have a look at the Amel 64!! It enters the world of Super Yachts imo... and is also in that price range! :) PS... Brian SV Delos is so popular now that I've suggested to Brian that perhaps he ought to approach Amel about some kind of sponsorship since he's drawn so much attention to these beautiful blue water sailing yachts. :)

[@offplanetevent]

ianBeer123 Thats why I'm viewing this video, its because of SV Delos and crew. I retire in 6 years and I'm buying ( as of now at least ) an Amel or a Kanter , a previously owned vessel or sale the house in order to get a new one.

[@goldenladyfun]

offplanetevent My dream boat. I wish you great joy with it.

[@ThomasMeeks]

Yep, another Delos / Amel fan from watching their videos. Too funny to find others here for the same reason!

[@deibertmichael]

Love this Yacht! Amel builds to Sail! Sturdy and safe!

[@marinkovicmilos]

I am also Amel fan because of SV Delos and crew ! :)

[@vn3801]

delos fans everywhere!! great review wish I could have one

[@dale3122]

I wish I could watch you do more sailing in this beautiful yacht ! I love Amels XX

[@Rottingboards]

You do a great overview.

[@Wakeywhodat]

Delos, now that I have that out of the way I must say that the presenter in this video is spot on.

[@jamesjardinella7440]

nice presentation, thank you

[@kevinfisher1345]

"notice these lil leather fillets so it doesn't slam shut. It fits very nicely and doesn't squeek." Followed by him closing it, stepping on it and hearing it squeek lol. As well as hearing it squeek even prior to him opening it. It is very well designed boat though.

[@RomainSandt]

Happy to see Amel make better looking boats.

[@pashazamani1230]

SV Delos brought me here too, in fact long time ago lol Amel should start sponsoring Delos drew with a new boat!

[@neversurrender5798]

+Pasha Zamani I don't think they just give away million dollar yachts honestly. Plus they only have 75K subs...Which is basically nothing.

[@TheOrIsItSomethingWo]

+NeverSurrender bit for the sailing world that's quite alot

[@pk13910]

+Pasha Zamani And Beneteau should sponsor LaVagabonde.

[@pashazamani1230]

true, i honestly think LaVagabonde deserves even a bigger and nicer boat! they are a very nice and cute couple!

[@TheWearyEagle]

Delos brought me to this demonstration also . . . lot of bucks

[@lisalisalisa7721]

Amel. My dream sailboat. 🤗🤗

[@pete49327]

Unreal, I too was brought here after being introduced to the Amel line via the S/V Delos youtube video series. I think theirs is a 53 Super Amel. Like this one, very well designed with redundancy a primary trait.

[@ChiefStressman]

Brilliant presentation!

[@Halcyonyachts]

Very nice,,, Another great Amel!

[@robertmecalis7189]

Fabulous presentation.

[@9thGenerationCajun]

SV/Delos introduced me to these amazing boats.

[@BarryPokorney]

Excellent, well-informed, Presentation!

[@Bob.martens]

This is what I call a realy nice boat.

[@12comrades]

Incredible, three sails awesome.

[@skippersreview6441]

Fantastic review.

[@garykelley9584]

Very nice review! I'm also amazed at the number of delos fans, they definitely have me daydreaming of owning an Amel!

[@mattf49006]

winning lotto numbers and i'd be shopping a amel for sure

[@2HotxBuns2]

An excellent look at this great boat, however as an Amel owner, I am disappointed that there was no look at the spacious engine room compartment which allows easy access to all the machinery for maintenance.

[@hillar09]

Very complete presentation, major item missing, engine room and generator possibilities.

[@pijat.kampung7641]

Good luck 👍🏻❤️ from Indonesia

[@kimberlyvanderpool2634]

The Amel is great, but this guy is better. There were moments where I wasn't even paying attention to exactly what he was saying but rather enjoying watching him.

[@Pyron27]

Amel should just give the Delos crew an whole new boat for 2016 so that everyone can watch and enjoy.

[@ninline2000]

There is nothing wrong with the one they have. It's very nearly as big as this but faster. They've sailed over 80 thousand miles and will probably sail another 80,000 at least.

[@markrushton4631]

And they have enough money to buy at lest three new boats buy now , have a look at how much they get from just one you tub video , you will be amazed, not counting all the other money they get.

[@artistaloca4]

@@markrushton4631 It's hard work and they pay attention to detail.

[@markrushton4631]

@@artistaloca4 You dont' know what hard work is then.

[@rporther]

Same here for SV Delos. Yes the crew have indeed ( perhaps cleverly so ) marketed the boat obo the manufacturer, so yes Amel ought to sponsor if they haven't done so already. Right that's my plug for the Delos crew! Saw an interview with John Kretschmer who stated that boat design and which part of the world one sails determine the kind of yacht one would purchase. So effectively there's no "best"for every sea and ocean. My intent is not to denigrate any manufacturer's product , here to learn. In Kretschmer's book " Sailing a Serious Ocean: Sailboats, Storms, Stories and Lessons Learned from 30 Years at Sea " ( no plug intended ), there is a top positive review October 6, 2014 one should read. 1. Where is the rudder located on the Amel? 2. If I wish to fully enjoy the sun, breeze and spray say island-hopping in the Caribbean, can the spray hood windscreens be removed? And yes please confirm if they are acrylic or polycarbonate. 3. Aren't there any boats, where the salon table shaft can be slid into the hull if not used so that there is more room when not used of if there is rough weather? 4. How high is the water line? 5. Hold on...great access to the helm's electricals but where do you store food items?

[@hdaviator9181]

That cockpit is great for cold northern weather. But for being out in the Caribbean or more tropical climates in general, I can imagine the cockpit being a bit of a blunder. Not only heat, but also because sailing stops being fun at that point when everything is automated and enclosed. Incredible ship though.

[@offplanetevent]

Look at the Kanter , most of them have dual helms , one in like this one and one aft.

[@Moody10050]

yes except alot of builder's now are offering the single helm because they're deeper and safer in rough seas

[@realitysaling]

Definitely I fine sailing vessel. Got to put this in the wish list. Let me know if you need a skipper for a delivery to the USA.

[@BreakingD]

What I liked aboat this boat was the cockpit was nice. 'And the guy talking boat the boat was good.

[@BreakingD]

I better start saving before I´m too old and grumpy.

[@rtz549]

Very professionally done review.

[@idunproject]

Great, comprehensive review! Exactly the kind of boat I'd want for crossing the Atlantic.

[@ushoys]

All I see Brian do on SV Delos is fix and replace things that have broken on his Amel 53. Of course with power-everything there's alot to go wrong.

[@carolinabeacher1558]

+ushoys i once thought that too but that boat is 16 years old and has seen more miles than any other i have seen on youtube, most are 2/3 people who cruise to nearby islands and park, they use theirs as it was meant to be, world wide cruising in very rough conditions (heat corrosion, water and wind) so once that is figured in it doesnt seem so bad i suppose, my home needs constant attention, even the first year of its being built :)

[@Silver4567z]

Yes, and Delos is on it's second circumnavigation. Previous owner before Brian did it too.

[@davem5333]

The sea is stressful and things wear. Maintenence is a fact of life for boating.

[@SA-zv4wr]

Apparently the French first build, then design. So many things that is mentioned as "this part changed to...".

[@donjvalley]

Yes, I have to blame S/V Delos, too!!! I want three of these, one for the Cayman Islands, one for the Hawaiian Islands and one for Hamilton Island in Australia.....

[@QUANTUMRohan]

donjvalley If you need 3 of these for 3 different islands, I'm not sure you've grasped the concept of blue ocean cruisers? ;)

[@donjvalley]

Rohan Pritchard There is plenty of distance between the three locations --- with 30,000 islands in the SE Asia/Pacific area, alone. That allows time for routine maintenance and there are also climate advantages, as in 'endless summer' to living/sailing about 4-months in each location, etc...Besides, I'll miss my golf, tennis and grandkids if I'm always sailing/cruising. To each his own, just have fun in the sun, regardless of boat size...

[@DOCCAREY]

donjvalley Cheers... If me I would just buy one for Australia as much more cruising grounds and the boat would be put to good use :) Other areas I would save the money and buy a less expensive production boat! Like you said, to each his own :)

[@donjvalley]

mike carey Australia is very beautiful, for sure!!! As long as I'm "wishing", I might as well take it to the 'extreme'... I certainly don't have the 'youth or experience' like the Delos crew; especially Brady and Josje, to get jobs on 115ft or a Swan 100 boat, so I have to imagine something else...Cheers...

[@MrMarkandMsCindy]

Delos is an Amel Super Marnau 53 (not a 54). We have the same boat. We are about ready to set sail for about 10 years.

[@offplanetevent]

Can I be Brady ?

[@joem3556]

whatagorgeousboat!

[@Solstice42]

Delos Tribe Member - future AMEL Owner's Club!

[@thomasjeffersoncry]

It would be good to know how tall the host is, which would help viewers determine ceiling heights in these boats he displays. Being a tall man I would very much need to know this info when thinking about purchasing a boat. Great host! And three cheers for the Delos Crew!

[@thefireman2854]

+thomasjeffersoncry He mentioned in another review that he is 6'1".... I am tall too, so I am always looking where the top of his head is in these reviews.

[@glenswada]

brilliant boat, reviewer is excellent as always.

[@joejunior1974]

Great review. This is what I'm buying when I win the lottery!

[@chrisc7265]

"You'll have money to buy this boat" Oh nice I'll have money to buy this boat!

[@topoftheleague8814]

Been watching a lot of walk throughs and reviews and this is simply streets ahead of the others... still room for more detail and sad really that its a model shown that is experiencing massive change... would of liked to see engine room and freezer... Also the thinking around just a washing machine on the 55 and not the double washer and dryer of the 54... Feel the forward double cabin will suit some and not others... think the 54 is better set out in the forward... Also a help would be how these holding tanks and keel grey water storage are used/emptied... will look to see if you have done a more recent 55 review... But thank you... whilst I raise points... I do feel still... its a great review!

[@gavinturner5565]

Great description!!! Sold me!!! Fantastic looking boat!!!

[@deanmacka4975]

I love this Boat

[@jamesmyers3773]

I liked the sailing footage. I’d like to see more sailing action, tacking or jibing.

[@ZoneTelevision]

I love it when he talks about the fiddles.

[@LFeltrin13]

19:46 "You know I'd live here..." :)

[@thepaulogas]

the best blu water cruiser in the world !

[@yougivemeoneOK]

Had to laugh, with all the changes being made why show us this boat. This has changed, their moving that over there, changed this changed that. lol Great review of someone's boat. Maybe you will get a chance to do the newer model with all the completed changes.

[@hippiehillape]

love amel, love delos tribe... a lotto ticket away from the 50, solo no ketch for me

[@pk13910]

I like that there is a built in stripper pole in the owner's suite.

[@70snostalgia]

Completely agree; so nice to not listen to another fucken sales pitch. Just the facts.

[@Theflowoflove]

Wonderful. Thank you.

[@pepitoaus]

My dream boat! will have to work another 10 years to get one of these !

[@petercwent]

A dreamboat!

[@Spiked2005]

Good informative video, would have thought a wind sock would be part of the camera gear?

[@carolinabeacher1558]

this may be the new sv delos boat, they recently were in france and showed a short clip of an amel 55 as maybe a teaser of whats to come.

[@Whitemoon548]

Please Chris, make a review on the new Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 48. We were thinking to buy that boat!!

[@josephsellarslesacelier2742]

merci elle est une beaute francaise

[@gabearioso9020]

S/V Delos fan reporting in. I love Amel because of them. Realistically i might be able to own an 80's Amel mango.

[@Moody10050]

there is a really nice super maramu for sale in R.I. for $320k a 2003 I think