Is this Amel 60 the supreme yacht for shorthanded world cruising?

[@kosminuskosminus]

THE BOOM NEEDS TO BE TIDE UP WHEN IS NOT IN USE AS THE SOUND IT MAKES WILL DRIVE YOU CRAZY

[@stefanvanrensburg6096]

For a semi-disabled person like myself with a prosthetic leg and resultant mobility/stability problems, this yacht seems to be the answer with its enclosed helm. Thank you Toby for the well executed presentation

[@kosminuskosminus]

DO NOT BUY A WIND SAILING BOAT MAN - GET A LONG RANGE TRAWLER LIKE : A BERING YACHT

[@stevelucero9047]

I'm so impressed with how Amel has continuously refined this design over the decades. Gorgeous boat.

[@joesurfer9754]

I am really glad they showed it sailing . That is my favorite part. Would love to see this boat cruising rough seas under sail.

[@mcpheonixx]

This is the first time watching a sail boat video and immediately thought " yeah that's the boat for me! " . The amount of light inside is outstanding! The layout is top notch as well!

[@kevio6868]

Divy up

[@Stuwy2]

Take a look at rustlers as well

[@Stuwy2]

Take a look at rustlers as well

[@drewmorg.]

Same. This smokes the Beneteau 62 in my opinion. Way better interior. I knew that dingy garage would eat up too much space and who want the master cabin at the stern.

[@blazerbarrel2]

Money to buy , money to maintain , money for a crew , I am dreaming , pinch me please !

[@mofosamo]

Yachts don`t get any better than this. This really is the perfect blue water cruiser.

[@scottlittlewood4527]

I love the Supermaramu, the 55 was a leap of brilliance, but this thing is other worldly. What a boat.

[@fudogwhisperer3590]

Love all the automation. Surprised at the lack of solar panels. Also like to see a much larger coach roof to accommodate those solar panels.

[@JustinmaguireIII]

They offer 600 wards for the roof and you can put up to 1000 across the davits.

[@franklinjackson3637]

I love the covered cockpit. The helm position seems perfect

[@meadmaker4525]

Dream yacht. Literally wouldn't change a thing. Just need to win the lottery now.

[@funnystuff9998]

Amel have always been a strong option for short handed circs. This vessel is now my first choice for safety and comfort. The interior in this example is beautiful and functional. Thanks for a great review Toby.

[@rvail136]

That is an awesome design. The fact that the wheel is (mostly) protected from wind/rain has to be a huge selling point. Also, it looks to be very easy to handle single-handedly.

[@fredjones7705]

But that's also the problem. If you've never sailed then you couldn't possibly understand. You watch the sails and the waves and how your boat is entering them. You feel the wind on your face and your hands respond with minute movements of the wheel to your whiskers displacement. It's incredible. I was once allowed to helm a J-class for 3 glorious hours. Amel divorces you from the experience. A lot of people love the idea of a wheelhouse but that's what autopilots are for.

[@philv3941]

@@fredjones7705 i sail, and i don't really care to be exposed to the elements. This boat is for long trip bluewayer sailing, days and night of autopilot, protected helm. Even in Vendee globe and IMOCA races, sailors are not exposed anymore for years now. They all stay in their doghouse.

[@helplmchoking]

@@fredjones7705 Yeah but for a 3 week ocean passage? Or a month offshore over winter? Day sailing is fun and yes the elements can add to that for many people, but when you're making long blue water journeys you're not on the wheel for days on end

[@martinlang9615]

Mind blowing. Our old 46 foot masthead sloop ocean racer in the day was polar opposite to the comfort and convenience seen here. So many fantastic memories. Can’t wait to go back to sea.

[@TorturedPeace]

That is a beautiful monohull! Love the propeller window what a great feature!

[@ingriddubbel8468]

Monohull? You mean sailboat as catamarans are not the best at sailing.

[@Zoinaire]

@@ingriddubbel8468 Camataran are known for cruising

[@msc545]

Yes, that prop window is rather brilliant.

[@mikenewzealand4525]

Beautiful boat clean lines! Holding breath for lotto win

[@andrewlabat9963]

Crazy sweet boat. . The fantastic interior has the best layout.. easy to see how crossing oceans can be safe, but still the experience..!!

[@thorestey]

Ever seen the Sirius 40DS? Not as big as this one, but crazy good use of space!

[@mz2288]

Stunning yacht following a modern interpretation of the Amel philosophy. Wish I could afford one... Kudos to the Amel team!

[@mosstd]

I have been waiting for this video for so long and it was much better than I hoped it would be. Thank you

[@leopoldohernandez4939]

Beautiful boat,Amel did it again!!!impressed!!!

[@elanthys]

I visited this very boat in Barcelona. Outstanding, oozing quality and seaworthiness from every corner. An absolute beauty. I'm still sad Amel stopped making ketches, though, I loved the 55.

[@philv3941]

yep, this very one boat, in ketch, would be a magnificent yacht. i juste imagine steering surrounded by two mast and two huge white sails, a dream. Seems too old fashion i guess ? too less" sporty" or something ? public do really want sloop, the 50 was a huge success, far beyond the last ketch they did, even the guys from Amel were surprised. so... goodby ketches, it was our less french ketch maker

[@Alain.Helstroffer01]

They stopped to build ketchs because all the winches are electrics now.

[@philv3941]

@@Alain.Helstroffer01 it's not a good explanation : all the Amel since at least 15 years were on electric winches + furling sails in the mast. No really, it was a matter of public : the public wants sloops now.

[@steveburton5825]

@@philv3941 The 65 (ketch) was basically a Super Yacht because it cost over 2.5M Euros... They have nearly as much room in this 60 for almost 1M Euro's less (5 years later). Ketches are expensive with two of most everything even if they are smaller than both. I LOVE the Amel Ketches and have sailed them across oceans but I get why they went to sloops... like you say, that's where the market is. Toby said they made 50 Amel 50's in 3 years... that's about the rate that they were making their most popular Super Maramu models. This will be a huge success for them I think. People were paying that sort of money for fully loaded out 55's.

[@steveburton5825]

@@sperlongatours They are peaches and tangerines. Baltic Yachts are essentially semi custom super yachts and not in the same class as the Amel 60's which are upper end production boats. The Baltic 67 is the smallest boat they make (they go up to 150' or so) and it costs more than double the price of the Amel 60 at 4M Euros vs 1.65M Euros for the Amel 60. Carbon masts are great for reducing weight but the price difference is literally eye watering and frankly 99.9% of cruisers on long passages don't adjust their sails enough to justify spending that sort of coin for the performance advantages they would bring. They make all sorts of sense for racing boats but they are like painted brake rotors on most luxury SUVs... toys to show how much money you have.

[@thomasgilbert9347]

That's a beautiful boat, thanks for showing it to us.

[@os5017]

Who were those rude people in the background couldn't keep their mouth shut for 15 minutes. I like your videos, they are professional and informative, thanks.

[@JonoThorne]

I love this boat! I recently bought a 60 ft sailing yacht, and I'm thinking of basing the interior design styling on parts of this boat. Most large sailing yachts of this size often have a caravan style interior, but this modern design style and simplicity is so much nicer, especially if you're looking for a live-aboard.

[@Jo-gu9st]

Yeah, a great boat for sure but I think the most people doesn't need such high specs as in the Amel 60. The Jeanneau 60 (Briand and Winch) will be fine

[@jack7rem]

And "Lotto" shall be her name.

[@kanaka108]

You just have to sell a lot of vaccine to kill people.

[@jodu9965]

@kanaka108 just shut up

[@charonstyxferryman]

@@kanaka108 Feck off, anti waxxer Regards a European

[@Wanderglobe]

haha This made me laugh. No idea why there's an argument about vaccines but I'm staying out of it.

[@keineahnung6124]

Loads of storage space for those quick trips to Colombia.🤫

[@Whitemoon548]

Great review Toby, thank you very much. This boat is just fantastic, it seems so very safe for long ocean passages.... Bravi Amel!!

[@ZoneTelevision]

Toby, as usual spot on review mate. Taking the hydraulic steering out probably saves weight and cost too. You really help to inspire the sailor spirit in the landliest of land lovers. Thanks for having us aboard.

[@keithrjoseph9528]

Always been a of hydraulic steering, less to go wrong or break

[@RikardBlaz]

great sail, big and made it to 1 person from cockpit can easy sail, comfort

[@deanie3246]

Beautiful. Just beautiful.

[@paulbeatham6530]

Great looking boat. This channel is making me want to go sailing again. Perhaps I'll learn to sail as well, instead of just enjoying the ride.

[@just-dl]

Love the mechanics and functionality. The floor plan is terrific. I’ve yet to see something called modern that I would spend money on. Alas, Amel is no exception. But, I have enough appreciation for modern styling to know this boat will do well in the market. There are many who do not share my aversion to new. They will love this boat. She’s one I could appreciate to the nth degree. But, she’s built for someone else. Great review. Really liked the action shot of the tack. Great to see all the moving parts in action.

[@chuckwilliams6261]

"You even get a free Dyson Hoover." If I pay $2million for the vacuum cleaner, do I get a free sailboat?

[@aardvarkmindshank]

Uhm, Toby. It's "vacuum cleaner" not Hoover (which is another brand, like Dyson).

[@brentonbish]

@@aardvarkmindshank I laughed as well, I work in retail and sell both brands

[@trissysmom3]

So funny how the British will call one brand of vacuum by another brand name.

[@trissysmom3]

Aardvark Mindshank it’s just a brutish thing. Like how we call all small bandages ‘bandaids’

[@chuckwilliams6261]

@@trissysmom3 or all facial tissues, Kleenex.

[@notachannel4u]

Best bar I ever saw on any boat around. Cheers 🥂

[@donnynguyen5711]

Back to watch this video for 💯 time just so I can dream

[@AlexMotan1]

An absolute beauty. A sweet mix of practicality, quality and elegance. Drawn for extended liveaboard cruising by a circumnavigator sailor who've been places. Beat that, Oyster! (even if the last Oyster is not actually too shabby, my friends...😀)

[@juliojames5986]

Seems the typical interior of many yachts now, has less, real classical nautical design . I do not know what the market prefers, however, give me modern technology, and classical interiors. Thanks Toby.

[@mkelsho]

Check out Kraken Yachts

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

Very, very logically designed boats. Good build. Good layout.

[@mds-lf3kl]

This propeller view porthole under the berth blew me away 😅👍 Brilliant idea 👏 But indeed...it squeaks a lot!

[@jjaus]

"Birth" mad me laugh.

[@ingriddubbel8468]

Its berth not birth.

[@ablejack3]

It is a useful feature of the after-berth.

[@laurentdoomitch5528]

the view porthole needs some coats of transparent antifouling, it helps to keep transparency..

[@hippiehillape]

I made the mistake of peering through the porthole during the berth of my son... needless to say I have no desire for more children

[@bugsywolfe]

Great video and beautiful boat. Well Done.

[@joepselles8202]

What a beautiful boat!

[@andrewmullen4003]

The window to see the prop, what a great idea

[@jimjonrs3932]

I think Amel's are one of the few sailboats with water tight bulkheads. A very important feature for ocean cruising.

No most bluewater boats have water tight bulkheads.

[@steveburton5825]

@ Nonsense.... Amels, Garcia's and a few custom boats... but the largest percentage of Bluewater boats don't have them.

[@scottwest9299]

Can you say Lubber.

@@scottwest9299 Only when I'm drunk and trying to roll one on.

[@Dan_C604]

Thank you for showing it in actually sailing instead of the boring enclosed boat shows :))

[@Denstoradiskmaskinen]

Hot summer day, enjoy the Sunset and then watch some telly, while watching have the AC on, cool down the bedrooms, then fall asleep in a Cold Bed after a crazy-hot day! Utopia

[@rooseveltdumornay4954]

I absolutely love this boat. It's gorgeous

[@katamaranscom]

Love the prop spy hole!

[@joesurfer9754]

With a light.

[@markduncan6690]

Well “Toby” I am sold on your ship! I won’t feel nervous in heavy seas!

[@o0bananaman0o]

starts at the bow, points out the 'stowage' and rifles through the owners personal effects.. Chris Beeson would be proud

[@Erin-Thor]

As prospective buyers want to see some of the inner workings and details, that’s not a big deal. Not a lot of privacy anyway on a sailboat. 😁

[@michaelwilliams5234]

Truly stunning

[@kerbyfab]

One of my favorites.... just love this yacht.

[@250catseyes]

Very impressed, I love the port light for viewing the prop

[@dw4956]

Pretty boat. Easy to sail single handed, you only need a crew for cleaning and polishing

[@samack3]

Pretty cool to listen to the water while taking a shower under sail

[@dragonfly8080808]

Beautiful yacht very well thought out and well finished, would love one

[@John-qw4vs]

Toby, love your videos , I dream one day I can invite you as my guest on my Amel 60.... John from NJ your #1 Fan

[@yachtingworld]

Thanks John!

[@Capt182]

A lot of electronics to go wrong. However I still look in envy and awe.

[@philv3941]

True but Amel is known for reliability on this , and for the reliability of the in-mast furling system. Local competitor, sending more expensive yacht, is jealous of it ;)

[@matthewfriske438]

Yea obviously I’m probably never going to custom order a new boat, but if I were I’d ditch all the electric blinds for manual. While I think I’d feel like less of a sailor using electric winches(never actually used an electric winch) it’s definitely a nice feature to have and even if they electric goes out on the winches and furlers they still work the same. If anything I’d ditch the electric furler for the code since it’s so light and maybe only use electric winch for the main sheet? But hey every boat I sail takes a lot of elbow grease and in some cases actually sweating lines

[@philv3941]

@@matthewfriske438 from the start, Amel choose this way to sell big bluewater boats for only one hand or a couple. It's their "commercial baseline" in france. In high latitudes you can stay inside and manage your sails too, like a real exploration sailboat. It's a bit between two markets, when you are able to spend 1 M in a yacht... but don't want to have ( or cannot pay for) a full time skipper on board, seducing your wife and drinking your overpriced wine.

[@darrendanger6853]

@Healtyman LOL

[@roscoejones4515]

And still with the classic Amel "I'm driving a bus!" helm position!😉

[@johnfebaines]

Might be handy at night in a F8

[@johnfebaines]

balls bag buy a sailing dinghy then

[@johnfebaines]

balls bag check the keel bolts!

[@johnfebaines]

balls bag go watch SV Delos. Cruising is completely different to a day sailing or yacht racing

[@johnfebaines]

balls bag Bluewater cruising is completely different....you need to be safe on oceans

[@Doctoberfest]

KZbin has a great habit of reminding me how poor I really am

[@King_of_Africa]

It's only 1.6million

[@SerbanOprescu]

@@King_of_Africa Phew! What a relief! I feared it is very expensive.

[@Voltramotorscambodia]

Instagram the same 🤮

[@atvman1014]

Negative

[@Doctoberfest]

@@atvman1014 positive

[@tedjohnson1009]

Thanks for the video and thanks Amel.

[@mrabrasive51]

Definitely not a poser boat!..a true passage maker!⛵

[@charlesscott27]

People who sail all other types of boats are posers?

[@roadboat9216]

Beautiful, and I’m sure sails beautifully. And no, it will not require a crew to handle it. But will need one to maintain it. At least an engineer/technician if the captain is not one with all those electro-mechanical bits.

[@davidwass9996]

Doubt that, they are very reliable and those that can afford them have the money to have the money to pay the yard for regular service of all systems. Maybe the next owner or the third may have to learn a thing or two though.

[@JCrook1028]

Amel needs to send one of these to Brian and Karin. :)

[@carlvandenberg140]

It would need to be a Ketch

[@maccashaz]

Really nice boat- I don't about all the noises from rigging nor when tacking having all the sheets across the lounges ( at about 4:30). Surely this can be better for the 1.65mil you pay for it ???? Really bright interior and clean lines and lots of storage ( as you would expect for 60')- certainly a boat to consider, and would not knock it back if offered

[@cessrcd]

The Dyson is a dealbreaker

[@paulpence8895]

is it a Dyson or a Hoover??? those are two different brands...

[@peterlamere1982]

A very compelling choice.

[@alburns7278]

Another fantastic product from Amel, great video love this yacht , when is Toby coming back?

[@yachtingworld]

Er that is me, thanks Al! Toby

[@alburns7278]

@@yachtingworld lol great vid Toby well presented I meant Graham

[@patrick35400]

EXCELLLENT Video! Mister Hodge you are the best one! Since years Amel have a very good reputation. The idea to be abe to see the propeller is also excellent! Thanks again, kind regards from Brittany and off course happy new year.

[@yachtingworld]

Thanks Patrick - Happy 2020 to you too!

[@blakslee720]

This is the sailing equivalent of glamping and I love it

[@Shawn-wt4kh]

Just wait until you see a 50 or 60-foot catamaran. They're like floating apartments compared to monohulls like the Amel 60!

[@johnturner2175]

You know what I would add. I’m sure I’m not the first to want it . I would put in a second helm. Not with all the same functionality as the port helm. I would put it on the stern starboard side. I’d leave the lines termination on the port helm. I would include switches for fine tuning. If the boom for the main or mizzenmast needed adjustment I’d have it done. Sometime you just want to be in the weather or the moment.

[@geraldanderson7576]

Amel 60 vs. Hallber-Rassy 58 vs. Oyster 595 Which would you choose?

[@HgHg-yp6ft]

Amel 50 which i consider the best ever all around 50 ft sailing boat grow another 10ft...as beautifully designed and build as the "original" 50 haha. great review. thank you.

[@adrianlivingstone120]

You think when you start to sail you'll get seasick, about a year ago while soloing in the Yasawa Group Islands, I had some cyclonic weather also washing machine wave action, not once was I seasick even down below when I was charging my batteries off the diesel. I found that if I was busy enough and really enjoying my self, queasiness was not an issue. Or perhaps that was just me!

[@francesoregan394]

Best in class,full stop.

[@larryedge7827]

I am in love, WOW

[@franklinjackson3637]

Loving how quiet she sails below deck.

[@JohnSpo]

very nice boat. Do they offer 75 year financing options? cause if so, I'll have it!

[@SamBassComedy]

Such a beautiful boat. A dream boat for sure.

[@lionkempers]

Best one i have seen. Amel my respect very Nice job.

[@nickparker4875]

I was surprised that the other guests were chatting over the top of Toby doing his commentary and generally getting in the way on deck! But what a heavenly vessel, despite the crew!

[@TheSeforian]

She is beauty. True masterpiece!

[@scottanderson32]

How is the interior and the bilges ventilated while in a seaway? There are no Dorades, and the hatches are flush to a sleek deck design ... blue water would wash the deck, and therefore the hatches can't be open at sea, I guess ... (I had the problem on a Hanse, resulting in three weeks of mold growth during a sea voyage)

[@steveburton5825]

Amel's are completely dry boats... I've crawled through dozens of them and sailed 4 of them across 1000-1500 nautical miles each time through all sorts of weather. Never got a single drop of water in the cabin or the engine room (where the bilge is). Amel's philosophy is to keep salt water out of the cabin (which is why they only have the one sea chest, deck stepped masts, chain plates bonded to the outside of the shell, no pumps or the like (except for the electric heads) inside the cabins, and a laminated deck/hull joint that can not leak). They are so solid that you can actually lift the boat out of the water by it's chainplates (they actually have a second hole on them to utilize for this). I saw a picture of a fully loaded world cruising Amel Super Maramu being lifted by it's chain plates with masts up on to a freighter in the middle of the Indian Ocean. No issue with ventilation either. I've never been aboard one that even slightly smelled of salt or diesel. One Amel owner went through a storm that sunk all the other boats out there in it (search Prepare for Survival Conditions on Ocean Navigator) and talked about seeing the entire boat submerged including the cockpit with only the two masts sticking out of the water and they didn't get a drop of water in the bilges. A lot of Amel owners keep their paper towels down there!

[@scottanderson32]

@@steveburton5825 Thanks.

[@jesper1406]

Would make a great Delos 2.

[@bajamedic]

That is a really nice layout

[@Fr99763]

No Pastis in the liquor cabinet! Otherwise, the boat is perfect 👍 Cheers,

[@leozebiosthor6242]

This is my dream boat

[@roadracer247]

Hopefully this will drive down the price on used Amel 50’s.

[@steveburton5825]

@@sperlongatours They aren't making the Amel 65 any more. The Amel 60 is the replacement.

[@MrHellstorm74]

That boat is very well thought out

[@fairwayray]

I have watched many of these videos. This is the boat for me. Never sailed a day in my life. Like everyone else, all that is required is a lottery hit.

[@Sonny_Eclipse]

I am just a want-a-be sailor, I have looked at so many boats and unfortunately if I were to be a real sailor I would probably have to sail by myself, I really like this boat👍👍

[@VirtanenDK]

Just an amazing boat. Would love to live on this!! Thx for a great video Toby 👋

[@mgrpvm]

Good work Toby!👍

[@RiTorpedo]

Answer on the question from the title would be: Yes!

[@moltderenou]

Perfect, just perfect.

[@alexp9781]

13:41 Owner loves his hats

[@SamBassComedy]

He must lose them a lot. They are all the same.

[@AirstripBum]

@@SamBassComedy That's what I was thinking. Must blow off a lot.

[@marylandflyer5670]

Amazing vessel.

[@jfkdotcom]

I cant wait to get mine!

[@andrewcousins7449]

It does not get better than this. Amazing.

[@foundatsea3483]

Nice one Toby, great to see a review underway and in light and bright conditions! Real-world live experience. Spectacular interior design here and rightly so for $2M US. One thing I'd like to see is an innovative deck seating option aft where the sunbeds are. Maybe a collapsing / folding design? Seems like that area would be mostly unused as is. Edit: Additionally, would like to see an optional "Classic / Organic" interior option. The all-white look is dated imho and I can't imagine a crew like Delos choosing this modern white look. Also very surprised Amel has not honored or sponsored them with a Delos 2 or Delos-version / design

[@yachtingworld]

Thank you. And the aft deck might be used to stow a dinghy a lot of the time - davits are optional

[@FighterFred]

Top quality, one of the best monohulls in the market for ocean crossing. High price but worth it. Compare to all other yachts with exposed helmsman etc.

[@G11713]

An Amel with a Southerly lifting keel system would be a truly everywhere boat, I think. It would point higher and run downwind better as well. With 100Kw of lithium (with solar panels and rig hung wind generator), electric propulsion (with hydro-generator feature), heat exchanger (heating/cooling), and a small generator for emergencies you can't need more. It seems like a no-brainer concoction for far reaching wide roaming independence. :)

[@dlamb2840]

Stunning, just absolutely magnificent yacht. 1- Win lottery 2-Buy this vessel 3- Set sail and never return.