The heavily divided sail area is designed to make handling easier. Not that this is necessary: the winches are oversized and electric. However, the ketch rig has other advantages: the sail plan can be adjusted so that the balance is autopilot-friendly and it enables a mizzen sail. The centre cockpit of the new Amel is deep and is protected by a fixed windscreen with roof. The stern accommodates a large dinghy with outboard motor. Important systems are duplicated. Joystick-controlled bow and stern thrusters are standard. The ship is divided into several watertight sections. YACHT travelled with the construction number and reports in the section "The special boat". Plus: a visit to a shipyard where precision and reliability are the highest virtues.
Now in the new YACHT 9/2011 (first day of sale on 13 April)
