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• Amel Yachts

• Founded 1965

• Founder Henri Amel

• Headquarters La Rochelle, France

• Products Sailboats

• Website

Chantiers Amel is a French shipyard founded by Henri Amel in 1965. Based in La Rochelle, Amel is known for its production of ocean-going sailboats.

Since around 2010, the company has been producing two models at a time; currently the Amel 50 and Amel 60. Both are sloops with optional solent rig staysails, designed by Jean Berret & Olivier Racoupeau.

2015 Amel 55 | 57ft Phuket, Thailand US$900,000