1982 Amel Maramu vs 1972 Morgan Out Island 41 — Comparison
Specifications Side by Side
| Specification | 1982 Amel Maramu | 1972 Morgan Out Island 41 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Amel | Morgan |
| Year | 1982–1992 | 1972–1980 |
| Type | Ketch | Ketch |
| Country | France | USA |
| Designer | Henri Amel | Charlie Morgan |
| Dimensions | ||
| LOA | 14.00 m (45.9 ft) | 12.50 m (41.0 ft) |
| LWL | 11.00 m (36.1 ft) | 10.06 m (33.0 ft) |
| Beam | 4.10 m (13.5 ft) | 3.66 m (12.0 ft) |
| Draft | 1.70 m (5.6 ft) | 1.52 m (5.0 ft) |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 14,000 kg (30,865 lbs) | 9,525 kg (20,999 lbs) |
| Ballast | 5,000 kg (11,023 lbs) | 3,629 kg (8,001 lbs) |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 88.0 m² (947 ft²) | 68.0 m² (732 ft²) |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Keel Type | Fin | Fin |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | 60 HP | 50 HP |
| Fuel Capacity | 300 L (79.3 gal) | 227 L (60.0 gal) |
| Water Capacity | 500 L (132.1 gal) | 380 L (100.4 gal) |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 7 | 7 |
| Cabins | 3 | 3 |
Performance Comparison
Detailed Comparison
The 1982 Amel Maramu and 1972 Morgan Out Island 41 represent two takes on ketch-rigged sailing. The 1982 Amel Maramu is a 1980s design by Amel from France, while the 1972 Morgan Out Island 41 is a 1970s offering from Morgan from USA. The 1982 Amel Maramu was penned by Henri Amel. The 1972 Morgan Out Island 41 was designed by Charlie Morgan.
In terms of size, the 1982 Amel Maramu measures 14.00m (45.9ft) overall with a beam of 4.10m, compared to the 1972 Morgan Out Island 41 at 12.50m (41.0ft) with a 3.66m beam. The 1982 Amel Maramu is 1.50m longer than the 1972 Morgan Out Island 41. The 1982 Amel Maramu displaces approximately 47% more than its counterpart, which significantly affects how each boat handles in different sea states.
Looking at performance, the 1982 Amel Maramu has moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising with an SA/D ratio of 15.39 and 88.0 m² of sail area. The 1972 Morgan Out Island 41, with an SA/D of 15.37 and 68.0 m² of canvas, offers moderate sail power suitable for relaxed cruising. The 1982 Amel Maramu has the edge in terms of raw sailing performance.
For comfort and safety, the 1982 Amel Maramu offers a moderate motion comfort level (comfort ratio: 23.2) and excellent capsize resistance suitable for offshore voyaging (capsize ratio: 0.68). The 1972 Morgan Out Island 41 has a comfort ratio of 22.3 and a capsize screening value of 0.69. The ballast ratios are 35.7% for the 1982 Amel Maramu and 38.1% for the 1972 Morgan Out Island 41, reflecting their respective approaches to stability.
Below deck, the 1982 Amel Maramu provides 7 berths in 3 cabins with 500L of water capacity and 300L of fuel. The 1972 Morgan Out Island 41 offers 7 berths in 3 cabins with 380L water and 227L fuel capacity.
Verdict
For cruising: The 1982 Amel Maramu is the better choice for comfortable cruising thanks to its higher comfort ratio, offering a gentler motion at sea that crews will appreciate on longer passages.
For racing: The 1982 Amel Maramu has the performance advantage with its superior SA/D ratio, meaning more sail power relative to its displacement for competitive sailing.
For liveaboard: Both boats provide similar accommodation, making either a viable choice for living aboard. Consider water and fuel capacity for extended stays away from marinas.
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