“If there were a Guinness Book of Records listing for the world’s most successful superyacht design, it would surely be reserved for the Amels 180.”
So says the Dutch shipyard Amels, which produced the Amels 180 Limited Editions for 15 years, turning out 25 hulls that remain popular on the brokerage market today.
The last of the Amels 180 Limited Editions to roll off the production line was Galene—which Y.CO just listed for sale. It’s listed as a 2020 model with an asking price of about $44 million.
“Galene is a masterpiece of engineering with a proven track record of exceptional maintenance by an attentive owner and experienced crew,” James Pool of the Y.CO sales team stated in a press release. “Designed for serious cruising, she offers a transoceanic range, making her ideal for extended voyages. With a stylish interior, spacious accommodation and an impressive array of water toys, she is also charter-ready with a stellar reputation.”
Interiors are actually a big part of what makes each hull of the Amels 180 Limited Editions different. The exteriors on these hulls are by Tim Heywood, but Amels has always marketed the interiors as owners’ choice—a key selling feature that other shipyards have since adopted as they start to construct models on spec and then sell them in time for owners to put a personal stamp on the décor.
Aboard Galene, the interiors are by Laura Sessa. They have light, bright colors accented by dark pops. Y.CO says the yacht is “exceptionally maintained,” with accommodations for as many as 12 guests in five staterooms.
Performance-wise, according to Y.CO, Galene has a top speed of 15.5 knots, driven by twin MTU 2000 M70s. That’s the same top hop that Amels quotes for the series, also listing a range of 4,000 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 11.5 knots.
“As the last in the popular Amels 180 Limited Edition Series, Galene is built on a proven platform with every guest luxury on board,” according to the Y.CO team. “With her inviting layout, impressive space and striking features such as fold-down balconies in both the main salon and principal cabin, plus an expansive sundeck, Galene stands in a league of her own.”
Where can potential buyers view Galene? At the Monaco Yacht Show, which is scheduled to take place from September 25-28.
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