SV KUJIRA is an exceptional example of the legendary Amel Maramu 46, hull #98 and has been meticulously refitted between 2022 and 2025 to create a modern, self-sufficient and highly reliable bluewater cruiser.

Designed by Henri Amel and built to cross oceans in comfort and safety, KUJIRA combines proven offshore capability with contemporary systems, effortless sail handling, and thoughtful upgrades throughout. Every major system has been renewed. From rigging, sails, and electronics to power generation, watermaker, and batteries. Whether you dream of circumnavigation or extended liveaboard comfort, KUJIRA is fully equipped and ready to go anywhere, today.

Extensive refit 2022–2025: rigging, sails, electronics, electrics, plumbing, and systems.

Key Features

• All sails handled from cockpit: new 2022 mainsail, genoa and mizzen.
• Reliable Perkins 4.154 (60Hp) with refurbished and renewed components throughout.
• Solar - 610W Victron solar array, MPPT controller, inverter, SmartShunt and battery monitoring.
• Batteries - 420Ah house bank (2022) + new starter and bow thruster batteries (2024/2021)
• Comprehensive B&G electronics suite.
• Modified Eco-System Splash 25 watermaker, 33–35 L/hr on 12V (2022)
• Amel-quality comfort: hard dodger, full cockpit enclosure, cushions and sun protection.
• Spacious two-cabin layout with two heads (both new 2022), convertible saloon and pilot berth.
• Dinghy 2.5m Goldenship aluminum (2022)
• Comprehensive safety inventory: serviced 6-person Zodiac liferaft (valid to 2027), EPIRB, MOB2 lifejackets and more.

A true ocean-going classic, KUJIRA embodies the renowned Amel craftsmanship and safety that have earned these yachts their world-cruising reputation. With her complete refit and thoughtful upgrades, she offers peace of mind and comfort that few yachts of her era can match. KUJIRA is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, modernised Amel Maramu 46 cruiser in outstanding condition.

Taxes not paid in NZ

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