Amels 212
- LOA: 65.5 m (212 ft)
- Beam: 12.28 m
- Draft: 3.85 m
- Gross tonnage: approx 1,518 GT
- Exterior design: Tim Heywood
- Interior design: Andrew Winch
- Guests / crew: 14 in 7 cabins, approx 15 crew
- Delivered: 3 hulls, from the early 2010s
The wide-body middleweight
The 212 slots between the volume-focused smaller platforms and the flagship classics, offering a step up in interior space without moving into flagship territory. At 65.5 metres it delivered a wide-body bridge deck and a gross tonnage well above 1,500, generous for the length. The Limited Editions promise held. Buyers got an engineered platform with room to personalise the interior. It gave owners flagship-style volume in a hull that stayed manageable to run.
Rarity is part of its character. Three hulls were completed, which makes the 212 an uncommon sight compared with the best-selling models in the range. The delivered boats included VENTUM MARIS and SEA RHAPSODY, along with the yacht Z, with deliveries beginning early in the 2010s. That scarcity gives the model a particular appeal on the brokerage market. Scarcity of this kind tends to hold a yacht's interest over the years.
Heywood at a larger scale
Tim Heywood carried his familiar language onto the 212, with the long bow and low superstructure scaled up for the extra length. The result is a yacht that looks poised and unhurried on the water. The wide-body arrangement adds interior beam without upsetting the exterior balance. It is a considered piece of design rather than a showy one. The 212 wears its extra length with the same calm the smaller boats show.
The deck layout makes the most of the added size. A large sun deck and generous aft spaces give guests plenty of room to spread out, while the foredeck offers a quieter retreat. The proportions carry the extra volume without looking heavy. Heywood's restraint keeps the 212 looking current well after its build years. That resistance to fashion has served the delivered hulls well on the water.
Only three Amels 212s were built, a wide-body 65-metre that trades on rarity and Winch interiors.
Winch interiors, wide-body space
Interior volume of around 1,518 GT gives the 212 real presence below decks. Andrew Winch designed the interiors of the delivered yachts, bringing a refined and considered hand to the wide-body spaces. Layouts accommodate up to 14 guests across seven cabins, a step beyond the smaller platforms. The owner's accommodation benefits most from the extra beam. The wide-body approach turns beam into living space where it counts most.
The wide-body bridge deck is the defining interior feature, adding usable width where guests spend much of their time. High ceilings and large glazing were built into the platform, so the interior feels open and light. Crew accommodation for around 15 supports full-service operation. The volume places the 212 closer to the flagships than its length alone suggests. Guests register the width long before they think about the length.
Fast for its class
The 212 is quicker than much of the range, with a top speed reported at around 17 knots. It rides on the yard's usual displacement steel hull with an aluminium superstructure. Fuel capacity of roughly 155,000 litres feeds long passages, and water tankage sits near 38,000 litres. The engineering targets capable ocean cruising with a useful turn of pace. The extra speed gives an owner more freedom in planning long passages.
At a 13-knot cruise the range extends to about 5,000 nautical miles, enough for ocean crossings with margin. The draft of around 3.85 metres keeps a wide cruising ground open. As with the rest of the series, the machinery favours proven components and quiet running. A yacht of this volume asks for a full professional crew to run it well. The generous tankage points to a boat conceived for real distance rather than coastal hops.
Who buys a 212
The 212 appeals to owners who want flagship-adjacent volume in a slightly more compact package. The wide-body layout suits those who value interior space and entertaining above all. Its speed edge attracts owners who like to cover ground between anchorages. The rarity of the model gives it a certain cachet among Amels buyers. The pairing of space and speed is rarer than it sounds at this size.
On the brokerage market the small fleet size cuts both ways, keeping examples scarce while limiting direct comparables. Winch interiors and strong volume help the delivered boats hold their appeal. Owners moving up from a mid-size superyacht find the 212 a natural stepping stone. It remains one of the more distinctive choices in the classic range. For a buyer who values individuality, the small fleet is part of the draw.
Design
- Exterior: Tim Heywood
- Interior: Winch Design (Andrew Winch) concept; owner-customized
- Naval architecture: Amels / Damen Yachting (in-house)
Who it is for: Owners wanting flagship-adjacent volume and a wide-body entertaining layout in a rarer, faster classic Limited Edition.