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1980 Amel 52' (15.85 m) Mango 52

Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, United States

Northern Goose

1980 Amel Mango 52

Flag of Registry: United States

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Vessel ID# 2836450    Last Updated: 2026-06-04 11:08:21

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$ 174,000 USD

151,600 Euros
$ 246,462 CAD
£ 131,499 GBP

Description

1980 Amel Mango 50

Reasonable Offers Considered

Excellent Condition

6 Months of Slip Fees Included

Northern Goose is a well-kept, updated and turn-key 1980 version of the Amel Mango 52. The Amel ketch was notable in the popular YouTube sailing series “Delos”. This ketch is designed for long distance cruising, and is capable of taking you anywhere on the planet safely and comfortably. There is a long list of recent upgrades and maintenance performed. A recent survey noted the boat is in above average condition. If you are interested in blue water sailing, come see Northern Goose in beautiful and convenient Charleston, SC.


Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by United Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

LOA: 51' 8'' (15.75 Meters)

Type: Sail- Used

Year: 1980

Beam: 15'

Draft Max: 6' 6''

Cabins: 2

Heads: 2

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Fuel Tank: 100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)

Fresh Water: 400 Gallons (1514.16 Liters)

Ballast Weight: 10400 lbs

Dry Weight: 37400

Builder: Amel

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Perkins
  • Engine Model: 4.236
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Power HP: 80.00
  • Power KW: 59.66
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Engine Location: Middle

Full Details

Highlights

  • Recent survey rated the vessel in “Above Average” condition – survey available
  • Ketch rigged center cockpit
  • The Amel line is globally recognized as true blue water capable yachts
  • Interior teak and cherry brightwork noted to be in near Bristol condition
  • Zero critical discoveries were revealed during the hull, deck, interior and superstructure visual inspection and tests on survey day
  • Extensive Lightleaf solar panels
  • Recent barrier coat and bottom job
  • Stunning woodworking below decks
  • Storage literally everywhere on board
  • New Cushions
  • New Mainsail
  • New Headsail

Vessel Details

Exterior:

  • Flexiteek synthetic teak decking on most deck areas
  • Enormous anchor lockers forward
  • Anchor pulpit
  • CQR 60 pound primary anchor with 200 ft. of 5/16’ chain and ½” rode
  • Lofrans Tigres 1000W windlass
  • Danforth stern/spare anchor
  • Schaefer 3100 furling system
  • Seldon aluminum masts and spars
  • New Rolly Tasker mainsail and headsail (tri-radial)
  • Mast steps
  • Radar reflector
  • Lewmar winches – primarly self tailing
  • Vented propane locker aft
  • Center cockpit with dodger and full enclosure
  • New cockpit cushions
  • Full shade canvas for the deck
  • Raiseable windows in windshield
  • Destroyer type 36” wheel
  • Immense cockpit storage
  • Magma grill
  • Glass portlights – 7x
  • Glass bay windows – 11s
  • Lewmar deck hatches – 9x
  • Stainless steel davits
  • Outboard motor mount
  • Boarding ladder
  • Lightleaf solar panels 175w/1400w total – 8x
  • Barrier coated bottom – 2024
  • Trindidad XSR bottom paint - 2024

Salon:

  • Huge U-Shaped settee to port
  • New upholstery and cushions - 2023
  • Day bunk to starboard
  • Nav station to starboard
  • Interior teak and cherry brightwork noted to be in near Bristol condition
  • LED lighting
  • Samsung flat screen TV
  • Fusion Stereo
  • Storage literally everywhere

Galley:

  • Dual basin stainless steel sink
  • Immense well storage
  • Large countertop/prep area
  • Isotherm refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave

Forward Staterooms:

  • V-Berth forward
  • Overhead hatch
  • Ample storage
  • Hanging locker
  • 12v Fan
  • Forward head with manual Raritan - freshwater

Aft Stateroom:

  • Master stateroom aft
  • Split single and double bunks
  • Hanging closet
  • Overhead and other storage everywhere
  • 12v Fan
  • Composting head

Electronics:

  • Raymarine Axiom 9 inch MFD
  • Raymarine AIS 700
  • Raymarine P70 displays
  • Raymarine Radome radar
  • Raymarine EV-400 autopilot
  • Standard Horizon Explorer VHF
  • ACR EPIRB
  • Starlink

Mechanical:

  • Perkins 4.236 80hp main engine with approx. 6,380 hours
  • Hurth 30-2R marine gears
  • Balmar 100A alternator
  • Primus Wind Power generator
  • Motor mounts currently being replaced
  • 1-3/4 inch Stainless steel shaft
  • Dripless shaft seal
  • Sleipner 12v bow thruster - 10 inch model for plenty of power
  • Sump pumps for heads
  • Bladder lined aluminum fuel cell - 100 gallons
  • Freshwater tanks total 400 gallons
  • Shurflo 3.5 GPM freshwater pump
  • Hot water heater 11 gallon
  • MarinAir 16k HVAC systems - forward
  • MarinAir 12k HVAC system - aft
  • Relion RB300 300Ah lithium house banks - 2x
  • Interstate 12v main starting batteries – 2x
  • Victron touchscreen control pad
  • Victron 120A dual bank battery charger
  • Victron 3000W inverter
  • Victron solar controls
  • Groco bronze thru-hulls and strainerss
  • Rule-Mate 1,500 GPH bilge
  • 30A 125V Shore power inlets - 2x

Extras:

  • All items on board to convey
  • USCG safety equipment
  • Various spare parts on board
  • Lifesling

Exclusions

Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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