About Were Dreams
Reliable dutch quality and unshakable reputation of Amels brand. Expansive 70 m² full-beam master suite on the main deck. 6 en-suite cabins. 4,500 nm range — perfect for transatlantic and ocean crossings. One of just 100 Amels yachts ever built — a truly rare…
- 52.3 mLength
- 2008Year
- 6Guest cabins11 guests
- 2 × MTUEngines2,800 hp, 20,377 h
- 4,500 nmRange13.7 kn cruise
- December 2025Sold by bY.s
Cornelius Kistler
Founder bY.s & CEOSwitzerland
Cornelius Kistler is a Basel-based yacht broker, founder and CEO of breezeYachting.swiss, with more than 160 yacht sales to his name.
About Were Dreams
- Reliable dutch quality and unshakable reputation of Amels brand
- Expansive 70 m² full-beam master suite on the main deck
- 6 en-suite cabins
- 4,500 nm range — perfect for transatlantic and ocean crossings
- One of just 100 Amels yachts ever built — a truly rare opportunity
Welcome aboard
At 52.3 meters in length with a generous beam of 9.8 meters, WERE DREAMS boasts an impressive 642 gross tons of volume. She offers luxurious accommodation for up to 11 guests across 6 beautifully appointed cabins, including an expansive full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck. With space for 13 crew members, she is meticulously designed to provide seamless service and comfort at sea.
Privately owned since 2011
WERE DREAMS has been meticulously maintained and exclusively used privately by her current owners, who acquired the yacht in 2011. Since then, she has completed numerous ocean crossings — including both the Atlantic and the Pacific — demonstrating her outstanding quality and reliability.
Upgraded, year after year
Over the years of ownership, significant upgrades have been carried out: the hull was repainted in 2018, the superstructure in 2023, the generators were overhauled in 2024, and all navigation equipment was updated in 2024.
What distinguishes Amels yachts from other brands is their remarkably quiet navigation — giving the sensation that the yacht glides through the water with no noise or vibration. The superior hull stability, proven reliability of all systems, and exceptional craftsmanship throughout the vessel make WERE DREAMS a truly outstanding choice for those seeking comfort, safety, and timeless elegance at sea.
Layout of Were Dreams
Layout, port and starboard profile drawings of the motor yacht
Layout, deck plans of sun deck, bridge deck, main deck, lower deck and hull
Specifications
Dimensions
- Length
- 52.3 m
- Beam
- 9.8 m
- Draught
- 3.35 m
- Gross tonnage
- 642
Accommodation
- Guests
- 11
- Guest cabins
- 6
- Crew
- 13
- Crew cabins
- 8
Build
- Model
- 171
- Year
- 2008
- Hull material
- steel
- Superstructure
- aluminium
- Classification
- Lloyd's Register
Performance
- Engines
- 2 × MTU 16V2000 M70 11B
- Total power
- 2,088 kW · 2,800 hp
- Engine hours
- 20,377 h
- Max speed
- 15.8 kn
- Cruising speed
- 13.7 kn
- Range
- 4,500 nm
- Fuel capacity
- 115,000 l
- Water capacity
- 17,000 l
Design & history
- Exterior design
- Tim Heywood Design Ltd.
- Interior design
- Studio Laura Sessa
More about Were Dreams
Mechanical equipment
- Main Engines2 x MTU 16V2000 M70 11B
- Total Power2 x 1400 HP / 1050 Kw each
- Engine Hours (Port)20.307 hrs (Oct 2025)
- Engine Hours (Stbd)20.377 hrs (Oct 2025)
- Generators2 x Northern L M1066H / 155 Kw each
- Emergency Generator1 x Northern L M1066H / 80 Kw each
- Generator Hours (Port)2.984 since overhaul in 2024, total running 44.175 hrs (Oct 2025)
- Generator Hours (Stb)2.824 since overhaul in 2024, total running 47.560 hrs (Oct 2025)
- Generator Hours(Emergency)148 hrs (Oct 2025)
- GearboxesReintjes WAF562
- Steering SystemRolls Royce JR160 - 2PU30
- StabilizersNaiad 820 fins, underway & zero speed
- Bow ThrusterJastram BU20F(110kW)
- Shore PowerTrafa 380/415 Volts shore transformer (50 Hz)
Batteries
- 4 x 210 Ah Main Engine (each engine)
- 2 x Generator (each generator)
- 4 x Emergency Generator
- 4 x Service Batteries
- 2 x Radio Batteries
Chargers
- 2 x Mastervolt Charger MASS 24/50 - Main Engine
- 2 x Mastervolt Charger MASS 24/25 - Generator
- 2 x Mastervolt Charger MASS 24/15 - Emergency Generator
- 2 x Mastervolt Charger MASS 24/50 - Service Batteries
- 1 x Mastervolt Charger MASS 24/25 - GMDSS
Hydraulics
- Vandriel HPU for the jet ski crane
- 2 x Rolls Royce HPU for steering
- Van Der Velden HPU for garage door and gangway
- Hydraulic SystemsTender Davits, Garage door Gangway, Steering
Air Conditioning
- Heinen & Hopman 3 Units SCW-185 KS each with four compressors
- Cooling capacity212 kW (each unit)
- Heating capacity80 kW (each unit)
- Air compressor2 Kaeser Compressors
- Watermakers2 x Idromar IDM7 (300 litres/hour)
- Water FilterIdromar CT6R1, charcoal filters
- Water boilers2 x 300 litres Gianneschi with 2 x 3 kW heater (each boiler)
- UV SterilizerIdromar SH 8000
- Toilet System2 x Evac vacuum pump
- Sewage Treatment SystemHaman M1M3/ Mini l-Frame + Sludge pump
- Fuel SeparatorWestfalia OTC
- Oily Water SeparatorBilgemon 488
- Fuel Polishing systemSepar filters
Navigation equipment
- Radar (X-band & S-Band)Furuno 2 x FAR2218BB & FAR3230SSB
- Electronic ChartsFuruno ECDIS 2 x FMD Serie 3200
- Navigation Screens6 x HATTELLAND 19'’
- Gyro CompassAlphatron 1 x Alphaminicourse V2
- Magnetic CompassC. Plath, overhead Jupiter type
- AutopilotRaytheon Pilotstarr D
- Depth SounderFuruno 1 x FE 800
- GPSFuruno 2 x GP 170
- AISFuruno 1 x FA 170
- Speed LogConsilium SAL SD4-3
- AMSPraxis
- Fog HornKahlenberg Industries
Communication equipment
- SAT COMFleet One Thrane & Thrane
- VHF2 x Sailor RT5022
- MF/HFSailor HC4500
- UHF14 x Icom IC-F2000S
- IntercomVingtor Pro-221
- SAT-CSailor 6018
- NavtexFuruno NX-700
- Portal VHF2 x ICOM GMDSS DSC IC-GM16000E
Deck equipment
- Anchor WinchSteen, type 19, size 50
- Capstans2 x Steen, type 59, size 48
- Anchors2 x 360kg galvanised steel HHP
- Anchor Chains2 x 192.5m of 22mm stud link chain
- Mooring bollards4 on foredeck. 4 on aft deck
- Boat Crane & Davits1 x foredeck crane Van Driel of 2000kg, 1 x carbon portable crane Van Driel of 500kg max
- GangwayVan der Velden 5.85m. Teak surfaced and side lit
- Sun deck jacuzziAquademi, 4 person
- Sunbrella & Bimini6
Entertainment equipment
- Starlink2 x Maritime Starlink
- VSATSailor Interface Unit 7024A - ACU 7016C
- Bridge Deck Salon55” TV - Amp -Apple TV - IPTV
- Sundeck LoungeTV - Amp -Apple TV - IPTV
- Owners Cabin54” TV - Amp -Apple TV - IPTV
- Guest Cabins32” 4 x TV - Amp -Apple TV - IPTV
- Crew Mess44” TV - Amp -Apple TV - IPTV
- Captain cabin54” TV - Amp -Apple TV
- DecodersApple TV / Brazilian IPTV Box
- Amplifiers6 x Marantz
- Music systemSONOS speakers operated through air play/bluetooth
Cooking & laundry equipment
Galley
- 2 x Miele Induction Pro cooktop
- 2 x Miele Pro
- 1 x Samsung microwave
- 1 x Foster fridge
- 1 x Foster freezer
- 1 x Zanussi dishwasher
- 1 x Dumbwaiter from Galley to Sundeck
Crew mess
- 1 x Whirlpool dishwasher
- 1 x Foster fridge
- 1 x Fridge Corridor Electrolux
- 1 x ice maker Maxima
- 1 x microwave Panasonic
- 1 x Walking Fridge 4.5 cubic metre
- 1 x Freezer KTI Fridina 3 cubic metre
Upper deck pantry
- 1 x Whirlpool dishwasher
- 1 x Foster fridge
- 1 x Wine Cellar 700 bottles capacity
Sundeck
- 1 x Vitrifrigo fridge
- 1 x Gaggeneau Electric barbecue
- 1 x Hoshizaki ice maker
Laundry
- 3 x Miele Pro PW6065 washing machine
- 3 x Miele Pro PT71 36 dryers
Security & safety equipment
Safety
- Life rafts4 x Survitec 25p
- Life jackets28 + 4 for children
- Line throwing appliance4
- Immersion survival suit28
- Life buoys8
- Parachute flare12
- Emergency breathing device5
- Visual and acoustic alarmsin appropriate areas
Security
- CCTV camerasinstalled on port and stbd main decks, main deck aft, engine room, and water sports store
- MonitoringVia AV Lantic system
Fire fighting
- Heat detectorsGalley and laundry
- High pressure water mistUltra Fog system fitted in accommodation areas, galley, tech spaces and engine room
- Hoses and hydrantsPlaced throughout vessel, as required
- Smoke/heat detectorsAccommodation, machinery spaces and technical areas
- Gas detectorsIn water sports and petrol store
- CO2 systemFitted in Galley
- Fire extinguishersPowder, CO2 and Foam throughout vessel, as required
- Fire doorsThroughout vessel, as required
Main jobs done
- Hull repainted in 2018
- Exterior superstructure repainted in 2023
- 15-year class survey completed in 2023
- QL3+ service performed on main engines in 2024
- Generators overhauled in 2024
- Installation of new navigation equipment in 2024
- AV and IT systems upgraded in 2024
- Installation of Lutron Palladiom lighting control system in 2024
- New exterior upholstery in 2024
- All mattresses renewed in 2024
- Air conditioning system refitted, including replacement of piping, in 2024
- Guest tender fitted with a new engine
Cornelius Kistler
Founder bY.s & CEOSwitzerland
Cornelius Kistler is a Basel-based yacht broker, founder and CEO of breezeYachting.swiss, with more than 160 yacht sales to his name.
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