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AMICA MEA: The Enduring Appeal of a Dutch-Built Hakvoort
Nearly 500 GT in Just Over 46 Metres
At this length, 499 GT makes a considerable difference. AMICA MEA has an 8.92-metre beam, and the volume is evident in the scale of her interior, guest accommodation, crew areas and storage. Rather than chasing a low, sporty profile, her proportions were developed around space and practicality. That philosophy is particularly relevant for an owner planning to spend longer periods aboard. There is room for guests to separate into different areas, space for the crew to operate properly behind the scenes, and enough storage to support extended cruising rather than short hops between marinas. It is an older-school approach to yacht design, but one that still makes a strong argument for itself today.
Nearly 500 GT in Just Over 46 Metres
At this length, 499 GT makes a considerable difference. AMICA MEA has an 8.92-metre beam, and the volume is evident in the scale of her interior, guest accommodation, crew areas and storage. Rather than chasing a low, sporty profile, her proportions were developed around space and practicality. That philosophy is particularly relevant for an owner planning to spend longer periods aboard. There is room for guests to separate into different areas, space for the crew to operate properly behind the scenes, and enough storage to support extended cruising rather than short hops between marinas. It is an older-school approach to yacht design, but one that still makes a strong argument for itself today.
Nearly 500 GT in Just Over 46 Metres
At this length, 499 GT makes a considerable difference. AMICA MEA has an 8.92-metre beam, and the volume is evident in the scale of her interior, guest accommodation, crew areas and storage. Rather than chasing a low, sporty profile, her proportions were developed around space and practicality. That philosophy is particularly relevant for an owner planning to spend longer periods aboard. There is room for guests to separate into different areas, space for the crew to operate properly behind the scenes, and enough storage to support extended cruising rather than short hops between marinas. It is an older-school approach to yacht design, but one that still makes a strong argument for itself today.
An Owner’s Suite Where You Want It
AMICA MEA sleeps up to 11 guests in five ensuite staterooms, with the full-beam owner’s suite positioned on the main deck. The master includes a study area, walk-in wardrobe and dressing room, creating a genuinely private part of the yacht rather than simply a larger bedroom. Four additional guest cabins provide accommodation below. The arrangement is straightforward and generous, using AMICA MEA’s beam to give each cabin proper proportions. For family use it provides plenty of flexibility, while her history as a charter yacht demonstrates that the configuration also works successfully when accommodating different groups of guests.
An Owner’s Suite Where You Want It
AMICA MEA sleeps up to 11 guests in five ensuite staterooms, with the full-beam owner’s suite positioned on the main deck. The master includes a study area, walk-in wardrobe and dressing room, creating a genuinely private part of the yacht rather than simply a larger bedroom. Four additional guest cabins provide accommodation below. The arrangement is straightforward and generous, using AMICA MEA’s beam to give each cabin proper proportions. For family use it provides plenty of flexibility, while her history as a charter yacht demonstrates that the configuration also works successfully when accommodating different groups of guests.
An Owner’s Suite Where You Want It
AMICA MEA sleeps up to 11 guests in five ensuite staterooms, with the full-beam owner’s suite positioned on the main deck. The master includes a study area, walk-in wardrobe and dressing room, creating a genuinely private part of the yacht rather than simply a larger bedroom. Four additional guest cabins provide accommodation below. The arrangement is straightforward and generous, using AMICA MEA’s beam to give each cabin proper proportions. For family use it provides plenty of flexibility, while her history as a charter yacht demonstrates that the configuration also works successfully when accommodating different groups of guests.
Three Decks With Different Personalities
The exterior areas are spread across the yacht rather than concentrated around one headline feature. The main deck aft provides a substantial dining area, while the bridge deck creates another sheltered setting for meals and entertaining. Higher up, the sundeck becomes the more relaxed part of the yacht, with lounge seating and a Jacuzzi. This separation gives AMICA MEA several distinct social spaces, allowing lunch, an afternoon at anchor and evening drinks to take place in different surroundings without guests continually occupying the same deck. A tender garage keeps equipment away from the principal guest areas, preserving those decks for exactly what they were designed for: spending time outside.
Three Decks With Different Personalities
The exterior areas are spread across the yacht rather than concentrated around one headline feature. The main deck aft provides a substantial dining area, while the bridge deck creates another sheltered setting for meals and entertaining. Higher up, the sundeck becomes the more relaxed part of the yacht, with lounge seating and a Jacuzzi. This separation gives AMICA MEA several distinct social spaces, allowing lunch, an afternoon at anchor and evening drinks to take place in different surroundings without guests continually occupying the same deck. A tender garage keeps equipment away from the principal guest areas, preserving those decks for exactly what they were designed for: spending time outside.
Three Decks With Different Personalities
The exterior areas are spread across the yacht rather than concentrated around one headline feature. The main deck aft provides a substantial dining area, while the bridge deck creates another sheltered setting for meals and entertaining. Higher up, the sundeck becomes the more relaxed part of the yacht, with lounge seating and a Jacuzzi. This separation gives AMICA MEA several distinct social spaces, allowing lunch, an afternoon at anchor and evening drinks to take place in different surroundings without guests continually occupying the same deck. A tender garage keeps equipment away from the principal guest areas, preserving those decks for exactly what they were designed for: spending time outside.
A Yacht That Was Built to Travel
AMICA MEA’s full-displacement steel hull points towards a very different philosophy from faster semi-displacement yachts. Twin Caterpillar 3508B engines, producing 1,100hp each, give her a cruising speed of approximately 12 knots and a maximum speed of 14 knots. Northrop & Johnson currently quotes a range of 4,500 nautical miles, placing the emphasis firmly on endurance rather than speed. Her 92,000-litre fuel capacity supports that purpose, while Naiad zero-speed stabilisers contribute to comfort both underway and while guests are enjoying time at anchor. This is machinery and naval architecture intended to take the yacht beyond a conventional Mediterranean itinerary.
A Yacht That Was Built to Travel
AMICA MEA’s full-displacement steel hull points towards a very different philosophy from faster semi-displacement yachts. Twin Caterpillar 3508B engines, producing 1,100hp each, give her a cruising speed of approximately 12 knots and a maximum speed of 14 knots. Northrop & Johnson currently quotes a range of 4,500 nautical miles, placing the emphasis firmly on endurance rather than speed. Her 92,000-litre fuel capacity supports that purpose, while Naiad zero-speed stabilisers contribute to comfort both underway and while guests are enjoying time at anchor. This is machinery and naval architecture intended to take the yacht beyond a conventional Mediterranean itinerary.
A Yacht That Was Built to Travel
AMICA MEA’s full-displacement steel hull points towards a very different philosophy from faster semi-displacement yachts. Twin Caterpillar 3508B engines, producing 1,100hp each, give her a cruising speed of approximately 12 knots and a maximum speed of 14 knots. Northrop & Johnson currently quotes a range of 4,500 nautical miles, placing the emphasis firmly on endurance rather than speed. Her 92,000-litre fuel capacity supports that purpose, while Naiad zero-speed stabilisers contribute to comfort both underway and while guests are enjoying time at anchor. This is machinery and naval architecture intended to take the yacht beyond a conventional Mediterranean itinerary.
What a 20-Year Survey Tells You
The most interesting chapter in AMICA MEA’s recent history may be the work that cannot immediately be seen. Her 20-year Lloyd’s survey was completed in 2024, accompanied by an extensive technical programme carried out between 2023 and 2025. The work went deep into the yacht’s machinery and systems: the port gearbox was rebuilt, through-hull valves were replaced, main-engine systems were serviced, generator work was undertaken, watermakers were upgraded and fuel tanks were cleaned and certified. Bridge equipment and the Naiad stabilisation system also received attention. On a yacht of this age, that technical history deserves as much attention as the finish of the saloon or the size of the sundeck.
What a 20-Year Survey Tells You
The most interesting chapter in AMICA MEA’s recent history may be the work that cannot immediately be seen. Her 20-year Lloyd’s survey was completed in 2024, accompanied by an extensive technical programme carried out between 2023 and 2025. The work went deep into the yacht’s machinery and systems: the port gearbox was rebuilt, through-hull valves were replaced, main-engine systems were serviced, generator work was undertaken, watermakers were upgraded and fuel tanks were cleaned and certified. Bridge equipment and the Naiad stabilisation system also received attention. On a yacht of this age, that technical history deserves as much attention as the finish of the saloon or the size of the sundeck.
What a 20-Year Survey Tells You
The most interesting chapter in AMICA MEA’s recent history may be the work that cannot immediately be seen. Her 20-year Lloyd’s survey was completed in 2024, accompanied by an extensive technical programme carried out between 2023 and 2025. The work went deep into the yacht’s machinery and systems: the port gearbox was rebuilt, through-hull valves were replaced, main-engine systems were serviced, generator work was undertaken, watermakers were upgraded and fuel tanks were cleaned and certified. Bridge equipment and the Naiad stabilisation system also received attention. On a yacht of this age, that technical history deserves as much attention as the finish of the saloon or the size of the sundeck.
Updates Where They Make a Difference
The programme was not limited to machinery. AMICA MEA has received updates intended to improve everyday life aboard, including new carpeting throughout, bridge monitors and radar equipment, alongside upgrades to operational systems. Earlier work also included her extensive 2020 refit. The result is not an attempt to disguise the yacht’s age or turn her into something she was never designed to be. Instead, the work has allowed the original Hakvoort platform to evolve. Her character remains that of a substantial Dutch motor yacht, but key areas have continued to receive investment as technology, equipment and ownership expectations have changed.
Updates Where They Make a Difference
The programme was not limited to machinery. AMICA MEA has received updates intended to improve everyday life aboard, including new carpeting throughout, bridge monitors and radar equipment, alongside upgrades to operational systems. Earlier work also included her extensive 2020 refit. The result is not an attempt to disguise the yacht’s age or turn her into something she was never designed to be. Instead, the work has allowed the original Hakvoort platform to evolve. Her character remains that of a substantial Dutch motor yacht, but key areas have continued to receive investment as technology, equipment and ownership expectations have changed.
Updates Where They Make a Difference
The programme was not limited to machinery. AMICA MEA has received updates intended to improve everyday life aboard, including new carpeting throughout, bridge monitors and radar equipment, alongside upgrades to operational systems. Earlier work also included her extensive 2020 refit. The result is not an attempt to disguise the yacht’s age or turn her into something she was never designed to be. Instead, the work has allowed the original Hakvoort platform to evolve. Her character remains that of a substantial Dutch motor yacht, but key areas have continued to receive investment as technology, equipment and ownership expectations have changed.
Proven in Charter, Prepared for Private Ownership
A successful charter history adds another perspective to AMICA MEA. A charter yacht is used intensively: guest spaces, exterior decks, machinery and hotel systems all have to perform repeatedly throughout a season. AMICA MEA has operated in that environment while continuing to receive the maintenance required to keep her commercially relevant. For a new owner, her five-cabin arrangement could continue to suit charter operations, but it works just as naturally for private use. With substantial crew quarters, generous storage and long-range capability already built into the platform, converting the emphasis from charter to extended private cruising would not require the yacht to become something fundamentally different
Proven in Charter, Prepared for Private Ownership
A successful charter history adds another perspective to AMICA MEA. A charter yacht is used intensively: guest spaces, exterior decks, machinery and hotel systems all have to perform repeatedly throughout a season. AMICA MEA has operated in that environment while continuing to receive the maintenance required to keep her commercially relevant. For a new owner, her five-cabin arrangement could continue to suit charter operations, but it works just as naturally for private use. With substantial crew quarters, generous storage and long-range capability already built into the platform, converting the emphasis from charter to extended private cruising would not require the yacht to become something fundamentally different
Proven in Charter, Prepared for Private Ownership
A successful charter history adds another perspective to AMICA MEA. A charter yacht is used intensively: guest spaces, exterior decks, machinery and hotel systems all have to perform repeatedly throughout a season. AMICA MEA has operated in that environment while continuing to receive the maintenance required to keep her commercially relevant. For a new owner, her five-cabin arrangement could continue to suit charter operations, but it works just as naturally for private use. With substantial crew quarters, generous storage and long-range capability already built into the platform, converting the emphasis from charter to extended private cruising would not require the yacht to become something fundamentally different
The Value of a Proven Platform
There is often a temptation to judge brokerage yachts primarily by build year, but AMICA MEA makes that calculation less straightforward. Her appeal lies in a combination that would be difficult to replicate cheaply today: Dutch construction, a steel displacement hull, almost 500 GT, a main-deck master suite, five guest cabins and genuine long-distance cruising ability. The more relevant question is therefore how the yacht has been treated since 2004. Her 2020 refit, recent technical programme and completed 20-year Lloyd’s survey provide useful evidence of continued investment. Rather than buying solely into a design concept, the next owner is looking at a yacht whose layout, machinery and cruising credentials have already been tested over many years.
The Value of a Proven Platform
There is often a temptation to judge brokerage yachts primarily by build year, but AMICA MEA makes that calculation less straightforward. Her appeal lies in a combination that would be difficult to replicate cheaply today: Dutch construction, a steel displacement hull, almost 500 GT, a main-deck master suite, five guest cabins and genuine long-distance cruising ability. The more relevant question is therefore how the yacht has been treated since 2004. Her 2020 refit, recent technical programme and completed 20-year Lloyd’s survey provide useful evidence of continued investment. Rather than buying solely into a design concept, the next owner is looking at a yacht whose layout, machinery and cruising credentials have already been tested over many years.
The Value of a Proven Platform
There is often a temptation to judge brokerage yachts primarily by build year, but AMICA MEA makes that calculation less straightforward. Her appeal lies in a combination that would be difficult to replicate cheaply today: Dutch construction, a steel displacement hull, almost 500 GT, a main-deck master suite, five guest cabins and genuine long-distance cruising ability. The more relevant question is therefore how the yacht has been treated since 2004. Her 2020 refit, recent technical programme and completed 20-year Lloyd’s survey provide useful evidence of continued investment. Rather than buying solely into a design concept, the next owner is looking at a yacht whose layout, machinery and cruising credentials have already been tested over many years.
AMICA MEA Today
AMICA MEA is currently offered for sale at $19,500,000. What she offers is quite specific: not the styling of the newest yacht on the market, but the substance of an established Royal Hakvoort with considerable interior volume and the engineering to cruise beyond the usual seasonal routes. Her 499 GT gives her space; her steel displacement platform gives her purpose; and the technical work completed in recent years addresses an important part of the equation when considering a yacht of this generation. For an owner drawn to Dutch build quality, traditional proportions and a yacht with a genuine cruising record behind her, AMICA MEA presents a compelling alternative to buying newer simply for the sake of a more recent build date
AMICA MEA Today
AMICA MEA is currently offered for sale at $19,500,000. What she offers is quite specific: not the styling of the newest yacht on the market, but the substance of an established Royal Hakvoort with considerable interior volume and the engineering to cruise beyond the usual seasonal routes. Her 499 GT gives her space; her steel displacement platform gives her purpose; and the technical work completed in recent years addresses an important part of the equation when considering a yacht of this generation. For an owner drawn to Dutch build quality, traditional proportions and a yacht with a genuine cruising record behind her, AMICA MEA presents a compelling alternative to buying newer simply for the sake of a more recent build date
AMICA MEA Today
AMICA MEA is currently offered for sale at $19,500,000. What she offers is quite specific: not the styling of the newest yacht on the market, but the substance of an established Royal Hakvoort with considerable interior volume and the engineering to cruise beyond the usual seasonal routes. Her 499 GT gives her space; her steel displacement platform gives her purpose; and the technical work completed in recent years addresses an important part of the equation when considering a yacht of this generation. For an owner drawn to Dutch build quality, traditional proportions and a yacht with a genuine cruising record behind her, AMICA MEA presents a compelling alternative to buying newer simply for the sake of a more recent build date
