The Trimaran Djebel Amour II

The main feature of this sailboat trimaran: space.

The Djebel Amour II offers a headroom of 2 meters in both the cabins and the saloon. Its flat deckhouse is entirely free of handling equipment, creating a genuine 60 m² sun deck. At the rear, the boat features a spacious 42 m² cockpit.

This area is perfect for lounging on deck chairs, gazing at the horizon, or reading on the king-size bench under the shade of the canopy. The hammock stretched between the davits is also a favorite spot! The table accommodates eight people and can be placed on the port or starboard side of the large deck, depending on the sunlight.

Interior: To starboard of the companionway, a large chart table invites exploration.

To port, the L-shaped kitchen, separated from the saloon by a half-partition forming a bar, is a convivial space animated by our chef, Lugon.

Facing the companionway, in the direction of travel, a table and bench seat accommodate ten people, offering shelter from the rare tropical showers. This cozy space, with its vintage teak interior woodwork and copper lights, creates a warm atmosphere exuding comfort and luxury.

The age and design of the Djebel Amour II give it a charm that newer polyester constructions no longer possess.

Specifications:

-Aluminum trimaran: 16 m x 9.20 m, designed by Langevin

-Engine: Mercedes 140 HP

-Electronics: Depth sounder, GPS, chart plotter, MaxSea, fixed and portable VHF

-Accommodation:

•         3 double cabins with en-suite bathrooms and toilets
•         1 double cabin with a sink
•         1 forward bathroom with toilet
•         2 single berths with a shared bathroom and toilet

-Deck area: 120 m² with a 42 m² outdoor cockpit

-Features: Solarium, king-size bench, trampolines

 Provided Equipment (Damage or loss at the user's expense):

-Fins, masks, snorkels

-Trolling rods

-2 Red Paddleboards

Onboard Comfort:

-Cabin linens (sheets, towels)

-Cabin cleaning

Onboard Safety:

-Automatic pilot

-Navionics cartography

-Satellite phone

-Distress beacons (x2)

-Life raft

-Rigid dinghy with a 15 HP engine

The History of Djebel Amour 

The story of the Djebel Amour is one of passion…

Inspired by G. Pesty’s adventure books aboard his trimaran Architeuthis, J.P. Condet took the plunge in 1982 and had an aluminum trimaran built, modeled on the Architeuthis but enhanced for greater habitability. Jean-Pierre enlisted Sylvestre Langevin, a renowned naval architect (known for projects like Elf Aquitaine and Roger & Gallet).

1982: Construction of the aluminum hulls (AG 4 aluminum) began in France at the Aluminium et Technique shipyard in Isigny.

The bare hulls were transported to England, where all the fittings and carpentry were completed at the Woodbridge Boat Yard. All woodwork was crafted from Burmese teak.

The boat was christened Djebel Amour. A native of Algeria, Jean-Pierre grew up near this mountain. His love of the desert and the beauty of the name made it an obvious choice.

14/07/1984: The Djebel Amour left the shipyard for Ceuta, Algeciras. The adventure began…

For six years, the Djebel Amour sailed the Mediterranean and the Indian Ocean (Algeria, Tunisia, Malta, Greece, Egypt, the Red Sea, Kenya, Seychelles, Chagos, Mauritius).

In 1990, it arrived in Madagascar, exploring the west coast and the Mozambique Channel for three years. Due to political instability, J.P. Condet moved the boat to Malaysia, where it stayed for 18 months before returning to Madagascar waters until its eventual sale.

A new life in 2010

In 2010, Jean-Pierre, unable to keep the Djebel Amour, offered it to his friend Franck, who knew the boat well and had sailed it regularly. Franck rallied some friends, and together they decided to breathe new life into it.

The skipper and chef stayed aboard, and an additional crew member was recruited. The boat was dry-docked for two months to renovate the hull, interior, deck, and cockpit. A new Mercedes OM 352 engine was purchased in Tana and installed. Upgrades included a new windlass, trampoline, canopy, lazy bag, davits, dinghy, engine compartment soundproofing, electrical system, and refrigerator.

To cover the operational and renovation costs, they decided to organize charters. A Malagasy company was established in Antananarivo to manage the boat, proudly sailing under the Malagasy flag.

14/07/2010: Exactly 26 years after its first launch, the Djebel Amour returned to the sea for new adventures…