Arcadia Yachts Sherpa First Running Photos in Capri

Arcadia Yachts has the pleasure to announce that the entry level model SHERPA will be officially on display during the 2016 edition of Cannes Yachting Festival 2016 (6th to the 11 st of September). Find here the very first photos actually available. More to come in the next weeks.

The production of the entry level SHERPA is part of the recent extension of Arcadia Yachts’ GRP range. Together with  the  Arcadia  100  (presently  under  construction),  the  yard’s  GRP  family  line  is  as  follows:SHERPA  –  ARCADIA  85  –  ARCADIA  85 S  –  ARCADIA  100  –  ARCADIA  115.  All models  are  built  using dedicated molds, one for each model.In addition, the yard will unveil details about production plans for full-displacement steel/aluminum yachts from 135′ up to 150′.

ARCADIA SHERPA – KEY FACTS

– 16.80m LOA with an exceptional 5.60m beam

– Unexpected storage spaces – SHERPA’s tender garage guarantees an unusual volume for this size yacht.

AREA: 13 square meters / 140 square feet – VOLUME: 7 cube meters / 247 cube feet

– High efficiency NPL hull improved by new technical solutions adopted as the result of studies conducted in partnership between Arcadia’s technical department and Volvo Penta

– Two different superstructures options: Open deck and Salon deck

–  Extremely  flexible  layout:  one,  two  and  three  cabin  versions  –  Sherpa  has  been  designed  to  get  the maximum in layout flexibility

– A 41 square meter (441 square feet) cockpit – the same as the Arcadia 85

– Convertible Sport flying-bridge “easy-to-close” upper deck area with automatic up/down window system

– At full displacement a speed of 12 knots, with a consumption of apx. 43 liters/hour

– 4K W of solar panel energy

– Waste water treatment

– Eco anti fouling

SHERPA is a “forward thinking design yacht”. A 16.8 m yacht with an exceptional 5.60 m beam. A compact size with all the key features of larger yachts in the same range: exterior/interior spaces, a high-performance and efficient hull, well lit and modern interiors. SHERPA can be favorably compared with much larger yachts(65 ft) by its LWL  (15.53 m) and beam (5.60 m) as no extra lengths are considered (bathing platforms and bow rake) because still included in the hull shape. The efficient length to beam ratio of the specific NPL hull also contributes to an upgraded yacht size for SHERPA. The incredible volume of the yacht is certainly a winning factor for potential clients of this size and range.

FLEXIBILITY AND LAYOUT

One of the primary objectives of Arcadia SHERPA was to obtain the maximum in lay out flexibility. The yard offers a series of configurations according to different needs: day cruiser, shadow boat, support vessel for sea front villas or mega-yachts, mini yacht, day boat, fisherman, etc. There are two superstructure options:open deck and salon deck. SHERPA also offers several interior layouts with one, two or three cabin.

Open boat version with main deck free of any furniture can be configured as support vessel for seafront villasor mega-yachts. If an owner needs a boat for a daily use, an open deck configuration with a single owners cabin would be preferred. If short or long cruising is the desired use, an owner with a young family would adapt a two or three cabin layout.

– Single cabin version – owner suite

A  spacious  owner’s  suite  includes  a  modular  salon/lounge  area  with  sliding  panels  that  create  different

spaces and a walk-in closet with access to the full beam width bathroom.

– Two cabin version

With this variation, in addition to the spacious owner’s suite with walk-in closet and access to the full beam

width bathroom, the second cabin has a full two meter headroom throughout, two side by side berths and a

practical bathroom with separate shower for guests.

– Three cabin version

The three cabin version of the new Arcadia model has the owner’s king size berth forward, with a spacious

bathroom and separate shower. Both guest cabins  have  two  meter  headroom throughout  and a  shared

bathroom with access from the corridor. Sherpa also offers the possibility of a crew cabin.

-For the Asian market

SHERPA  was  also  designed  with  the  Asian  market  in  mind,  answering  the  market’s  request  for  ample

shaded areas with the salon deck version. There is also a special version with an even   enlarger shaded

veranda.

AN INNOVATIVE CONVERTIBLE SPORT FLYING BRIDGE

Arcadia  SHERPA  features  a  new  concept  in  sport  flying-bridges:  the  “Easy-to-close”  flying-bridge  that converts into a closed deck, completely protected by side windows that can be raised and lowered, just as in automobiles.  The  whole  upper-deck  area,  since  it  is  air-conditioned,  becomes  much  more  flexible  and functional in any weather condition: in very hot climes or in bad weather when closed, or left open to the air as per any traditional flying-bridge.