By offering ‘go-anywhere’ capability and a sense of luxury available from a larger, more expensive explorer, Barracuda’s uncomplicated 50m ‘Pocket Size’ motor yacht version makes sound commercial sense.
With enough space to carry every conceivable extra for the true adventurer, this more ‘practical’ 50m version benefits from significant new-build and operational savings of between 30% and 40% less, compared to an equivalent 60m+ yacht.
Barracuda 50m ‘Pocket’ Explorer 19-External Profile Bridge Deck
The ‘Portuguese-style’ bridge sits atop with external walk-around area, where raised seating inside the wheelhouse will be an exciting place for invited guests to take in the views.
Beneath the bridge deck an entirely private owner’s deck, with private terrace and certified helicopter landing-pad is on a par with many larger-than-50m explorers and superyachts.
Further down on Main deck, four symmetrical guest bedrooms each with a balcony, a generous bathroom and large windows, mean guest can enjoy the convenience of walk-through access, via the main entrance hall, to the more formal dining and comfortable lounge areas.
Barracuda 50m ‘Pocket’ Explorer 519-Upper Main Deck
A lower-deck beach club and transom platform creates the best possible contact with the sea. The yacht’s garage and customisable aft deck above have, between them, enough space to store and deploy two large tenders, to a small submarine, a small 4×4, a sailing yacht, PWC – in fact anything and everything an owner might wish to carry on a long voyage.
With a draft of just 2.30m (compared to say 4.00m draft for an equivalent 80m), it’s not hard to imagine this uncomplicated and purposeful motor yacht concept accessing the kind of secluded anchorages and hard-to-reach viewing spots that longer, deeper-draft yachts would simply not be able to reach.
Barracuda 50m ‘Pocket’ Explorer 519-Lower & Bilge Deck
MAIN CHARACTERISTICS Of The Barracuda 50m Pocket Explorer
LOA 50.00 m
DWL 49.10 m
Max Beam 9.40 m
Lightship Displacement 360 Tm
Half Load Displacement 420 Tm
Gross Tonnage 499 GT
Range 8,000 nm
Fuel Capacity 85,000 L
Fresh Water Capacity 15,000 L
