Arcadia Sherpa 60 overview
The Arcadia Sherpa 60 is an 18.67-metre semi-displacement motor yacht built around a different idea of what a yacht in the 60-foot class can provide. Instead of using almost every available metre for enclosed accommodation, the design devotes a large proportion of its footprint to open-air living and a broad aft deck. That makes the Sherpa 60 especially relevant for Mediterranean use, day-to-weekend cruising and owners who value deck space as highly as cabin volume.
Its 5.58-metre beam is substantial for the length and is a key part of the yacht's character. The hull and main deck are specified in fibreglass and the published technical data identify a semi-displacement hull form. The relatively shallow 1.32-metre maximum draft broadens the range of anchorages and marinas available to an owner compared with deeper-draft yachts.
Performance and propulsion
Arcadia offers Volvo Penta IPS propulsion in three levels. IPS 600 is the standard installation, with IPS 700 and IPS 800 alternatives. The builder publishes approximate maximum speeds of 19.5, 21 and 22 knots respectively, with corresponding cruising speeds of about 16, 17 and 18 knots. Full-load displacement is listed at 33 tonnes.
The Sherpa 60 carries 3,400 litres of fuel and 730 litres of fresh water, with separate grey- and black-water tanks. Arcadia also publishes approximately 3.4 kW of solar-panel generation. As with the larger A-series models, the solar installation is best understood as part of the yacht's hotel-load and efficiency strategy rather than as a substitute for the main engines.
What the Sherpa concept offers
The model's strongest distinction is the way its beam and deck plan are used. Owners looking at conventional flybridge or sports-cruiser layouts around 18–19 metres will find the Sherpa 60 has a different balance between interior rooms and open social space. The IPS installation also gives the platform the low-speed manoeuvrability that is particularly useful in busy Mediterranean marinas.
Luxury Yacht Guide assessment
The Sherpa 60 suits an owner who expects to spend significant time at anchor and wants a platform for swimming, dining and entertaining rather than simply maximising cabin count. Its combination of moderate speed, shallow draft, solar assistance and unusually generous exterior space gives it a clear identity within the sub-24-metre market and makes it a useful comparison point against more conventional 60-foot luxury motor yachts.
