The 2016 Arcadia Sherpa is a boat unlike any other. Its shape is unusual, its layout is unusual, and even its mission is unusual. The Sherpa is built with the attitude of a yacht; fit and finish is jaw-dropping, and its interior can only be called luxurious. Yet this Arcadia is designed to haul oodles of water-toys, ranging from tenders to dive gear. It has a cargo hold—calling it a stowage compartment simply doesn't do it justice—as well as a garage. Instead of designing in multiple cabins and saloons, the Sherpa has a wide-open design consisting mostly of a sun-drenched cockpit, a wheelhouse, and pair of staterooms belowdecks. To really comprehend just how different its design is, however, you simply must see it with your own eyes. Luckily, our UK reviewer, Alex Smith, had the chance to see one and shoot this short video, at the Dusseldorf boat show.


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Written by: Lenny Rudow
With over two decades of experience in marine journalism, Lenny Rudow has contributed to publications including YachtWorld, boats.com, Boating Magazine, Marlin Magazine, Boating World, Saltwater Sportsman, Texas Fish & Game, and many others. Lenny is a graduate of the Westlawn School of Yacht Design, and he has won numerous BWI and OWAA writing awards.