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Yacht · 18 ft (5 m) · Rab
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Caractéristiques clés
- Chantier
- barracuda
- Modèle
- 545
- Longueur
- 18 ft (5 m)
- Passagers
- 7
- Cabines
- 1
Verdict
A compact open cruiser with a broad, stable platform and enough performance for family day use. The Barracuda 545 is strongest as a practical 5.45 m runabout; comfort is limited by its size, but the layout and efficiency make it a solid value.
Avantages
- +Wide 2.45 m beam aids stability
- +Suitable for up to 7 guests
- +Strong day-boat performance with 100–150 hp range
- +Shallow draft and open layout suit coastal cruising
- +Good price-to-capacity balance for its size
Inconvénients
- −Limited overnight comfort in a small cabin
- −Open design offers modest weather protection
- −Capacity feels tighter with a full 7-person load
- −Not a substitute for a larger cruiser on long trips
The Barracuda 545 is a straightforward 5.45 m open boat with a notably wide beam, which gives it a stable feel at rest and helps it remain composed for its size. Public listings place it in the 100–150 hp range, with common examples around 130 hp, making it a sensible fit for coastal day cruising rather than heavy offshore use.
On the water, the design points to easy handling and lively but manageable performance. The hull is compact enough for simple trailering and docking, while the broad footprint should help confidence for less experienced operators. It is best viewed as a practical family runabout: quick to plane, efficient for short trips, and comfortable at moderate cruise speeds.
Comfort and livability are limited by the boat’s length, even though it is advertised for up to seven guests and some versions include a small cabin/berth arrangement. That makes it usable for occasional shelter or short overnighting, but not spacious. In value terms, it stands out for offering a good balance of length, beam, and usable capacity, especially if the goal is day boating with light cruising rather than luxury accommodation.
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