Description
She has the deck space of a 70-footer, the performance and seaworthiness of a pilot boat and the comfortable accommodations you expect from a 50-footer. Plus, she provides the docking simplicity of a center console......Michael Peters designed the Outback 50 for maximum comfort, performance, and enjoyment. She features an open transom with a standard removable security railing that transforms the cockpit into a true “infinity deck.” Available in two or three stateroom configurations suitable for couples, families, or on board guests.
Overview
Versatility. Efficiency. Performance. Outback Yachts, adhering to the concept of form follows function, has completely reimagined recreational yachting. The Outback team, seasoned industry veterans, worked with legendary Michael Peters Yacht Design to create an amazingly versatile, extremely efficient, and exceptionally seaworthy yacht. Perfect for day outings, weekend adventures, or open water cruising, her expansive outdoor deck space and practical interior accommodations provides the best in safe and comfortable cruising. Their flagship model, the Outback 50, actually 56’ in length, offers endless possibilities. She draws only 3 feet and has a keel to protect her running gear. A grounding doesn’t have to be a catastrophe. With a pair of 480 hp Volvos she delivers speeds to 24 knots. A custom-built version can be delivered in less than a year.
Her unique design has the engines and generator placed under the aft deck, rather than under the salon sole. Her conventional straight shaft drive eliminates the complexity of the Pod or V drive alternatives and has a much shorter length shaft than other conventional shaft drive vessels. The fuel and water are positioned over the center of buoyancy, so, the trim is never affected by your fluid levels, and all that weight is concentrated where it benefits performance the most. This arrangement creates a smooth, quiet, and comfortable ride like no other in her class. The Outback 50 is also extremely economical with a range of approximately 1200 miles at trawler speeds.
Hull, Superstructure, and Main Deck Construction
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Hull topsides and superstructure in general are foam cored FRP composite, with outer layers utilizing vinylester resins and E-glass reinforcements throughout the structure.
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Hull is solid FRP laminate below the waterline and form cored FRP above.
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All molded FRP parts are finished with high gloss Cook 941 gelcoat
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High density foam or solid laminates are used in areas of concentrated loads from hardware mounting.
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Molded propeller tunnels are recessed into hull reducing draft and shaft angle.
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Main deck is fully cored with flat & cambered sections with transverse & longitudinal support of girders & “hat section” stiffeners.
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SS rubrail 1” extends around perimeter of the yacht at the sheer an includes transom
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Exterior finish in high gloss, low VOC Polynt gel coat
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Boot stripe detail (high gloss black)
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Light grey non-skid walkarounds & foredeck
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Seahawk epoxy barrier coating and bottom paint with limited 3-year osmosis warranty
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Pettit prop protect “barnacle barrier” for underwater metals
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(2) Hull entry doors on port and starboard side
Propulsion
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Twin Volvo Penta D6 480 HP; 6 cylinder, common rail, electronic shift, Tier III emission certified
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Sidepower SEP130 24VDC bow thruster with proportional speed control and SEP stern thruster
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Zipwake Dynamic Control System KB 600-E Interceptors
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Integrated fresh water heat exchanger cooling system
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24v-80Amp alternator each engine
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4 blade bronze propellers
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Aquamet #19 propeller shafts
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Tides Marine dripless rudder and shaft seals
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Groco raw water intake strainers & thru hulls
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Engine room blower & vent ducts
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Engine room floor with FRP non-skid sole
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Gloss white engine room
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Fully insulated sound damping material
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Anti-vibration mounts on engine stringers
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Teleflex BA-200 hydraulic steering system (2) station