Mabelle, Hull No. 4 of Arcadia Yachts’ Sherpa 80 XL, shows how size, efficiency and personalization can coexist.

The fourth Sherpa 80 XL from Arcadia Yachts, Mabelle, is an exercise in optimizing multifunctional space on a compact explorer footprint. 

Launched in summer 2022 on Italy’s Sorrento coast, the 78-foot (24-meter) boat—which Arcadia likens to a “pocket rocket”—was built for Italian owners who have years of sailing experience. Their previous boats include the 192-foot (58.4-meter) Alloy Kokomo, the 163-foot (49.7-meter) Fitzroy Zefira and the 107-foot (32.6-meter) Vitters Ribelle. Mabelle is the owners’ first foray into motor yachting. It is also their smallest commission to date.