2017 Beneteau Barracuda 8

The Barracuda 8 is a highly seaworthy sport fishing boat, thanks to the latest generation of Airstep hull. She is protected and also very spacious and welcoming.  A fisher and an adventurer, her Scandinavian spirit makes her perfect for any kind of break. 

A direct legacy of the experience gleaned on the Barracuda Tour – sea bass no-kill fishing competitions organized every year by Beneteau – this sport fishing boat built on an Airstep ® hull has excellent sea-keeping. Keen anglers immediately relate to this boat, which has all the essential equipment.

Available with or without a flybridge, the ‘two side door’ version features a three person seat, under which a small galley is concealed. The three door version has a three-leafed glazed door to stern. On this version, the galley space is located opposite a fold-away portside seat. 

The modularity of the various equipment and fittings offered for fishing gives you great latitude as to how you use the boat. The side seats can be folded down and the additional cockpit seat slides forward and back and holds an additional fish bin. The bench seat and two forward seats are removable. Lastly, the boat is equipped with rod holders, a live bait well, a large central locker and two side lockers.

By increasing the air inflow beneath the hull, the Air Step® 2 represents a considerable development of this technology that increases performance, safety and cruising comfort. While reducing fuel consumption, she accelerates faster and speed is augmented. This latest generation of a patent that has already proved its worth also offers excellent sea-keeping, simpler passage through the waves, linear acceleration and easily handled curves. The ‘air cushion’ effect aft of the hull procures amazing comfort.