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 re-imagined 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
- Hull topsides and superstructure in general are foam cored FRP composite, with outer layers utilizing vinylester resins and E-glass reinforcements throughout the structure.
- Hull is solid FRP laminate below the waterline and form cored FRP above.
- All molded FRP parts are finished with high gloss Cook 941 gelcoat
- High density foam or solid laminates are used in areas of concentrated loads from hardware mounting.
- Molded propeller tunnels are recessed into hull reducing draft and shaft angle.
- Main deck is fully cored with flat & cambered sections with transverse & longitudinal support of girders & “hat section” stiffeners.
Propulsion
- Twin Volvo D6, 480 hp diesels
- Side Power 24V bow and stern thrusters with proportional speed control
- Integrated fresh water heat exchanger cooling system
- 4 blade bronze propellers
- Aquamet #19 propeller shafts
- Tides Marine dripless shaft seals
- Tides Marine dripless rudder seals
- Groco raw water intake strainers & thru hulls
- Engine room blower & vent ducts.
- Engine room floor with FRP non-skid sole
- Gloss white engine room
- Fully insulated sound damping material
- Anti-vibration mounts on engine stringers
- Teleflex BA-200 hydraulic steering system (2) station
- Zip Wake trim tabs with gyro to maintain proper trim and reduce roll
Plumbing and Piping Systems
- Installation is neat and accessible and clearly labeled
- (1) 550-gallon aluminum fuel tank forward of E/R bulkhead
- (2) 2” fill lines. One port and one starboard
- Site gauge on fuel tank
- (2) Racor fuel filters
- (4) Seaflo 24V bilge pumps with 3-way switches and Ultra float switches
- Beckson manual bilge pump
- (2) SS 100-gallon water tanks located at sole.
- Crossover with shutoff valves for filling tanks, 200 gallons total
- Jabsco Par Max 4” 24V fresh water pump
- (2) Jabsco accumulator tanks
- Seaward F1100 galvanized steel 120V water heater
- Trionic 14.5 gal 24V sump tank for head sinks & showers
- 80-gallon black water tank
- Sealand T series 24V discharge pump for holding tank
- Sealand Tank Watch 4 depth indicator
- Jabsco seawater deck wash pump
- (3) Freshwater hose coils at bow, stern and flybridge
- Whale Twist Deck shower at transom
Electrical
- Northern Lights 12kw generator with sound shield
- Remote start/stop panel for generator at lower helm
- Gas/water separator muffler for quiet generator operation
- AC/DC main control panel located near lower helm
- (4) Mastervolt AGM batteries for house system
- (2) Mastervolt AGM for engine start
- Mastervolt converter 24/12-24
- (2) Marinco shore power outlets 50 amp/110v/220v
- ProMariner galvanic isolator and bonding system
- Mastervolt “Battery Mate” isolator
- Mastervolt Chargemaster Plus 24V/60 for house service
- Mastervolt Chargemaster 24V/35 for engine batteries
- Kraus & Naimer transfer switch for forward or aft shore power
- 110 V outlets throughout accommodations, flybridge, infinity deck and engine room GFCI protected, and waterproof at exterior outlets.
- 24 Volt house system
- LED lighting throughout with dimmers
- Effective lighting in all machinery and storage spaces
- Main deck safety lighting
- (24) Exterior overhead Infinity deck lighting
- (5) Hella LED navigation lights – US compliant
- Dometic Marine Air reverse cycle air conditioning and heating system. (2) remote mount compressors with 3 air handlers.
Deck Fittings and Equipment
- Muir Windlass VRC1250 24v with 2 station controls and SS chain stopper
- 50’ ACCO BBB galvanized chain with 300’ 5/8” nylon anchor line
- Bruce style 66 lb. anchor
- Molded FRP pulpit with SS anchor channel and roller.
- (4)12” SS mooring cleats
- (2) 15” SS mooring cleats at transom
- (1) 8” SS mooring cleat on platform for snubber line
- (2) SS Hawse holes located midships
- (2) SS chocks in way of forward mooring cleats
- Aluminum mast (white powder coat) on flybridge. Hinged to lower bridge clearance
- (3) Exalto wiper/washer system with speed control
Flybridge
- L – shaped lounge, upholstered
- Molded FRP helm console
- Two Marine helm chairs with slider assembly
- (2) 3” SS stanchions for boat deck support
- Structural lamination for future davit
- SS 1 ¼” safety rails port and starboard
- SS 1 ¼” safety rail surrounding ladder to Infinity deck
- FRP dining table with (2) SS posts
- Hinging Navigation mast. Powder coated aluminum
Infinity Deck
- (1) Large engine room access hatch with dual ram electric hydraulic lift
- (1) Quick access engine room hatch with ladder
- (1) Large generator room access hatch with dual ram electric hydraulic lift
- (1) Lazarette access hatch
- Hatches drain to waterline
- Flexiteek decking for entire deck and swim platform (owner selection)
- SS retractable ladder to flybridge with teak stair treads
- Port and starboard FRP bench seats with lift top storage
- SS (3) piece transom railing system with multiple configurations
- SS retractable swim ladder with cover on platform
- (2) Pop up SS cleats on platform
- SS 1 ¼” safety handrail from Infinity deck to bow
- LED overhead lighting
- LED deck safety lighting
Helm Stations LOWER HELM:
- Sliding access door to starboard side deck
- Volvo engine monitoring display
- Twin Lever Shift & Throttle Control
- Triple windshield wipers w/ multiple speed settings
- Windshield washers plumbed from the freshwater system
- Ritchie SS 2000 compass
- Switch controls for horn, running lights, anchor light, engine room blowers, & bilge pumps
- Custom SS spoke steering wheel
- Upholstered bench seat with SS adjustable bolster
- SS footers
FLYBRIDGE HELM:
- Volvo engine monitoring display
- Twin Lever Shift & Throttle Control
- Ritchie SS 2000 compass
- Switch controls for horn, running lights, anchor light, engine room blowers, & bilge pumps
- Custom SS spoke steering wheel
- Port and starboard lift top gear storage
Salon
- “L” settee with storage
- 5” foam cushions, with storage under
- Hi-low dining/cocktail table with removable leaf
- Overhead fold down TV
- Sound deadening, soft headliner panels
- Storage cabinet
- Hinged stainless steel door to cockpit
- Breaker panel
- Deep chart table forward of L-settee seat port
Galley
- Beautiful galley with amazing views.
- Stainless steel under mount sink with cover
- (2) U-Line refrigerators/freezers
- Kenyon 3 burner cooktop
- Microwave oven with stainless steel face
- Drawers and storage lockers below the counter.
- Overhead cabinets port and starboard
Master Stateroom
- Island queen berth with 9″ foam mattress with laminated teak trim
- White planked cabin sides with open shelving
- (2) Manship SS opening port lights
- Manship SS overhead hatch
- (2) BCM Catalina LED polished reading lights
- Cherry hull ceilings
- Drawers under berth and in bulkhead aft of berth
- Hanging lockers
- Shelf locker
- Carpeted sole
- Sound deadening soft headliner panels
Master Head
- Private access from master stateroom
- All molded FRP head
- Porcelain raised style sink
- Satin finish teak laminate cabinet below sink
- Opening portlight on side
- Upper mirrored medicine cabinet
- Circular stall shower with clear enclosure
- Overhead hatch
- Rule DC ventilation blower
- Stainless steel towel bars
- Full height mirror on head door
- Moen faucets for sink/shower
- Tecma head
Guest Stateroom
- Twin side by side berths in each cabin with nightstand and engineered countertop
- 6″ foam mattresses and laminated teak trim berth
- LED Catalina reading lights
- Modern vinyl ceilings with LED lighting
- Drawer/storage under berth
- Storage lockers, drawers and shelves
- Combo white plank paneling and teak veneer side
- Carpeted sole with access to head ensuite or from companionway
- (2) Port lights in each stateroom
Guest Head
- All molded FRP head
- Porcelain raised style sink
- Satin finish teak laminate cabinet below sink
- Opening portlight on side
- Upper mirrored medicine cabinet
- Circular stall shower with clear enclosure
- Overhead hatch
- Rule DC ventilation blower
- Stainless steel towel bars
- Moen faucets for sink/shower
- Tecma head
Comments Actually 56 feet in length each Outback 50 is built to meet the specific needs of each customer. Some were built with 3 staterooms and 2 heads. Others feature 2 larger staterooms with one or two heads. The galley can be located forward in the deck house or aft. The boat that we currently have in build has two staterooms, two heads, and the galley located aft. There is an illustration of the layout below the photos. In this presentation we have provided photos of some of the various layouts and features of previous Outback's. We would love to start building one for you, or discuss an Outback 50 as a brokerage alternative.
