Named after Bart Roberts, a pirate who is alleged to have captured 400 ships during a four year reign of terror in the 18th century, the luxurious yacht leases for about $250,000 per week.

Measuring 9’ x 17,’ with a maximum depth of four feet, the Pecos is situated on a sundeck with an elevation of 15.2 meters above sea level that offers an auspicious view. The pool is mounted on a hydraulic lift so it can be easily stored inside the yacht’s hull when not being enjoyed by passengers.

Because no existing San Juan model fit the specifications for this unique installation, San Juan custom designed the Pecos for entrepreneur Arnie Gemino, creator and owner of the Bart Roberts.

“This is one of the most unique installations we’ve ever undertaken. We are confident that passengers will enjoy the Pecos as they sail in luxury aboard the Bart Roberts,” San Juan President Kirk Sullivan. “San Juan’s reputation for quality and the ability to get the job done were the factors that led to our selection for this very interesting project.”

Before becoming the Bart Roberts, the vessel was an icebreaker in the Canadian Coastguard known as the Narwhal. It was built by Canadian Vickers in Montreal in 1963, and in 1986 underwent a $20 million refit that included new engines.

After acquiring the craft two years ago, Gemino retained Sweedish Canadian naval architect Lennart Edstrom to oversee its conversion to a luxury yacht. All of the work was done on Victoria Island in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Now based in Fort Pierce, FL, the 80-metre-long Bart Roberts features a magnificent master suite with a private balcony that stretches across the forward part of the yacht. The Bart Roberts also offers four additional cabins of various shapes and sizes and five staterooms. Like the yacht itself, each guest cabin is named after a famous pirate.

The ornate dining room features a massive oak table that seats 20 people. A four ton fish tank with live piranha fish serves as a divider between the dining room and a saloon.

In addition to the saloon, the vessel features a cinema, a casino, a gymnasium, a nightclub and a game room. All furniture is made in a Spanish colonial style. A portrait of Roberts hangs above a fireplace made of 14 tons of stone that is the focal point of the saloon.