Owning a superyacht means you need the right tender to match. It’s a big choice that affects your safety and fun on the water. So, how do you pick the right builder for your superyacht tender? Let’s explore that today!
What to Keep in Mind When Choosing a Superyacht Tender
What’s the Purpose of Your Tender?
Before selecting a builder, it’s helpful to think about how you plan to use your tender. Each use comes with specific needs, so knowing your intended purpose will guide you in finding the right features:
- Watersports: For this tender, you’ll want something fast with a big fuel tank, a sleek shape, and the right hull design.
- Transportation: This boat should be all about stability, comfort, and space instead of speed.
- Exploration: Tenders for exploring need a good-sized fuel tank and a strong focus on safety.
- Crew Use: A crew tender should be stable, reliable, and compact, without worrying too much about luxury.
How Big Should Your Tender Be?
When choosing the size of your tender, start by checking your storage space. If you’re unsure, measure the area where you’ll keep the dinghy or ask your dealer for the right specs.
Think about how you’ll store it, too. If you have a dedicated garage for your tender, you can go a bit bigger since it won’t be in the way. But if it’s going on a hydraulic swim step, make sure there’s enough room to move around it easily when it’s on board.
How Many People Can Fit on Your Tender?
If you plan to bring along a crowd, pick a dinghy that can fit everyone comfortably. You don’t want to make multiple trips back and forth just to get everyone ashore.
Think about your usual crew and any extra guests, gear, or toys you might want to bring. It’s a good idea to choose a tender that holds a bit more than you think you need—having that extra space makes everything more comfortable and safer when you’re out on the water. Check out our article to learn more about how to choose the right superyacht tender.
Finding the Right Builder for Your Superyacht Tender
COCKWELLS SUPERYACHT TENDERS
Now that you’ve considered your tender’s purpose, size, and capacity, let’s discuss who can bring your vision to life. With 25 years of experience, Cockwells is a family-run business known for crafting stunning, high-performing vessels. As one of the largest and most respected tender builders, they offer a range of impressive options. Here are a few standout superyacht tenders:
TITIAN TENDER
The custom Titian Tender, created by Cockwells’ in-house team in collaboration with Cullum Bespoke, blends durable composites, yellow cedar, and sleek teak for a modern aesthetic. With features like copper-infused caulking, silk panels showcasing original art, and innovative engineering, it excels in both speed and style. It even won the Post-1980s category at the 2018 Cannes Yachting Festival and earned accolades in the Superboats category at the 2019 Motor Boat of the Year Awards!
T/T Scout Limousine
T/T Scout stands out with her striking sunshine yellow and pewter grey exterior, perfectly matching her impressive mothership. She zips along at 37 knots and accommodates ten guests plus two crew members comfortably. You can drive her conventionally or use joystick control in three modes, featuring a reversing camera and bow thruster. This intelligent joystick system, with two independent engines and GPS, allows T/T Scout to manoeuvre smoothly in any direction.
Modular Tender
If versatility is what you’re after, the 9m Modular Tender is ideal. Its clever custom modules can be easily lowered onto a base boat, transforming it from a luxurious enclosed limousine to a speedy guest transfer shuttle with jockey-style seating for up to 12 guests. You can even set it up as a beach club complete with a DJ station and BBQ grill, or design any bespoke module to suit your needs.
12.3m Limousine Catamaran Tender
The 12.3m Limousine Catamaran Tender is the sister vessel to the 11.7m Open Sport Catamaran Tender, both designed for Lürssen’s impressive 160m mega yacht, BLUE. With its unique asymmetric hull, this sleek vessel reaches speeds of up to 52 knots while maintaining excellent stability. It comfortably accommodates up to 15 guests and is packed with features like touchscreen controls, joystick manoeuvring, and a height-adjustable deck saloon with sliding glass doors.
Whether you’re looking for a luxury limousine, a speedy sports boat, or a versatile utility craft, Cockwells has the perfect tender to match your needs. Reach out to Davis Marine Brokerage, the exclusive distributor for Cockwells Superyacht Tenders, Duchy Motor Launches, and Hardy Motor Yachts in Australia and New Zealand. Our small but dedicated team based in Sydney Harbour is passionate about boating and committed to helping you find the right tender. With a solid reputation in the industry, you can trust us to assist you every step of the way.
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