Your perfect
tender
partner.

We're SuperyachtTenders.

Full-service tender experts bringing you the very best in this season's craft.

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About SuperyachtTenders

Our super-simple process.

We understand every aspect of your brief

like no one else can. We can even sell or trade your existing tender.

We present options in one simple presentation

featuring each craft’s headline info. From experience, this presentation process guarantees easy shortlisting of craft.

From your shortlist we go into a deep dive on each craft

our infinite knowledge of each craft enables you to have complete confidence in your final purchase.

We oversee every stage of purchase, build and delivery

ensuring you get exactly what you want, at the outstanding quality we demand.

In Their Words

Captains, owners,
repeat clients.

The shortlist arrived in 48 hours and was the right shortlist. We've now bought three tenders through them and wouldn't go anywhere else.
Captain S. Reilly
Captain · Med Programme
They oversaw the build at the yard like it was their own boat. We took delivery on time, on spec, and the after-sales has been exceptional.
M. Lindqvist
Owner's Rep · Northern EU
Knowledge of the yards, the engines, the lifting arrangements. It goes deeper than anyone else we've worked with. You can ask them anything.
Captain A. Marrone
Captain · Caribbean
What's the difference between a tender and a chase boat?
A tender is the auxiliary boat that ferries owners and guests from the superyacht to shore - typically slower, more comfortable, often a limousine or beach lander. A chase boat is a separate, high-performance support vessel that follows the mothership at speed, carrying water toys, additional crew, and chasing larger yachts to inaccessible anchorages. Most large yacht programmes carry both.
What size tender does my yacht need?
As a working rule, the largest tender on a superyacht is around 10–15% of the yacht's LOA, but the limiting factor is usually the garage opening or the davit's safe-working load. We measure both and work backwards from there.
What is a SOLAS tender?
A SOLAS-compliant tender meets the IMO Safety of Life at Sea Convention requirements for a yacht's primary lifeboat. Yachts over 500 GT typically need at least one SOLAS-rated rescue boat with type-approved fittings, davit and certification. We'll specify the right route through MED, RYA or class society sign-off.
How long does a custom tender build take?
Most production yards quote 9–14 months from contract for a customised model. A fully custom hull and deck programme runs 18–24 months. Order slots are tightest in winter and after major boat shows.
What does a superyacht tender cost?
Pre-owned RIBs and small jet tenders begin around €150–300k. New-build limousines and beach landers typically run €400k–1.4m. Flagship chase boats sit in the €1.6–3m range. Pricing is driven by hull material, engine package, certification, finish level and yard slot.
Cat A, B or C - which certification do I need?
Most owner and crew tenders are Cat C (coastal, up to Force 6). Chase boats and beach landers running long passages or open ocean often need Cat B (offshore, up to Force 8). Full Cat A ocean rating is rare but available. We'll match the right route to your programme.
How does the survey and sea-trial process work?
For a new build we attend factory acceptance, then a full sea trial with the yard's test programme - speed runs, electronics commissioning, lifting trials. For a pre-owned purchase we instruct an independent surveyor and oversee the in-water and out-of-water inspections, with a separate sea trial under your nominated captain.
Can you assist with VAT, importation and registration?
Yes. We work with established yacht-tax specialists in the EU and the US, advise on the right ownership structure, and coordinate flag and registration. For commercial-use yachts we handle the temporary importation routes (TPA, IRC, etc.) so the tender doesn't trigger VAT mid-season.

Find Your Match

Let's find your
perfect
tender.

Tell us about your yacht, your brief, and the missions your tender needs to handle. We'll send you a custom shortlist within 48 hours.

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