Pascoe 8.1m

LOA8.1m
Beam2.70m
Top Speed35kn
Guests12
Fuel300L
EnginesYanmar 8LV370
HullGRP
New buildTo order
Pre-ownedNone on the market
PriceOn request

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About this tender

Pascoe 8.1m - what we know.

The Pascoe 8.1m is an 8.1m m/y coral ocean - deck from Pascoe, built in Southampton, UK: 35 knots and 12 guests.

The Pascoe 8.1m Open Limousine is the build we recommend when an owner's brief is the most considered guest first-impression money can buy in a tender of this length. Pascoe describes their flagship limousines as Pocket Superyachts and the 8.1m Open is the version of that idea where the level of workmanship and finish moves toward what is normally seen on a top-marque supercar rather than on an 8m boat.

The boat is the main guest tender, the first impression of the mothership, and Pascoe builds it to that brief. Solid teak decking, intricate upholstery stitching, custom hull colours, hand-finished helm and dash. Pascoe's pride in this build comes through every detail. The Open Limousine sits between the standard DT range and the closed Limousine range, retaining a hardtop or bimini for weather protection but offering an open-deck guest experience.

We would put the 8.1m Open Limousine alongside the Hodgdon Limousine 9m, the Compass Tenders carbon limousine and the Vikal range. What separates Pascoe at this length is the British limousine pedigree, the depth of customisation and the willingness to build to a single-yacht brief rather than from a standard catalogue. Lead time is long (twelve months and up), price reflects that, and the buyer is typically an owner whose mothership is in the 60m and up bracket.

Highlights

Built for the work.

The four details we'd point out first to a captain who hasn't seen one on the water yet.

01

Pocket Superyacht philosophy

Pascoe positions their flagship limousines as Pocket Superyachts, with the level of workmanship and finish that an owner expects from the mothership extended into the tender. The 8.1m Open is the most considered version of that brief at this length. For a yacht where the tender carries the first impression, this is the right build.

02

Supercar-grade finish

Intricate upholstery stitching, hand-finished teak decking, custom hull colour and a helm dressed to the standard of a top-marque supercar. Pascoe's craftsmen build to a level that puts the 8.1m Open at the very top of the British tender segment, with a price and lead time that reflects that positioning.

03

Open Limousine deck plan

Open in this context means open-air guest deck with a hardtop or bimini for weather protection, rather than the fully-enclosed Limousine cabin. That suits a Mediterranean-cruising programme where guests want to see the water and feel the breeze, while still having sun protection and a windscreen. Boarding is forward, aft platform integrated.

04

Bespoke per-yacht build

Pascoe builds the 8.1m Open Limousine to a single-yacht brief. Hull colour, deck plan, upholstery, electronics, davit fittings, lifting eyes are owner-specified to suit the mothership's stowage and aesthetic. Lead time is twelve months and up, which fits a major refit cycle but not an emergency tender replacement.

The full specification

Every number, sorted.

Dimensions

Length overall
8.10m
Beam
2.70m
Dry weight
3,150kg
Year
2024

Performance

Top speed
35kn

Power and Tanks

Engines
Yanmar 8LV370
Fuel capacity
300L

Construction

Hull
GRP

Performance and Tankage

Drive
Inboard diesel, jet or sterndrive (owner-specified)
Use Case
Flagship guest tender for 60m and up yachts

Finish and Equipment

Decking
Hand-laid solid teak
Upholstery
Bespoke, hand-stitched
Hull Colour
Custom owner-specified
Configuration
Open Limousine with hardtop or bimini

Specifications, prices, availability, and performance figures are supplied for guidance only and remain subject to confirmation by the yard, seller, broker, survey, contract, and final specification.

Specification sources

  1. Pascoe Luxury Limousine Tenders, Pascoe International (retrieved May 2026) · length, beam
  2. Pascoe 8.40m Open Limousine, Pascoe International (retrieved May 2026) · length, beam, guests

Questions, answered

Before you enquire.

How much does the Pascoe 8.1m cost?
The Pascoe 8.1m is priced on request: the figure depends on engines, finish and delivery, so the yard quotes each build. SuperyachtTenders quotes new-build and pre-owned pricing within one working day, with lead time and the options that move the number.
Is the Pascoe 8.1m available now?
The Pascoe 8.1m is built to order; ask for the current build slot and delivery date. No pre-owned hulls are on the market this month; we track the used fleet and can alert you when one appears. Enquire through SuperyachtTenders for slot, delivery and pre-owned options in one reply.
How fast is the Pascoe 8.1m and how far will it go?
The Pascoe 8.1m has a top speed of 35 knots and 12 guests on a 8.1m m/y coral ocean - deck. Figures are the builder's published numbers for the standard driveline; a different engine option changes speed and range, which is one of the things we confirm before you commit.
Open Limousine or full Limousine, which to specify?
Open Limousine for Mediterranean cruising programmes where guests want the open deck experience and the mothership operates in mostly fair weather. Full Limousine for owners whose programme covers Northern European, Atlantic or shoulder-season cruising where weather protection is a real requirement. Both can be specified on the same hull length.
Why pay the Pascoe premium over a comparable 8m guest tender?
Finish, customisation, build philosophy. Pascoe builds in single-yacht batches with hand-finished trim that other yards reserve for far larger boats. For an owner whose mothership represents a substantial investment and where the tender is the first impression on guests, the premium pays back in the boat's presence on the swim platform.
Is 8.1m enough for twelve guests in real comfort?
Yes for transit duty (yacht to shore, shore to restaurant) and for short cocktail cruises. For a long lunch or extended day-cruise with twelve seated, plan for the larger 9m or 10m Open Limousine variants in Pascoe's range. Match the boat to the typical use, not to the catalogue maximum.

The yard

Pascoe

Southampton, UK

Pascoe International is a British semi-custom tender builder founded in 2004 and based on the River Hamble, Southampton. The yard positions itself as a pure-play specialist: every hull leaves the Hamble facility destined for service alongside a superyacht, with no retail or recreational diversion in the programme. The range covers the full working hierarchy of a modern superyacht fleet - enclosed Limousines, Open Guest Tenders, Chase Tenders, Beachlanders, SOLAS Rescue craft, wash-down workboats, and catamarans - which is why shipyards frequently list Pascoe as a standard-fit option rather than an owner-supply afterthought.

The build identity is composite throughout, with hulls engineered to proven naval architecture platforms. Every tender is customised in-house: design, composite construction, timber joinery, fabrication, engineering, and sea trials are all handled at the Hamble site. The 12.0m Open Sport is the yard's most recent step into the dedicated chase-tender segment, configured for owner programmes that need deep-sea fishing, diving, and watersport capacity without sacrificing guest transfer duties. The flagship 12.0m Limousine carries twenty-two guests plus two crew, with a hydraulically concealed aft boarding platform that recovers the full waterline when underway.

With over 270 hulls in active service, Pascoe has collected award recognition at the Superyacht Design Awards (2015, 9.60m SL Limousine) and the Boat International Design and Innovation Awards (2019, 8.0m Landau). We'd put the yard alongside the recognised Italian and Dutch tender builders on finish quality, with the added advantage of a fully vertically integrated UK facility and a direct line to the design team from first brief to handover.

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Pascoe · Southampton, UK

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LOA
8.1m
Beam
2.70m
Top Speed
35kn
Guests
12

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