Chameleon Craft

Dorset-based Chameleon Craft has announced it is close to commencing production on its ten-metre, CC10m boat. The prototype was launched in June 2010 and has since been developed following successful sea trials, fulfilling a range of uses from transporting cargo to ferrying guests as a superyacht tender, thanks to its multi-purpose platform...

Feb 21, 2012 Read more...

In August 2010, SuperyachtDesign.com reported on KeyFrameStudio’s (KFS) 10-metre, MAS 36 concept. Following the success of its prize winning Gran Marlin 46’, the Florence-based studio has revealed a new six-metre sports-craft to be built by Aquamar, based in Sicily...

Feb 13, 2012 Read more...

Last month, SuperyachtDesign.com reported on Venetian Design’s 11-metre ContraNero L tender. The Italian studio has since released images of its latest creation, Energy 18, a 5.4-metre battery powered tender by Slovenia-based Alfastreet Marine...

Feb 10, 2012 Read more...

BMT Nigel Gee has collaborated on a new project with young design studio, Henry Ward Design. A new take on the floating island concept, The Recreational Island will be a superyacht accessory designed primarily to allow guests to spend time away from the mothership or even potentially act as a helipad.
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Jan 31, 2012 Read more...

Swedish company ReRun has been designing and building classic wooden tenders since 2010. With designs that embody that Riva-esque style of the 1950s, ReRun hand-constructs each boat every part of the way, carefully choosing every single piece of wood used...

Jan 31, 2012 Read more...

The 11-metre ContraNero L is the latest tender concept to come from Italy-based Venetian Design, with interior design by Relax Yacht Design. The classic looking boat embraces some of the familiar shapes found on a Riva but with a modern twist...

Jan 23, 2012 Read more...

The London International Boat Show (LIBS) is vast and covers everything from kayaks to superyachts. The 2012 LIBS kicked off on 6 January and this year is playing host to a some of the world’s top tender manufacturers. One of these is RIB-X, who are displaying for the first time their tender designed for the 40m Imperial Princess and the striking new Phantom tender...

Jan 10, 2012 Read more...

Dariel Yacht reveals its latest tender concepts for 2012: combining form and function, they introduce the stylish DarielUp chase tender and the elegant Dlimo...

Jan 05, 2012 Read more...

Zodiac presents its latest RIB models. Collaborating once more with Italian designer, Vittorio Garroni, the RIBS exhibit new deck designs which maximise the interior and deck space...

Oct 10, 2011 Read more...

Designer Luiz de Basto has revealed a new and rather striking 16-metre boat that reflects the aesthetics of sports cars by English car manufacturer, Aston Martin...

Oct 05, 2011 Read more...

Spain-based Alex Pirard Yacht Design has announced a new 12-metre tender, Oronero, produced by Hi-Tech Marine, a division of Carbon Dream S.p.A...

Sep 14, 2011 Read more...

The SportRunner is the first in Kazulin Boats’ new series of 25' runabouts / yacht tenders and was launched in 2011 in Annapolis, Maryland USA. Tony Kazulin designed the line, including hardware and seats, in-house...

Sep 09, 2011 Read more...

Powerboat specialist Spire Boat has revealed a 9.5-metre concept, the Mugler Spire Boat tender by French designer Thierry Mugler, which is based on its 2007 Offshore vice world champion model...

Aug 09, 2011 Read more...

Tunisia-based Koot Yachts International, has announced its first 16.5-metre boat, the Koot 54, which will be officially presented at the 2011 Cannes Boat Show, in September...

Jul 27, 2011 Read more...

Dutch yard Ribbon Yachts recently asked Vripack Design Studio to design a RIB for them, the catch being that it should not look like a typical RIB. The result is the 13m 45 SC, a minimalistic RIB with a sporty edge...

Jul 14, 2011 Read more...

Italy-based design studio Bicubedesign, has revealed a new 14-metre tender, which combines design with modern construction techniques and created specifically for use around harbours...

Jun 30, 2011 Read more...

Vaudrey Miller Tenders has announced the launch of a new 11.8-metre speedboat tender, VMT 010, with naval architecture by Allseas Design. The New Zealand based manufacturer has created a boat with classic lines, intended for two but able to carry up to 12 in comfort...

Jun 28, 2011 Read more...

Known for making some of the best custom RIBs and, more recently, superyacht tenders, British manufacturer RIB-X has always taken pride in pushing the boundaries of design. Its latest project, a 9.5-metre Caudwell-powered grand tourer RIB, is proof of this commitment to innovation...

Jun 22, 2011 Read more...

The “Motobarca” is a fun concept by Carlo Tonarelli of Phiequipe Srl in Italy (see Q7 for his Carina tender concept) designed to bridge the gap between a purely recreational wet bike and a small tender...

Jun 16, 2011 Read more...

Designed for extended periods at sea, the new MD65 Power from Maxi Dolphin is a cruiser tender that combines composite materials and new technology to achieve high performance and impressive lightness...

Jun 15, 2011 Read more...

New Zealand-based Vaudrey Miller Yachts has announced its latest 10-metre RIB tender, VMT 014, which combines boat racing technology from Ocke Mannerfelt, with styling by Philippe Starck. “The result is a dramatic, bright orange swirl of cockpit set into the sleek, metallic silver lines of a high-speed RIB tender for superyacht A,” explains designer Matt Gibson at Vaudrey Miller Yachts...

Jun 15, 2011 Read more...

Iseo, the latest eight-metre day cruiser design from Riva, is exactly what you would expect from a yard with such a long design heritage. Embodying the elegance, sophistication and performance of all Riva boats, Riva Iseo is destined to become a must-have for lovers of timeless design...

Jun 01, 2011 Read more...

In the past, exploring the world under the sea and getting close to the unique ocean ecosystems was reserved for those with a diving qualification. However, Aqua Star Sea scooters have been designed to offer the scuba diving experience to virtually anyone without any of the equipment or effort required by the traditional diving experience...

May 31, 2011 Read more...

Making the most of the ocean environment is the order of the day for most superyacht owners and there is no other activity that enables you to interact with the ocean quite like surfing. The new WaveJet is a patented personal water propulsion engine designed to make catching those waves all the easier...

May 16, 2011 Read more...

With sails that can be stowed in seconds while sitting in the cockpit to convert between performance sailing and kayak-like paddling, the Triak is a fun, unique composite trimaran sailing kayak and a quirky superyacht toy...

May 06, 2011 Read more...

After the success of the Brandaris Q52, Vripack has introduced the new Brandaris Q52 HT. A sleek and sporty tender of 15-metres, the Q52 HT offers the performance of a Q52 with the added bonus of a stunning 360 degree glass top...

May 06, 2011 Read more...

Callinectes Boatworks, Maine’s family-run builder of modern classic tenders has announced the release of their 22 Sport Boat, a 6-metre classic styled mahogany runabout tender...

May 05, 2011 Read more...

In October last year, SuperyachtDesign reported on a new convertible top designed for Venetian water taxis from Turin-based OPAC. OPAC has now announced that it has developed the project further to include solar panels and make the system easier to incorporate into luxury superyacht tenders...

Apr 27, 2011 Read more...

Spain-based Barracuda Yacht Design has announced a new 13.3-metre tender concept, Carreira C1, which was officially unveiled at the 2011 Top Marques Monaco show, during the Grimaldi Forum. Presented together with the Identity Y2 supercar prototype by Identity Cars, it is the intention that ownership of one will encourage the purchase of the other...

Apr 19, 2011 Read more...

Launched at the Miami Boat Show, the Ego is a compact semi-submersible with a difference, letting you explore the world under the sea without getting your hair wet... 

Apr 05, 2011 Read more...

American shipyard Magnum Marine is marking its 45th anniversary with the launch of two new large tender models: the 15-metre Magnum 51 Gold Label, with a special gold livery created for the occasion, and the 13-metre all yellow Magnum 44 Banzai...

Apr 04, 2011 Read more...

US-based Hodgdon Yachts has announced the arrival of two new tenders, the 10.5-metre MPYD 363 and the nine-metre MPYD 375, designed by Michael Peters Yacht Design and will be exhibited at the 2011 Monaco Yacht Show...

Mar 25, 2011 Read more...

The result of a collaboration between h3o and tender shipyard Dariel in Brescia, Italy, Dariel DT14CL is a practical RIB concept that manages to combine form and function effortlessly, in a robust, high performance tender for all weather...

Mar 01, 2011 Read more...

Established in 1987 in Erbusco, near Brescia in Italy, Maxi Dolphin has been building powerboats since 2007. Its latest design is the MD53 Power, an impressive new 16-metre megatender...

Feb 23, 2011 Read more...

With a growing number of yacht designs on the market incorporating styling from the automotive industry, Mauro Lecchi, who holds a masters in Transport Design, has drawn inspiration from the Lamborghini car in the creation of his 15-metre sports boat...

Feb 14, 2011 Read more...

Less than three years after its debut, the Milan-based Magboat yard has developed and optimised its line of nine-metre taxi tenders, announcing that Spring 2011 will see the launch of a new version of its Taxi, called the Taxi Picnic...

Feb 11, 2011 Read more...

US-based Protector, supplier of multi-purpose recreational and custom sport boats, engineered and manufactured by Rayglass, based in Auckland, New Zealand, has announced a new high-performance 11.5-metre boat, the Tauranga 38...

Feb 01, 2011 Read more...

Turkey-based Vicem Yachts has announced the launch of its new Vanguard Line, introducing two new models to lead the range, the 13.9-metre Vanguard 45 and 10-metre Vanguard 33...

Jan 27, 2011 Read more...

In June 2010, SYD reported on My Way, a 30-metre concept by Italian designer Filippo Taiani, who has teamed up with naval architect, Otto Ranchi, on his latest seven metre tender concept, Tairan...

Jan 25, 2011 Read more...

Hot on the heels of its Paradigm superyacht concept, Italian design studio Pama Design has revealed the T40 tender concept, an unusual but appealing design...

Jan 19, 2011 Read more...

X-Craft, the Dutch RIB and superyacht tender specialist, has announced that it will present its latest X8.0 Speed Lounge RIB and its exclusive X-Craft Full Carbon suspension seats at BOOT 2011 in Düsseldorf this month...

Jan 12, 2011 Read more...

Responding to new requests for larger RIBs, Nautica International has recently launched the Wide Body 30 model, a customisable, powerful and wide-beamed tender...

Jan 06, 2011 Read more...

Philippe Cabon, designer and founder of Tender Shipyard, has designed a new 7.4-metre tender, the TS74, which has already sparked interest from potential clients, with requests to see both a larger and smaller version of the concept...

Dec 09, 2010 Read more...

Nautica International will now be offering its innovative and successful side door design, first offered on its Wide Body models, on all its three to 13-metre tender models...

Dec 06, 2010 Read more...

Dutch yard Wajer & Wajer has revealed that it is now putting the finishing touches to an all-new tender model, the Wajer Osprey 34, which will be making its debut in mid-2011...

Nov 22, 2010 Read more...

Shown at last week’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the mahogany Sterling is the Hacker Boat Company’s first new Hacker-Craft model since 1995 and has been built with all the flamboyance of a classic 1940s runabout...

Nov 05, 2010 Read more...

At 19m in length, Egg and Dart’s latest tender concept is certainly impressive. Designed as a platform for a custom tender, the concept can be easily modified to an owner’s wishes to transform it into the ultimate tender for any superyacht...

Nov 03, 2010 Read more...

Vanguard Dutch Marine (VanDutch for short) has announced that it will be delivering two new models in 2011: the VanDutch 30 and VanDutch 55. Both models are based on the look of the VanDutch 40...

Oct 15, 2010 Read more...

Pascoe International, the UK-based superyacht tender manufacturer, presented its latest 10-metre concept at the 2010 Monaco Yacht Show. Having supplied superyachts such as the Maltese Falcon, A, Dubai and Athena, Pascoe International hopes to make new advances in...

Oct 12, 2010 Read more...

Turin-based designer and maker of custom yacht shade systems, OPAC, has developed a new double protection convertible top system. Designed to be used on board the famous Venetian water taxis, the two tops could also be integrated in to tender designs...

Oct 05, 2010 Read more...

Frauscher Bootswerft has announced that it will be presenting five different boat models at the 2010 Genoa Boat Show in October. The models to be exhibited include...

Sep 22, 2010 Read more...

Inspired by iconic 1960s Italian mahogany speedboats favoured by the jetset of that era in St. Tropez and Portofino, the Limited Edition “Tribute” 50 cc Vespa is a unique addition to any superyacht...

Sep 17, 2010 Read more...

MAS 36 is the latest 10-metre tender concept to come from Florence-based KeyFrame Studio, who will be presenting this new design to the market with builder MAS Srl...

Aug 05, 2010 Read more...

Matthew Hockham, an industrial design graduate from Coventry University has created a new car design to compliment the Wally series, more specifically Wallypower 118...

Aug 03, 2010 Read more...

New images released: Tilli Antonelli, founder and former MD of the Pershing brand, announced a brand new yacht project dubbed ‘Wider’ during a press conference in Milan yesterday...

Jul 22, 2010 Read more...

Vripack have revealed a new concept, the Limo Tender, that has been designed to be almost identical to her mothership – Heesen’s 5500 motoryacht...

Jul 21, 2010 Read more...

The word “green” appears regularly as the next generation of superyachts and watercraft enter the market and Jet Skis are no exception. The latest to be announced by US based firm Silveira Group is...

Jul 05, 2010 Read more...

A new range of superyacht tender has been launched by Osmotech - the Peach Tender...

Jun 28, 2010 Read more...

New images released: At the end of April this year, SuperyachtDesign reported on the RAL 5015 by French artist Xavier Veilhan, inspired by John Dodelande and built in cooperation with the Austrian shipyard Frauscher...

Jun 23, 2010 Read more...

Australian designer Marc Newson and Officina Italiana Design have joined forces on a new speedboat concept for iconic Italian boat brand Riva...

Jun 04, 2010 Read more...

There are a number of water-based toys on the market for thrill-seekers, but not that many that can travel over...

Mar 31, 2010 Read more...

Netherlands company Bellagio Yachts has completed the development of a new...

Feb 25, 2010 Read more...

Vaunted as "the world's most advanced watercraft" and fusing a high level of industrial...

Dec 14, 2009 Read more...

Humphrey's Yacht Design has unveiled a new 9m superyacht tender produced in collaboration with UK boat builder Jason Carrington. Jason Carrington, builder of...

Oct 25, 2009 Read more...