Italy

Gruppo MED

SuperYacht Times' Features Editor Leona Caanen takes a closer look at some of the most innovative and recent additions to the superyacht tender and dayboat market.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380383/image/large-dfef0f7d8afaeb934f67945ca18bc50e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380383"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16727" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tykun X11.2m (36'9&quot;)Tykun Tender">Tykun&nbsp;X</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/8578" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Gruppo MED (Company)">Gruppo MED</a>Recognised at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a> Blue Wake™ Awards for its H1 hydrogen propulsion system developed with Tesya Group, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16727" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tykun X11.2m (36'9&quot;)Tykun Tender">Tykun&nbsp;H1</a> is built by MED Group.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16727" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tykun X11.2m (36'9&quot;)Tykun Tender">Tykun</a> is a new range of chase boats for superyachts and waterfront villas, developed by MED Group in strategic collaboration with Benedetta Iovane. The design, by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/118" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Arch. Tommaso Spadolini (Company)">Tommaso Spadolini</a>, takes inspiration from the shipyard’s MED DEFENSE division, which has built over 400 vessels in the past decade.Available in three sizes, 8-, 10- and 12-metres, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16727" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tykun X11.2m (36'9&quot;)Tykun Tender">Tykun</a> can reach speeds exceeding 55 knots, depending on configuration and propulsion type. The 10-metre aluminium tender, which debuted in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco</a>, is powered by outboard engines and features ample storage space, a seating area that converts into a sunbed, and a bathroom that doubles as a changing room and can accommodate a crew member.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380318/image/large-6aaef777dffb0120925492f209b17793.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380318"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16728" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lekker 3811.6m (38'1&quot;)Lekker Boats Tender">Lekker 38</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lekker Boats (Company)">LEKKER</a>The recently released <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16728" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lekker 3811.6m (38'1&quot;)Lekker Boats Tender">Lekker 38</a> is the latest addition to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lekker Boats (Company)">Lekker</a> fleet. Stretching 11.6-metres with a 3.6-metre beam, the entire tender is made of aluminium and built in the Netherlands. Completely customisable, equipped with triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5750" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mercury Marine (Company)">Mercury</a> outboards, she can reach a top speed of nearly 60 knots as she cuts through the water with her deep V-hull.She can host up to 14 people onboard her spacious lounge deck, which houses two sunbeds, a high-low table, two fridges and three helm seats. She has a single state room with a sink and dayhead, making the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16728" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lekker 3811.6m (38'1&quot;)Lekker Boats Tender">Lekker 38</a> an ideal dayboat, whether for an outing with friends or a romantic weekend getaway.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/380316/image/large-6c3342c56342ce8d0c1feab1fcd8f19c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/380316"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VanDutch 7522.18m (72'9&quot;)VanDutch Tender">VanDutch 75</a>&nbsp;| <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7265" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Del Pardo (Company)">Cantiere del Pardo</a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VanDutch 7522.18m (72'9&quot;)VanDutch Tender">VanDutch 75</a> marks a brand new chapter for the Italian brand in which they translate the unmistakable VanDutch identity into a more sophisticated tender while maintaining the brand’s spirit. The renewed tender debuted the ‘cool’ configuration, with pearl burl veneers, matte slate black wood and suede upholstery, at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4556" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cannes Yachting Festival (Company)">Cannes Yachting Festival</a>. A ‘smooth’ variant, made with warmer tones, will also be available.Spanning 21-metres, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VanDutch 7522.18m (72'9&quot;)VanDutch Tender">VanDutch 75</a> sports a completely fiber hard-top and can go up to 40 knots, thanks to her triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo (Company)">Volvo</a> D13 - IPS 1350. She can host up to 16 people onboard for a day of yachting, and can sleep six guests and two crew. While her spacious deck, with an alfresco dining area and two convertible tables, are designed by the original <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Tender/16705" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="VanDutch 7522.18m (72'9&quot;)VanDutch Tender">VanDutch</a> designer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/102" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Design (Company)">Mulder Design</a>, her interiors are designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Burdissocapponi Yachts & Design (Company)">BurdissoCapponi Yacht&amp;Design</a>.

Tykun lekker 38 Vandutch 75 Tender spotlight

Leona Caanen takes a closer look at some of the most innovative superyacht tender and dayboat market.