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Vahali Shipyards

Thrill seekers and pioneering extraordinaires have long outstripped the capabilities of their tenders and have been confined by their limits – the wings of possibilities clipped. That is until recently, anyway. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ROAM (Company)">ROAM</a>, with its newly launched line of go-anywhere tenders and support yachts, has inverted the question to once again challenge owners: how far can your boat push you? &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207964/image/large-e37039633dce65d4b916af3cf16adfbb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207964">Running under the umbrella of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2854" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Tenders and Toys (Company)">Superyacht Tenders and Toys</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ROAM (Company)">ROAM</a> harnesses its parent company’s expertise in elegance and style and infuses hard-core rugged capabilities into its vessels. The brand is also steadfast in its commitment to delivering a dual-S spear of style and safety. With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ROAM (Company)">ROAM</a> not only can owners reach the uncharted, they can do so in comfort, in style, and most importantly they’ll get there safely. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207956/image/large-6e919415fbeafe750f0913057a692da8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207956">“There was a gap in the market for robust, dependable and true 4x4’s of the sea,” Josh Richardson, CEO of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ROAM (Company)">ROAM</a> said. That is exactly what <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ROAM (Company)">ROAM</a> has created with its three ranges: the high-speed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ROAM (Company)">ROAM</a> Shadow catamaran that can hit speeds of 27 knots; the highly capable and seaworthy <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ROAM (Company)">ROAM</a> RIB sisters that are available either at 8 or 10-metres in length; and a whole range of inflatable landing crafts that add even more flex to flexibility. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207959/image/large-293fe61d385b3198e9be0f166e0ace89.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207959"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ROAM (Company)">ROAM</a> Shadow is the largest in the line-up and is offered in either a 24-metre or a 27.5-metre package. In terms of unique capabilities, “she speaks for herself,” naval architect Dusan Antic said. She’s loud, versatile and can happily weigh in with all heavy lifting thanks to her crane with a six-tonne capacity. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ROAM (Company)">ROAM</a> Shadow also has heaps of space so that water sports equipment and toys can be carried anywhere you need them.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207958/image/large-bff7b762cc45bd0ffc0fb7a413630a26.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207958">At the other end of things is the 5-metre landing craft which can be deflated and rolled around its transom for convenient storage – ideal for yacht owners who are pressed for space. Each landing craft is made from military-grade fabrics and can withstand the most demanding and harsh conditions. The team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ROAM (Company)">ROAM</a> ran some rigorous tests to ensure that the landing craft can always handle much more than its users can. “We even had the military throw one unit out of an aeroplane with a quad bike and a parachute attached,” Josh Richardson said.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207953/image/large-478e4f8dd0c50cdf4cf974dbee1d4b77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207953">“We not only wanted to offer a unique, turnkey package which provides robust, all-weather tenders that can carry all toys but also provide a sense of uniformity through all models to make maintenance more convenient.” Capitalising further on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ROAM (Company)">ROAM</a>’s commitment to delivering style and safety every time. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207952/image/large-720562e95bfa77edaeb689eedbaa29ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207952"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ROAM (Company)">ROAM</a> offers its range in GRP, aluminium, composite or as an inflatable. With such a significant team of in-house designers, engineers and technicians, all builds are completed start-to-finish from the brand’s team – no subcontractors are ever involved. That is except for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ROAM (Company)">ROAM</a> Shadow which, due to its size, is entrusted to the company’s partnered shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4312" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vahali Shipyards (Company)">Vahali</a>. What’s more, all toys are tailored to the needs of each owner and vessel. They will also be supplied from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ROAM (Company)">ROAM</a>’s parent company, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2854" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Superyacht Tenders and Toys (Company)">Superyacht Tenders and Toys</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/207960/image/large-37d6005b7cc3afd6fb727a7ec40c8351.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/207960">“There is no comparable set of vessels designed for the adventurous owner who wishes to go off the beaten track and explore. Whatever the weather, wherever it is being used there is no better tender or yacht support vessel for delivering the adventure,” Richardson concluded.The whole range of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6504" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="ROAM (Company)">ROAM</a> can be purchased at either the Monaco or UK office. Richardson also confirmed that there are three more models currently in the pipeline. News of this will be announced on the company's website. &nbsp;

ROAM tenders are the SUVs of the sea

ROAM has launched a line of go-anywhere tenders and support yachts which expand the horizon of extreme possibilities.