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<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/285779/image/large-07d2bdecce11067144efffee20fa15ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/285779">Pictured here in Kos, Greece is the 147.25-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3962" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A+147.25m (483'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2012">A+</a>. Delivered in 2012, A+ features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood Design</a>, interior design penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale Design</a> and naval architecture by her Germany-based builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen Yachts</a>. She is equipped with a 12-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> Beach-Lander Catamaran and powered by six <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wärtsilä</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 19.5 knots.

Lürssen superyacht A+ in Kos

Pictured here in Kos, Greece is the 147.25-metre Lürssen superyacht A+.

147m Lürssen superyacht A+ in Kos

The yacht tender builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> is known for its sophisticated level of construction and engineering when it comes to fibreglass and carbonfibre vessels. The Australia-based shipyard builds to a vast array of requirements, while ensuring that each tender meets its high quality and integrity standards– and the 8.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> SP Limousine is no exception.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194897/image/large-c15d1dc96cc0b109711ae0053b191d81.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194897">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> SP Limousine is a customisable tender that is able to mirror elements and details of her mothership. The sleek enclosed tender allows owners to adapt her proven design to create a cohesive fleet, while retaining <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a>’s immaculate finish.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194836/image/large-93114644962e04f827a32e7ac682208c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194836">The 8.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> SP Limousine is of unique distinction, packed with features that make her stand out from other competitors. Her stylish exterior includes side decks that run the full length of the cabin, making access from helm aft on both sides functional, and safe for crew and guests alike.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194905/image/large-78ad2d761e88bc16d90a5af3f5af1343.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194905">The quality and construction of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> tenders is second to none, with features specific to both the owners requests and imagination. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> SP Limousine introduces guests to safe and relaxing yachting with an impressive interior design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194903/image/large-9530354a0398235c15d08f368c7c1c39.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194903"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194901/image/large-934b9cfa0c098ab5f950f900dcf0d8e8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194901">The 8.1-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> SP Limousine tender welcomes guests onboard from her boarding foyer and accommodates them with excellent headroom. Her 2.49-metre beam complements her comfortable seating to allow for a safe and reliable journey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194834/image/large-d19db97e595c8f3a6eca26d852321121.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194834">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> SP Limousine is able to carry up to 12 guests, alongside a crew of two to ensure that guests always receive the highest quality of service to match her impressive performance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194832/image/large-71a0abbf17b69f7842bff204a0fabd93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194832">Guests onboard the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> SP Limousine are also able to take advantage of her large windows and spacious air-conditioned interior, as well as her height-adjustable roof. The adaptable roof is electrically operated and auto lockable at any height, and allows the owner to control the airflow through the cabin when moving or stationary.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194906/image/large-07090327e83dfe557ca9f5cd473ab1cc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194906">The uber-sleek and sophisticated design of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> SP Limousine tender allows for easy storage when not in use. At just 1.86-metres in height, she is able to fit into a very low transom garage, making her a versatile tender.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194895/image/large-b86a2f0d91e499c0ee22d5083e8a88d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194895">Performance-wise, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> SP Limousine is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo (Company)">Volvo</a> D3, 200 horsepower engines as standard. With an eye-watering top speed of 38 knots, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> SP Limousine includes steering and throttle by wire, a single throttle control and joystick docking.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194881/image/large-906c02ada528698d204bb8dc1f23e22c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194881">In terms of propulsion, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> SP Limousine tender is fitted with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo (Company)">Volvo</a> DPS Duoprop drives with twin horsepower bow thrusters to ensure that guests always arrive at their destination efficiently and in style.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194835/image/large-2a042d68bcf97d71bab68228413bd689.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194835">

Introducing the Vikal SP 8.1m Limousine tender

Introducing the Vikal SP 8.1m Limousine tender, packed with features that make her stand out from other competitors.

The iconic lines of a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> make them some of the most recognisable superyachts in the world. The 115-metre <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/pelorus/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">superyacht Pelorus for sale</a> stands out from the crowd and most certainly fits that category with her signature elongated bow.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258595/image/large-f4f526730abfcf4ad009806053dd3863.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258595"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Pelorus</a> was delivered in 2003 from Germany and designed by two of the world’s most celebrated yacht designers with sweeping exterior styling by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tim Heywood Design Ltd. (Company)">Tim Heywood</a>. She boasts a zen beach house-inspired interior design by renowned UK-based studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Terence Disdale Design (Company)">Terence Disdale Design</a>, with naval architecture from her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258608/image/large-65dbd66d931993bd8402b583e198664c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258608">The uniquely styled <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> has undergone two significant refits since her delivery. In 2008, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Pelorus</a> received a second helipad from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blohm & Voss GmbH (Company)">Blohm+Voss</a>, with her second refit taking place at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/195" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kusch Yachts (Company)">Kusch Yachts</a> in 2017 during her 15-year survey.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258590/image/large-c53bf8ca34ee1f6d2d69bebd764a6648.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258590"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258591/image/large-cb1958987296194badb48062a9dcb6c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258591">The superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Pelorus</a> features a panoramic sky lounge with a vast bar and generous lounge. The versatile area is also equipped with nightclub lighting and sound systems, and her rugs roll away to reveal an illuminated dancefloor. Forward of this space is a tiered cinema with a world-class audio visual system.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258577/image/large-29483ab3965fa2c648c3aac2e8fd6f73.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258577"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258579/image/large-4806c1c43d64e0e42a149e3b521125a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258579"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258580/image/large-2438c9cb51257cf69b471ce48cdf8809.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258580"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258600/image/large-5af5497ba196b6906b029cc479452bc8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258600">The 5,403 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> can accommodate up to 24 guests across 12 staterooms with a dedicated deck for her owner. The owner’s suite includes private terraces forward and aftfeaturing 200-degree views. The suite also boasts a sizable bathroom and dressing room, as well as a substantial lounge, study aft, and a butler’s cabin.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258584/image/large-124ac3155a163d3323807c0da242be0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258584"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258589/image/large-c6489a6247480b3597b5b6963e95a159.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258589"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258583/image/large-9055b3b7c3452e712b1b46b157befaa2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258583"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258585/image/large-9992cc92a2c6f8471203e3739dcba5e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258585">The remaining guest staterooms of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Pelorus</a> include VIP and guest suites on the upper deck, two guest suites on the main deck, and a further three guest suites on the lower deck. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Pelorus</a> also sleeps up to 46 crew including seven engineers, to ensure reliability and five personal staff for seven-star service.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258576/image/large-d687600e58c8ceb54ed8417b15ecb795.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258576"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258574/image/large-e0c0ba29f7a28aeadc8e58b4aae153a3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258574"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258575/image/large-e30dbd4d4a4643d5e2ed1e2529c55198.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258575"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Pelorus</a> benefits from an elevator that services all guest decks from the lower deck to the sun deck. The upper deck of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/lurssen/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Lürssen yacht for sale</a> has been designed with entertainment in mind and features a large alfresco dining area. The upper deck also includes lounges beneath the overhang and plenty of versatile deck space aft.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192873/image/large-da2900a6e30cd6ca385b78a217b7b7a9.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192873"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192872/image/large-d87b2694984f50081168cf45ea9e648b.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192872"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258593/image/large-182ddc33125bf11840a8da14e91cb8c7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258593">The lower deck of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Pelorus</a> is dedicated to wellness and boasts a large, fully equipped gym with its own sea terrace, massage room, treatment room, hair salon, steam room, plunge pool, hydrotherapy spa and relaxation room.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258567/image/large-f16a4d7c5d316e2a85ba55b25682f11a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258567"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258573/image/large-a4c75ca4b149a00ce514dc363d115474.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258573"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258571/image/large-822152ee76c32f955e66c167af5a2ba4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258571"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Pelorus</a> is equipped with custom tenders, including a 11.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> limo and a 8.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> sport stowed on the main deck aft and launched on horizontal davits through shell doors. She also has storage for her additional tenders and a huge selection of toys and scuba diving equipment. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258569/image/large-9d9dbfa9581fd00037fd2ef03c8d0219.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258569"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258598/image/large-fe8eb6ff853a615070cc1d26880834ba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258598">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/298" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pelorus115.0m (377'4&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2003">Pelorus</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1438" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Wärtsilä (Company)">Wartsilä</a> 12V26 engines for a maximum speed of 20 knots, with a range of 6,000 nautical miles at 16 knots. She is also equipped with four <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Quantum Marine Stabilizers (Company)">Quantum</a> zero-speed stabilisers to heighten the comfort of those onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/258565/image/large-2a0429de38a46439bb5b21fa640cc70e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/258565">

Lürssen’s 115m superyacht Pelorus for sale

The 115-metre superyacht Pelorus for sale stands out from the crowd with an onboard nightclub, wellness centre and four pools.

Onboard Lürssen’s 115m superyacht Pelorus for sale

There is a deft art to creating bespoke one-of-a-kind tenders, especially as they come in such a variety of shapes and sizes. The demands placed on these smaller vessels are just as high as those of the motherships – in some instances, even more. Versatility is fed directly into their DNA and no builder knows this better than the Australia-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal International</a>.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal International</a> was founded in 1982 and has delivered more than 75 fully custom tenders to world’s largest motor yachts. SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at some of its custom-built projects. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256230/image/large-8f9aefd784d91d720bc5668fc4468cf9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256230">11m Topaz ConvertibleSpeed and comfort are two attributes notoriously difficult to marry together – but a task <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> didn’t shy away from when the owner of the 147.25-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3962" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A+147.25m (483'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2012">A+</a> (ex. Topaz) pitched the project. The 11.25-metre Open Sports limousine tender elegantly skims across the water with grace and comfort, thanks to her ingeniously engineered hull and two punchy <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo</a> D6 400 horsepower diesel engines.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> furnished the custom Topaz Convertible with a cream, rounded settee that wraps a heavily varnished coffee table. Befit for a tender belonging to such an outstanding mothership, the Topaz Convertible is suave, sophisticated and a point of pride for owner and guests to embark from when perusing the treasures onland. Her crowning feature though is undoubtedly her hardtop convertible roof – a world’s first for a tender of this size – which allows for usage in any weather condition. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256232/image/large-8988d9422027cffa438b371dd20a6e71.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256232">19m Octopus Dive TenderAt 18.8-metres the custom-built Octopus Dive Tender is one of the largest power boats to complement a superyacht. With a penchant for speed and a requirement to reach some of the most remote and daring dive locations in the world, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> had a challenge. A challenge that a ready-made solution could never cater to. The marketplace for ready-made solutions might be thriving, but it’s not perfect.Australia’s resident designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/98" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sam Sorgiovanni Designs P/L (Company)">Sam Sorgiovanni</a> oversaw her design – and most definitely delivered. The Octopus Dive Tender is refined, lavish and brimming with amenities expected on a yacht, not a tender. She can carry as many as 10 guests, who can kick back in utmost comfort in her plush saloon, and she has a generous aft deck for seamless access to the water. Thanks to twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, the Octopus Dive Tender can reach speeds in excess of 40 knots.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256228/image/large-e97a5f6fe4b00aa7785de9dd3a193030.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256228">10m Secret Limousine&nbsp;Many superyachts have a low tender transom garage, which is typically used to store a RIB or water toys. But the space can also be utilised for a more luxurious limousine tender – you just have to be clever. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> had to keep the tender’s height under two metres, which makes an enclosed aft normally impossible. To counter this, an electronically operated hardtop was fitted so once out the garage the shell roof can be opened to welcome the owner and guests onboard.The 9.8-metre Secret Limousine tender is fitted with twin D4 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo</a> diesel engines that deliver a top speed of 48 knots. She’s also been fitted with bright red leather for the large settees that replicate the colour scheme of the owner’s Ferrari. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256231/image/large-cbb7586372777224a62bd10c29dbf6d1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256231">12m Topaz CatamaranSitting alongside the Topaz Convertible onboard the 147.25-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3962" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="A+147.25m (483'1&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2012">A+</a> (ex. Topaz), is a 12-metre custom-built Cargo Catamaran. This tender was commissioned to serve the yacht, acting as a private taxi, a dive platform and the vessel to supply fuel and cargo to and from shore. To facilitate dive expeditions, the Topaz Catamaran is equipped with a modular unit fitted to the front deck with an 18+ dive bottle capacity. Her bow was also customised to aid guests with seamless sea access.&nbsp;The 12-metre Topaz Catamaran is equipped with a pair of D6 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo</a> Diesels coupled to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5769" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hamilton Jet (Company)">Hamilton</a> HJ 292 water jets that deliver a top speed of 35 knots. She’s incredibly versatile and is handy for fishing excursions, equipped with all necessary paraphernalia. Being fitted with a 400-kilo capacity hydraulic davit crane, she’s ideal for crew use when they need to haul heavier cargo or retrieve Jet Skis and water toys. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> also designed her with a retractable bimini and linear activated helm hardtop, so she can snuggly fit into smaller garages.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256222/image/large-1b8e4eab43ef13f46c86d155e668f7c8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256222"> Vikal SP Range – 8M RIBThe 8-metre custom SP RIB features a hard ‘D’ collar fender and has a very generous deck area that can accommodate as many as 12 guests. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> typically equips the 8-metre RIB with a single <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo</a> D4 320 horsepower turbo diesel engine, coupled to a Hamilton HJ 274 waterjet, which delivers a top speed of 35 knots. A key feature of the RIB is the bespoke folding canopy that allows for great flexibility. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256221/image/large-6015243a338160bb4c036f2c42a78493.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256221">

coolest custom-built Vikal tenders 

 SuperYacht Times takes a closer look at some of Vikal's coolest custom-built projects. 

Five of the most impressive custom-build superyacht tenders from Vikal

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>’s 60-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caipirinha60.0m (196'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2009">Caipirinha</a> has entered the market. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/caipirinha/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht, Caipirinha for sale</a>, was delivered in 2009 from the German shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a>-Werft and last refitted in 2017.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255926/image/large-131c31aa727258e3fb1e13bfbf64d696.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255926">Comprising a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> has been built to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1452" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lloyd's Register (Company)">Lloyd’s</a> classification and MCA compliance. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caipirinha60.0m (196'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2009">Caipirinha</a> features elegant exterior lines conceived by the world-renown <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/82" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Espen Øino International (Company)">Espen Øino</a> and a striking interior from the talented British studio of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mark Berryman Design Ltd (Company)">Mark Berryman</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255918/image/large-8514140e644d253193b0c55a9818ea0e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255918">&nbsp;Previously named Arkley, the 1,182 GT <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> features a voluminous interior with warm woods and contemporary finishes. The versatile layout of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caipirinha60.0m (196'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2009">Caipirinha</a> allows for a variety of social gatherings, including a formal saloon that can be converted to a cinema via a hidden screen and projector.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255935/image/large-f60cc8bf97ec275ce77d4f448f825170.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255935"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255934/image/large-ddf3d1c58b1bd4e8966798d9d1b39c0f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255934"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255929/image/large-48e06f0408100023df78423c7390f312.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255929">The main saloon of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caipirinha60.0m (196'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2009">Caipirinha</a> benefits from an abundance of natural light thanks to oversized windows. She also features a self-playing piano made by Bösendorfer to elevate her level of class and sophistication.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255919/image/large-422f7a5faacfa527053ac31b6538a4d6.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255919"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255920/image/large-b9f91c4a3a0a6489616862bfbb44878d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255920"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caipirinha60.0m (196'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2009">Caipirinha</a> is able to accommodate up to 12 guests across six sumptuous staterooms with her full-beam owner’s suite located on the main deck. The master suite features a mini bar, his-and-hers dressing rooms, as well as an ensuite bathroom with a steam bath and heated floors.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255922/image/large-74b41124b7aa7c5a71a207ed6b5c0ec7.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255922"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255927/image/large-cef0b401b68cb4e4d972e1deb10a329b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255927"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255924/image/large-dad6a3c830a4b396c6f62621b148fc83.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255924">The remaining guest staterooms consist of a VIP suite on the upper deck and four guest staterooms on the lower deck. Each of the guest staterooms are finished with low noise, state-of-the-art electric blinds that offer the ultimate comfort and privacy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255921/image/large-3b74b25ea0cdd2b2e086ef0ca2024a74.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255921">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/lurssen/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Lürssen yacht for sale</a> features a striking exterior design that offers multiple dining and lounging areas across her three exterior decks. A large swim platform is located aft of the spacious tender garage, with tender storage on both the port and starboard side. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caipirinha60.0m (196'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2009">Caipirinha</a> also has two 7.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> tenders stowed behind shell doors on the lower deck aft.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255982/image/large-64b3f9c9146dab456bcb42cc1387acb5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255982">The main deck aft of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caipirinha60.0m (196'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2009">Caipirinha</a> proves to be a great gathering spot with a bar and oversized sofa. For those looking to top up their tan, the vast sun deck benefits from an oversized Jacuzzi and sun beds, as well as a fully equipped bar and alfresco dining area for 12.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255983/image/large-79ca65dbab3c8bbe7403fcf892240b0f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255983">In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caipirinha60.0m (196'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2009">Caipirinha</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> 1,979 horsepower diesel engines that provide her with a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 15.5 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caipirinha60.0m (196'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2009">Caipirinha</a> also has a modern stabilisation system onboard to reduce roll motion effect and provide a smoother cruising experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/255928/image/large-b48a9297accc8f569cdcbdc4c1623f84.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/255928"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1193" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caipirinha60.0m (196'10&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2009">Caipirinha</a> is currently lying in Abu Dhabi and will be on display at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/162" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dubai International Boat Show - 2023">Dubai International Boat Show 2023</a>.&nbsp;

60m Lürssen superyacht Caipirinha enters the market

The 60m Lürssen superyacht Caipirinha for sale was delivered in 2009 and last refitted in 2017.

Onboard: 60m Lürssen superyacht Caipirinha for sale

When speaking to the father and son team behind <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a>, custom superyacht tender builders based in Perth, Australia, their combined passion and experience for their industry immediately shines through. SYT chats with Gunnar and Lynden Vikingur about what custom means at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a>, how the industry is developing, and most importantly, the strides they have made in the innovation of hybrid electric propulsion systems for their tenders. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194881/image/large-906c02ada528698d204bb8dc1f23e22c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194881">With a pedigree dating back over 35 years, the company had serendipitous beginnings when renowned British-Australian yacht designer Jon Bannenberg approached Gunnar Vikingur, Director of the shipyard, and asked if he might consider constructing a custom tender for a project he was working on. For the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a>, who had until then been building and repairing local composite yachts, it was a golden opportunity, that they immediately jumped at, building their first tender for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/23" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lürssen Yachts (Company)">Lürssen</a> superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/233" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Coral Ocean72.54m (237'12&quot;)Lürssen Yachts1994">Coral Island</a>, now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/233" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Coral Ocean72.54m (237'12&quot;)Lürssen Yachts1994">Coral Ocean</a>, in 1994. Though it was another four years before their next commission, Gunnar knew he had found a great entry into the market and as Lynden put it, “we subsequently carved a niche for an unusual product, in the most unlikely of locations.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194920/image/large-293f9c88ac4969cba12abe0b317d6c90.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194920">Today it is clear that their perseverance paid off, having just delivered two more tenders, the company has now constructed more than 75 bespoke vessels to some of the finest yachts in the industry. Gunnar commented, “we have been extremely busy for the last 25 years, and have delivered more custom tenders to larger superyachts than any other company in the world, which is particularly impressive given the competitive nature of the market.” Though in Gunnar’s opinion the word custom is overused, the vessels produced at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> are custom in the truest sense. Every yacht is made to specific and highly unique specifications, “often clients don’t know exactly what they want, and we work with them and their teams to create their bespoke tender”, and as Lynden stated, “we can create anything that a client desires.” It is not only the designs that make the tenders unique, most elements of the tenders, are handmade and hand finished, a rarity in the modern mechanised world, &nbsp;which also determines that no two vessels are ever the same. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195129/image/large-b0dccebab8a1ef3cb6ff103089492884.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195129">Over the last few years, the team at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> have been, like much of the industry, looking for more sustainable solutions to yacht propulsion. Unlike their larger counterparts however, the movement to electric is a far more manageable manoeuvre, and to this end, they have already designed a hybrid propulsion system for their tenders. As Lynden pointed out, “the logistics of converting a superyacht to electric versus converting a tender is clear. With a yacht you have to cut large propulsion systems, often out the side of the ship, but you can re-power a tender with relative ease; engine compartments are accessible, you just need an owner who is willing to take that quantitative leap into new technology and a new product, which only a certain kind of owner is willing to do.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/195112/image/large-e8820d85bafbfdbced53fe608f38e56d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/195112">In fact, the most recent delivery, an 8.1-metre limousine, is a platform that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> can already sell as an electric hybrid product. Lynden is eager to emphasise that, “there is a misconception that to build an electric hybrid vessel, you need to start from scratch, but you can approach it in a different way. Most clients specify that they want a specific motor for their tender, and we deliver on that specification, it is no different to put electric propulsion in your tender. You are adapting the battery system, it's not a major deviation from what is done every day here at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a>.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194880/image/large-a0dbbb7b57d6b20006601ef867452299.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194880">Though they recognise that the technology to support fully electric propulsion yachts is some way off, they have developed a successful diesel/electric system which can already be installed aboard their tenders. This system can replace the current engines with no impact to the design of the yacht: batteries replace fuel storage and electric motors replace the diesel ones. As Lynden said, “we are pulling out all the stoppers to achieve this end and make our hybrid electric tenders immediately available.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194895/image/large-b86a2f0d91e499c0ee22d5083e8a88d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194895">Something that both Lynden and Gunnar are quick to point out is that technological developments are happening every day in this industry. Today we recognise that fully electrical propulsion systems would cut down the range of a tender drastically, but in five years, that might be a vastly lower division. What <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> is able to do is move with the times, if a client were to buy a hybrid tender from them to today, in five, ten years, they might be able to return and retrofit the vessel with fully electrical systems.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194834/image/large-d19db97e595c8f3a6eca26d852321121.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194834">Finding owners throughout the industry that are willing to step into new technology is paramount to the move to more sustainable propulsion methods. At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> however, there is always the opportunity to refit existing tenders, an option made all that more viable by the materials the company uses. Fibreglass, Kevlar and carbon fibre are materials which stand the test of time.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/194891/image/large-c249bcced08934147cdb790761f672bc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/194891">Neither Gunnar or Lynden are fooled by the influx of green talk in the yachting industry, but they understand the importance of taking actual strides towards a more sustainable future. There are no hollow promises at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a>, this is one company that are ready and eager to take active steps – it is now time to find the clients who will take those steps with them.&nbsp;

Vikal tenders and electric propulsion

Vikal tenders are ready and raring to champion electric tenders, SYT finds out more. 

“We are pulling out all the stoppers”: Vikal tenders on the electric revolution

The 70-metre conversion superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Felix70.0m (229'8&quot;)Neue Jadewerft GmbH1969">Felix</a> has now been sold. The superyacht was originally built by German shipbuilder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/604" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Neue Jadewerft GmbH (Company)">Neue Jadewerft</a> in 1969, but was converted in 2007 into a luxury superyacht by Taiwanese shipping company <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/605" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Jade Yachts (Company)">Jade Yachts</a>, completed under the supervision of Van Lent at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/97" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MB92 Barcelona (Company)">MB92</a> in Spain. Her sale was concluded by Josh Gulbranson and Stuart Larsen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> on behalf of the seller. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/110735/image/large-c01c889cc514d4cf0ec4623174b450c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110735"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Felix70.0m (229'8&quot;)Neue Jadewerft GmbH1969">Felix</a>'s naval architecture was designed by Dutch studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>, and her conversion exterior lines were designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/56" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Reymond Langton Design Ltd. (Company)">Reymond Langton</a>. The superyacht, previously known as Amadeus, was fully refitted in 2014, and her seven cabins were designed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/67" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zuretti Interior Design (Company)">Zuretti Interior Design</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/110733/image/large-ccfe263406f0ea36fca0a1b3f050fefb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110733"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Felix70.0m (229'8&quot;)Neue Jadewerft GmbH1969"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/110730/image/large-13901097dc398aa421605088fed4efc7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110730"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Felix70.0m (229'8&quot;)Neue Jadewerft GmbH1969">Felix&nbsp;</a>can accommodate as many as 14 guests and her generous 1,622 GT interior features Norwegian birch furniture and cabinetry and cream and silk panelling. She has a glass elevator serving her three decks, as well as a gym, golf driving range and cinema on the main deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/109665/image/large-64bc1d06143b34d32f63d80186ba7c55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/109665"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/110732/image/large-2cee2f4a04e5cf420603784219d6a2d5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/110732">Under full power, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Felix70.0m (229'8&quot;)Neue Jadewerft GmbH1969">Felix</a> reaches a maximum speed of 14 knots and cruises at 12 knots, at which speed she has an impressive transatlantic range of 8,400 nautical miles. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Felix70.0m (229'8&quot;)Neue Jadewerft GmbH1969">Felix</a> has been maintained in very good condition by experienced owners and is Lloyds classed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192493/image/large-2bb9120e8aedcf4d34763e4fac25c742.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192493"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192491/image/large-1e0562488fd91af755220fb4dcf6c20d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192491">Her exterior lines are complete in navy blue and white, and there is ample on deck dining and lounging space. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Felix70.0m (229'8&quot;)Neue Jadewerft GmbH1969">Felix</a> carries two 7.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4218" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vikal International (Company)">Vikal</a> custom guest tenders and a 4.5 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5361" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zodiac Maritime Ltd. (Company)">Zodiac</a> MOB rescue tender. She had a last known asking price of €38,500,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/192489/image/large-26f1b684f6d68e6ac4286cacdbde7e31.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/192489"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/109668/image/large-d73ef94f0d1c959ad547c73dc0e62018.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/109668">

70m conversion superyacht Felix has been sold

The 70m superyacht Felix has been sold, she had a last known asking price of €38,500,000.

The 70m conversion superyacht Felix has been sold

One of the most visible pieces of equipment carried by a yacht is its tender. It is therefore no surprise that many owners are eschewing production tender models and opting for more custom designs to complement their yacht. So are custom tenders becoming the norm?<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158130/image/large-51133660e3bff6241a7a30a6f7c958ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158130">Vripack agrees that bespoke tenders are a growing trend. “Our customers are highly influenced by their fast moving environment,” they say. “New techniques result in disruptive innovations which form standards that not only challenge our industry but also the industries around us. The need for personalisation or the increase in custom design demands is just a logical result of these developments.”Hodgdon Yachts, which built the two 8.5 metre custom tenders for the 62 metre Feadship Sea Owl, believe that the growing numbers of custom tenders is having a snowball effect. “As more custom tenders appear on the scene more owners and their teams are more aware of the benefits of a custom build,” said Ed Roberts, Head of Sales and Marketing for Hodgdon Yachts.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AKlw_DuHADQ" width="560"></iframe>Many tender clients are working with the designer of their yacht to ensure complementary styling between the two vessels. One example is Andrew Winch Yacht Design, which designed both Sea Owl and her accompanying tenders. “In recent years, the market is moving more towards custom made tenders,” says the Andrew Winch yacht design team. “Clients want unique designs to complement their superyacht.”Gunnar Vikungar, Managing Director of Vikal, is well placed to comment on the custom tender market, with Vikal having delivered 54 custom builds over the last 24 years. Vikungar is cautious about the increasing use of the custom label, believing that there are still very few fully custom tender projects. “I do not think the overall tender market is moving in a custom direction; custom is a loose and much abused term,” he explains. ”My personal view is that a custom tender is a one off built from from original bespoke moulds, although a production builder who modifies his tenders to suit a client may also call his tenders 'custom'.”How involved clients are in the design of a custom tender can vary. “Our clients are from a broad church and their involvement varies greatly, from the client trusting his advisors to take care of business to intimate involvement in every stage of design,’ says Vikungar. But regardless, “with tenders increasingly being seen as ‘mini yachts’, they [owners] want to ensure the design of the exterior and interior is unique,” says the Andrew Winch yacht design team.When dealing with custom requests, a key challenge for designers is to marry form and function.“Often it becomes a very involved process to make reality of an idea that looks good in a rendering,” says Roberts. “Tenders have to do more than function; they have to fit into the mothership,” says the Andrew Winch yacht design team. “They are the showpiece of a yacht at dock side: the first point of boarding the mothership and they have to fit into the dock.”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158131/image/large-07e3bb10d82b5bd16b63e78180f5ac77.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158131">If the functionality of the tender is too neglected the end result may be a tender that is wholly impractical. “An owner may be pleased to have his tastes truthfully represented in the tender but the crew charged with daily operations will quietly resent the builder,” says Vikungar. “They will look for ways to use the tender as little as possible and on large yachts where they will have a number of tenders at their disposal they quietly vote with their feet.”One positive effect of the increased importance of tenders to the overall look of the yacht is that the tender design is increasingly being addressed much more early on in yacht build programs. “In the old days the tender was often an afterthought,” says Roberts. “Now it is more common that we get called in early to collaborate on the size, capacity and configuration of the tender bay; we wish more programs would recognise the importance of involving us early in the process.”Perhaps the best way to answer the question of whether the tender market is moving towards customisation is that while truly custom tender projects are still in the minority we are certainly seeing increased customisation of tenders. And with the tender such an important part of the overall yacht, the positive side effects of early design involvement and keener consideration from owners and their build team can only be a good thing.This article is featured in the fourth issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. Subscriptions are <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription">available here</a>.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158132/image/large-0242355ee63ab8197462b31daa5fe213.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/156855">By Ellie Brade

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