Class 1 Offshore boat racing and superyacht tenders have little in common. Or do they? The founders of Anvera have 10 years’ experience in that racing. That taught them about durability, a quality they highlight for the tenders they now produce. The latest is the Anvera 48, which just made its global debut last week. With fold-down platforms, this tender has a gentler side to complement its tough nature.
Based in Italy, Anvera chose the Versilia Yachting Rendezvous, showcasing Italian nautical brands, for the tender to premiere. LOA is 48 feet (14.5 meters), with a beam of 16 feet (4.91 meters). However, once you fold down the two side terraces, beam becomes 18 feet (5.51 meters). Therefore, you end up with more than 204 square feet (19 square meters) of aft space. Anvera terms it the “beach area,” which seems fitting. Look at the image above, and you’ll see the Anvera 48 doesn’t have a transom, like most tenders. Instead, the full area from port to starboard is open.
Aldo Drudi, Anvera’s designer, says he imagined a dolphin in drawing the boat’s lines. Specifically, he strove to capture a dolphin’s “elegant and very fast” looks. “We have mixed aesthetics and speed,” he adds, “ideal for those who, like me, have a passion for the speed that runs through their veins.”
Like its predecessor, the Anvera 55, the Anvera 48 employs carbon fiber construction. (The 55, by the way, premiered in the United States at the 2017 Miami Yacht Show.) The company purposely chose it for its light weight and strength, as well as its stress and impact resistance. Also, thanks to the weight savings, the tender doesn’t need significantly high horsepower. Twin 350-hp engines as well as 550-hp engines are available. Anvera does not, however, reveal what speeds the boat should achieve.
Regardless, meant to carry 16 passengers, the Anvera 48 is more than a mere tender. It can serve as a dayboat—or even an independent cruiser. A stateroom is onboard, for example. The boat also carries about 370 gallons (1,400 liters) of fuel.
Pricing starts at €690,000 (approximately $812,000 at press time).
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