Megayacht owners and crew want, and need, increasingly sophisticated solutions for stowing and moving tenders and toys. As a result, new companies are coming into the industry. One such company is Tiger Tugs, which designs and constructs remote-controlled transporters (tugs) to move skidded helicopters around in airports. While serendipity brought Tiger Tugs to yachting, it’s Continue reading
Folding boats aren’t a gimmick. They’re space savers, ideal even for megayachts with tender garages. Oru Kayak’s Bay ST has caught on across five continents. It’s even in the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Further not a gimmick: Oru’s current goal to raise money for environmental initiatives, via a special-edition Bay ST kayak. What’s Continue reading
A 43-foot (13.2-meter) RIB—and one as a luxury performance tender? Technohull, the Greece-based RIB manufacturer, sees strong attraction to this approach. It combines the thrills of a chase boat with the semi-custom outfitting choices of a luxury guest shuttle in the Omega 41. Furthermore, with promised speeds upwards of 50 mph, the Omega 41 promises Continue reading