Three months after bankruptcy liquidation ended its electric boat and tender production, X Shore is back in business. New ownership is pledging to keep the Sweden-based builder stronger financially. Last week on its website and social media channels, the company indicated that boatbuilding operations had returned in Nyköping. Simultaneously, the company began outreach to global…
If you spot a megayacht, you’ll spot at least one personal watercraft (PWC) on deck or in a tender garage. Sea-Doo is one of the most well-known and prolific manufacturers, with multiple models each year. The 2026 Sea-Doo RXP-X-325 is especially for owners and guests who want to get more of an adrenaline rush out…
Hinckley Yachts’ Picnic Boats have earned loyal fans and buyers, including superyacht owners who use them as chase boats. Seven years ago, the Maine-based builder launched a program to provide service to its own fleet. Now, the concierge-style Hinckley YachtCare is handling superyacht tenders regardless of origin, due to what the company sees as historically…
Although the company is new, MC-Zero Tenders comes from two well-experienced companies in yachting. Together, they intend to change the way megayacht owners and crews view RIBs. Not only do they believe electric propulsion is the future, but they also believe customers should enjoy layouts that adapt as needed to daily activities. MC-Zero Tenders is…
Superyacht owners and enthusiasts tend to wear their hearts on their sleeves. When their favorite builders and other nautical brands have gear, they’re quite likely to wear their hearts on their backs and heads. Here’s your chance to show your pride in one of the oldest yacht builders in the United States – and the…
More electric watertoys are hitting the market, with the Sublue Vapor being the latest. Sublue manufactures small, handheld underwater scooters that stow easily in even compact toy lockers. Weighing 19 pounds (8.6 kilograms), you can also toss this scooter in a tender to take along on a day at the beach. Recheargable batteries provide up…
Small tenders like RIBs tend to be more practical than pretty. Argos Nautic and Pininfarina felt it was time for a change. The F-330 tender is a compact option delivering high style to owners who want some of the same benefits as those who commission custom ones. Having premiered at the just-concluded Miami International Boat…
Perhaps the next-best thing to owning a Feadship is owning a coffee-table book about the storied Dutch yacht builder. A new Feadship book, titled simply Feadship, takes you back through the decades to see how it all began, and how its custom approach to superyacht construction continues today. Although the shipyard facilities where Feadships are…
Although the owner is anonymous, a client has commissioned a custom tender from Falcon Tenders and Tim Heywood Design. The 36-footer (11-meter) reflects classically nautical style elements wrapped within one of the most distinctive exterior profile designs. With a 9’8” (3-meter) beam, the tender needed first and foremost to be practical. For instance, the owner…
BOTE’s floating chairs, hammocks, and other inflatable water gear make cruising more fun. Owners and guests who like spending a lot of time in and on the water, though, are seeking stronger sun protection and shielding, Simultaneously, they want solutions that don’t necessarily require buying an entirely new set of watertoys. The BOTE Hangout Shade…
