The name Reale Yachts may be new in yachting, but the team behind it is not. In fact, they have spent many years working for major builders in their home country of Italy. While it primarily focuses on rugged-looking, long-range steel and aluminum custom yachts, Reale Yachts is additionally constructing custom tenders. The Heritage tender…
Time-honored wood construction remains alive and well. The 46-year-old Castagnola Yacht shipyard in Italy earned a reputation for it, and continues the practice today. With Nauta Design, it has created the Heritage 9.9, a megayacht tender or chase boat for traditionalists who still relish contemporary comforts. While the first hull is an Open version, a…
“Why don’t you build tenders in the same bespoke style as the Dominator Ilumen range?” It was a simple question from a Dominator Yachts customer. “A standard commercial tender off the shelf doesn’t suit the Ilumen philosophy to arrive in style to my Dominator.” Finishing up in time for the summer 2021 season, the first…
PHOTOS: Nick Verola Several megayachts tote personal submarines these days. One sub in particular, though, marks a few significant firsts. Not only is it the first in a new series from Triton Submarines, but also it’s the first personal sub capable of diving to about 3,300 feet (1,000 meters). Furthermore, it has the largest acrylic…
With stricter regulations governing emissions, and increasing consumer interest in eliminating them along with noise, it’s no wonder more owners and crews are seeking propulsion alternatives. So far, though, all the talk has been about the motherships. Hodgdon Yachts’ Hodgdon Tenders division is stepping up with all-electric versions of some of its most in-demand boats….
Young and young-at-heart megayacht guests often enjoy observing the captain in the wheelhouse, additionally asking questions. So, YachtCloud, a yachting-technology company, got to thinking. Why not put some of the same navigation details and general yacht operational details in the palms of their hands? Thus, Yacht Information System (YIS) is now out. YIS is a…
Upwards of 40 knots of speed await the owners and guests of Avantage when they want to venture away from the mothership. That was the reported sea-trial performance for the tailor-made Compass Tenders 10m Limousine tender that will stay in her toy garage. Compass Tenders, based in the UK, has been constructing semi-custom and custom…
For 35 years, Silverlining has been designing and creating furnishings for fine yachts, museums, homes, corporate offices, and private jets. For its new Provenance collection of coffee tables, credenzas, drinks cabinets, and more, the design team drew inspiration from art, architecture, as well as the natural world. Think butterflies, fossils, leaves, feathers, as well as…
In American English, we say “chili” to refer to the spicy peppers so many of us love. In British English, the word gains an extra L. Regardless of how you spell it, if you enjoy the punch-packed flavors, check out Chilli No. 5, a line of gourmet sauces—vegan sauces, at that—from a superyacht chef and…
PHOTOS: Louis van Baar Megayacht staterooms often prioritize flexibility, converting from twin to queen cabins or from sleeping areas to gyms. DutchCraft believes tenders can be flexible, too. Its DC25 combines multiple functions due to modular, simple-to-switch features. Plus, its electric-propulsion system means it can access some protected waters in your global travels. Capable of…
