Introducing 2025’s best tenders
Falcon Tenders SOLAS 660
Falcon Tenders has reinvented the SOLAS tender for yachts with a novel design that has topsides rather than an inflatable collar or RIB-style tubes. Instead, a self-righting system is discreetly housed inside the aft seat backrest. When a tether is pulled on the transom, a high-pressure CO2 bottle fires, popping the backrest and inflating a buoyancy bag that rights the tender. The boon of the system is more internal volume for guests. It also looks great — matching the styling of its sister tender, Falcon’s 10-meter SX10 Open. Both boats were delivered to the first hull of the Damen Xplorer 60 in May. falcon-tenders.com
LOA: 21' 8"
Beam: 8' 2"
Dry weight: 3,307lb
Power: 270hp Hyundai Seasall S30 V6
Speed: 30 knots
Passengers: 8
Castoldi JT 17
A new JT 17 joins Castoldi’s Jet Tender range this year. While carrying over the layout that made its predecessor so popular, the model has been completely redesigned. Don’t be fooled by its petite dimensions — the sub-18-foot tender is deceptively spacious, equally adept at seating nine guests or hauling goods. In fact, Giacomo Castoldi, owner of the Milan-based company, calls it “the ultimate multi-purpose cargo tender.” It’s also the smallest in the lineup to feature a fold-out stepped ramp at the bow for beach landings. castoldijet.it
LOA: 17' 8"
Beam: 7' 4"
Dry weight: 2,183lb
Power: Castoldi turbodrive 224 DD
Speed: 34 knots (light load)
Passengers: 9
Williams Electric EvoJet 70e
Williams Jet Tenders calls the 2019-launched EvoJet 70 its most advanced and luxurious tender to date, with such features as a carbon fiber T-Top, ski pole, premium audio system, single-point lift, LED deck lights and more. Now you could argue it’s got even better with the recent launch of the 70e. This evolved model features zero-emission electric propulsion by EVOA and a 58.5kWh lithium-ion battery bank. Full charging takes one hour and gives 56 minutes of run time with speeds up to 40 miles per hour. williamsjettenders.com
LOA: 23' 4"
Beam: 8' 8"
Dry weight: 4,850lb
Power: EVOA electrical system
Speed: 35 knots
Passengers: 13
Yachtwerft Meyer Impetus
Yachtwerft Meyer unveils its largest range of semi-custom tenders with the sleek new Impetus series of 34ft to 39ft. Pre-engineered for a faster build time, they are offered in limo or open form, both with various deck and interior layouts. What they have in common is a dynamic modern aesthetic. The limo comes with an opening glass roof and helm forward or aft. The open offers options such as a rocket launcher for fishing, dayhead and outdoor bar/kitchen, plus configurations for diving and towables. yachtwerft-meyer.com
LOA: 34' 5" to 39' 4"
Beam: 10' 9"
Displacement: varies on configuration
Power: 2 x Volvo D6-440
Speed: 40+ knots
Passengers: 16 + 2
Lloyd Stevenson Catalyst Adventurer
From this New Zealand-based boatbuilder comes the versatile Catalyst platform of chase boats. The newest model in the range is the Adventurer, which is heavily geared towards watersports with a towing sled for a jet ski, large surfboard storage garages, board racks on the cabin top and a huge flat rigging area on the foredeck for setting up toys like wing foils. Foil assisted, they are incredibly economical for long-range, high-speed voyages. lloydstevensonyachts.co.nz
LOA: 44' 11"
Beam: 15' 6"
Displacement: 17,196lb
Power: 2 x 600hp Mercury Verado V12
Speed: 54 knots
Passengers: 16
Cockwells 9.8 Meter Limousine
Everything about this ultra-luxe limo screams — or should we say, whispers — opulence. Following its design debut at the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show, Cockwells has two in build for the same client, featuring a rich timber veneer and highly customized detailing to match their intended mothership. An expansive glass roof shelters guests in the leather-lined, air-conditioned interior, complete with automated drinks cabinet and refrigerator, while a spacious aft deck gives an al fresco seating option. A self-launching anchoring system and a Seakeeper gyrostabilizer enhance practicality and comfort. cockwells.co.uk
LOA: 32' 2"
Beam: 9' 5"
Displacement: 10,913lb
Power: 2 x 250hp Yanmar 4LV
Speed: 35 knots
Passengers: 12
Evene Tenders Origin
The inaugural range from Evene Tenders with a 57 and 71 model, the Origin series strikes the balance of luxury, sustainability and performance to extend the yachting experience from the sea to shore. Both models sport the Petestep hull, patented technology that minimizes hydrodynamic resistance by harnessing spray energy for a quieter ride and improved stability on the water. Cork decking from regenerative cork forests and eco-upholstery complement the Yanmar engines approved for HVO 100 fuel for a reduction in net CO2 emissions by up to 97 percent compared to standard diesel. evenetenders.com
Origin 57/Origin 71:
LOA: 18' 7"/23' 3"
Beam: 7' 5"
Dry weight: 3,086lb/3,968lb
Power: Yanmar 4LV 195hp diesel/250hp diesel
Speed: 36 knots
Passengers: 9/13