Wooden Boats has introduced its new WB 10.70m Limo Tender, which distinguishes itself from other models with a deckhouse that can be lowered for launch, recovery and stowing.
The 10.7m (35ft) custom tender has been commissioned for an American Owner who wanted a tender similar in style to Wooden Boat’s WB14 for their 100m superyacht. However, it proved a challenge to ensure the tender could comfortably fit in the superyacht garage, which is when the yard came up with the idea of the moveable deckhouse, as Wooden Boat's owner and founder Marco Arnaboldi explains:
"We didn't just stick to the mandatory dimensions in height and, of course, length," he explains. "In addition to the four electromechanical actuators that allow the deckhouse to be raised and lowered, complemented by a safety catch to ensure safe navigation, the WB 10.70 m LimoTender is also equipped with internal jacks to raise it during hauling operations, thus avoiding the classic cables and heavy external hooks that are very dangerous in rough sea conditions. The aesthetics of the garage, with two simple arms, improve as a result, and operations are safer and more practical."
The tender can hold 14 guests and four crew members, with the Owner specifically requesting an enclosed design in case of bad weather or rough seas. A tapered profile and vertical windows around the perimeter ensure 360° internal visibility and its furnishings and hull and deck colors match those of the mothership.
In common with other tenders made by Wooden Boats the WB 10.70m Limo Tender features carbon composite/PVC foam sandwich construction. Twin 220hp Volvo Penta D3 diesel engines give a top speed of 35 knots and a cruising speed of 25 knots with a 200nm range.
The new tender is expected to be delivered in spring 2022.
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