About Wajer
Wajer was founded in 1992 by the Wajer family, who began by building classic launches on the lakes near Amsterdam. Over two generations the company moved from local launch builder to an internationally known brand, and today it builds in Friesland, the Dutch province known for its boatbuilding, at yards in Heeg and Lemmer.
The Wajer character is a blend of performance, simplicity and Dutch finish. Its boats are designed to be run by one person, with thoughtful touches such as push-button fenders and automated biminis that first appeared on the Wajer 55. Design, building, sales and service are all handled in-house.
Wajer's appeal to superyacht owners is well established. The Wajer 38, in particular, has been widely used as a tender, and the builder offers a dedicated tender version, the Wajer 38 L. Larger Wajers are often chosen as chase boats that can follow a yacht along the coast and still feel like a considered yacht in their own right.
Wajer yacht models
Most models come in several versions, including sport (S) and hardtop (HT) variants.
- Wajer 38The brand's best-known model, a fast, open day boat that also forms the basis of the enclosed Wajer 38 L tender.
- Wajer 44A larger day boat offered in standard, hardtop and sport versions, with more space for guests and a cabin below.
- Wajer 55The model that established Wajer at a larger scale, with its automated fenders and bimini, and a popular chase boat.
- Wajer 77The largest Wajer, taking the brand's day-boat character into yacht territory with generous overnight accommodation.
Wajer yachts for sale
Wajer yachts change hands both publicly and privately. There may be no Wajer in the current Reel Deal Yachts selection, but Daniel can search the wider market, including yachts that are not publicly listed.
Discuss a Wajer yacht →Buying a Wajer yacht
A buyer should begin by deciding how the Wajer will be used: as a stand-alone day boat, as a tender carried aboard a superyacht, or as a chase boat running alongside one. Each role favors different models, propulsion choices and layouts. For tender use, garage dimensions, lifting weight and davit or crane capacity must be checked early. The tenders directory gives a wider view.
On pre-owned Wajers, survey attention goes to engine and drive hours, the condition of gelcoat and upholstery, and the electronic systems that make single-handed operation possible. A documented service history with Wajer or its network is reassuring. For boats that have served as tenders, it is also worth asking how they were stored and lifted, since hard daily use aboard a busy yacht leaves its own marks.
Selling a Wajer yacht
Wajers have a devoted following, and well-kept boats tend to attract interest from both private owners and superyacht crews. Daniel values a Wajer against sold comparables of the same model and version, with hours, specification and upkeep making the difference.
The most natural audience gathers in the Mediterranean, around the Riviera and Balearics, and in South Florida. Daniel can present a Wajer to captains and cooperating brokers or sell it quietly. A private valuation is a simple first step.
Wajer new builds
When ordering a new Wajer, particularly one intended as a tender or chase boat, Daniel can help coordinate between the owner, the captain, the builder and the mother yacht's team so that dimensions, finishes and equipment are right from the outset.
Wajer as a tender or chase boat
Many owners also run a Wajer alongside a larger yacht, as a chase boat or a fast tender for shore runs and exploring. Choosing one for that role raises its own questions, from garage dimensions and crane ratings to whether the boat will be carried, towed or run independently. The superyacht tenders directory compares Wajer with the specialist tender builders, and how to choose a yacht tender sets out what to weigh.
Why work with Daniel Grant
Daniel sees a Wajer as part of a wider yachting life rather than a standalone purchase. Working between Miami, New York and Monaco, with Reel Deal Yachts' brokerage support, he offers owners independent, discreet advice.
Often the Wajer question arrives alongside a larger one, such as the purchase or sale of the yacht it serves. Daniel can handle both together, so that the tender or chase boat is chosen, priced and handed over in step with the main transaction rather than as an afterthought.