About Hodgdon
Hodgdon Yachts was established in East Boothbay by Caleb Hodgdon and is widely described as the oldest continuously operating family boatbuilder in the United States. In recent decades it built advanced composite yachts, including the record-setting 100-foot racing yacht Comanche, before a custom tender for a well-known motor yacht led to a dedicated tender line.
The tender division has its own in-house design and engineering team, a European office and long-standing collaboration with Michael Peters Yacht Design. Hodgdon also built the all-electric Maserati Tridente, a carbon day boat created with Maserati and Vita Power, and offers fully electric tenders of its own.
Tender types
- Limousine tenders
- Open tenders
- Beachlander tenders
- Fully electric tenders
- Fully custom tenders
The range runs from roughly 6.5 to more than 12 meters, from compact limousines for tight garages to aft-helm limousines with climate-controlled cabins.
Models and range
- Venetian Limousines (8.5m, 9.5m, 10.5m)Enclosed limousines with panoramic glass and retractable roof sections, inspired by classic Venetian water taxis.
- 7.0m Mini Venetian LimousineA compact limousine for yachts where garage length is limited.
- 11.4m and 12.0m Aft Helm LimousinesLarger limousines with climate-controlled interiors and outdoor seating aft.
- Open and Beachlander tendersOpen guest tenders and bow-boarding Beachlander models for beach and watersports days.
- Maserati TridenteA fully electric 10.5-meter carbon day boat built by Hodgdon with Maserati and Vita Power.
Applications for superyachts
Hodgdon tenders are built in Maine and shipped to shipyards and yachts worldwide, so much of the design work is done in dialogue with the mother yacht's builder. Lowering T-tops, flush anchors and in-house stainless detailing help the tenders fit tight garages and look finished at the same time. Limousines are specified for comfortable guest transfers, with air conditioning, leather seating and bar service, while open and Beachlander models handle beach runs.
Why owners choose Hodgdon
Owners choose Hodgdon for two centuries of family boatbuilding, American craftsmanship at a level more often associated with European yards, and a tender range that includes both proven Venetian limousine designs and fully custom and electric options.
Available tenders
Tenders are usually specified to order, and pre-owned examples tend to change hands quietly, often together with their mother yacht. Daniel does not hold tender inventory; on request he can approach Hodgdon or its representatives, and search the pre-owned market, for a tender that suits your yacht.
Work with Daniel Grant
For owners based on the East Coast or cruising between Florida, New England and the Caribbean, Daniel can introduce the Hodgdon team, help translate the yacht's garage and lifting data into a clear brief, and compare Hodgdon with European tender builders. He can also help source pre-owned tenders. He works independently for the owner and is not a Hodgdon dealer; his New York and Miami presence keeps him close to the American market.
A tender is often one part of a larger decision. Daniel can also help you find the right yacht, guide a new build from brief to delivery, or compare the yacht builders behind the mother yacht. To talk it through, contact Daniel directly.