About Ribeye
The company began with leisure RIBs, and its Prime, S and A-series boats remain part of the range. Over roughly two decades, that experience in deep-V hull design and composite construction has grown into a custom and semi-custom superyacht tender business, now run from facilities in and around Dartmouth.
Ribeye's reputation rests on practicality as much as finish. Hulls are built with infusion techniques for a favorable strength-to-weight ratio, systems are labeled and accessible, and technical drawings are supplied so that crew can maintain the tender far from the factory. The finish is expected to match the yacht it serves, but the engineering is aimed at the people who launch and recover the boat every day.
Tender types
- RIB tenders
- Crew tenders
- Guest tenders
- Chase boats
- MED SOLAS rescue tenders
- Beach-landing tenders
- Explorer yacht tenders
Ribeye's superyacht tenders run from about 5 to 12 meters, with inboard, outboard and jet propulsion. Many are ordered in pairs or sets so that crew, guest and rescue roles are covered from one yard.
Models and range
- Inboard tendersSterndrive or jet-driven RIBs of roughly 5 to 10 meters, with a sound-baffling system intended to keep guest transfers quiet.
- Outboard tendersHigh-volume deep-V hulls in petrol or diesel outboard configurations, a popular choice for explorer yachts that value simple servicing.
- SOLAS tendersMED SOLAS rescue tender configurations that can double as a working crew boat.
- BeachlanderA beach-landing variant for yachts whose itineraries include remote shorelines without a dock.
Applications for superyachts
On a superyacht, a tender is judged in the garage and on the davit before it is judged on the water. Ribeye supplies lifting plans and works with the yacht's crew to adapt or build new chocks, so a replacement tender fits the space and lifting points the yacht already has.
Diesel outboard and inboard options matter on yachts that prefer to carry a single fuel type, particularly those cruising far from support. For guests, the dry, soft ride of a high-volume hull and upholstery chosen to match the yacht's interior make the daily run ashore feel like part of the yacht rather than an afterthought.
Why owners choose Ribeye
Owners and captains tend to choose Ribeye for its engineering discipline: robust construction, straightforward maintenance, crew training at handover and parts support that reaches yachts wherever they are cruising. It suits programs where the tender is in constant use rather than an occasional accessory.
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 Ribeye or its representatives, and search the pre-owned market, for a tender that suits your yacht.
Work with Daniel Grant
Daniel can introduce owners and captains to Ribeye and help define the brief, from garage dimensions and lifting weight to propulsion and the tender's role alongside the yacht's other boats. He can also help locate a suitable pre-owned tender, or advise how a tender package is presented when a yacht is prepared for sale. He is an independent broker, not a Ribeye dealer.
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.