About Sacs
Sacs was founded in 1989 and helped define the luxury maxi-RIB, a rigid inflatable with the finish and comfort of a sport yacht. In 2021 it combined with Tecnorib, the company that builds speedboats under license from Pirelli, to form Sacs Tecnorib S.p.A. The two brands keep separate product lines and identities; the Pirelli range has its own page in this directory.
Design is distinctly Italian, with strong lines, generous sun pads and deep cockpits, and the Striders have long been specified as chase boats by owners who want to reach a restaurant ashore or a distant beach quickly and in style. The Rebel line takes the brand into walkaround day boats of around 40 to 55 feet.
Tender types
- Maxi-RIBs
- Chase boats
- Large open tenders
- Walkaround day boats
Sacs builds open maxi-RIBs rather than enclosed limousines. Its role on a superyacht is usually the fast, open second tender or a chase boat that travels alongside the yacht.
Models and range
- StriderThe flagship maxi-RIB range, from around 8 meters to the largest Strider 18, 19 and 20 models, often used as superyacht chase boats.
- RebelWalkaround day boats including the Rebel 40, 47 and 55, combining RIB seakeeping with yacht-style comfort.
Applications for superyachts
Smaller Striders can live in the garage of a large yacht, but the larger models are usually run as chase boats under their own power, which calls for crew, a berth plan and clear rules on how the boat is operated between anchorages. The tube adds stability and a soft ride when tied alongside, and the open layout suits swimming, snorkeling and beach picnics.
Upholstery, hull colors and deck finishes can be chosen to complement the mother yacht, and the larger Striders offer shaded seating and a cabin for longer runs along the coast. For owners who cruise the Riviera, Sardinia or the Balearics in summer, a well-matched Strider can become the most used boat in the yacht's fleet.
Why owners choose Sacs
Owners choose Sacs for Italian styling, proven maxi-RIB seakeeping and a range large enough to act as a genuine chase boat, supported by a builder with more than three decades in the segment.
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 Sacs or its representatives, and search the pre-owned market, for a tender that suits your yacht.
Work with Daniel Grant
Daniel can help owners decide whether a Sacs chase boat or a custom tender better suits the yacht, and help locate new or pre-owned examples through the appropriate dealers. He works independently for the owner and is not a Sacs dealer. When a chase boat is part of a larger yacht acquisition, he can fold it into the same negotiation and survey plan.
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.