About Xtenders
Based in Almere, near Amsterdam, Xtenders applies pre-preg carbon construction, drawing on techniques familiar from motorsport, to the superyacht tender. The aim is to take weight out of the boat, which can make room for more comfort, a larger tender in the same lifting envelope, or better performance.
Every project begins with the yacht rather than a catalog. Dimensions, layout and drivetrain are specified to suit the mother yacht, and the range of types covers nearly every role a large yacht asks of its boats.
Tender types
- Limousine tenders
- Open tenders
- Chase boats
- Catamaran tenders
- Beach-landing tenders
- RIBs
- SOLAS rescue tenders
- Electric tenders
Xtenders builds across the full spectrum of superyacht tender roles, including electric propulsion for owners who want quiet, emissions-free runs ashore.
Models and range
- Limousine tendersEnclosed carbon limousines of around nine meters and more, including the Convertlimo variant.
- Chase seriesLarger chase boats for superyachts that run a dedicated support or shadow tender.
- BeachlanderA beach-landing tender of about 6.9 meters for itineraries without docks.
- OneTendersA separate line within the Xtenders business.
Applications for superyachts
Weight is often the constraint that shapes a superyacht tender. A garage crane or davit has a fixed rating, and a heavier boat can force compromises in size or equipment. Carbon construction gives designers more freedom within that limit, which is particularly valuable for limousine tenders with enclosed cabins and generous interiors.
Because each Xtenders boat is custom, finishes and interior details can follow the mother yacht's design, and propulsion can be chosen to suit the yacht's fuel policy and cruising area.
Why owners choose Xtenders
Owners choose Xtenders for the combination of carbon construction and a blank-sheet approach, and for the Dutch location, close to many of the world's leading superyacht builders.
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 Xtenders 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 their teams to Xtenders, help translate the yacht's garage and lifting data into a clear tender brief, and coordinate between the owner, captain and builder. He is independent of the builder. Where a tender forms part of a new build or refit, as with many of the superyacht tenders in this directory, he can help align its specification with the wider project.
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.