New and Innovative Tenders for Superyachts.
The new Ribcat tenders stand out for having three main qualities: they are lightweight, incredibly stable, and emission-free. An innovative tender is made available by Yachtwerft Hamburg to owners of big sailing and motor boats in the form of the catamaran RIB.
When it comes to the equipment of large yachts, tenders are frequently a dilemma. When it comes to sailing boats, the size and weight of the tenders may frequently have a negative impact on performance. Motor yacht owners, on the other hand, want tenders that are sturdy, lie well in the water, and are relatively small enough to fit within the yacht's garage.
Johannes Malzahn, Managing Director of Yachtwerft Hamburg and its new Ribcat brand, says: "Finding the right tender for a large motor or sailing yacht is a challenge for many owners or their captains. That's why we decided to make life a little easier for them and develop our Ribcat tenders."
Ribcat tenders are made of carbon composite, are tailored to the needs of owners of large yachts, and weigh just 170 kilogrammes at a length of 3.65 metres and 230 kilogrammes at a length of 4.30 meters. A built-in compressor can automatically inflate or deflate the hoses when craning, thus minimising the stowage dimensions. Malzahn: "An incredibly innovative solution. It allows us to offer a tender with a maximum capacity for six people."
Because of their hydrodynamics, the Ribcats that are made at Yachtwerft Hamburg are designed to be catamarans, and they include a real interior. Additionally, they are incredibly efficient when they are underway. At the stern, they can be equipped with either electric drives or traditional outboard motors, depending on the model.
Ribcats, on the other hand, are stable in the water; for example, they do not tip over on their side when they are being boarded, and they give off a really positive impression of safety. Malzahn: "This criterion is almost the most important for owners of large yachts. They and their guests should be able to get on and off comfortably without anyone feeling uncomfortable or unsafe."
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