Tender boats for sale

A tender is a boat that "tends to" a larger boat, transporting people and/or supplies to and from shore. Tenders are typically used for yachts that are too big to dock at a marina and must anchor offshore; however, larger recreational boats could also have a tender boat, usually referred to as a "dinghy". While most tenders today have at least one engine, there are many types of tender boats - from rowboats to high-end rigid inflatable boats (RIB).

How are Tenders built?

The original tender boat was a small wooden boat, often without an engine. Nowadays, tender boats are often V-hulled fiberglass boats or RIBS that are powered by an outboard engine(s).

What type of engines power Tenders?

Tender boats are most often powered by outboard engines; however, some tenders are as simple as rowboats, but that is not common. Typically, the larger the "mothership", the larger the tender will be and the more power it will have.

Optional equipment for Tenders

Since tender boats are used for primarily one purpose - to transport people and supplies - they tend to be fairly basic and without a lot of bells and whistles. Seating and storage are the most important features of a tender and may be customized and upgraded, depending on the type of tender an owner has. The brand and number of engines can be customized based on the type of tender boat, as well.

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Find your perfect tender boats

Tender boats are small, trailerable vessels usually used for time-honored pursuits such as tender for larger boats and day cruising. They have a rich legacy as vessels that are sought-after due to their shallow draft and narrow beam, traits that make these vessels exceptionally well-suited for tender for larger boats and day cruising. The average number of people that can be accommodated onboard tender boats listed is 8 passengers, with a maximum capacity of 20 guests and crew. Models with more power can hold motors up to an enormous 2,195 horsepower, while more economic models may have as low as 6 horsepower engines on them (although the average motor size is 135 HP).

Of the 1,165 tender boats for sale on YachtWorld currently, there are 797 new vessels and 368 used and custom yachts listed by professional yacht brokers and boat dealerships mainly in the following countries: United States, United Kingdom, France, Spain and Croatia. Over the past 30 days, there have been 87 tender boats listed for sale on YachtWorld. The average length for boats of this kind is 16 feet, while they range in size from 7 feet long for the shortest, to 65 feet for the longest listed vessel. They are manufactured by a wide variety of yacht building companies and their hull types include RIB, deep vee, planing, modified vee and semi-displacement designs.

The best tender boats

Some of the most popular, masterful builders of tender boats right now include: Highfield, Williams Jet Tenders, Northstar, AB Inflatables and Whaly. These builders manufacture tender boats with outboard, inboard, outboard-4S, inboard/outboard and electric propulsion systems, available in gas, diesel, electric and other fuel systems. Last month alone, the top 5 brands with the most views for tender boats on YachtWorld were Boston Whaler, Polycraft, Whaly, Williams Jet Tenders and Workboat.

Tender boats pricing

Tender boats for sale on YachtWorld are listed in a wide swath of prices from $1,568 on the relatively more affordable end all the way up to $1,520,675 for the most extravagant models. Keep in mind the cost of ownership when considering your budget and the listing price of a yacht for sale.