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State-of-the-art superyacht tender garages

Jun 5, 2023 | docking , superyachts , Yacht news

In a previous article, we talked about winter storage and why it’s important . Today, we are going to see how to take storage to an extreme. Carrying tenders is a common feature of almost every luxury yacht, yet it’s the way in which these vessels transport them that sets the average yachts apart from the truly remarkable ones, which are able to effortlessly stow and deploy their tenders with unparalleled ease and sophistication. Take a look at some of the finest examples from around the world, starting with Nebula , the largest toy carrier with a helideck and a custom catamaran.

Nebula, a remarkable support vessel built by Astilleros Armón and Incat Crowther, boasts an impressive design that prioritizes accommodating toys, tenders, and crew. The tender garage, situated below the helideck, is a veritable marvel, featuring a 12.3-meter custom catamaran – endearingly referred to as the “shadow kitten” by designer Kirsten Schwalgien – as well as two RIBs and four Jet Skis, all effortlessly deployed via beam cranes boasting an impressive 11-tonne lifting capacity. To reduce the vessel’s height to three meters while hoisted on the deck, the top hydraulically lowers. Moreover, Nebula also boasts a full-size helicopter hangar, which can accommodate an Airbus H145 and provides cover for the tender garage below – the largest such hangar onboard any private vessel. Take a quick exclusive look on board.

Octopus is a world-renowned superyacht built for the ultimate exploration experience. It boasts an impressive fleet of watercraft that make it a marvel on the water. At the heart of the vessel lies the cavernous two-storey 36-metre internal wet dock. This is where the two main tenders are kept, ready to be launched through a giant transom door. The floodable dock is like having your own marina, with rows of smaller garages to store all the other water toys. These include a 9.3-metre custom Vikal limousine and two 8.7-metre custom Zodiacs, one for diving and the other for guests. Additionally, there are two 5.8-metre Zodiac Milpro MK-V available for watersports, as well as an impressive array of WaveRunners, jet skis, kayaks, surfboards, wakeboards, kitesurfers, windsurfers, and electric foil Fliteboards. To complete the fleet, Octopus features an 18-metre Delta 54, 13-metre Hinckley, and a new Triton 3300/6 submersible. With such an extensive range of watercraft, guests can enjoy almost any water-based activity they can think of, making it the ultimate exploration vessel.

The Wider 165, also known as Cecilia, was a major milestone for Wider, taking their innovative approach to yacht design to a new level. The float-in tender garage of Cecilia is a sight to behold, big enough to accommodate not only an eight-meter tender but also a three-person U-Boat Worx submarine. This impressive feature was a hit at the Monaco Yacht Show, where Cecilia made her debut. The Jules Verne-esque manipulator hand of the submarine, clutching a bottle of Bollinger, was a testament to the imagination and innovation that went into the design of this yacht. Launching the submersible is a breeze, thanks to the sophisticated crane installed overhead. But that’s not all that sets Cecilia apart from other yachts. When the tender bay is flooded, and both the tender and submarine are out, the area is transformed into a saltwater pool, providing a luxurious and refreshing way to cool off on a hot day. The aft end of the yacht is closed up, and the superstructure folds down on either side to create a vast sunbathing area on the long stern platform. The pool area is surrounded by comfortable sun loungers and shaded seating areas, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the view. The innovative design of Cecilia truly raises the bar for luxury yacht design and is a testament to the creativity and vision of Wider’s team.

Sanlorenzo’s Seven Sins, the first 52 Steel model, is a true masterpiece of modern yacht engineering and design. The vessel’s standout feature is undoubtedly the float-in tender garage that effortlessly transforms into a luxurious beach club. To achieve this engineering feat, Sanlorenzo’s team had to work with limited space, leading to meticulous planning, poring over plans and a plethora of engineering challenges that had to be overcome. The tender garage’s technical aspects were numerous, including the opening transom door, the docking tender garage, the up and down floor level, and the 12-tonne swimming pool that sits on top of a glass bottom. Not only is Seven Sins’ tender garage a technical marvel, but it also provides an elegant and spacious platform for water sports and activities. Once the water is pumped into the tender bay and the tender slips out, terraces open up to port and starboard, and a teak-soled section lowers from overhead, creating a large beach club. The club’s beauty is heightened by the light filtering down from the glass bottom of the pool above, creating a serene and tranquil atmosphere perfect for relaxation. The team of architects and engineers at Sanlorenzo had their work cut out for them, but their hard work paid off, resulting in a breathtaking yacht that boasts a unique and innovative tender garage/beach club feature. Seven Sins is a testament to Sanlorenzo’s commitment to excellence, engineering, and design. The vessel’s ability to effortlessly combine practicality, elegance, and luxury is a testament to the innovation that Sanlorenzo is known for.

Abeking & Rasmussen is a name synonymous with excellence in yacht building and they did not disappoint when it came to Aviva. The 98.4 metre vessel boasts an impressive interior designed by British design house RWD, which won the coveted Best Lifestyle Feature at the Boat International Design & Innovation Awards in 2018. However, it is not just the luxurious interior that makes Aviva stand out among the world’s superyachts. Aviva also houses a customised 14-metre Hunton XRS43 tender which is launched from a cradle in the garage via tracks over the bathing platform. This is not just any tender, but a true feat of engineering. Built to handle the toughest conditions, the tender can follow behind Aviva in challenging seas, and be lifted up as the yacht moves along. The launch and retrieval system is incredibly sophisticated, with hydraulic arms and sensors ensuring a smooth and safe launch every time. Beyond the Hunton XRS43, Aviva’s toy box is filled with all sorts of watercraft and watersports equipment, including two Sea-Doo personal watercraft, Seabobs, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and more. And for those who prefer to stay dry, there is a state-of-the-art cinema and an observation lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer panoramic views of the surrounding seascape. Overall, Aviva is a masterpiece of yacht design, showcasing the perfect blend of luxury and adventure.

J’ade, the 58.2-metre CRN superyacht, is not only a sight to behold, but also an engineering marvel. With its transverse float-in tender dock designed specifically for an 8.24-metre Riva Iseo, J’ade is a testament to the innovative spirit of the CRN shipyard. The tender dock takes up almost the entire cross-section of the hull and contains around 5,000 gallons of water, making it the perfect spot to store and launch the Riva Iseo. Thanks to the engineers at CRN, the tender garage can be pumped out in less than three minutes, making it easy to access and launch the tender quickly and efficiently. To make this possible, the existing naval platform used for the shipyard’s 60-metre vessels had to be modified, and a study of the compartment’s effect on the ship’s trim had to be conducted to meet the classification requirements. Such attention to detail and commitment to excellence is what sets J’ade apart from other superyachts in its class. Not only is the tender garage practical and efficient, but it is also designed to protect the Riva Iseo from damage, with its very own tub. The underwater lights on the tender garage add a touch of dramatic effect to the whole experience. And let’s not forget the shell door on the port side that provides access to the tender garage from the water, making it even more convenient for launching and retrieving the tender. Overall, the transverse float-in tender dock on J’ade is an excellent example of how innovation and engineering can come together to create a seamless and luxurious experience for yacht owners and their guests.

Lady Fleur’s owners had a clear vision for their next build, one that would challenge the design team to create something truly exceptional. They wanted a yacht that was just 35 meters in length, but that would include a float-in tender garage and a swimming pool for their grandchildren. This was no easy feat, but the task ultimately fell to Bernd Weel Design and Holterman Shipyard, and it was on the first X-Treme Yachts X-105 model that this vision came to fruition. The engineering of the X-Treme Yachts X-105 is truly remarkable. This monohull can temporarily transform into a catamaran, at least for the aft third of the yacht. This is achieved by splitting the engine room into two watertight sections and building a compartment between them. When the tender is launched, the aft center section of the hull then lowers to allow the tender to float out or in. Once the tender is secured in the garage, the bay fills with seawater and rises to become a safe and secure 11-meter swimming pool that sits flush with the deck. The result is nothing short of remarkable. Lady Fleur’s unique features are both functional and visually stunning. When the yacht is at anchor, the swimming pool provides an incredible place for the owners and their grandchildren to relax and enjoy the water. When the tender is launched, the pool transforms back into a tender garage, and the yacht is once again ready to explore. These innovative features have not gone unnoticed. Demonstrations of the X-Treme Yachts X-105 at the Cannes Yachting Festival created traffic jams as curious onlookers stopped to marvel at the yacht’s unique capabilities. The features also earned Lady Fleur two gongs at the prestigious BOAT International Design & Innovation Awards in 2023, a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of the design team and shipyard.

Panam, the luxury yacht built by Baglietto, is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and innovative features that make it stand out in the market. One such feature is the garage that can accommodate a 5.5-meter tender, which is transversally fitted aft of the engine room. This smart design allows for maximum use of space without compromising on performance. The garage’s lower edge is placed below the waterline, ensuring that launching and retrieving the tender is a breeze. Baglietto has ensured that this operation is quick and efficient by designing the garage to fill with seawater before the shell door opens. The seawater immediately drains when the retrieving operation is complete, and the door is closed, ensuring that the tender remains safe and secure inside the garage. In addition to the efficient and safe tender handling, Panam boasts a winch and balancing cradle that ensures that the tender is towed inside with utmost precision. The innovative design allows the tender to enter the garage floating, making the embarkation process effortless and quick. This is particularly useful for guests who are eager to explore the waters and enjoy the yacht’s various amenities. The garage design is also partially floodable, which means that the tender can be stored in seawater, further increasing its protection and ensuring that it is in the best condition at all times. Overall, the transverse tender garage on Panam is an excellent example of how innovative design and engineering can enhance a yacht’s functionality and performance. With its smart design, quick and efficient tender handling, and partial floodability, the garage adds a new level of convenience and luxury to Panam, making it an ideal choice for those who want to explore the seas in style and comfort.

The future of superyacht tender garages is promising and exciting. With advancements in technology and design, superyacht owners and builders are exploring new ways to enhance the functionality and versatility of these spaces. One trend is the use of partially or fully floodable garages, which allow for easier and safer launching and retrieving of tenders. Another trend is the integration of multi-functional spaces, such as transforming tender garages into beach clubs or swimming pools. As superyachts continue to increase in size and complexity, the possibilities for innovative tender garage designs are endless.

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How Innovation Changed the Superyacht Garage Experience

By George Bains

The superyacht industry is one in which innovation thrives, where creative problem-solving sets new precedents and facilitates evolution in design. This is evident in the intriguing story behind the development of hydraulic systems in bespoke tenders, involving design legend Jon Bannenberg, Lurssen, and Vikal International.

With the proliferation of large yachts from the late nineties, designers began to expand the ‘beach club’ concept to create more outdoor space for owners enjoy their surroundings. This presented one practical challenge for yachts and their crew. The tender garage was and still often is seamlessly joined to the beach club, which can be problematic when storing large tenders in tight spaces, requiring the use of cradles built into the decks.

Not only can deploying and retracting tenders be a time-consuming process in such conditions, but there can also be risks involved for operational and crew safety, with crew in some cases needing to crawl on all fours to tie or untie the load from cradles.

In 2002, Australian custom tender manufacturer Vikal International, working with the ‘Godfather of Modern Yacht Design’, Jon Bannenberg, devised a simple, effective and cheap solution to the issue.

The idea was conceived during the build of 138m Lurssen superyacht Rising Sun, which Bannenberg had designed. While the yacht was in construction, Vikal developed a tender with an inbuilt hydraulic chock system to allow for better and more convenient use of the tender garage space.

Using hydraulic rams made in 316 stainless steel driven by an onboard DC hydraulic power pack, the legs could be deployed and retrieved in a matter of minutes. This would ensure that the garage space could be clear when the tender is out, and would reduce the operational complexity and risk for crew members.

Jon Bannenberg presented Vikal’s mock-up of the docking leg receptable to Larry Ellison, the owner of Rising Sun, who agreed to have the feature installed. Vikal and Bannenberg then began to work on the critical deck fitting mock-up.

Not long after, Jon was found to have a brain tumour and his decline thereafter was rapid. In the aftermath of Jon’s passing, the Lurssen order for the Vikal Limousine was cancelled. It would have been the first Vikal Limo to be fitted with the hydraulic system. 

The innovation of the hydraulic docking legs has since become a sought-after feature of Vikal’s larger bespoke tenders, and had been delivered for 14 superyachts including Anastasia, Nirvana, Barbara, Mayan Queen, Pelorus, and Ecstasea.

The application and efficacy of the hydraulic docking system remains very relevant to today. It is an easy choice to install for large tenders on superyachts, allowing the garage space to be utilised when the tenders are out and embracing crew safety.

The solution is a simpler and cheaper option than collapsible hydraulic cradles, which are built into the decks of some yachts. Removing the need for cradles, there is nothing to store away when the tender is out, and the deck space can be clear.

This even extends beyond its use in the garage, as thanks to the inbuilt cradling system, the tender is self-sufficient whether stored on-board or on dry land.

It is examples of innovative approaches to design such as this which ensure the experience on water is seamless both for owners and for crew. For over 25 years now, Vikal International has led the way in delivering bespoke, full-custom tenders for the largest superyachts in the world. This approach and attentiveness to enhancing the experience of owners has been at the heart of every project. You can read more about Vikal’s unique designs here .  

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Jeff Hubrig Jr. | October 20, 2016

Float-in, floodable garages may sound like a fantasy but as mega-yacht technology evolves so does one of the most important parts of the yachting experience, the dinghy or tender. Every mother-ship needs a way to transport passengers to and from shore or the dock when the yacht is anchored or underway. Although some yachts are equipped with helicopters, tenders remain the golden standard for ferrying guests and owners to and from their mega-yachts. Many yachts have custom built tenders that match the lines or color scheme of their mother-ships.

What’s most unique is the way that mega-yachts store their tenders. Most large yachts carry a small fleet of tenders. All of them are stored in on-board “garages” or on chocks and launch through different methods. Many yachts utilize a davit system to retrieve tenders from their garages but in recent years certain builders have started incorporating float-in, flood-able garages to their designs.

The size of a yacht’s tender is only limited by the size of the mother-ship and the space the builder and owner wish to allocate for its storage. Paul Allen’s 414′ Lurssen mega-yacht, Octopus, is equipped with a submarine and 63′ express yacht. Kleven’s 351′ explorer mega-yacht “Ulysses” was launched in 2015 and has a custom 70′ expedition catamaran it uses as a tender. There are two custom davits in the fore-deck that were designed to bear the weight of this particular tender. For all the areas where the mother-ship can’t go the explorer tender will allow the owners and guests to spend extended time away exploring new areas. Pictured below is Codecasa’s 213′ (63m) Double-Down with a davit and jet ski stored on the fore-deck.

Foredeck Toy Storage onboard Double Down – Photo by Jarrad @ superyachts_gibraltar

Pictured below is Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s super-yacht, Octopus. Built by Lurssen in 2003 it features a stern garage complete with a submarine and 63′ express yacht to take guests to areas where the mother-ship can’t go due to draft or other size constraints.

Lurssen’s 414′ (126m) Octopus – Photo by Jarrad @ superyachts_gibraltar

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The quiet Italian: Inside the Wider 150 superyacht

A hushed and compact diesel-electric propulsion system allowed Italian yard Wider to maximise the spectacular living spaces on its 46 metre Wider 150  and then open them up using super-slick technology.

On a placid grey swell off Ancona, the Wider 150 cuts through the mist towards her tender. Her approach feels increasingly strange, until at close range the omission becomes easier to identify – noise.

A familiar hum is absent; the only sound is the languid slosh of the Adriatic against aluminium hull. When the Wider 150 turns her flank and slides hushedly past the smaller boat, like some futuristic ghost ship, it feels distinctly as if the captain is showing off.

The 46 metre Wider  150, the first superyacht from the Italian brand, boasts a sculptural exterior by Fulvio De Simoni , a clever layout by Ideaeitalia , but it is her diesel-electric power system that’s liable to drive a modest skipper to bravado.

Four gensets in the bow drive the boat via azimuthal pods, while also charging lithium polymer batteries to stern. These batteries, by Dutch company ESTechnologies, power the rest of the boat – or can propel her at modest speed with the generators off.

Some benefits of this set-up are obvious, even from a nearby tender. She is quiet – really, really quiet – even in her generator room. Cruising at 10 knots overnight, with air-conditioning at 50 per cent and zero-speed stabilisers on, an owner could snooze with just 44.5dB(A) in his cabin, a level that sound comparison charts denote as “library”. And it is even lower in guest cabins.

From the bridge, the generators two decks below are almost inaudible, despite the fact they are driving the yacht at 11 knots and charging the batteries. With the generators off, the batteries can supply the entire hotel system on board for up to eight hours or drive the Wider 150 at five knots for six hours — ideal for night-time navigation — in what most human beings would call silence.

Vibration is also low — levels were measured at less than 1mm per second in all areas — even with generators on. The only evidence that you are moving is the seascape sliding past the windows. “When the man came from RINA to test the noise and vibration on board he shook one of his machines to check it was working,” says Tilli Antonelli, founder and CEO of Wider, pointing to the motionless surface in a glass of orange juice.

Antonelli, who guided every aspect of the design, enhanced the hush by mounting the generators and ensuring the cables that stretch the length of the boat are amply muffled, as well as by taking an enthusiastic attitude towards insulation generally (there are about 35 tonnes of it on board).

Because the generators are variable speed and can operate independently, the Wider 150 uses only the fuel she needs at that moment, so consumption is only about 70 litres at 11 knots. On battery power alone, she produces zero emissions. The propulsion – no shafts, just electric cables that link to electric motors positioned above the pods – also had some wild benefits for the layout.

With no traditional engine room to consider, the Wider 150 could be designed around the features the team loved, rather than trying to squeeze these features into a traditional yacht layout. As Alessio Battistini, co-founder of Ideaeitalia, puts it, “the beach club and the owner
apartments were the ideas the project developed from”.

This was an exciting prospect for Antonelli. He began his yachting career as a professional sailor, then founded the Pershing brand, which became part of the Ferretti Group in the early 1990s.

He left in 2010 to try something fresh. “It’s something we wanted to do, to be a bit different from the other players in the market,” he says. “You have to excite the market, you have to offer the opportunity to buy something different from everyone else.”

The Wider 150's tender garage is certainly something different. Float-in garages have been done before, albeit on much larger boats – Lürssen ’s 126.19 metre explorer Octopus , for example, or CRN’s 58.2 metre J’Ade . But on the Wider 150, the absence of a traditional engine room allows a dramatic change in scale.

“Our aim was to make the most of the electric solution, which allowed us to move the [generator] room to the bow and take advantage of the large and valuable volumes of the stern area,” says De Simoni. The resulting dock takes up around a third of the lower deck’s length and allows this 46 metre yacht to accommodate a 9.6 metre Wider 32 that, complete with dining table, mini-galley, cabin and sunbathing area, is more dayboat than tender.

And that’s the point. With a modest draught of 1.98 metres and a shallow pod propulsion system by Dutch manufacturer Veth, the Wider 150 can cruise serenely between shallow anchorages, while guests who want to explore at a faster pace can jump on the 32 and spend a day zipping about at 37 knots.

Back on the mothership, comfortably still owing to five gyroscopic stabilisers, those who remain on board get their own alfresco fun. With the “tender” out, a carbon section stowed in the stern hatch is fitted over part of the tender dock, while sections of hull fold down to port and stern. The whole lot is covered with Paola Lenti outdoor carpet.

The result is a 90 square metre beach club – Wider says it is the biggest available on any yacht available between 44 and 47 metres – complete with a protected seven metre saltwater swimming pool (the forward part of the dock).

When the adventurers return, the beach club is dismantled, the tender slides in, the water drains out and the 32 rests on a base that is moulded to the shape of its hull, “like a foot in a shoe”, as Antonelli puts it. Then the Wider 150 can pick up and carry on for quite some time – she has a range of 4,800 nautical miles at 10 knots.

Living areas also benefit from the propulsion arrangement. “By splitting the technical areas between bow and stern, more space is left for the guest accommodation,” says Battistini. “They significantly increase the interior volumes compared to other motor yachts of a similar size: a 75 square metre, full-beam owner’s apartment [for example]. And everything is conceived to point out the continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces.”

Indeed, throughout the boat, the design transforms at the touch of a button, usually in service of this indoor-outdoor lifestyle. In the upper saloon, huge sections of full-height window slide back, making balconies out of the broad side decks and, with the doors to the long aft deck open, it becomes a breezy cabana-like space.

Those side decks bulge from the superstructure to exaggerate the already expansive 8.6 metre beam, meaning the upper saloon can be full-beam, but crew have routing around it to avoid disturbing guests. They are a refusal to compromise – Wider by name, wider by nature.

The master suite, forward on the main deck, has its own technical treats. To starboard, a broad window powers open automatically for fresh air under way. But close that window and a much larger, marble-clad section of superstructure folds out. Touch the button for longer and teak decking slides out from under the floor and railings rise up.

It is an immaculate terrace with decking flush to the interior floor. It looks and feels like a permanent feature, not a temporary fix, and yet it’s easy enough for an owner to erect without the help of crew. Just as importantly since it will be closed most of the time, when stowed you wouldn’t guess it was there.

Transformational tech (mostly by Fratelli Canalicchio and Mak 2) also has more prosaic uses on board, as in the study at the entrance to the master suite. “If someone’s using the cabin and you want privacy here, there is this door,” says Antonelli, pushing a button that slides a concealed door from a bulkhead to separate the two spaces. “When it is closed there are two pneumatic seals, one in the ceiling and one in the floor, so we won’t hear anything.”

Indeed, sound has been considered in all tech on board, down to the air-conditioning and the automatic blinds, which descend inaudibly. But the bridge is the space most kitted with fold-out gadgets and moveable parts. “Because the space in the bridge is not huge we have two configurations,” says Antonelli; “one when the boat is in the marina or at anchor, and one at sea.”

The former involves five flat touchscreen Team Italia panels in a row plus one overhead; for the latter, the five panels angle up to 90 degrees and the outer two power round to form a semi-hexagon around the captain, whose seat folds out automatically from a cabinet below the consoles. “You can monitor all the functions of the boat, but you can also switch different functions to different screens, to have the configuration as you like,” says Antonelli.

Forward of the wheelhouse lies one of a few spectacular outdoor spaces. A watertight section of the forward coachroof rises automatically to create a hard roof with a recessed lounge – and built-in sofas – beneath it. “The covered foredeck lounge in the bow represents an exclusive and private space, where owner and guests can enjoy a nice breeze, shaded and panoramic views,” says De Simoni.

The foredeck also conceals a large garage with a 4.5 metre tender, jet skis, wakeboards, paddleboards and diving gear. Up top the aft of the sundeck accommodates loungers, the central space offers modern blocks of loose furniture in bright turquoise by Paola Lenti, while forward there’s a glamorous glass-topped bar and spa pool.

The deck’s stainless steel railing sits atop a low glass screen containing an LED strip for spectacular parties. Combined with underwater lights, she’ll be instantly recognisable in a night-time marina or among yachts in a crowded anchorage. Further down, the main aft deck is a private-feeling spot for a coffee, while the upper aft deck is the place to eat.

The focus is on these outdoor spaces – as well as making indoor spaces feel like outdoor spaces – and the interior décor reflects that. “It is a contemporary style of clean lines and taut, smooth surfaces,” says Davide Bernardini, Battistini’s design partner and co-founder of Ideaeitalia. “Soft bright spaces with a huge amount of natural light, wherein everything seems to look bigger
and ‘wider’.”

In the main saloon, this translates to full-height windows outside of which sections of bulwark have been replaced with stainless steel rails, for seascape views even from the snug, low seating area aft. The simple shapes and muted tones of brown and ivory are chic and low-key, highlighted with stainless steel mullions.

A huge textured metal panel at the forward bulkhead contrasts the glass dining table next to it, while cabinets are plated with what Bernardini calls “a reverse cast of silver and steel, placed directly on wood”, a thin layer of metal laid over wood and showing its grain.

Forward, the master suite, which takes up roughly the same space as the saloon and lobby combined, has a similar style. It runs through a big cabin with fabrics by Gentili Mosconi Home, a spectacular full-beam bathroom forward, featuring a custom-made wooden bathtub by E-Legno Group and a massive shower, plus a walk-in wardrobe and, of course, the office and terrace.

Down on the lower deck, you can really feel the beam in the en-suite guest cabins, which have a simple, pale, decorative scheme. In the two doubles, a nook with a full-height mirror serves as a compact dressing room – a thoughtful touch.

In the upper saloon, the sliding window sections are not the only attempt to open up the space. Every surface of superstructure and bulkhead that could take a window has one. The style here is lighter and less formal, with flowing white curtains, a silky cream rug and smaller glass table.

Throughout the interior there’s the graphic grain of zebrano parquet flooring, the muted taupe of Roman travertine, Poltrona Frau
leather and pure white Thassos marble.

Crew accommodation forward on the lower deck, built to the new LY3 standards, comprises a bright (orange-upholstered) mess that’s packed with storage, bright en suite cabins and a laundry room. There’s access forward to the generator room, or up via a crew corridor to the galley, near the dining saloon, which has a long window positioned so the chef can enjoy the view during prep.

Altogether the Wider 150 is a clever, lifestyle-focused package and while the Wider 150 was built on spec – she’ll be on show at the Monaco Yacht Show – a 125 version is at an advanced design stage, a 220 has garnered serious interest and a 165 is already in build for a client (and due to be launched in February 2017). That version, however, will have an even larger float-in garage so that forward of the tender it can carry a submarine. Now that’s how to show off.

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This $39 million superyacht comes with a $3 million Bugatti and a spot on deck to park it — take a closer look at 'Xenos'

• Xenos is a new superyacht concept that comes with a $3 million Bugatti Chiron. 
• There's also an on-deck garage with a folding ramp that lets you drive right onto and off of the superyacht.
• The top-of-the-line Xenos will cost around $39 million, have 15,000 horsepower, and be able to hit a claimed top speed of more than 100 mph, according to Lazzarini Design Studio, which designed the yacht. 
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Companies often try to lure customers in with attractive buy-one-get-one deals, but one design studio is taking that a step further by offering clients a Bugatti with the purchase of their next yacht. 

Lazzarini Design Studio has penned a new superyacht concept called Xenos, and it comes with a complimentary Bugatti Chiron. Odds are that someone with the cash for a $39 million superyacht already has a supercar or two in the garage, but what's one more for the collection?

Not to mention, Xenos has a few more tricks up its sleeve, such as roof-mounted solar panels, auto-tinting windows, and a claimed top speed of more than 100 mph. 

Check out some renderings of Xenos, which was brought to our attention by Robb Report , below.

Xenos is a superyacht concept that offers something most other yachts don't.

It comes with a Bugatti Chiron — one of the quickest, most powerful, and all-around wildest vehicles on the market today — included.

Not only that — the yacht has a compartment to store your new Chiron while out on the high seas.

Thanks to an extending ramp, you can hop in your Chiron, rip a burnout right onto the dock, and speed away to your waterfront villa — all with minimal contact with the common folk hanging about the marina.

You see, it's all about COVID safety.

When the Bugatti's in the shop, Xenos owners can keep other toys like jet skis and boats in the garage.

But the $39 million superyacht has plenty more going for it than just a free supercar.

Built from carbon fiber and aluminum, Xenos's 130-foot hull is designed for high speeds.

Lazzarini Design Studio, the firm behind the concept, says Xenos will be able to hit speeds of 90 knots — roughly 104 mph — in its most powerful 15,000-horsepower configuration.

That would make it the fastest 130-foot yacht in existence, Lazzarini says.

Plus, it'll be available in standard and hydrofoil versions.

The yacht comes with windows that automatically tint depending on how bright it is outside.

Not to mention, there will be solar panels integrated into the roof ...

... and Xenos will be available in a hybrid-electric version.

As for the interior, buyers can choose from various layouts.

Renderings show a living room and kitchen area ...

... a lounge with a TV ...

... and another sitting area.

If you have a need for speed both on land and on water, you'll be in luck whenever Xenos goes from concept to reality.

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Best tender garage boats: 4 of the best options on the secondhand market

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Owning a small inflatable tender adds an entirely different dimension to boating. Our used boat expert Nick Burnham picks out four of the best tender garage boats.

Having an inflatable tender is not just about convenient ship-to-shore transport when you’re in the middle of a harbour, or access to the beach when anchored in a cove.

A decent tender is something your children can play with (and hone their own boating skills on) and something you can go exploring the shallows or little creeks with.

The problem comes when you have a smaller boat, and dragging a sopping wet inflatable aboard, deflating it and wrestling it into its storage bag becomes a chore that largely outweighs the fun such a vessel offers.

Having tender garage boat solves this issue. Here is our pick of the best tender garage boats.

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Princess v48.

Built: 2017 Price: £695,000

Princess had a V48 in the range before, but the nomenclature and the fact that it floated were about the only similarities. The new model, launched in 2013, was the first pod-drive boat from Princess, something the manufacturer combined with every trick in its armoury to create a boat that was substantially larger.

The big news was a full-beam master cabin, the first sub-50ft Princess sportscruiser to get one. In fact, even the forward cabin, now relegated to guest cabin status compared with the forward master of the original version, was larger than the previous boat as well as featuring scissor berths as an option. Between them, the large dinette opposite the galley could be swapped for a third cabin when the boat was ordered, but it was a rare option.

Behind the galley and dinette is a full-beam master – the first sub-50ft Princess to get one

Outside, you could choose from two versions, a deck saloon which puts a fully enclosed large saloon on the main deck, or a more traditional Open derivative, which stretches a cockpit beneath an open-backed hardtop for maximum day space. It’s this model you must choose if you want the garage, the deck saloon doesn’t have one. Hidden beneath the aft sunpads, it will easily accommodate a Williams 325.

Performance

Whichever version you chose, the engines were the same: a pair of Volvo Penta IPS600 pod drive motors which utilised the 435hp version of the 5.5 litre Volvo Penta D6 engine. The top speed should be more than 30 knots, but only with clean pods – efficiency drops quickly as they foul.

You’d need to opt for the open-backed hardtop model if you want the tender garage

High sides mean that a Princess V48 can catch the wind when manoeuvring at low speeds, but IPS has the answer in the form of a joystick that powers the boat in any direction you choose, even completely sideways. Out at sea, it’s a capable performer with low noise levels that make it a great cruising boat.

Specification

LOA: 50ft 10in (15.5m) Beam: 13ft 6in (4.1m) Draught: 3ft 9in (1.1m) Displacement: 14.2 tonnes Fuel capacity: 1,325 litres Engines: Twin Volvo Penta IPS600 435hp diesel engines Contact: boats.co.uk

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Windy 39 camira.

Built: 2015 Price: £345,000

With a 40 Maestro sportscruiser already in the range when the 39 Camira launched in 2014, the manufacturer was free to create what is unashamedly a driver’s machine. It is pure, undiluted Windy – very fast, very capable and very well put together.

If you think of the 39 Camira as the ultimate cuddy cabin sportsboat , its lower deck layout makes perfect sense. There is no pretence at seating, with nowhere to sit and relax at all.

And there’s no galley either, just a small utility area that houses a fridge (two on earlier boats) and a microwave. The payoff is two really decent cabins – far larger and more comfortable than you might expect from the sleek external profile, and a large heads with a separate shower stall.

With no sidedecks, access to the foredeck is through an opening section of the windscreen next to the helm

The cockpit is what this boat is all about. Full beam its entire length (to access the foredeck you step up and through the opening windscreen, there are no side decks at all), there’s an entirely driver-focussed helm with a double-drop bolster seat plus a third seat adjacent.

Originally the boat came with two semicircular seats (that could slide together on tracks) facing a bench seat aft, but Windy later launched the version you see here with a more conventional C-shaped seat around a table.

This second version also gets a larger garage, allowing a 2.4 metre inflatable to be stowed. In both cases, catering is done via a wet bar and since this is also effectively the saloon, an easy to deploy canopy lifts into place over it and power tensions once you clip the sides in place.

Windy initially offered twin D6 engines with either 370hp or 400hp, although it’s hard to imagine anyone choosing the former (and indeed, no one did). The 400hp motors pushed the top speed into the mid 40 knots.

The later version of the Windy 39 Camira has a larger tender garage that will house a 2.4m inflatable

A 24-degree deadrise at the transom indicates a very deep-vee hull and gifts the boat tremendous ability. Ultimately it’s not how fast it is that impresses, but the way the speed is maintained as conditions deteriorate.

Specifications

LOA: 39ft 4in (11.9m) Beam: 12ft 0in (3.7m) Draught: 3ft 3in (1.0m) Displacement: 7 tonnes Fuel capacity: 810 litres Engines: Twin Volvo Penta D6 400 400hp engines Contact: Berthon International

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Built: 2015 Price: £159,950

Launched in 2001, Fairline ’s new Targa 40 replaced the previous Targa 37. The basic two-cabin twin-diesel family sportscruiser layout remained, but that extra few feet allowed the builder to incorporate something the 37 never had – a tender garage.

Often referred to as the “golden period”, early noughties Fairlines are always exquisitely finished, and the Targa 40 is no exception, a feast of rich, highly polished cherrywood, pale leather and brushed stainless steel greet you as you descend to the lower deck.

The layout doesn’t throw up any surprises – a central double bed awaits you in the forward cabin with space for two guests aft in the mid cabin in beds that run transversely beneath the cockpit. The dinette opposite the galley can be used as extra sleeping space. The heads features a rotating shower screen.

The dinette offers extra sleeping space when needed for guests

The cockpit is a surprisingly good size considering the space-sapping tender garage aft (you gain some of the length back by not needing a bathing platform long enough to take a tender).

Cunningly, Fairline has left the sunpad on top of the garage fairly short, but equipped the aft cockpit seat with a backrest that folds forward so that you can sacrifice seating for lounging when the mood takes you.

Twin Volvo Penta KAD44 (260hp) or KAD300 (300hp) were the motors of choice when this boat was first launched. We tested it with the smaller motors and achieved about 32 knots in some pretty testing conditions – Fairline claimed 35 knots on flat seas.

But in 2005 Volvo Penta launched its D Series range, and the larger and more powerful D6 350hp engines fitted to this boat ought to push 40 knots.

Despite its age the Targa 40 still rates as one of the great Fairline sportscruiser hulls

Those testing conditions (force five with a large residual swell) gave ample opportunity to check out the sea-keeping. “A joy to drive,” is how we described it on our test. “Try as we might, we couldn’t get the boat to jump or skip, except off the top of the larger swells.”

LOA: 41ft 6in (12.6m) Beam: 12ft 0in (3.7m) Draught: 3ft 2in (1.0m) Displacement: 8 tonnes Fuel capacity: 746 litres Engines: Volvo Penta D6-350 350hp diesel engines Contact: JD Yachts

Cranchi 41 Endurance

Built: 2009 Price: £129,000

The Cranchi 41 Endurance lives up to its name, having evolved from the successful 39 Endurance, a boat that dates back to 1994. The most obvious difference is a forward sloping arch rather than the original’s rearward inclined arch, but the bathing platform is also longer. It’s a sportscruiser with the emphasis firmly on the “sport”.

Despite being over 40ft long, Cranchi eschewed the traditional two-cabin interior with a separate sleeping cabin at either end. Instead, Cranchi opted to leave the bulk of the accommodation open plan with a big horseshoe of seating forward that converts to an occasional double and just the one separate mid-cabin aft. If you really need two cabins, this boat isn’t for you but if you only need one, this is a great layout.

The open plan seating feels huge and converts into a double but there’s only one separate cabin

Despite a design that now dates back over a quarter of a century (or perhaps because of it), the 41 Endurance has lines that look just right. Sleek and well balanced, with a beautiful sweep of stainless steel windscreen frame, it’s one of those boats that looks like it’s doing 30 knots while still in the dock.

Three forward facing seats at the helm is a rare and welcome bonus, although the lounging area is a little cramped. However, the payoff is a sun lounger, and beneath it a shallow garage capable of swallowing a 2.4m inflatable.

The upgrades from 39 to 41 were not all cosmetic. The launch of the new boat coincided with the introduction of Volvo’s new D Series engines, together with drives capable of handling more power.

So rather than a pair of perfectly sufficient KAD series that topped out at 285hp with the KAD 300, the 41 pilot could enjoy twin D6 motors that topped out at 370hp for a top speed in excess of 40 knots!

There are three helm seats and a sunpad but the main dinette feels a bit tight as a result

Uncompromised by the need for that forward cabin, Cranchi has been able to keep the forward hull sections sharp, allowing the performance of the hull to match the performance of the engines.

LOA: 42ft 6in (13.0m) Beam: 11ft 5in (3.5m) Draught: 2ft 10in (0.9m) Displacement: 7 tonnes Fuel capacity: 780 litres Engines: Twin Volvo Penta D6-370 370hp diesels Contact: One Marine

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Superyacht tender garages

The ever-growing pressure for guest space, means the positioning of the tender garage is often overlooked.….

Josh Richardson, MD of Superyacht Tenders & Toys, evaluates the optimum positioning of the tender garage, in light of increasing demand for additional guest space on every inch of the yacht...

Having designed, specified and selected boats to be mounted in a wide array of garages, there is a wide ranging of opinions on what will work best. We have seen some relatively shocking options over the years, with spaces compromised.

One area this has been a concern is on the SOLAS tenders which inhibit the rapid launching and recovery required. Having worked with many shipyards, we are now employed to consult on garage space, from concept with some of the main builders, and are advising for increased and functionally sized garages in the right locations.

Functionality could be interpreted to mean more space around the tender so it does not crash against the walls/ceiling/floor when launched and recovered, or perhaps just to have enough space so the crew can open the engine hatch and service on board. Far too often, these spaces are compromised as yacht builders, designers and owners seek maximum guest spaces; after all, every department is seeking more space.

A typical garage we are regularly having to provide tender options for is one that is only 1.2m in height and has millimetre tolerances for tenders. Many builders will specify a set of tenders for their boat from concept, and this is a fair starting point. But they fail to think that the owner may want to have some choices so they can identify a tender to meet their needs. This may be from experience or that the yacht is going to travel off the beaten track.

The 1.2m height example which we come across far too often limits the client to only a few tenders, none which are particularly seaworthy or feature a 'deep V' hull, which means the client must compromise and have what is often a ‘wet’ boat due to the reduced freeboard height.

With the tender being such an important part of the guest experience, getting to and from shore dry, safe and comfortably should not be too big an ask.

This article will appear in full in the Owner section of issue 176 of The Superyacht Report .

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What Size Boats Can Fit in a Garage (Popular Examples)

This article will detail what boat sizes are suitable to what sized garage as well as proper boat storage techniques in terms of how much room your boat should have.

We will also detail how you can determine boat type and class to decide if this boat can fit into your garage more quickly.  

Garages and boats can come in a myriad of sizes that might make it difficult to determine the perfect match. Ultimately, if you have a one or two-car garage that measures 12×22 feet to 20×22 feet, you can fit most Class A and Class I boats. A three-car garage ranging from 32×22 feet to 40×30 feet can fit all Class A and Class I boats and some Class II boats. 

Read on to learn more about which different classes of boats can fit in various sized garages.

Determining Boat Type and Class

It is important to know what class your boat is before determining what sized garage it can fit into. Boats can be split into two categories, their class and their type. 

Know Your Boat Type

There are two ways to determine your boat type. The first is how the boat is powered. This can include:

• Unpowered/man-powered boats (ex. rafts, gondolas, kayaks, etc.)
• Sail-propelled (ex. Sailboats) 
• Engine-powered (ex. Motorboats)

The second way is the vast array of styles within this classification, which include, but are not limited to: 

• Fishing Boat
• Dinghy Boat
• Cabin Cruisers
• Bowrider Boat
• Pontoon Boat
• Centre Console Boat
• Sport Fishing Yacht

Knowing your type of boat might be a quick way to determine whether or not it can fit in your garage. Although these boats’ sizes can vary, some styles are almost always bigger or smaller than others. Of course, the easiest way to determine its size is to know what class it’s in.  

Know Your Boat Class

Knowing your boat class is ultimately the easiest way to determine if it can fit into your garage. This is because boat class is strictly dependent on the boat’s measurements, which you can compare to your garage measurements. 

If you’re putting your boat into your garage, it is likely part of a smaller boat class. There are five boat classes , which are demonstrated below, along with their specified measurements. 

You’re likely to know the type of boat you are purchasing before you know its class, but it is always smart to check the class first and know what this means in terms of size before attempting to put it into your garage. 

Boats That Fit in a One-Car Garage

Although it is not the most common garage option, many properties come with a one-car garage. However, it is not unlikely that these are detached garages, meaning they are most likely located next to or behind the home instead of attached to it. 

Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a “standard-sized” garage. Most garage measurements are determined by the style and model of the home or the state/region that the garage is built, so be aware of this when determining if your boat can fit.

On the other hand, there are average sizes for each type of garage, and for a one-car garage, the average is 12 feet wide and 22 feet deep. However, there are several other common one-car garage sizes, such as 14 x 22, 16 x 24, and 14 x 24, in addition to customized sizes. 

Since these garages are the smallest, you’re most likely going to only fit a Class A boat in the average-sized one-car garage and some Class I boats in the other common sized one-car garage. Luckily , 95% of registered mechanically-propelled boats are less than 26 feet in length , which means they will easily fit into these garages.

Boats That Fit in a Two Car Garage

Two-car garages are likely the most common property garages and can vastly increase the list of boat types you can store within. You can either decide to use this garage to store one Class A or Class I boat in addition to a single car, or you can dedicate it solely to a larger vessel. 

On average, a two-car garage measures 18-feet wide by 20 feet deep with other common sizes including 20 x 20, 22 x 22, and 20 x 22. Although these measurements still constitute storing a Class A or Class I boat in terms of length, it allows you to potentially store two appropriately sized boats within the same garage in addition to storing wider boats that you couldn’t store in a 12-foot wide one car garage. 

The width of a boat, also referred to as its beam, allows maximum stability. Small, slim boats might be good for speed and traveling narrow massages, such as small rivers and streams. However, boats with more beam are much more stable and often more spacious.

The boats mentioned here often have an average beam of 8.5 feet unless they nearly double the maximum Class I length. They are exceptional choices to accommodate a small group or provide maximum space for a pair of sailors.

Boats That Fit in a Three Car Garage

Three car garages can be difficult to come by, but when you find one, jump on it because boat storage is much less of an issue.

If you want a boat that can easily accommodate a party or a large family, you’ll want to make sure you have a three-car garage before purchasing your vessel.

Compared to the one and two-car garages that typically cap-out at a depth of 20-22 feet, three-car garages can sometimes offer up to an extra eight feet for longer boats. They also tend to be much wider, so you can easily turn your boat and store it sideways.

On average, a three-car garage measures 32-feet wide by 22-feet deep with other common options including 36 x 25 feet, 38 x 26 feet, and 40 x 30 feet. This means that as long as you are storing your boat sideways to fill the garage’s width, you can easily move up to Class II boats.

Below are some classic Class II boats that you could store only in a three-car garage. Typically, if boats exceed this class, they need to be stored in a large storage unit or a marina. 

Standard Garage Sizes And Boat Lengths

Not everyone owns an average two-car garage. For people who don’t fall into this category, here are some of the average garage sizes and lengths of boats that fill fit within them.

Average Garage Sizes And Boat Lengths

The length of the boat is determined by taking into consideration the added length of the trailer. 

You also need to take into consideration the height of the boat on a trailer. This will differ with the type of boat you have. Most garages only have 7ft doors, so you need to keep this in mind. 

Will an 18-Foot Boat Fit In a Garage?

As you can see from the chart above, an 18-foot boat can fit in almost any type of garage. Even the smallest average garages can accommodate an 18-foot boat backed straight into them. 

As long as the height of the boat on the trailer does not exceed the height of the garage door (typically 7 feet), you should have no problems storing your boat. 

Will My Bass Boat Fit In My Garage?

Bass boats are great for fishing, but can you easily store them once your off the water? 

The size of your bass boat determines how big of a garage you will need to store it. You can either purchase a:

• Larger bass boat (18 to 19 feet long)
• Smaller bass boat (16 to 17 feet long)

On a trailer, a bass boat is typically around 6 feet tall. Therefore it should fit within any regular-sized garage door. 

How To Safely Store  Bass Boats

To safely store your bass boat, the garage it is stored in should:

• Be 2-3 feet wider than the width of the boat and trailer
• Be 1-3 feet longer than the length of the boat and trailer
• Have a door that is at least 1 foot higher than the height of the boat and trailer

Anything smaller than this leads to the risk of damaging your boat or trailer when backing it in or removing it. 

So, for smaller boats, your garage should be at least 18 feet long and at least 20 feet long for larger ones. 

How Tall Should a Garage Door Be For a Pontoon Boat?

Since pontoon boats can vary in size, the answer to this question varies. 

If you’re looking to store your pontoon boat in your garage, you will need to measure the height of it with the bimini down. With this measurement, you can then determine the height the garage door needs to be. 

Typically, the garage door needs to be at least a foot higher than the pontoon. The average pontoon will fit just fine with this clearance within a 7-foot garage door if the bimini is down. 

How Much Length Does a Trailer Add to a Boat?

A trailer adds about two feet to a boat. 

The trailer must be big enough to support the boat. To make sure your trailer is big enough for your boat, you should measure from the end of the hull’s running surface to the farthest point at the bow. 

What Are the Best Boats for Garages?

Not all boats are going to fit into your garage. Some are better suited than others for garage storage. Which boats are the best for garages though?

Best Boats for One-Car Garages

If you own a one-car garage, consider investing in one of these smaller types of boats.

• Bowrider boat
• Centre Console boat
• Wakeboard boat

Bowrider boats are considered family boats due to their swim platform and room for eight or more passengers. They are great for family trips to the lake. 

Centre console boats are great for fishing. With the helm station in the center of the boat, this boat works great in harsh offshore waterways.

Wakeboard boats are great for, you guessed it,  wakeboarding. If your someone who loves to wakeboard, this is probably the right choice for you. 

These boats tend to be smaller and can fit within a single car garage. However, you can buy them in larger lengths, so be careful that the length you choose does not exceed your garage’s limits. 

Best Boats For Two-Car Garages

If you own a two-car garage, you can of course easily fit the above-suggested boats within it. However, you can also fit boats that have a slightly higher average size such as:

• Pontoon boat

A deck boat is a great boat for swimming and different water sports. It has an open deck seating area to accommodate a small group of people. It averages between 25-35 feet long, so just be sure to get one that fits your specific garage’s limits. 

Pontoon boats are very popular. Due to this, they come in a large range of sizes. Most commonly though, you will find pontoons between 15 to 30 feet long, making them a great candidate for two-car garages. 

The other benefit of two-car garages is that you can store smaller boats backed straight in, allowing for the use of the other side of your garage still. 

Best Boats For Three-Car Garages

With a three-car garage, you can go even bigger with your boats. A few boats to consider for this sized garage include:

• Cabin cruisers
• Catamaran boats
• Motor yachts

You can find smaller cabin cruisers that will fit on a trailer within your garage. You may need a larger garage door opening though. It all depends on the type you get. 

Catamaran boats can be stored within larger three-car garages. These boats are great for both fishing and leisure purposes. 

Motor yachts are a type of yacht that is at least 40 feet in length. They are great for just about any type of water recreation. 

Alternatives to Storing Your Boat In a Garage

If your boat is too big for your garage or you simply do not have space, you can consider a few different storage options. 

Alternative Indoor Storage Options

Indoor storage options to consider besides your garage are:

• Dry stacked storage
• Self-storage facility

Dry stacked racks keep your boat safe inside a warehouse with other boats, but you may not always have access to your boat when you want to use it. 

Self-storage facilities allow for you to easily access your boat whenever you want but sometimes are not big enough for larger boats. 

Alternative Outdoor Storage Options

Outdoor storage options to consider include:

• Covered boat storage at a storage facility
• Covered up at a self-storage facility
• In your driveway covered up
• On a marina slip
• On a boat lift

A storage facility that offers outdoor covered storage is more cost-effective than an indoor storage facility but results in less protection of your boat since it is only partially covered. 

A self-storage facility is similar to covering up your boat and leaving it in your driveway, except you leave it at the facility. 

If you live somewhere where it’s always warm, you can consider storing your boat in a marina. This gives you immediate access to the water but with higher risks of damage to your boat.

A boat-lift allows you to store your boat at a marina while keeping it dry. However, this method is best for just short-term storage. 

Final Thoughts

Garages are fantastic for storing boats because they can keep them out of the elements and protect them from any sort of dirt or debris, especially if they are covered.

Since these purchases are so expensive, it is best to store your Class A, Class I, and even some Class II boats in your garage. 

One reason is that it is cheaper to store them here for free rather than to pay for a unit or marina spot.

Your garage also allows easy access to your boat for maintenance and a quick trip to the water whenever you like. 

Alright guys, that’s it for this article, if you are interesting in reading more about garages, smart homes, home security and a whole lot more. We have lots of cool articles related to sealing such as:

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Inside A $27M West Vancouver Home (With A Yacht Garage)

​this mansion at 5363 kew cliff road in west vancouver sits right along the water, and comes complete with a yacht garage..

March 19, 2024

In years past, West Vancouver has held the title of being the wealthiest neighbourhood in all of Canada, with an average household net worth of nearly $4.5M — and it's not hard to see why.

Case in point: the stunning waterfront home that sits at 5363 Kew Cliff Road , which is currently on the market for $26,888,000.

The property sits right along the coast of the Burrard Inlet, between Parthenon Park and Kew Beach Park, just south of Eagle Island and the Eagle Harbour Yacht Club. Fittingly, the home includes a rarely-seen 50-ft attached yacht garage, which essentially gives you membership into the club. (Don't fret, for the home has vehicle garages too — one attached, one detached.)

The BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal is also conveniently located just a 10-minute drive to the north, providing easy access to the Sunshine Coast, Bowen Island, and Vancouver Island.

The home was originally constructed in 2008 by Lepik Construction, and is equipped with five bedrooms and seven bathrooms, providing 11,264 sq. ft of luxurious living space across a spacious 31,600 sq. ft lot.

• Address: 5363 Kew Cliff Road
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 4+3
• Size: 11,264 sq. ft
• Lot Size: 31,600 sq. ft
• Price: $26,888,000
• Listed By: Eric Latta, Vivian Lin, Sotheby's International Realty Canada

A winding and quiet road leads to a private and gated driveway, at the end of which sits the beautiful home, which is surrounded by an abundance of greenery and a koi pond just before the main entrance.

Upon entry you're met by the central foyer, elevator, and staircase. The main level's eastern wing houses the spacious living room and formal dining area, separated by a double-sided fireplace at the centre of the space. Just beyond the dining room waits the office, while the living room boasts direct access to a balcony that overlooks the rear of the home.

At the other wing of the home you'll find the chef's grade kitchen, equipped with a series of high-end stainless steel appliances built into the Redl Kitchens cabinetry. Another dining area is waiting right next to the kitchen, with an additional family room also just around the corner.

Our Favourite Thing

The use of wood in this home is truly spectacular. A majority of the aforementioned living space sits atop Brazilian cherry floors, and below wooden post-and-beam frames and ceilings. Additionally, much of the home's cabinetry and shelving are constructed with wood of a softer tone, balancing the interior palette beautifully.

On the next level down you'll find all of the home's bedrooms. The 19'x18' primary bed is located in the eastern wing, and is equipped with a 14'x16' walk-in closet and 16' x 14' ensuite bathroom that's equipped with a glass-enclosed shower, standalone tub, and dual vanities. The remaining four bedrooms are then spread out across the floor. Three of the beds — including the primary — serve direct access to the back balcony (and its sweeping views).

The home's lowest level is home to several more amenity spaces, including a gym, media room, billiards room (equipped with a wet bar), access to the yacht garage, as well as a stone-clad room where you'll find a 8' x 15' hot tub and standalone sauna room. Just outside is then the 32' x 16' swimming pool — with an attached second hot tub — all of which is surrounded by plenty of deck space overlooking the Burrard Inlet.

What a place to call home.

WELCOME TO 5363 KEW CLIFF ROAD

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Cruising the Moskva River: A short guide to boat trips in Russia’s capital

There’s hardly a better way to absorb Moscow’s atmosphere than on a ship sailing up and down the Moskva River. While complicated ticketing, loud music and chilling winds might dampen the anticipated fun, this checklist will help you to enjoy the scenic views and not fall into common tourist traps.

How to find the right boat?

There are plenty of boats and selecting the right one might be challenging. The size of the boat should be your main criteria.

Plenty of small boats cruise the Moskva River, and the most vivid one is this yellow Lay’s-branded boat. Everyone who has ever visited Moscow probably has seen it.

This option might leave a passenger disembarking partially deaf as the merciless Russian pop music blasts onboard. A free spirit, however, will find partying on such a vessel to be an unforgettable and authentic experience that’s almost a metaphor for life in modern Russia: too loud, and sometimes too welcoming. Tickets start at $13 (800 rubles) per person.

Bigger boats offer smoother sailing and tend to attract foreign visitors because of their distinct Soviet aura. Indeed, many of the older vessels must have seen better days. They are still afloat, however, and getting aboard is a unique ‘cultural’ experience. Sometimes the crew might offer lunch or dinner to passengers, but this option must be purchased with the ticket. Here is one such  option  offering dinner for $24 (1,490 rubles).

If you want to travel in style, consider Flotilla Radisson. These large, modern vessels are quite posh, with a cozy restaurant and an attentive crew at your service. Even though the selection of wines and food is modest, these vessels are still much better than other boats.

Surprisingly, the luxurious boats are priced rather modestly, and a single ticket goes for $17-$32 (1,100-2,000 rubles); also expect a reasonable restaurant bill on top.

How to buy tickets?

Women holding photos of ships promise huge discounts to “the young and beautiful,” and give personal invitations for river tours. They sound and look nice, but there’s a small catch: their ticket prices are usually more than those purchased online.

“We bought tickets from street hawkers for 900 rubles each, only to later discover that the other passengers bought their tickets twice as cheap!”  wrote  (in Russian) a disappointed Rostislav on a travel company website.

Nevertheless, buying from street hawkers has one considerable advantage: they personally escort you to the vessel so that you don’t waste time looking for the boat on your own.

Prices start at $13 (800 rubles) for one ride, and for an additional $6.5 (400 rubles) you can purchase an unlimited number of tours on the same boat on any given day.

Flotilla Radisson has official ticket offices at Gorky Park and Hotel Ukraine, but they’re often sold out.

Buying online is an option that might save some cash. Websites such as  this   offer considerable discounts for tickets sold online. On a busy Friday night an online purchase might be the only chance to get a ticket on a Flotilla Radisson boat.

This  website  (in Russian) offers multiple options for short river cruises in and around the city center, including offbeat options such as ‘disco cruises’ and ‘children cruises.’ This other  website  sells tickets online, but doesn’t have an English version. The interface is intuitive, however.

Buying tickets online has its bad points, however. The most common is confusing which pier you should go to and missing your river tour.

“I once bought tickets online to save with the discount that the website offered,” said Igor Shvarkin from Moscow. “The pier was initially marked as ‘Park Kultury,’ but when I arrived it wasn’t easy to find my boat because there were too many there. My guests had to walk a considerable distance before I finally found the vessel that accepted my tickets purchased online,” said the man.

There are two main boarding piers in the city center:  Hotel Ukraine  and  Park Kultury . Always take note of your particular berth when buying tickets online.

Where to sit onboard?

Even on a warm day, the headwind might be chilly for passengers on deck. Make sure you have warm clothes, or that the crew has blankets ready upon request.

The glass-encased hold makes the tour much more comfortable, but not at the expense of having an enjoyable experience.

Getting off the boat requires preparation as well. Ideally, you should be able to disembark on any pier along the way. In reality, passengers never know where the boat’s captain will make the next stop. Street hawkers often tell passengers in advance where they’ll be able to disembark. If you buy tickets online then you’ll have to research it yourself.

There’s a chance that the captain won’t make any stops at all and will take you back to where the tour began, which is the case with Flotilla Radisson. The safest option is to automatically expect that you’ll return to the pier where you started.

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21 largest classic American cars

Posted: May 22, 2023 | Last updated: July 21, 2023

Measure your garage first

Once upon a time, gigantic beasts roamed the highways of America. Decked in chrome and vinyl, wearing whitewall tires and powered by huge V8 engines, the land yachts were the biggest of the big.

We’ve unearthed 21 of these dinosaurs, and all of them stretch the tape measure to at least 214 inches in length. Let’s set sail.

1963 Dodge Custom 880 – 214.8 inches

Our first port of call is Dodge’s short-lived Custom 880. Although still a large vehicle by modern standards, the era of the land yachts was one where size really did matter. Under pressure to compete with Chevrolet, Dodge rushed out this as its own version of the Chrysler Newport.

A 5.9-liter (361-cubic inch) V8 engine with 265hp was standard, with a 6.3-liter (383-ci) 305hp V8 optional. It wasn’t enough, though, and the 880 was dead in the water by 1965.

1975 Dodge Charger SE – 216 inches

Most people immediately think of a muscle car when the name Charger is mentioned. But by 1975 an icon of the horsepower wars was little more than a jaded luxury coupe.

It may have had sumptuous 24-ounce carpeting inside, but the square styling made it a nightmare for the NASCAR teams forced to use its shape on track. Dodge only managed to sell 31,000 examples in 1975.

1970 Ford LTD – 216.1 inches

Between 1969 and 1978, Ford sold 7.75 million examples of the second-generation LTD and its Mercury sisters. It was also the biggest car offered by the Blue Oval during its lifetime.

Styling for the 1970 model year featured a grille inspired by the Thunderbird, combined with funky hidden headlights. Engine choices ranged from a big 4.9-liter (302-cubic inch) V8, through to a really big 7.0 (429-ci) V8.

1971 Buick Riviera – 217.4 inches

Big and bold was the look for the third-generation Buick Riviera, launched in 1971. A giant ‘boat tail’ rear end seems apt for a land yacht, but the radical styling proved unpopular with buyers.

A ‘Full-Flo’ ventilation system, with a habit of sucking exhaust fumes and rain water into the cabin, probably didn’t endear the Rivera to customers either. More impressive was standard-fit ‘MaxTrac’ traction control for the 7.5-liter (455-cubic inch) V8 engine.

1969 Dodge Polara – 220.8 inches

Now we’re getting into the realm of serious yachting as we sail across the 220-inch longitude. Adopting Dodge’s ‘fuselage’ styling concept, the 1969 Polara was available in five different body styles. Engine choices were all V8s, ranging from a modest 230hp 6.2-liter (381-cubic inch) to the thumping 6.5 (440-ci) Magnum with 375hp and 480lb ft of torque. The sales brochure boasted of hidden windshield wipers, and carpets so plush you’d want to take your shoes off to drive.

1959 Chrysler New Yorker Town and Country Wagon – 220.9 inches

It might be from an earlier decade than the others on our list, and it also happens to be a wagon. But the ’59 Town & Country is still very much a land yacht. Standard fit was the ‘Golden Lion’ 6.77-liter (413-cubic inch) V8 engine, with 350hp and a push-button three-speed automatic transmission.

Optional extras included the ‘Mirrormatic’ electrically dimming rear-view mirror. Strange to think you can still pay extra for an automatic dimming mirror on a new car six decades later.

1980 Plymouth Gran Fury – 221.5 inches

For a significant period of its life, the Plymouth Gran Fury existed to satisfy the demands of the fleet market, and this lifeline kept it alive. It may have been downsized for 1980, but this is still a huge vehicle.

Police chiefs loved them, with a special package offered to up the 5.9-liter (360-cubic inch) V8 engine to a ‘massive’ 195hp. By 1980, the land yacht era had capsized, and Plymouth ditched the Gran Fury part-way through 1981.

1973 Chevrolet Impala Custom Coupe – 221.9 inches

Chevrolet’s marketing pitch for 1973 sounded more like a political campaign speech, rather than a way to sell cars. It was about ‘building a better way to see America’. And what could be better than seeing it from the vinyl and wood grain interior of your Impala?

Powering you across the country was a standard 145hp ‘Turbo Fire’ 5.7-liter (350-cubic inch) V8. But, if you really want to make progress, you could pick the optional 7.5 (455-ci) ‘Turbo Jet’ V8 with 245hp. That might have required several more stops for gas, though…

1976 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible – 224.1 inches

This is decadence! In 1976 Cadillac was very keen to stress that the Eldorado was the last American convertible. Features such as automatic climate control and leather six-way adjustable power seats pushed the Eldorado’s weight to 5,153 lb.

Thankfully propulsion came from an extravagant 8.2-liter (500-cubic inch) V8 motor, even if all that displacement could only generate 235hp. Owners might have been even more grateful for the standard ventilated disc brakes.

1976 Ford Thunderbird – 225.7 inches

Can you imagine how long polishing all the chrome on the Thunderbird’s front bumper would take? And that’s before you even get to the grille, the headlight surrounds, wing mirrors, and finally the rear bumper. All that shine meant the Thunderbird weighed in at over 5,000 lb.

Power came courtesy of a 7.7-liter (460-cubic inch) V8, connected to a Cruise-O-Matic transmission. An eight-track tape player was a $382 option, while the distinctive ‘Lipstick’ colour scheme added $546 to the $7,790 list price.

1977 Dodge Royal Monaco – 225.7 inches

If you were the kind of person who liked traditional value and comfort, combined with an added touch of luxury, then the Royal Monaco was for you in 1977. Slide around on the standard vinyl-upholstered seats, revel at the choice of two ashtrays in both the front and rear passenger compartments, and impress people with your hidden headlights.

If you’re really feeling flush, perhaps you might spring for the option of a locking gas cap, or the unmitigated luxury of an electric digital clock.

1978 Ford Country Squire – 225.7 inches

Nothing says ‘premium’ like slapping simulated woodgrain to the side of a station wagon. But from 1951 to 1991, Ford’s full-size estate would feature imitation timber trim. The 1978 Country Squire would become a final flourish for outlandish size, as the following year would see a smaller seventh-generation car.

But in 1978, tipping the scales at some 4,881 lb meant even the largest engine option of the 7.5-liter (460-cubic inch) V8 could only push the Squire to a maximum of 111mph. Still, at least you wouldn’t have to worry about varnishing that wood.

1970 Buick Electra 225 – 225.8 inches

It becomes evident how important size was in the land yacht era, when manufacturers were willing to incorporate length into a model name. Between 1959 and 1969, the length of the Electra had fluctuated, but for 1970 it returned to that ‘225’ measurement.

Also new for 1970 was a 7.5-liter (455-cubic inch) V8 motor with an impressive 370hp and 510lb ft of torque. It may have been vast, but the Electra 225 was certainly no slouch, making it one of the raciest yachts on our list.

1972 Lincoln Continental Mark IV – 228.1 inches

Aside from the Ford Thunderbird, the Lincoln Continental range of the 1970s is perhaps the best example of the personal luxury coupe genre. For those customers wanting to go completely overboard, Lincoln offered a range of designer special editions.

Created by Bill Blass, Pucci, Givenchy, and Cartier, each car came with a bespoke colour scheme, plus a gold-plated plaque on the dashboard. The latter could even be engraved with the owner’s name, just in case you forget who you were.

1969 Imperial LeBaron – 229.7 inches

Chrysler had used the Imperial name since the 1920s, but between 1955 and 1975 it created a standalone marque to rival Cadillac and Lincoln. Life was tough for the third-generation range of Imperial models, as being based on Chrysler platforms and bodyshells placed them at a disadvantage against other luxury brands.

Instead, Imperial had to compete on features like the standard 7.2-liter (440-cubic inch) V8 engine with 350hp, or bench seating described as being like a sumptuous sofa – finished in cloth and vinyl.

1975 Cadillac Coupe de Ville – 230.7 inches

Across the 230 inch threshold we sail, and into what we can probably title as the ‘super yacht’ category. These next six cars are truly vast, and the de Ville is a perfect expression of the self-indulgence available.

Interiors were offered in both leather or patterned velour, whilst the exterior featured a huge vinyl roof and cornering lights to help steer your ship. Airbags for the driver and passenger were an option, as was traction control and, of course, whitewall striped tires.

1978 Chrysler New Yorker Brougham – 231 inches

By the late 1970s, land yachts like the New Yorker were bigger than disco music. But 1978 would be the final year of the Chrysler ‘C-body’ platform that had seen service in many of the full-size machines on our list.

A 6.6-liter (400-cubic inch) V8 came as standard, unless you happened to live in California or high-altitude states, where the smaller and cleaner 5.9-liter (360-ci) V8 was mandatory. On the options list was a AM/FM stereo with a search function operated by a foot switch, and even a CB radio.

1974 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight LS – 232.4 inches

Another giant of the era was the Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. Before the marque was made to walk the plank in 2004, Oldsmobile was the oldest surviving American car brand. The glory days came in the 1970s, and with cars like the colossal 1974 Ninety-Eight it’s hard not to see why.

Plus, any car with a 7.5-liter (455-cubic inch) V8 engine named ‘Rocket’ gains some serious credibility. The record length for ‘74 models came from the need to incorporate federally mandated 5mph bumpers into the already vast design.

1977 Lincoln Continental Town Coupe – 233 inches

If you thought the Mark IV Continental was a whale-sized Lincoln, then we’re going to need a bigger boat for the Continental Town Coupe. Offered in both two- and four-door designs, the fifth-generation of the Continental was vast when first launched in 1970. The introduction of federal bumpers added extra length in 1973.

However, it was the final tweaks to the bumpers in 1977 that truly made the Continental vast. The year also saw the introduction of the special Williamsburg Edition. This included two-tone paintwork, a full-length vinyl roof, and six-way power adjustable front seats.

1975 Buick Electra 225 – 233.7 inches

Having strayed a long way from the original 225 inches, by 1975 the Electra was now one of the biggest monsters roaming the turnpike. According to Buick, the 225 was for those who wanted to drive a luxury car but without being pretentious.

However, the promotional photo, taken outside a sprawling mansion, somewhat begs to differ, while interior options included plush patterned velour upholstery. Sadly, the steadfast 7.5-liter (455-ci) engine was now smothered by emissions and fuel-saving changes, producing only 205hp.

1973 Imperial LeBaron – 235.3 inches

This is it, the end of our epic voyage. It means we’ve come to the biggest land yacht, and one of the longest post-war American production cars, period. Federally mandated bumpers were responsible for making the LeBaron even lengthier in 1973, adding an extra 5.8 inches to the already imposing dimensions.

After 1973, the Imperial brand would slip away, finally being cast adrift for good in 1975. Oil embargos and emissions regulations would be the factors that sunk the Imperial, and would do the same for the rest of the land yacht fleet by the early 1980s.

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