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Bespoke Beauties

Beautifully designed and meticulously crafted custom tenders are not for everybody, but it doesn’t hurt to dream, right? Check out some of the greats designed by Power & Motoryacht columnist and naval architect Michael Peters.
  • By PMY Staff
  • March 19, 2013

Peters and Hodgdon started their collaboration two years ago, and so far have designed and launched three custom tenders. Their latest, the 10.5M Open Tender, is seen here.

Michael Peters shares the appeal of thinking small ➤

Photo by Onne van der Wal

Their 10.5M Limo Tender was made to fit nicely in the hull of her mother ship, the 86-meter Oceanco Seven Seas.

Michael Peters shares the appeal of thinking small ➤

Photo by Onne van der Wal

Inside and out, nothing is spared with the fit and finish on these tenders.

Michael Peters shares the appeal of thinking small ➤

Photo by Onne van der Wal

An 8.5M Limo Tender was also designed and built by Peters and Hodgdon, she features a retractable roof to let the outside in and a 30-knot top speed.

Michael Peters shares the appeal of thinking small ➤

Photo by Onne van der Wal

Beautiful, subtle, with a good design and solid construction, these custom tenders really are the next step in yacht ownership.

Michael Peters shares the appeal of thinking small ➤

Photo by G. Randall Goss

Alpha Z, designed by Peters and built by Van Dam yachts in the late 1990s, was the one that started it all.

Michael Peters shares the appeal of thinking small ➤

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