2024 Ultra Lite Tenders 13

Ultra Lite tenders are purposefully designed to be a true yacht tender for trawlers,

yachts, sailboats, catamarans, and sportfishing boats. These tenders provide a high

quality alternative to the inflatable boat. Many people looking for a rigid craft end

up using various flats boats or skiffs to fill this need. We enlisted the services of

Ocean 5 Naval Architects to help us design two initial boats a 3 Meter boat ( 10 ft.)

and a 3.8 meter boat ( 12.5 ft. ).

The envelope dimensions and weight are similar to corresponding RIB

specifications. The boats are designed to be very stable, have a good ride with a fine

entry and to have good load carrying capabilities. The boats feature recessed motor

mounting wells to increase flotation aft and keep the motor out of contact with the

mother ship. Generous gunnels and a flat foredeck make easier access from docks

and are comfortable to ride.

The CAD designs were sent to a tooling manufacturer who produced female molds

on large five axis milling machines. The manufacturing process utilizes the latest in

vacuum resin infusion methods to produce a very light and strong boat.

We designed a custom extrusion to use as a rub rail which is as soft and large as

possible and will protect the mother ship from dings and abrasions.

The boats are manufactured in Stuart, FL USA.