In the world of superyachts, Anvera sees the tender as something more than a means of reaching the shore. Today, these boats are expected to transport guests, support activities on the water, carry equipment and, when required, provide additional spaces for relaxation or crew. With these needs in mind, the Italian shipyard has developed its range of maxi RIBs, designed to adapt to very different uses.
At the heart of the concept is the large aft platform. Fold-down side terraces and a multifunctional gangway expand the outdoor area and allow its purpose to change quickly. While under way, the boat can operate as a chase boat; once at anchor, the same space can become a beach platform, an area dedicated to water toys or a private lounge for guests. This is where the tender truly begins to act as an extension of the superyacht: rather than performing a single task, it adapts to the different needs of the day.
The aft area changes purpose
The convertibility of the aft area is about more than simply gaining extra square metres. With the terraces open, the usable deck area increases and, above all, access to the water becomes easier. The unobstructed transom facilitates the movement of guests and makes handling Seabobs, diving equipment and water toys more straightforward.
The same space can therefore be used in different ways. In the morning, it can serve as a base for activities on the water; later, it can become a relaxation area and, when necessary, make boarding and disembarking easier for guests. In this way, some activities can move from the superyacht to the chase boat, freeing up space and activity aboard the mothership.
From chase boat to mini support vessel
This flexibility also extends to the interiors. In versions developed for the Chase Boat segment, Anvera can provide crew areas, storage for water toys, sports equipment and operational gear. Configurations with up to four crew berths are also available, together with solutions compliant with international commercial regulations including MCA and sCYC Malta.
The tender can therefore take on some of the functions of a small support vessel. It can carry equipment that would otherwise occupy valuable space aboard the superyacht or be arranged around the needs of the crew. This is also why customisation plays such an important role. Owners, captains, management companies and designers can all be involved in defining the layout, finishes and intended use of each boat.
From the 42 to the 58: the platform changes scale
The same idea is applied across models of different sizes. Anvera 42 is the most compact in the range. Also available with outboard engines, it features a cabin and bathroom and can be used as a luxury tender, day boat or weekender. Its smaller dimensions also make handling and stowage aboard the superyacht easier.
With Anvera 48, the volumes below deck increase. Two cabins and a bathroom allow for longer stays aboard and also make it possible to dedicate some of the accommodation to crew.
On Anvera 58, it is the aft area that most clearly expresses the idea of convertibility. The 23.4-square-metre beach areacan become a relaxation space, a guest boarding area or a platform for activities on the water. Its dimensions also make it possible to develop customised layouts around the requirements of the superyacht. Three different sizes, then, but the same underlying idea: allowing the way the boat will be used to determine how its spaces are organised.
Anvera 200-S takes the concept to 20 metres
Completing the range is Anvera 200-S, the new 20-metre flagship currently under construction. With this model, the concept developed across the maxi RIB range moves to a larger scale and into the sport yacht segment. In its Racing version, Anvera 200-S is targeting speeds of more than 70 knots. Within the superyacht world, however, it is above all the opportunity to develop highly customised spaces and configurations that continues the approach established by the other models in the range.
This degree of design freedom also requires a production structure capable of managing a high level of customisation. Overseeing this process is Fabio Marcellino, Chief Operating Officer and a naval engineer with 25 years of experience in yacht building. His role covers the different stages of production, from new product development and customised semi-series production to quality control, testing and after-sales service.
A tender designed around the superyacht
The common thread running through the Anvera range is therefore the ability to change the boat’s use without changing the boat itself. A chase boat can accompany the superyacht while under way and, once the destination has been reached, become a space for guests, activities on the water or crew support.
The aft platform is where this idea becomes most apparent. Opening towards the sea, it expands the available space and allows the boat to take on different roles throughout the day. It is through this transformation that the tender truly becomes an extension of the superyacht.
