There is an increasing request among Super Yacht owners for chase boats. Chase boats represent larger yacht tenders that do not fit on board but can be towed. They permit owners to anchor up and then use the chase boat to travel around the destination, without having to move the mother-ship. A luxury RIB developed by the UK builder Scorpion is ideal for this.

Scorpion Serket 88 yacht tender - chase boat to the 120ft Benetti charter yacht Giorgia

Scorpion is a world leader for sea keeping; it is great fun to drive and one of the most comfortable and dry boats in its class. Its unique hull design is extremely suited for towing, especially when fitted with the Scorpion designed towing brace.

Its looks are simple and elegant and with a high quality of build, it has a real ability to perform and always attracts admiring looks. One owner touring Greece this summer reported that almost every restaurant he visited wanted to park the Scorpion in pride of place.

A recent project was the Scorpion Serket 88 yacht tender for the 120ft Benetti charter yacht Giorgia. The boat was built to be towed long distances, yet act as a tender, a sports boat and support craft. Specific colours were chosen to compliment the aesthetics of the mother-ship and stainless steel removable steps and grab rails were purposely designed, for comfort when boarding.

GIORGIA

GIORGIA - Profile

With a range averaging over 200 miles, the Serket 88 superyacht tender gives the owner a chance to really explore and use the boat to its full potential. Powered by twin 225hp Yamaha engines the Serket 88 is a capable performer, even with a full complement of guests.

Having just had their first season, the captain has reported an impressive distance cruised and confirmed that their Scorpion towed fantastically, from the South of France to Croatia and back, covering over 1800nm in seas of up to 5-6’.