The well known French builder, Tender Shipyard, is proud to announce that they have recently signed a contract for three new TS68/72 Open yacht tenders. One of these, the full carbon as well as full option TS68 Open yacht will be for a motor yacht currently in build in The Netherlands, while other two tenders in polyester version, one with 260hp Z Drive, and the other 260hp hydrojet,  for 2 new motor yachts currently in construction in Italy.

TS68/72 Open yacht tender by Tender Shipyard

Main Characteristics of the Tender Shipyard´s TS68/72 yacht tender:

Length overall                  6.8/7.2 m
Maximum beam                  2.45 m
Draft                  0.5 m
Freeboard Without engine                  1.34 m
Light Displacement with fuel and water          1.6 tonnes
Loaded displacement                   3.0 tonnes
Maximum engine power                   260 Hp
Maximum speed with 260 Hp                    40 kts
Fuel tank                   180 litres
EC design category                   C
Maximum number of passengers                   14 people

TS68/72 Open yacht - front view

Hull & deck structure
•    Hull, deck : Vinylester resin vacuum process infusion.
Glass fiber / 20mm thickness end-grain PVC foam sandwich with local carbon reinforcement for the hull bottom.
White gel coat
•    Local deck inserts in marine grade plywood.
•    Bulkheads and longitudinal girders: 20mm thickness, 60 & 80 kg/m3 PVC foam/glass fiber vacuum bagging process.
•    All bonding made with structural adhesives.

Paint
•    Hard tin free antifouling paint below waterline, color on choices.

Teak deck
•    8mm thick, 56mm wide, 6mm black or white synthetic decking glued on the whole cockpit sole surface.

TS68/72 Open yacht tender - view from above

Engine and Propulsion
New generation of engine compliant with the latest European standards against noise and pollution.
•    1 inboard engine Yanmar 6BY2 260 Hp, 6 cylinders, 2.99 L, electronic injection.
•    Z Drive.
•    Fuel filter and separator, remote shut off valve, 180 litres aluminum alloy fuel tank with 40 litres reserve, inspection hatch, vent pipe, fill deck fitting, level gauge on steering console.
•    Engine control panel, fuel & water gauges, throttle on the steering console.
•    Carbon fibre steering wheel, cable transmission.
•    Ventilation with 2 electric fans.
•    Engine compartment sound insulation in perforated Aluminium panels covering sound deadening foam/lead sandwich.

Metal work
All metal fittings in polished 316L stainless steel.
•    Hand rails port and starboard, hinges, mounting plates, various fittings.
•    A4 Stainless steel screws, nuts & washers.

TS68/72 Open yacht Dashboard

Helm station
•    Carbon finishes on dashboard.
•    Carbon steering wheel and engine controls.
•    Electronic.
•    Compass with light.
Seat cushions
•    Seats cushions and mattresses in 60mm thickness closed cell (30 mm high and 30 mm, low density) polyurethane foam covered with vinyl Sunbrella.
•    Removable cushions.
•    Cushions to be held in place by stainless steel fasteners.
•    Color to the client’s choice.

Electricity
•    2 x 12 V – 90 A battery in watertight.
•    Bi-polar circuit breaker on the steering console.
•    10 functions watertight electric board on the steering console.
•    Circuit protection by thermal circuit breaker or fuses.
•    Cables compliant with all regulations and terminals in watertight boxes.
•    Battery charging via the engine alternator.
•    Light in engine room.
•    Anodes set.

TS68/72 Open yacht Swim Platform

Fenders
•    Removable fender in a aluminium rail.
•    Complete removable wrap around fender in close cellular foam (150kg/m3) coated with high resistance cover material.

Bilge pumping
•    2 x 12V self priming bilge pump directly linked to the battery (automatic or manual).
•    Buzzer alarm.

Fire fighting
•    1 hand fire extinguisher (2kg) in a locker at the steering console.
•    1 auto fire extinguisher (2kg) in engine room.

Electronics
•    1 VHF Icom IC-M411, 25 W recessed in the steering console.
•    VHF antenna.
•    1 radio CD,MP3 with antenna AM FM and 2 speaker 40 W.
•    GPS Garmin package, Display 8’, 1 map on choice.
•    GPS antenna.

TS68/72 Open yacht Double Removable Bimini

Navigation lights
•    Regular navigation lights (Led).

Anchoring equipment
•    Anchor locker at the bow.
•    6kg plate steel anchor.
•    25 m steel chain.
•    Electric windlass and panel control at helm station.
•    Automatic removable anchor roller.
•    Line furling and anchor holding device.
•    1 transom eye.

Mooring equipment
•    4 foldable mooring cleats (2 fwd and 2 aft).
•    6 fenders and sock.
•    3 ropes 10 meter long.

Standard equipment
•    8 x blue long life LED cockpit lights.
•    Removable hand pole and 1 plug at left on stairs.
•    Towing chain plate.
•    Safety equipment – EC regs compliant for 12 people.
•    1 removable stainless steel Flag pole.
•    1 swim ladder in a box.
•    1 telescopic boat hooks.
•    1 First aid kit.
•    1 Tool kit.
•      Name.
•      Owner instructions.

TS68/72 Open yacht Rigid Hydraulic Hard Top Close

Lifting device
Tender lifting bridles – 1 point.
•    3 stainless steel padeyes fastened in the cockpit sole.
•    3 eyes (1 transom and 2 forward).

Options
•    Cabriolet custom hard top with integral door for entry/exit over the bow, hydraulic system, control panel at helm station.
•    Jet drive unit
•    Removable dodger.
•    Electric bow thruster and control panel at helm station and special battery.
•    Transducer pack on GPS Garmin (inc. depth/speed/temp).
•    Radio FUSION, CD600, AM/FM, Ipod/Sirus/Mp3, Ipod charger, remote, HP Clarion 60W.
•    Protection cover for the whole deck.
•    2 underwater lights at bow or transom (Led).
•    Anti theft alarm system & tracker.
•    Boat cradles.
•    1 hand Led searchlight.
•    Natural teck.
•    34L ice box.
•    Stainless steel Fridge 36 L.
•    12 V charger and distributor, protection, shore power and cable (10m).
•    Leather seats.
•    Other options on demand.