A limousine on the water

The totally personalisable Onda Limo 321L ushers in a new generation of luxurious, fast and flexible tenders that will appeal to younger owners

No longer just a means of shuttling between yacht and land, but a fast powered craft with tons of space and style, flexible enough to undertake longer trips. This list of requirements from young owners has encouraged Onda Tenders to respond with a new tender concept. The Onda Limo 321L embodies a revolutionary vision of the limousine, giving it a technical potential and exceptional aesthetic appeal, combining freshness and agility with robust construction. This type of craft is generally heavy and bulky, and is often used only by large superyachts with a spacious garage. Onda, though, offers a model created to be a practical choice for smaller superyachts, too, a tender that can be used for spending longer periods at sea, supported by outstanding performance and seaworthiness. The innovative double-step hull and the combination of ultralight materials like carbon/vinylester with powerful propulsion systems provides speed

Shipyard: Onda Tenders LOA: 9.75 m Beam: 2.89 m Hull: Deep-V, two ventilated steps Displacement: 3,250 approx. Fuel: 350 lt. Water: 40 lt. HP: 2 x 220 HP Volvo Penta Inboard

Author: Manuela Di Mari Photo credits: Jeff Brown

and stability up to a top speed of 42 knots without sacrificing the comfort ensured by insulation that reduces noise and vibration to a minimum. The cabin becomes an autonomous environment where up to ten passengers can enjoy absolute privacy, sheltered from wind and spray while under way and separated from the helm station and its two crew. The dual engines are mounted in such a way that there’s plenty of room for a stern tender and spacious beach platform with direct access to the water. A retractable skylight extends the whole length of the cabin, so it can be filled with natural light and fresh air. The interior is totally personalisable with luxurious materials like teak or leather for the upholstery, and includes extras like a fridge, coffee machine and hi-tech audiovisual system. This bespoke service also applies to the exterior profile. The modern lines complement the mothership’s cool, elegant style, qualities that that are an essential part of the Onda Tenders DNA. The new Onda Limo 321L will soon be delivered to its owner, who commissioned it for his superyacht, the 95-metre O’Pari.