Van Diemen Luxury Craft is based in Australia and specializes in custom superyacht tenders. Most recently the company launched the Sports Limousine, a 7.5-meter convertible superyacht tender whose unique design converts from a limousine to a sports tender in less than 30 seconds. Thanks to a patented roof and window system, the Sports Limousine offers three different positions: Sports position, Limousine position and Stowed position.
When in Sports position, the roof is fully lifted, which makes it ideal for fair weather cruising and sports pursuits. The windows in this position can be fully lowered, fully lifted or partially lifted to provide weather protection. In Limousine position, the roof is lowered and the windows are fully raised to create a comfortable cabin that keeps the interior dry during inclement weather. Finally, the Stowed position lowers the windows and roof to the height of the gunwale, keeping the interior dry while transiting at speed.
Inspired to overcome the size limitations of a tender bay, the Sports Limousine is exceptionally versatile with its roof system that allows for a large boat to be stored in a small bay. And if it doesn’t fit, it can be easily towed with minimal drag and maximum efficiency.
The Sports Limousine can host up to 10 guests as well as 2 crew. Equipped with a 260 HP Volvo Penta common rail diesel engine with duo prop stern drive, the tender can reach a maximum speed of 35 knots, and when at a cruising speed of 25 knots, it has an impressive range of 280 nautical miles.
Definitely a noteworthy design that marries elegance, comfort, performance and versatility in one package.
TECHNICAL DATA
7.5m (24ft) x 2.45m x 2m (stowed height)
Dry weight 2700kg
Fuel consumption: 1L / nm @25 kts
Top speed of 35 knots
Seating for up to 10 Pax / 2 Crew
Designated high strength lifting points
Options:
Engine
Volvo Jet
Volvo Leg
Yanmar Jet
Yanmar Leg
Steyr Hybrid
Construction
Aluminium
Composite
Wood
Systems
Hydraulic steering
Bow thruster
Trim control system with automatic trim control
Fire suppression System (Inboard version only)
Oil change system
Engine Hot Water System
Air conditioning
Fitout
Customized Styling
Teak decking
Courtesy LED lighting
Carpet
Toilet
Fridge
Table
Pilot and co-pilot rest bar
Aft seating / Ice cooler
Spotlight
Sunpad for hardtop
Electronics / Accessories
Fusion sound system with 4 x Bose marine speakers
Inverter or Diesel Genset
Toggle switch panel
Offshore compass
LED TV Monitor
Muir electric anchor windlass
Raymarine E165 touchscreen chart plotter large colour display with GPS, NMEA 2000, MSICÂ compatible
Raymarine VHF radio with GPS and NMEA input
Volvo Penta engine management system interface to GPS display NMEA2000
12 volt power outlet
Front facing camera
Dual battery system
Custom built stainless anchor and anchor sprit
Underwater lights
Underwater camera
Custom built pull out swim ladder
Radar