Optimising Your Fleet with
Superyacht Tenders

The BS120 is a 12-metre performance RIB designed for owners who expect range and pace without compromising control. This superyacht tender is available in two models: the In Outboard comes in at 12.5 metres, with a 3.67 metre beam, powered by twin outboards at 880 horsepower. It cruises at 35 knots, with a max speed of 45 knots. On the other hand, the Outboard model comes in at 12.14 meters, also with a 3.67 meter beam. Powered by triple outboards, this superyacht tender tops 56 knots, cruising at 40 knots, with 1350 horsepower. Both are suitable for 25 passengers, including crew.

The BS120 is not simply a guest shuttle but a planning tool capable of running ahead to secure berths, transferring crew between anchorages, or executing longer coastal passages where the superyacht remains offshore.

Deck configuration is deliberately modular. Forward and aft social zones convert between seating and sunpads, while the central helm is protected but remains open enough for high-visibility navigation in tight approaches. For owners operating in regions where swell and winds can complicate landings, this superyacht tender’s deep-V hull and high freeboard provide a measurable margin of safety and comfort.

Where the BS120 prioritises performance, the RH1000 is engineered around access. At 10 metres, it is more compact and its utility lies in its layout and robustness. This superyacht tender’s reinforced structure, simplified deck and practical boarding points make it particularly effective for repeated transfers – be it beach landings, quay approaches, or guest operations in less-developed cruising grounds.

Its beam, 3.75 metres, allows for stability at rest, which is critical during guest embarkation. Seating is intentionally more functional than the BS120. This is a superyacht tender designed to operate continuously and reliably during crew transfers, provisioning runs and security patrols,as well as in busy Mediterranean ports in August, or expedition-style cruising in the Red Sea.

All that said, it’s still suitable for the adrenaline-fueled thrill seekers, packing twin outboards with 800 horsepower, a max speed of 52 knots, and a comfortable cruising speed of 35 knots. It carries up to 15 passengers, including crew.

From a fleet perspective, the distinction is not either/or. Many owners will recognise the advantage of pairing both profiles. The BS120 serves as the primary guest-facing superyacht tender: fast, composed and suitable for longer excursions. The RH1000 operates as the workhorse, absorbing the operational load that would otherwise degrade the guest experience or overextend a single tender.

Logistically, both models remain within manageable limits for superyachts over 40 meters, though storage configurations must be carefully assessed. The BS120, in particular, requires clear consideration of crane capacity and deck or garage footprint. Fuel consumption at high speeds, especially for the BS120, should also be factored into itinerary planning where refuelling infrastructure is limited.

What PrivatSea and Novamarine achieve with these two superyacht tenders is an extended, consistent, repeatable radius of movement unaffected by conditions or location. For captains and family offices managing complex itineraries, that distinction directly influences how and where a superyacht can operate.

In practice, the value of a superyacht tender is revealed at the margins: the exposed anchorage that remains viable, the late arrival that still makes dinner ashore, the remote bay that remains accessible when others turn back. In that context, the BS120 and RH1000 are not defined by specification alone, but by the operational confidence they provide.