Princess Yachts has outlined how tenders and water toys are becoming a more considered part of the ownership experience, with buyers increasingly choosing equipment for ease of use, storage and repeat enjoyment. Its latest guidance covers electric foiling, underwater scooters, jet tenders, personal watercraft and coordinated pre-delivery setup through the Sea Ready service.
Owners are choosing toys for repeat use rather than novelty
Princess says the way owners spend time aboard is changing, with longer stays at anchor and more emphasis on activities that can occupy families and guests for meaningful periods. That shifts the buying decision away from simply carrying many toys and toward choosing a smaller set that is intuitive, dependable and likely to be used often.
For yachts in the LYG size range, storage discipline is especially important because garages and lazarettes must also accommodate fenders, lines, safety gear and cruising equipment. A toy that is awkward to launch or difficult to recharge can quickly become dead weight, regardless of how impressive it looked at delivery.
Electric foiling brings quiet performance to the toy locker
Princess highlights Flite’s current electric hydrofoil range as one example of equipment designed to combine performance with relatively simple deployment. The latest Series 6 products use electric propulsion and include different board formats aimed at beginners, families and more experienced riders seeking sharper handling.
The attraction for yacht owners is not only the sensation of riding above the water but also the relatively quiet operating character compared with petrol-powered toys. Modular components and inflatable options can make stowage easier, although owners still need to plan battery charging, ventilation and safe handling around salt water.
SEABOB and Williams cover exploration and tender duties
Underwater scooters such as the SEABOB give guests a way to explore close to the yacht without requiring the commitment of a full diving setup. Princess also points to the newer F9 generation and the broader appeal of equipment that can be enjoyed by teenagers, adults and confident swimmers with different experience levels.
Williams Jet Tenders serve a different role by combining guest transport with recreation, towing and coastal exploration. Princess notes that the SportJet family spans compact and larger sizes, allowing owners to match tender dimensions to garage capacity instead of sacrificing valuable yacht space for an oversized auxiliary craft.
Sea Ready turns equipment selection into part of delivery planning
Princess’s Sea Ready service is intended to coordinate tenders, toys, safety equipment and other essentials before an owner begins the season. The practical benefit is that compatibility, stowage and preparation can be considered alongside the yacht itself rather than being treated as a collection of purchases made after handover.
That approach suits the Luxury Yacht Guide audience because a well-chosen equipment package can add more enjoyment than simply adding more luxury objects aboard. The useful question is whether each item makes cruising days easier, more active or more sociable while remaining realistic to launch, maintain, recharge and store on a yacht below 24 metres.
Official sources: www.princessyachts.com.
