British Made Awards 2026/ 6 Best Bespoke Superyacht Tender Builder 2026 Southampton has long been associated with some of the world’s most spectacular ships, and whilst it is predominantly known as a port for ocean liners and cruise ships, it is also home to key players in yachting. One such company is Falcon Tenders Ltd, the leading builder of high-performance superyacht tenders. Producing custom limousines and open-crewed launches for discerning yacht owners everywhere, we caught up with Mark Pascoe, the founder, director, and CEO of the company, to find out more. Crafted with passion and designed to inspire, Falcon Tenders takes the art of heritage boatbuilding and brings it to the superyacht tender market. British craftsmanship underpins the company at every turn, with the highly skilled workforce it boasts sharing more than 150 years of experience in traditional shipbuilding, across which they have built hundreds of tenders for some of the most impressive superyachts in the word. The skill inherent across Falcon Tenders is seen through its name, taken from Mark Pascoe’s involvement in building two custom tenders for the Maltese Falcon superyacht in 2005. This was a highlight in a career often touted as one of the most impressive in the industry, with some of Mark’s other achievements including building championship-winning powerboats and running the official Lamborghini Class-1 offshore racing team. Mark then started building powerboats under his own name, pivoting to superyacht tenders in 2021. However, Mark’s is not the only legacy name in boatbuilding and powerboat racing to have found its way into the company, as Dean Stoneman, a key figure in motor racing and a renowned producer of XSMG powerboats for customers across Europe, is the second director here. It is the combined prowess and expertise of this leadership that has allowed the award-winning team here to hone the techniques and fine-tune the skills necessary in building yacht tenders reflective of the highest levels of comfort, performance, and owner experience. Across the more than 200 full-custom yacht tenders built to order by Falcon Tenders over the last five years or so – each of which is defined by the blend of in-house technical expertise and visionary concepts penned by the biggest names in superyacht designs – one project that stands out is the limousine tender the team recently crafted exclusively for the 141m M/Y Yas. An extension of the distinct identity of its mothership, this automotive-inspired tender has been crafted with architectural precision and artistic intention. A truly luxurious bridge between the sea and the shore, this limousine tender has been sculpted from lightweight composite materials, giving it the optimal strength-to-weight ratio to balance comfort and speed. Everything from its two-tone paint scheme – which complements the livery on the Yas – to its wraparound glass windows has been designed to connote an experience reflective of the luxury that awaits once inside. Stepping into the tender, the connection it has to the Yas is immediately apparent, as its interior has been painstakingly crafted to replicate the materials and colour scheme of the mothership, from the custom finishes on the walls through to the fabric selections, which are exact matches across the likes of tone, texture, and trims. The same care has been taken across the hand-tufted custom carpet and the plush, marine-grade leather seats, with the tender even finished off with luxury touches including climate control and smart lighting. Finally, the cutting-edge marine technology encompassing this lavish interior is guaranteed to offer a smooth and quiet performance. Starting with its deep-V hull, which has been optimised for stability and low spray, a gyroscopic stabilisation system enhances ride comfort, whilst the option for hybrid propulsion allows for electric-powered cruising in more sensitive areas, before kick-starting the high-performance, diesel-powered engine when that extra boost is required. As this shows, the tender has covered all bases. Commenting on this project, Mark told us: “From the outset, this project was about more than building a tender. It was about creating an extension of the Yas herself. Every detail, from the glazing to the interior finishes, had to feel like it belonged to the mothership. It’s a true reflection of design continuity at the highest level. We took cues from modern automotive design to give the tender a bold, confident presence on the water, as well as focusing intently on performance, engineering, and delivering a ride as refined as the appearance.” By crafting tenders that are as much statement pieces as they are practical vessels, Falcon Tenders Ltd lives up to its name as the premier builder of high-performance superyacht tenders, with every tender being crafted with passion and built to perfection thanks to Mark and the team here. On the back of its steadfast dedication to the client, this is a company fitting of being named the Best Bespoke Superyacht Tender Builder 2026. Contact: Mark Pascoe Company: Falcon Tenders Ltd Web Address: https://falcon-tenders.com/
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