OverviewThe Sport Tender 42 is a 12.7-metre walk-around day boat configured for full-day use with up to 12 people. It combines flexible social spaces, extended sun protection and generous storage to serve leisure cruising, coastal exploration and day-long hospitality on board.
Design & UseThe layout prioritises on-board circulation with wide side decks and passageways sized for two people to pass. The walk-around design links aft deck, foredeck and side decks to provide flexible social arrangements and clear access to manoeuvring areas.
- Walk-around layout with wide side decks and smooth transitions
- Aft social area with three sofas, large table and configurable seating for sunbathing, dining or forward-facing cruising seats
- Canvas sun cover covering a substantial deck area
- Foldable starboard balcony to extend the lounge when at anchor
- Outdoor aft galley with hot-water sink, drawers and space for gas cooker or electric grill
- Refrigeration capacity arranged in multiple compartments for fresh/cold/frozen storage
- Aft storage approx. 2,500 litres (outboard configuration) with hydraulic opening
- Extended swim platform with capacity for several people and optional hydraulic lowering to passerelle height
Performance & PropulsionThe hull is an air-lubricated twin-stepped design with a finely cut bow and low planing threshold, tuned for stability and performance in Nordic and similar sea conditions. The boat is engineered to run dry and stable at speeds above 45 knots.
- Rated for 45+ knots in operational conditions
- Helm options: Mercury Joystick Piloting with integrated bow thruster (outboard) or Volvo Penta inboard with assisted docking and joystick control
- Available dual Mercury V10 425 hp engine option for increased power
- Nimbus user interface with dedicated pages for engine data, interceptors, charts, tank levels and power management
Standard Equipment (selection)- Simrad 12" NSX plotter (outboard configuration)
- Nimbus Connect
- Shore power and 50A battery charger
- Bow thruster
- Zipwake dynamic trim interceptors
- Refrigerator
- 2 x 95 Ah AGM batteries
- Fresh water system
- Toilet and shower with electric pump-out of septic tank
- Interval windshield wiper
- Full LED lighting including courtesy lights
- 12V electric outlet
- Anchor locker with drainage and bathing ladder
- Large teak table on aft deck
- Seafire automatic fire-fighting system and manual extinguisher
- Cushions in cabins and on aft deck
- Electrical engine controls, compass, stainless-steel grab rail
- Vacuum-infused sandwich laminate with Divinycell core
- Deck skylight with curtain
Technical Specifications- Length: 12.70 m / 41 ft 7 in
- Beam: 3.46 m / 11 ft 4 in
- Weight (with 2x425 hp, standard boat): 6,850 kg / 15,097 lbs
- Draft: 0.9 m / 3 ft
- Maximum air draft: 3.85 m / 12 ft 7 in
- Fuel capacity: 850 l / 224.5 US gal
- Fresh water capacity: 135 l / 36 US gal
- Black water tank: 80 l / 21 US gal
- Refrigerator capacity: 70 + 70 + 85 l
- Speed: 45+ knots
- Design category: B10 / C12
- Berths: 4 (two double cabins)