New tender division with a studio-based approach
Fabbrica Italiana Motoscafi (FIM) is expanding its business into the tender sector. The new division of the shipyard in Cividate al Piano, near Bergamo, manufactures tenders for guest transfers, escort services and independent day trips.
Each vessel is configured to the customer’s specifications: the layout, materials and fittings are tailored to the intended use and the style of the mother yacht. FIM describes this as an ‘atelier’ approach, in which owners, skippers and yacht managers can contribute their requirements directly.
FIM TT9 Open with carbon fibre hull
The TT9 Open marks the start of the new series. The 9.40-metre-long hull is made of carbon fibre composite, which significantly reduces its weight. The model is also intended for use as a support boat, accompanying large yachts or sailing ahead of them to scout out bays for anchorage in advance, for example. The first vessel is thus being delivered to the owner of a 70-metre yacht.
Technical specifications of the FIM TT9 Open
- Overall length: 9.40 m
- Width: 2.40 m
- Displacement: 2,400 kg
- Fuel tank: 300 litres
- Water tank: 60 l
- Passenger capacity: 16
- CE category: B
- Petrol engine: Volvo Penta V8 with 350 PS
- Diesel engine: Yanmar 8LV with 370 PS
- Exterior design: FIM and MICAD
The TT9 Limo and TX9 Taxi Tender follow
Two further models are already in development: the TT9 Limo offers greater protection and privacy for guest transfers, whilst the open-top TX9 Taxi Tender is also designed for upmarket hotel and hospitality applications.
The central helm station is compact, whilst the carbon fibre structure, according to the shipyard, ensures stable handling even in demanding conditions. All variants are based on a 9.40-metre hull platform, but differ in superstructure and fittings. The concept also includes ensuring the design matches that of the parent yacht.
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