The best tenders and dayboats at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2017

Tecnorib’s latest 1900 flagship RIB has been developed as part of Pirelli’s Design project, and as a result it is suitably luxurious and well thought out. The whole idea was to build a boat with the sleek design features of a yacht but the sportiness of a RIB. The 18.5 metre boat boasts a 2,000 litre fuel tank and two 800hp MAN i6 engines, which result in the Pirelli 1900 hitting an impressive max speed of 45 knots, and a cruising speed of 30 knots. The sun worship takes place on large sunpads on the bow and aft deck. And the Pirelli flourish? The tread pattern of the brand’s famous track-racing wet tyre is used on the tubes in “celebration of Pirelli’s expertise in... extremely wet conditions”.

Much sought after on both sides of the Atlantic, the 16.48 metre Van Dutch 55 is one of the most popular models in the Dutch yard’s range. Frank Mulder’s naval architecture expertise allows this sleek speedster to hit speeds of up to 37 knots with a pair of 900hp Volvo engines installed.

Another Dutch yard hoping to make a big impression at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival is Wajer Yachts, which is bringing its curvaceous 11.3 metre Wajer 38. Developed in collaboration with naval architecture firm Vripack, this 45-knot speed machine has been turning heads ever since it was first introduced back in 2013.

The 16.95 metre Zeelander 55 will be getting its European debut at Cannes this year. The classic exterior lines come courtesy of Dutch superyacht designer Cor D Rover, while the smartly conceived interior can welcome up to ten guests for a meal in the fully enclosed wheelhouse — and the Seakeeper stabilisation system ensures you won’t need to worry about spilling your drink. What’s more, clients can choose to work with Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design to customise the on-board décor.