Sometimes, a superyacht is not enough for the rich, especially for those looking to indulge in some extra fun out on the water. That’s where a support vessel comes into the picture, extending the luxury travel experience. These boats serve as a link between the main yacht and the rest of the world, carrying all of the toys that take up the space on the mothership.
And they don’t only bring along water toys such as tenders, jet skies, or submarines, but equipment and crew quarters as well. Some of them are even helicopter capable, featuring space for an aircraft and more.
Over the past few years, the support yachts have become more complex, mirroring the new, ground-breaking mothership that they’re trailing. ROAM’s latest vessel was created as a second yacht that takes adventures at sea to the next level, offering support to the mothership. Called the ROAM Shadow, the vessel was designed by a team with years of hands-on experience in water toys that combine luxury with performance.
The team describes it as the “ultimate toy carrier.” To satisfy every customer’s needs, the boat is offered in two packages: a 79-ft (24-meter) yacht or a 90-ft (27-meter) one. It’s built from aluminum, with a platform that utilizes hull design and styling from Naval Architects and Designers.
Photo: ROAM Boats
The ROAM Shadow was tailored for the 131-230 ft (40-70 meter) motor yacht market. It features a high-speed, shallow draft that allows it to reach anchorages and get set up before the mothership arrives. This also provides easy access to the beach and new cruising destinations.
The vessel has a 1,335 sqft (124 sq-meter) aft deck that can house a submarine, several jet skis, and a few big tenders, all of which may be launched and retrieved using an integrated crane.
The swim platform can be raised or lowered via a hydraulic platform capable of lifting up to 2,205 lbs (1,000 kg). This eliminates the need for a crane when launching water toys such as jet skis or inflatables from the vessel.
Owners will also benefit from a 538 sq ft (50 sq meters) garage storage that comes in handy when there are simply too many items on board the main yacht. Moreover, the overall space of the boat can be increased. Custom decks, a swimming pool, or even jet ski docks can be added to the shadow vessel, extending the yachting experience.
Photo: ROAM Boats
Other features include bulwarks that fold out to give way to a 258 sq ft area (24 sq meters) designed for watersports. The 79-ft (24-meter) version can accommodate up to six crew members, while the larger model can fit up to 20 people, including security and a pilot or guide berths. The interior of the yacht can be customized according to the customer’s preferences.
In terms of propulsion, the BOAT Shadow can be equipped with two Volvo Penta D13-IPS engines capable of producing 1,350 hp. That’s enough to make the vessel cruise at speeds of 18 mph (30 kph) and reach a top speed of 25 mph (41 kph).
The ROAM range doesn’t only include the Roam Shadow. There’s also a series of smaller, fully inflatable outboard ribs, inflatable landing crafts that come in various sizes, and a pair of tenders ranging from 26 ft (8 meters) to 33 ft (10 meters).
Josh Richardson, CEO of ROAM, says that “there is no comparable set of vessels designed for the adventurous owner who wishes to go off the beaten track and explore. Whatever the weather, wherever it is being used there is no better tender or yacht support vessel for delivering the adventure”.
For more information on this newly-launched support yacht, you can head to ROAM’s official website.
Florina taught herself how to drive in a Daewoo Tico (a rebadged Suzuki Alto kei car) but her first "real car" was a VW Golf. When she’s not writing about cars, drones or aircraft, Florina likes to read anything related to space exploration and take pictures in the middle of nature. Full profile
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