The custom 10-metre TT Garcon, yacht tender to the Sea Axe FYSV Garcon, by NZ builder Lloyd Stevenson Yachts is a multi-purpose boat, designed by Patrick Banfield and Jim Wilshire from Allseas Design to land guests as well as small vehicles on the beach through its hydraulic folding bow doors. TT Garcon is also a very capable dive boat, featuring custom dive bottle racks, hot water deck shower and comfortable seating for 8 guests.
Lloyd Stevenson's GARCON Yacht Tender
Powered by twin 315hp Yanmar diesels through Hamilton Waterjets, the TT Garcon has a top speed of 35 knots.
The main feature of the Allseas Garcon Superyacht Tender is the hydraulic bow door system which make beach landing of guests and equipment effortless. Twin stainless steel hydraulic rams each side operate the hull and deck doors, powered by a Brevini 24V powerpack. The bow doors have a load bearing capacity of 1800kg when fully extended and resting on the beach.
A large water ballast tank forward enables the bow to be trimmed down when beaching, this lowers the front of the bow door to ensure contact with the beach, and also enables the fore foot to be lifted off the sea floor when the tank is emptied to avoid the possibility of stranding on a falling tide.
Garcon superyacht tender - view from above
The Garcon Yacht Tender also doubles as a Dive Tender, with a custom dive rack for eight bottles incorporated into the central seating unit. A large, fold out dive ladder is located under a hatch on the aft deck, while it is envisaged that the bow doors may also provide an alternative dive or swim platform. A 25 litre hot water cylinder is also fitted supplying a cockpit shower to further cater for divers needs.
A retractable anchor arm folds away snugly into a forward deck locker, with anchoring via a Lewmar winch operated by a hand held remote. A manual stern anchor is deployed when beach landing to hold the boat in position.
The substantial exterior fender is Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders custom Seamless Fender System, incorporating a low density foam core with a smooth, high gloss exterior rubber sheathing which provides a very robust fender with a Superyacht quality finish.
TT Garcon - aft view
The engine bay is spacious and uncluttered, with powder coated, perforated alloy sheet encasing the sound proofing and making up the interior bulkhead coverings. This creates a light, bright, easy to clean and damage resistant surface. The large engine service hatch is raised on heavy duty Linak hatch lifters, while access can also be gained through the two smaller deck hatches towards the front of the service hatch. The engine room also features Seaworth demister vents with fan forced air extraction.
The Garcon Yacht Tender is CE certified for 10 passengers and crew, and can transport up to 2000kg of equipment in the load bay area. A Besenzoni G409 hydraulic crane is mounted to port, with a lifting capacity of 400kg, this can be used to lift heavy items from a beach or dock, or lift water toys direct from the water.
The latest in a succession of recent Super Yacht Tenders, this project further enhances Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders reputation as being one of the foremost NZ Tender builders.
Garcon yacht tender - Dashboard
Long established as one of New Zealand top builders of mid-size motoryachts and sail boats, the international market for NZ Tenders, and custom superyacht tenders in particular, suits Lloyds Stevenson’s facilities, skill base and passion for building beautiful watercraft.
Technical Specifications of the Garcon superyacht tender:
LOA: 10m
Beam: 3.4m
Draft: 0.55m
Displacement: 6000kg
Fuel: 500L
Water: 150L
Engine: Twin Yanmar 6LPA-STP 315hp
Drive: Twin Hamilton HJ274 waterjets
