3D TENDER (UL330)

Discounted price from Outremer: 3,000 Euros (HT). Price inc. VAT is 3,900 Euros. Same as Saga - O55 #1

CONVERSATIONS WITH ELOI / OUTREMER

Our aluminium semi-rigids are known for its light weight!

The Ultra Light RIB range is available in six models made of:

Very light, with a very pronounced V shape that provides stability and exceptional passing through the waves and navigation without water sprays. This specially designed hull supports shock and abrasion that can be caused by rocks, corals and sandy beach.

Models 330 and 360 are equipped with a double front trunk to store your fuel tank.

Incredibly robust and lightweight!

Because weight does matter, this single deck dinghy has been conceived keeping that motto in mind.

Their light weight make them a real alternative for those who may have chosen a soft bottom tender in the past but would prefer a hard hull for its performance.

Ultralite tenders are roomy and strong, yet light and easy to transport. These little boats can be launched and recovered by a single man and are easy to be transported on a roof rack.

You will be impressed by their obvious quality level. The excellence of the finish only compares the detail of the ergonomics. The simple layout is combined with an uncluttered design and numerous standard accessories complete the picture.

The Ultralite’s are made of 2.5mm thick powder coated marine grade aluminium for the hull and 1100 Dtex fabric for the inflatable tube.

Hey guys ! Been following on Instagram – that virtual tour looked like fun! We look forward to hearing and seeing more about it. Congrats all around. Exciting times ahead for sure.

France is just about the most expensive country to ship freight wise unfortunately. I have not priced anything to La Grande Motte in a while, can do if you want but it will change again by the time we ship.

Outremer now works with the ASTenders as far as I know. They are in Europe, they give them the margin they require and it can be delivered one at the time at the time that is convenient to Outremer. We cannot compete with this. I would do my homework with their clients to see if they are happy with it though…

A few clients got their Outremer with their Highfield and then collected our tenders elsewhere – mostly in the Caribbean (we have a container there every December). Only catch is that you need to be in St Martin in December – some flexibility in that as some storage can be organized – but its way cheaper than France for sure. Caribbean has a huge market for second hand inflatables… last I heard my client sold his Highfield he bought in Florida somewhere in the Caribbean to patch up time until his OC Tender arrival, than he paid in Florida. There is no supply either. So selling stuff there is no issue. But obviously not an ideal plan but  an idea nonetheless.

Wonder why you guys would downsize to a 300? Hey, don’t get me wrong, we love the 300 and is our original size and still our favourite tender all around but just wondering?

I have attached our current pricelist for your information and happy to clarify any questions.

As usual, if you believe we can assist in anything don’t hesitate. We hope to keep you guys as clients but understand circumstances are not financially and logistically on our side. I would be surprised if they accepted to receive a crate on your behalf. As I said, there is zero in for them and no grudges here, they were wonderful to us during our initial relationship – we were and are grateful to them. We are just far and won’t increase our prices to everyone so we can provide a margin to someone else... just not our ethos. Our business model still sits firmly with direct to the client. It may be our downfall but it is where we sit comfortably production wise and knowing we are doing the absolute best by our OCTenders family.

We will keep following your adventures guys and hope to hear from you again!

Warmest Regards,

Karin Carlyon

Offshore Cruising Tenders

@June 29, 2022

From Karin

⇒ 2 options to pick up an OCTender

De : Hans Andersen <suulk@me.com>

Envoyé : jeudi 16 juin 2022 21:06

À : AST - Advanced Sailing Technologies GmbH <info@advancedsailingtechnologies.com>

Objet : Re: AST 340

Hallo

If the boat has osmosis, it’s not from us, leaving the boat in the water, what we never do, not even during daytime at the anchorages. And the discolored areas you see on the picture is not alges, it is dirt from the water that’s normal in some marinas, nothing particular, as we wash the boat frequently. This case is a quality problem.

As you feel free, telling me what you think in this case, I will do the same, as I have owned a few boats and dinghies over the last 51 years. The boat mostly behaves satisfactory in the sea, though I have meet two owners who capsized the boat. When sailing in the smallest of waves, cracking sounds comes from around the construction, especially from where passengers sitting on the deck. Materials for handles, and deck can’t stand the environment, and get damaged much too easy. Fender lists is insufficient for use in marinas and harbours around the world, making the boat vulnerable, and contribute to the overall impression, of the lack of experience AST Tenders posses, when it comes to constructing a dinghy for full time use.

Details about problems with foam, oars, and fenders, you can find it ind previously mail correspondence.

For your information, I have no interest in arguing forth and back, therefore I have already repaired the boat, and accepted that it's the dinghy I have to live with, until I feel it's time to replace it with another brand.

This mail is sent cc to Outremer, as they might be interested in knowing about these problems for the future.

Regards

Hans Andersen