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Flexibility is at the heart of the compact design that boasts numerous adaptable features, including a convertible table that transforms the U-shaped seating area into an al fresco dining space. It is available with both inboard and outboard options depending on space, preference and intended use. All the soft furnishings, as well as the exterior paint job, can also be matched to the owner’s mothership, for a seamless, dramatic effect. “The name Onda brings with it a certain pedigree and trust that a boat will deliver comfort, performance and seaworthiness,” adds Riginos. “But the features and capabilities of the 331GTmark a new era for our open tenders. We have worked hard across the board to create the sense that the 331GT is not just a support boat or tender to a superyacht, but that it is a ‘mini yacht’ – a standalone boat in its own right. With a number of deliveries expected this year, and orders taking us through 2020, many of our clients have already seen the potential of the Onda 331GT.” A trusted name in European boat construction for over 50 years, Onda Tenders has spanned the leisure and international military sectors with impressive results since it was founded in 1962. After the company’s acquisition in 2016 by the family-owned yacht broker and dealer Riginos Yachts, its focus turned to providing the market with superyacht tenders from 8 to 12m. Onda’s tenders are constructed at a state-of- the-art, 10,000sqm facility in Thiva, Greece. The company’s controlled and standardised production process combined with an impressive network of suppliers and materials sourced across Europe and the USA ensure that its superyacht tenders meet the highest of standards. Working with the Mannerfelt Design Team, a name synonymous with excellence in the boat design world, Onda has created a new range of custom superyacht tenders to challenge the status quo. Onda Tenders currently has three boat models in its fleet: the 321L limousine tender, the 331GT open tender and the 341P patrol tender. At the centre of the 331GT’s deck design is an appreciation for life on the water and what that involves. With over four decades of experience helping clients to find their ideal boat or tender, George Riginos and his father Peter are in an ideal position at the helm of Onda, with a mission to build boats that deliver all the elements superyacht owners or crew could need. Coupled with Ted Mannerfelt’s background in automotive design, and his company’s acclaim for creating boats that win world championship offshore racing titles, the result is an extremely stylish open tender that has an abundance of practical features. “We are proud of what has been achieved with the 331GT, through extensive in-house research and development from our engineering team as well as the work we have done with Ocke and Ted Mannerfelt,” says Riginos. “We have combined our accumulated knowledge with that of the award-winning design team, resulting in an exceptional 10-metre open tender.” 2 4 1 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I