3D Tender is a French brand of semi-rigid and pneumatic tyres, based in Brittany. Present on the Nautic de Paris with about 20 models, it is however a small annex of 2.30 m pink and white PVC that caught our attention. It must be said that its feminine colours stood out in the midst of dozens of grey tyres and semi-rigids.
The Twin Fastcast 230 is the new 2017 from 3D Tender. It is a self-draining inflatable tender at rest of 2.30 m by 1.53 m wide for only 28 kg. " Usually, the floors in the outbuildings are lowered so they don't self-drain when they're not in use." explains Olivier Dalidec, director of the company 3D Tender. Usually, water drains from the boat only when sailing, but here, the floor has been raised to allow water to be drained, both when stationary and when sailing. The floor of the 1-bar inflatable boat is in stitch drop * and covered with a soft teak-style EVA (foam) pad, anti-slip and UV-resistant.
Its catamaran-style hull provides great stability, does not leave any drag and therefore allows you to go fast, even with a small engine. Olivier Dalidec announces a speed of 7/8 knots with a 6 HP engine. "It's faster than a basic appendix!"
The Twin Fastcast range is available in 6 models, from 3.30 m (TWC 330) to 2 m (TWC 200). 6 colours allow you to personalise your tender and all are delivered as standard with the following equipment:
- High pressure floor drop stitch
- Eva pads teack style anti-slip pads
- Aluminium bench on slide
- Oars
- Inflator
- Repair Kit
- Carrying backpack
Price incl. VAT: 849 euros
* The stitch drop is an inflatable structure consisting of two PVC skins connected by wires. The more threads per cm2, the better the structure will be.
