Marell extends the M15 platform with the Tender model
Marell Boats delivers its first two M15 Tenders during the second quarter of this year. They are both custom-built for their new owners, where one will be based in the Mediterranean Sea and the other in the Stockholm archipelago. Extending the M15 platform to custom-built Tender models has been a priority for the shipyard this year.
The two 15-meter boats are designed and built for pleasure boating with a large sunbed on the foredeck, and with a large sofa with a generous seating area that can be transformed into a spacious sunbed on the aft deck. The suspension seating will protect the driver, navigator, and passengers during high speeds and harsh conditions. Other features include champagne coolers, sunroof, water toys storage, carbon fiber interior, gangway, several fridges, and more.
The M15 Tender is based on Marell’s successful and proven M15 platform that was awarded the “Interceptor of the year” by the Baird publication, both 2019 and 2020. The M15 platform was selected as a patrol vessel by the Marine Police in Stockholm and as a fire fighting craft by the Greater Stockholm Fire Department, as well as a sightseeing boat by Hurtigruten Svalbard. Marell can now offer civilian versions with the launch of the M15 Tender model.
“We are excited to launch additional M15 models and are confident that also recreational customers now can enjoy the ground-breaking performance our M15 Tender delivers, incl. speeds at around 65 knots, sensational maneuverability, energy efficiency and now also quality pleasure boating.” says Patrik Söderholm, founder and CEO of Marell Boats.
The first M15 Tender carries the new Mercury V12 600hp Verado outboard engines which deliver not only extraordinary fuel economy but also superior maneuverability. Thanks to the steerable gear case with dual counter-rotating propellers the boat can be smoothly operated with a joystick during docking or Skyhook mode. This V12 engine is part of a new era from Mercury changing the industry in terms of not only performance but also service intervals which minimizes downtime for demanding users. One of the many features of the V12 outboard engine is that it can run up to 200 hours between engine oil changes.
"We have a long relationship with Marell Boats and are very proud to have delivered the first quadruple V12 set-up in Europe to them, a set-up suitable for very demanding customers. Marell’s range of models suits our engine program exceptionally well.” says Pontus Liljequist, CEO Brunswick Marine Sweden.
Patrik Söderholm adds further: "We look forward to continuing working with Mercury and being able to offer new engine technology for our wide range of models. Together with Mercury, we can offer unsurpassed performance and fuel economy for demanding professional and recreational customers.”
The second M15 has undergone an extensive refit at the shipyard, receiving a completely new interior and layout on and below deck. This refit is a great example of the unique craftsmanship and engineering work carried out by Marell Boats. The M15 interceptor is custom-built for the Mediterranean Sea with all features needed to enjoy the clear blue seas in the blazing sun. It carries four Mercury Racing 450R engines with a V-8 four stroke powerhead.
This was an important extension of the Marell platform into a new model - the M15 Tender. Further model releases are planned for later this year
About Marell Boats
Marell Boats is a world-leading high-performance vessel design and engineering company with focus on commercial customers. Together with our customers and partners we lead the development of sustainability solutions, energy efficiency, hybrid drivelines and electrification. The current model range includes M19, M17, M15, M12 and M9, available in Patrol, SAR, RIB, Crew and Tour configurations. The objective is to provide our customers with high-performance crafts, secure working conditions, flexible platforms, and low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). The vessels are also offered in civilian versions as Custom and Tender models. The shipyard and headquarters are located in Östhammar, 130 kilometers north of Stockholm, in Sweden. More information is available at MarellBoats.com.
About Mercury Marine
Headquartered in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Mercury Marine is the world’s leading manufacturer of recreational marine propulsion engines. A division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), Mercury provides engines, boats, services, and parts for recreational, commercial and government marine applications. Mercury empowers boaters with products that are easy to use, extremely reliable and backed by the most dedicated customer support in the world. The company’s industry leading brand portfolio includes Mercury outboard engines, Mercury MerCruiser sterndrive and inboard packages, Mercury propellers, Mercury inflatable boats, Mercury SmartCraft electronics, Land ‘N’ Sea marine parts distribution and Mercury and Quicksilver parts and oils. More information is available at MercuryMarine.com.
Press contact for Marell Boats
Johannes Palm
Sales & Marketing
073-384 43 42
jp@marellboats.com
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