TenderCat

Celebrating Twin-hulled Tenders!

We tested a TenderCat prototype at the La Rochelle boat show a few years back and were delighted by this twin-hulled dinghy capable of being rowed, sailed, and powered by a motor. Built from epoxy-plywood, the model has now evolved into the TCS25, an even lighter dinghy (weighing just 62 lbs/28 kg) and featuring a more refined design.

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Published 18/03/2026

By Emmanuel van Deth

Issue: 206

Published: apr. / may 2026

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While the sailing version has been dropped, the option to assemble this dinghy as a kit remains. With a 6 HP motor, it easily reaches 10 knots.

Dominique Montesinos, the builder, now has a workshop in Brittany, France, and plans to launch a new, larger, and much better-equipped model very soon: the TC31 (see the 3D image), designed by architect Ronan Ohier.

The TCS25, meanwhile, is expected to be on display at the International Multihull Show as it will be the “official” tender for Philippe Marcovich’s catamaran Afinado - a multihull equipped with the ACCWing rig.

TCS25 Technical Specifications

Builder: Dominique Montesinos
Length: 8’2” (2.5 m)
Beam: 4’1” (1.25 m)
Displacement: 62 lbs / 28 kg (71 lbs/32 kg with self-draining double bottom)
Engine: Internal combustion or electric up to 6 HP or equivalent
Price of the fully assembled tender: from €2,900 inc. EU VAT

www.domimontesinos.com

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