The chase boat market is small. Six or seven yards do most of the bespoke work, another dozen production yards cover the semi-custom segment, and the rest is one-off builds from sport-boat or sport-fishing yards adapted to the brief. This page lists the builders we work with and trade most often, organised by tier, with notes on lead times, signature platforms, and where each one fits in a fleet plan.
For the broader builders directory across all categories see /builders/. For category context start at chase boats.
Bespoke tier
Five yards dominate this tier. New-build slots run 18 to 30 months, finish quality matches the parent yacht, and pricing starts at roughly 2.5 million euros for a 14 metre hull.
Wajer (Netherlands)
The dominant name in the market today. Around 35 per cent of Wajer's 2025 new-build sales were directly linked to superyachts, and they have over 70 chase boats and tenders in active service worldwide. Signature platforms: the Wajer 38 S, Wajer 55 S, Wajer 55 HT, and Wajer 77. The 55 HT is the chase-boat workhorse, with hardtop, full galley, sleeping cabin, and 38 knot cruise. Production-line build despite the bespoke finish, which keeps lead times to around 12 months on standard configurations.
Pascoe International (United Kingdom)
British builder out of Hampshire. The 12m Open Sport Chase Tender is their flagship in the segment, with a 38 knot cruise and full custom interior. Pascoe also produces limousine tenders, SOLAS rescue tenders, and beachlanders, which makes them a sole-source option for owners who want fleet consistency. Lead times typically 14 to 20 months. See /builders/pascoe-international/.
Hodgdon Yachts (United States)
America's oldest boat builder, based in Maine. Carbon composite construction, full custom every time, no two hulls identical. Their chase boats sit in the 12 to 17 metre band and the brief always includes a heavy day-boat element. Lead time is the longest in the market at 24 to 30 months. Pricing reflects the all-carbon construction. See /builders/hodgdon-yachts/.
Vikal International (Western Australia)
Long-standing limousine tender builder now active in the chase-boat segment. The 12.5 metre platforms, including the e-Limousine Futurist, sit at the boundary between large tender and small chase boat. Vikal's reputation rests on finish quality. Lead times 18 to 24 months. See /builders/vikal/.
Windy (Norway)
Norwegian sport-boat heritage. The Windy SLR60 (18 metres) is one of the longest-range chase boats in production, with an 850 nautical mile range at 25 knots. Windy hulls are built for the North Sea, which shows in their sea-keeping. The SR Series sits below the SLR for owners who want a smaller hull with the same DNA. See /builders/windy/.
Semi-custom tier
This tier delivers a serious chase boat in 6 to 12 months at 50 to 70 per cent of bespoke pricing. Trade-offs are interior customisation and finish detail. For owners on tight build timelines or moderate budgets, this is where the market has expanded fastest in the last three years.
Vandal Marine (Italy)
Newer entrant, focused entirely on chase boats. The 60 Chase (19.7 metres) was developed for the owner of an 80 metre Feadship and has become a flagship reference. Industrial-chic styling, twin Volvo IPS or surface drive options. See /builders/vandal-marine/.
Cobra Navis (Italy)
Bertram-derived sport hull adapted for chase work. The Cobra Navis N40 carries 1,000 litres of fuel and seats 16, with twin diesel sterndrive. Strong value proposition at the lower end of the chase boat market. See /builders/cobra-navis/.
Axopar (Finland)
Production sport-boat builder. The Axopar 45 Cross Cabin and 45 Cross Top are common choices for chase work below 1 million euros. Quad outboards, fast delivery, easy to specify. Not bespoke finish but operationally sound. See /builders/axopar/.
Protector Boats (New Zealand)
RIB chase boats from 25 to 41 feet. The Targa and Chase lines are workhorses in the high-performance RIB segment. Protector's recent superyacht-segment expansion has pushed them up the new-build pipeline. Strong fit for sport-fishing programmes. See /builders/protector-boats/.
Goldfish (Norway)
Norwegian carbon-monocoque sport hulls. The Goldfish 38 Supersport and 44 are common chase choices for owners who want top speeds above 60 knots. Limited production volume. See /builders/goldfish/.
Production tier
Below the semi-custom tier, the chase-boat trade overlaps with the high-performance day boat market. Boston Whaler 380 Outrage, Intrepid 477 Panacea, Scout 530 LXF, and similar US production builders supply chase work, particularly for North American programmes.
We log production-tier hulls but rarely broker them as new builds. Used trade is brisk and the platforms work for owners who want a known production hull at a clear price.
Builder selection criteria
Five questions sort most builder decisions.
- Do you want fleet consistency with the mothership and the existing tenders? If yes, the bespoke tier wins. Wajer or Pascoe will deliver a finish indistinguishable from the rest of the fleet.
- Is the lead time tight? If you need to be operational inside 12 months, the semi-custom tier is your only path. Bespoke yards cannot promise inside 18 months for a serious build.
- Is the use case sport-fishing? If yes, look at Protector, Vandal, and the US production builders before the bespoke European yards. Sport-fishing hulls have specific demands the bespoke yards do not always meet.
- Is the brief expedition? Reinforced hulls, heated wheelhouses, deicing systems. Hodgdon and Windy lead the market here. Coverage at expedition chase boats.
- Is budget the binding constraint? Push to the production tier. A 12 metre Axopar at 600,000 euros will do 80 per cent of what a 12 metre Wajer at 2.5 million will do.
Where they trade
Most chase boats turn over through brokers rather than direct sales. The five-year used market sits at 50 to 70 per cent of new for the bespoke tier and 40 to 60 per cent for production. Strong listings move fast. We track current stock at tenders for sale and the chase-boat filter.
For the next steps in specification work, see chase boat specifications and chase boat cost. For category context, return to the chase boats pillar.