BRIX Marine Launches New 11.8M Naiad Megayacht Tender “T/T Kismet”

BRIX Marine is excited to announce the launch of its latest megayacht tender, the 11.8m T/T Kismet. This custom Naiad RHIB was designed for the tender garage on the 122m Kismet, recently launched by Lürssen. The 11.8m joins multiple other tenders in Kismet’s arsenal, and she stands out as a high-performance vessel that delivers a luxury experience from stem to stern.

Powered by twin Yanmar 440HP diesel engines paired with Hamilton Jet HJX 27 waterjets, T/T Kismet reaches speeds of nearly 50 knots. Hamilton’s AVX Express system, including MouseBoat control, makes handling easy. The vessel features a Sleipner bow thruster and Zipwake interceptors for seamless control. The aluminum hull, with a 3.5-meter beam, combines stability, safety, and durability.

Captain Kyle Fultz commented during sea trials, “T/T Kismet is a nice boat, and her performance is better than expected. BRIX did a great job.”

Luxury amenities include an aft sun lounge built into the hinging engine cover, a carbon fiber table that stows into the backrest, and a midship hardtop covering seating and a wet bar. The main station features Shockwave suspension seats, and below-deck access to a head is available via a glass-hatched companionway. The forward deck includes lounges, a drop bow door with integrated stairs, and a hidden anchor system beneath the raised bow.

T/T Kismet’s lifting apparatus was designed to fit the megayacht’s tender garage. A three-point system with custom straps enables secure lifting, while a hinged hardtop lowers the tender’s profile for storage. Both the hardtop and engine cover can be adjusted with a control switch.

“This project had a unique set of requirements for our team to navigate. We worked together shaping creative solutions that make T/T Kismet a standout tender,” said Perry Knudson, Managing Director of BRIX Marine. “We are honored to be part of this megayacht project.”

T/T Kismet is also equipped with advanced technology, including 12V and 24V electrical systems, shore power charging, Garmin GPS and navigation, and a Fusion Apollo stereo system paired with JL Audio speakers. The vessel’s LED lighting includes RGBW lights both above and underwater, enhancing the experience day or night.

“We have been building Naiad designs for years, and this is the first one we have launched as a yacht tender,” said Charlie Crane, Sales & Marketing Director of BRIX Marine. “We are excited to add yacht tenders to our portfolio.”

With a focus on performance, craftsmanship, and innovation, BRIX Marine’s T/T Kismet is designed to deliver an exceptional yachting experience.

For more information about NAIAD, visit www.naiad.co.nz.