Belgian boatbuilder to introduce new cabin model and largest concept to date

Belgian boatbuilder B-Craft is expanding beyond its flagship Akoya with two new models that will broaden the brand’s capabilities.

The tender building company specialises in Dutch-built sports-focused luxury tenders and is developing a cabin-equipped version designed for overnight cruising (the Akoya Cabin), alongside a larger 12-metre concept aimed at the superyacht and watersports markets (the Tahiti).

Founded in 2024 by father-and-son duo Roeland and Joris Van Aelst, B-Craft’s focus has been to create models that bridge the gap between emerging watersports performance and comfort.

Its first model, the B-Craft Akoya, is designed to combine the agility and power of a ski and wake boat with the comfort, craftsmanship and finishing typically associated with luxury yachts. At 8.6 metres long and powered by a 430hp Volvo Penta engine, the Akoya aims to provide a versatile dayboat platform featuring innovative elements such as a retractable watersports rig and automated onboard systems.

The Akoya has helped position B-Craft as an emerging player in the luxury tender and premium dayboat market, where demand is growing for vessels capable of combining watersports performance with superyacht-level comfort and craftsmanship.

The company’s latest developments build on that foundation.

The Akoya Cabin introduces overnight capability

The first new design introduces a cabin, expanding the B-Craft platform into overnight cruising with the Akoya Cabin.

Developed in response to customer feedback, the cabin version adds sleeping accommodation for two alongside a toilet, wardrobe and sink, creating the flexibility for weekend trips and longer coastal adventures.

The addition of a cabin is expected to appeal particularly to lake and coastal boat owners, offering additional privacy, safety and weather protection while extending the amount of time owners can comfortably spend on the water.

New 12m Tahiti targets superyachts and watersports

Alongside the cabin model, B-Craft is also developing the Tahiti – a significantly larger 12-metre concept, designed as a multi-purpose vessel for superyacht support operations, watersports enthusiasts and premium day boating.

As superyacht owners increasingly prioritise watersports and onboard experiences, B-Craft says demand has grown for support vessels capable of transporting guests, crew and equipment while acting as dedicated watersports platforms.

In the superyacht context, the Tahiti is positioned as a chase boat – a support vessel that can accompany or be towed behind a larger yacht while carrying watersports equipment, guests and crew. 

The larger model will allow for the creation of a fully equipped foiling and watersports station, with expanded storage for equipment such as foils, wakeboards and waterskis. For private owners, the model will also function as a larger family dayboat, offering additional space and comfort while maintaining the sports-focused DNA of the brand.

Expanding the B-Craft Concept

According to the founders, both new models are a natural evolution of the original B-Craft concept. 

“From the beginning, B-Craft was about building the boat we couldn’t find ourselves – something that combines the excitement of watersports with the comfort and craftsmanship of a yacht,” says Joris Van Aelst.

“As more people discovered the Akoya, we consistently heard two requests from owners: the ability to stay overnight and the need for a larger platform for watersports and superyacht use. The cabin model and the Tahiti are both natural evolutions of that feedback.”

Over the coming months, B-Craft plans to host a series of sea trials and demonstration events across Europe, offering prospective owners the opportunity to experience the boats first-hand as development progresses.