The Marvel 41 armored boat is a one-off, military-grade security vessel created by Greek yard Marvel with designer Nikos Manafis, originally built to escort and protect a larger superyacht. With aggressive sculpted lines, armored construction and twin engines pushing it to around 50 knots, the Marvel 41 answers a very specific need: a fast, tactical tender that looks as menacing as it is capable on open water.
What is the Marvel 41 armored boat?
Released as a collaboration between Marvel and nikos.manafis design, this armored vessel was originally created to serve as a security boat for a larger yacht. You might recognize Nikos from his previous work with us, the striking RD-Racer motorcycle, an exclusive collaboration between TheArsenale, Nikos Manafis and Alcantara. The aggressive sculpted lines of the Marvel 41 are a pure expression of Marvel's design language combined with Manafis's creativity. Built in the Marvel yard, the boat blends luxury with rugged manufacturing, using the best materials available to create a strong, rigid hull that glides effortlessly through the waves. As designboom reports, it remains a genuine one-off.
What are the Marvel 41 specifications?
The Marvel 41 is offered in three versions: the armored-tactical version described here, a passenger carrier and a luxurious limo tender. The armored model is tailored to escort a larger yacht through Mediterranean waters. It measures 12.52 meters in length with a 3.45 meter beam, weighs 6,300 kg without engines and carries 900 liters of fuel. Buyers can choose different powertrains, but Marvel recommends twin 425 hp 6.7 Cummins engines or an outboard setup with two 350 hp Mercury Verado engines, good for roughly 50 knots. It also comes with Category B or C homologation certification. According to Uncrate, the build quality matches its tactical brief.
How many people can the Marvel 41 carry?
The passenger version of the Marvel 41 features a closed deck with a luxurious interior that accommodates 10 to 18 people, a sunbathing area on the roof, a weather-protected deck and open spaces for up to five. So far only the armored version has been built. With its sharp corners and aggressive sculpted details, it looks like a super vessel a super-villain would command, yet it never sacrifices design for function. The brainchild of Evangelos Karabetsos and Nikos Manafis, the Marvel 41 is a true sea roamer.
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