Lynx YXT 20, SHADOW

Broker’s Comments

Built in Holland by Lynx Yachts, the 21.5m YXT SHADOW is a steel-hulled, fin-stabilised support yacht, commercially registered in the Cayman Islands and coded to MCA Category A standards. Purpose-built to operate in demanding offshore conditions, she reflects Lynx’s hallmark Dutch engineering, uncompromising build quality, and focus on long-term operational reliability.

Conceived as a true multi-purpose platform, SHADOW offers exceptional flexibility across a range of high-value use cases. She can operate as an activity-focused dayboat accommodating up to 11 charter guests, a dedicated watersports support yacht, or an expedition and provisioning vessel for a larger mothership. Her expansive under-deck toy storage allows for the efficient carriage of a substantial equipment inventory, making her ideally suited to diving operations, adventure cruising, and extended yacht support programs.

SHADOW is comprehensively equipped for watersports and guest enjoyment. She carries a MasterCraft NXT20, delivering competition-level wakesurfing and wakeboarding, alongside an Axopar 37 chase tender. Widely regarded for its handling and intelligent layout, the Axopar is ideal for fast, comfortable guest transfers, coastal exploration, and accessing shallow bays and secluded beaches. Both tenders can carry paddleboards, seabobs, and e-foils, significantly broadening the onboard activity offering. Launch and recovery operations are handled by a Feebe Hydraulic Telescopic Crane (DCT-90) with a 2,000 kg safe working load, ensuring efficiency and safety.

Once the tenders and Jet Skis are deployed, SHADOW’s fully teak-laid deck becomes a refined social environment. Generous sun loungers, flexible seating, a powerful sound system, and a large TV provide an ideal setting for relaxation or entertaining between activities, all comfortably shaded by an awning when required.

Operationally, SHADOW is engineered for efficiency, stability, and predictable handling. Powered by twin Cummins QSM11 engines producing 715 hp each, she offers a range of approximately 2,500 nautical miles at displacement speed (around 10 knots), with fuel consumption of approximately 60 litres per hour. Her minimal draft provides access to a wide variety of cruising grounds, enhancing her effectiveness as both a support and expedition platform.

The vessel benefits from a highly practical and well-considered operational layout. Crew accommodation is located adjacent to the wheelhouse, supporting efficient communication and vessel management. Direct, well-arranged access to the engine room simplifies routine inspections and maintenance, while dedicated pantry and laundry facilities support extended periods onboard and commercial-grade operation. Maintained throughout to commercial standards, with all servicing and surveys up to date, SHADOW is turnkey and ready for immediate deployment.

Combining commercial robustness, expedition-ready capability, and genuine lifestyle appeal, SHADOW represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly capable support yacht without compromise. She is ideally suited to discerning owners and captains seeking a discreet, hard-working platform capable of supporting larger yachts, extended cruising programs, and adventure-led operations at the highest level.