Toys & Watersports
Watersports Equipment for Superyachts
Premium watersports equipment for superyacht charter programmes — Jobe, O'Brien and Hyperlite wakeboards, waterskis, towables, inflatables and seascooters. Malta-based dealer delivering across the Mediterranean.
Watersports at Mercer Yachting — Key Facts
- Products stocked: 12+ across Jobe, O'Brien & Hyperlite
- Categories covered: Wakeboards, waterskis, towables, inflatables, seascooters
- Rider age range: 8 years+ (with guidance per product)
- Skill levels: First-time guests through expert riders
- HQ: Marsaskala, Malta — authorised dealer
- Delivery hubs: Antibes, Palma, Monaco, Genoa, Athens, Split
- Silent option: Jobe Infinity Seascooter (battery electric)
- Bundles: Fleet pair & multi-board packages available
One Dealer, the Full Watersports Programme
A well-stocked superyacht watersports locker keeps guests engaged from first-time teenagers through expert riders booking back-to-back wakesurf sessions. Mercer Yachting supplies the full range in one programme — charter-safe inflatables and towables, progression-ready wakeboards and waterskis, and silent electric seascooters for emission-sensitive anchorages.
We curate three brands that have proven themselves on 30 m+ vessels: Jobe Sports (Netherlands) for towables, wakeboards and the electric Infinity seascooter; O'Brien (USA) for high-speed charter towables built to survive daily rotations; and Hyperlite (USA) for expert-grade wakeboards with serious pop. Sourcing through a single dealer collapses your vendor list, simplifies warranty, and lets us bundle ropes, pumps and safety gear with the hardware.
Typical 40 m+ fleet loadout: two wakeboards at different skill levels, one waterski combo, one single-rider towable (Hot Seat), one multi-rider inflatable (Sea Esta 3 or Barca 3), and one seascooter per swim platform. We will size the package to your guest profile and tender fleet during the quote.
Why Mercer Yachting for Watersports
Three reasons captains and chief stews consolidate their watersports programme with us
Full-Range Curation
From charter-safe inflatables for first-time guests to expert wakeboards and combo waterskis — every category covered from a single dealer. One PO, one delivery, one warranty contact.
Silent Electric Options
The Jobe Infinity Seascooter delivers zero-emission underwater exploration for guests who want quiet, reef-friendly play. Ideal for marine-park anchorages and emission-sensitive charter itineraries.
Mediterranean Service Network
Deliveries into Antibes, Palma de Mallorca, Monaco, Genoa, Athens and Split alongside our Malta HQ — typically 5–10 business days. Worldwide freight available for off-Med charter seasons.
Wakeboards & Wakesurfers
Jobe and Hyperlite boards for every skill level — from guest-friendly continuous-rocker decks to expert park boards
Waterskis
Combo packages that teach first-time skiers and satisfy confident riders alike
Towables & Inflatables
Single-rider thrill seats, multi-rider family tubes and floating islands for the swim platform
Seascooters
Battery-electric underwater propulsion — silent, emission-free, reef-friendly
Which Product for Which Guest
A quick matchmaker for building the right watersports kit around your guest profile
First-Time Guests
Low barrier to entry, forgiving, fun right away
Families
Multi-rider, stable, built to survive rotation
Confident Riders
Board sports with real progression potential
Expert Riders
Performance hardware with real pop and carve
Superyacht Watersports — Served from Malta, Delivered Across the Mediterranean
Mercer Yachting is the Malta-based dealer for Jobe, O'Brien and Hyperlite watersports equipment. We supply superyacht charter programmes and private owners across the Mediterranean's full yachting circuit — Antibes and the Côte d'Azur, Palma de Mallorca and the Balearics, Monaco, Genoa and the Italian Riviera, Athens and the Ionian/Aegean, and Split and the Croatian coast — alongside our Marsaskala HQ. Typical Mediterranean delivery is 5–10 business days; rush freight is available for charter-season emergencies.
Our customer base is weighted toward superyacht captains, charter managers, pursers and chief stews specifying a full-season watersports programme. Because we consolidate wakeboards, waterskis, towables and seascooters under one dealer agreement, you get one point of contact for sourcing, one delivery window per port call, and one warranty desk for the life of the gear. Tow ropes, pumps, helmets and vests can all be bundled into the same PO so your yacht arrives on station fully kitted.
If your programme extends beyond the Mediterranean — Caribbean winter, Red Sea spring, Pacific crossings — we ship worldwide by air or sea freight to any nominated agent or port. Contact us to build the right kit for your guest profile, tender fleet and itinerary.
Frequently Asked Questions
What watersports equipment should a superyacht carry?
A good baseline kit for a 40 m+ charter yacht is one inflatable multi-rider towable (O'Brien Barca 3 or Jobe Sea Esta 3), one single-rider thrill seat (Jobe Hot Seat), one wakeboard at intermediate level (Jobe Vanity or Hyperlite State), one combo waterski (Jobe Allegre), and one seascooter per swim platform. From there, scale up based on guest count, charter itinerary and whether you host a dedicated watersports crew member.
Jobe vs O'Brien vs Hyperlite — which brand for what?
Jobe (Netherlands) dominates the towables, inflatable wakesurfers and the Infinity electric seascooter — European-engineered, charter-tough, strong warranty. O'Brien (USA) leads on high-speed charter-grade towable tubes (Super Screamer, LeTube, Barca 3) built for daily rotations. Hyperlite (USA) is the specialist wakeboard brand for intermediate-to-expert riders seeking pop and carve. In most fleets you will mix all three.
How does towable equipment attach to a tender?
Towables attach via a braided polyethylene tow rope (typically 16 m / 50 ft for most tubes, 21 m / 70 ft for wake sports) connected to the tender's rear tow point or a purpose-built watersports ski pylon. Minimum breaking strength of the rope should match the towable's rider capacity (680 kg single-rider, 1,000 kg+ multi-rider). Your driver brief must cover hand signals, tow-speed windows and a strict no-go-near-the-rider turning rule.
What age range is appropriate for charter-guest watersports?
Inflatable tubes like the Jobe Sea Esta 3 and O'Brien Barca 3 are suitable from roughly 8 years old with adult supervision and low tow speeds. Single-rider thrill seats, wakeboards and waterskis are typically 12 years+. Seascooters start from 8 years+ under supervision. Always follow the product manual's manufacturer age guidance and brief guests on tow speed, rope management and helmet use before entry.
How do you service and store watersports gear on a yacht?
Rinse with fresh water after every use (especially bindings and rope handles), air-dry fully before rolling or storing to prevent mildew, and keep boards in padded covers to protect edges from tender-garage knocks. Inflatables should be deflated and folded for extended stowage. Annual off-season inspection checks binding hardware, bladder seams, rope wear and helmet straps. We can supply maintenance kits and replacement bindings alongside the hardware.
Electric vs towed seascooters — Jobe Infinity or Seabob?
The Jobe Infinity Seascooter is a compact handheld electric scooter ideal for snorkel depths and lighter guests — affordable, easy to store, easy to rotate among guests. The Seabob F5 S / F5 is the flagship water-sled: faster, longer range, more buoyant, and designed for serious guest-programme rotation. Most 40 m+ yachts carry at least one Seabob plus one or two Infinity units for flexibility. See our Seabob hub for the premium options.
How soon can I take delivery in the Mediterranean?
For stocked items in Marsaskala, Malta, we typically deliver to Mediterranean ports in 5–10 business days — Antibes, Palma de Mallorca, Monaco, Genoa, Athens or Split. Rush air freight is available for charter-season emergencies (24–72 hours to major hubs). Seasonal demand in June/July can stretch timelines on the most popular boards — we recommend placing PO's in April or early May for peak-season deliveries.
What warranty and returns apply to yacht-used gear?
All products ship with full manufacturer warranty — typically 1 year on towables and hard goods, 3 years on Jobe X-dropstitch wakesurfers. Warranty covers manufacturing defects, not impact damage or wear from high-rotation charter use. We handle the warranty desk on your behalf: if a unit fails under warranty we arrange return, repair or replacement through the manufacturer. Returns on unused stock within 14 days subject to condition.
Delivery & Commissioning
We deliver to Malta and every key Mediterranean port — Antibes, Palma de Mallorca, Monaco, Barcelona, Genoa, Athens, Split. Worldwide delivery available by air and sea freight to any nominated port, agent or alongside where permitted. All units arrive with manufacturer documentation, warranty cards, and setup instructions for crew.
