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The Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk</a> combined the spirit of adventure with high quality materials when they designed the 34-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lene34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2021">Lady Lene</a>. The all-aluminium tri-deck explorer yacht was delivered in 2021 and emulates the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk</a> philosophy of developing innovative and efficient yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228533/image/large-bcc0839104f61e54233bcb48b521be78.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228533"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lene34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2021">Lady Lene</a> comes from a collaboration of some of the best minds in the industry to create a bold, and eye-catching design that inspires confidence for even the most intrepid explorer. Her naval architecture is the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design B.V.</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ginton Naval Architects (Company)">Ginton Naval Architects</a> who have equipped her with a fast-displacement round bilge hull, a wave-piercing bow and a Hull Vane transom wing to offer superb performance results.<img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/228236/image/large-3f9c99d7430b102f77a628fedd18d7cb.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20220527%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20220527T054802Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=ac2e3cc6650e0f57f226d10eff98f44da41f537733d05a73d6568b709353bddf" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228236"><img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/228237/image/large-dc649e2aeb2f42c3bc8b06e538df0ca2.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20220527%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20220527T054802Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=888d973507599cc841c7364a9323fb3fce6a137b6773d72515cf49a58f81fbd8" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228237"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lene34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2021">Lady Lene</a> stands out from others with her mocha hull and white superstructure, and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guido de Groot Design (Company)">Guido de Groot Design</a>. Her 260 GT offers distinctly large ceilings that add to her overall sense of class and freedom. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lene34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2021">Lady Lene</a>’s light and spacious interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carla Guilhem (Company)">Carla Guilhem Design</a> turns her into a home on the water, and creates a more residential look from others.<img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/228231/image/large-543e838de62b64da80f9b9eced3f8ffd.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20220527%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20220527T054802Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=da742c9cc3fe7e06322e5b61db8da0fd3dc21c931e0c4e8bebd29c0c5918b907" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228231">The inspiration for her interior design was drawn from the golden-age of yachting which snuggled into the great Art Deco period of the early twentieth century. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lene34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2021">Lady Lene</a> features many rounded corners and a neutral palette to create a timeless yet nostalgic interior design.<img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/228242/image/large-4231ebe79a48d85f5a9db73179e6f9d3.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20220527%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20220527T054802Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=e5f91f14b3ae2975fd9fac7eda56e2a2235373ee52f36f5dba2cd9d119f2b9cd" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228242"><img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/228239/image/large-9e49c78c45fdaa5e314a0a38aafeaf68.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20220527%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20220527T054802Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=fd14b0dd5dd77f56bc3549feccfe4a3e44a3cb745f4a416c16019b84e523ea38" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228239"><img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/228247/image/large-483f08f26850826153d70ddb615bd308.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20220527%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20220527T054802Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=d17f5de19b8fe05b08341f99578980d293b3c5ddceab2060d3c18307dafbe3b5" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228247"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lene34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2021">Lady Lene</a> is able to accommodate up to eight guests across four sumptuous staterooms. Her master suite offers guests panoramic vistas of the world going by thanks to large landscape windows. The VIP suite on the bridge has its own balcony and terrace, with further accommodations including a double and a single stateroom.<img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/228245/image/large-03876251f043fb96007ea04bf32d6c15.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20220527%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20220527T054802Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=e19459042ec003bf294f878e5c9ee9aa9aa2e9a189715d606e2bf127a6761e99" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228245"><img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/228243/image/large-d44d8d3091917fe885f1d2ed57513dc2.jpg?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIA52TLVJASOPFTPHWY%2F20220527%2Feu-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20220527T054802Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=900&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=60d15d6c791e441ed4cbd7d7a3183f21bb27e732c1098b1ba4ec96e53120d61f" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228243">Although a lot of care and attention has been paid to the interior, the focal point of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lene34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2021">Lady Lene</a> is likely to be the aft entertainment area. This large open space truly embraces life close to the water, while offering dedicated zones for relaxation and dining. The generous aft deck includes a large swim platform with central companionway to the main deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/228534/image/large-612dffdd65fea992c568a217038a7a22.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/228534">In terms of performance <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lene34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2021">Lady Lene</a> is able to reach a top speed of 18 knots, and a comfortable cruising speed of 14 knots, thanks to twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCreators (Company)">YachtCreators</a> worked alongside the shipyard as construction managers for the build.

Onboard 34m Van der Valk yacht Lady Lene

The Dutch-based design firm Van der Valk combined the spirit of adventure with high quality materials when they designed the 34m yacht Lady Lene.

Onboard: The 34m Van der Valk motor yacht Lady Lene

The 27.45-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7995" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leven27.45m (90'1&quot;)LeVen Yachts2019">Leven</a> has been sold. The deal was concluded in-house by Barin Cardenas of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCreators (Company)">YachtCreators</a> who represented both the buyer and the seller. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5514" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LeVen Yachts (Company)">Leven</a> was asking $8,950,000 at the time of her sale.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212486/image/large-fcbb4ddb9d962ec23463f49f050ce9b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212486"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7995" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leven27.45m (90'1&quot;)LeVen Yachts2019">Leven</a> was built in 2019 by Fort Lauderdale-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5514" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LeVen Yachts (Company)">LeVen Yachts</a>, together with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk Shipyard</a>, as part of its LeVen 90 series to an interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5514" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LeVen Yachts (Company)">LeVen Yachts</a> completed the naval architecture of the yacht, built in aluminium.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212511/image/large-20db1763f2aa9ba7eae639b0b5eb884d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212511"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212509/image/large-9daddb90b7cc7c390d201c70019af09d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212509"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212490/image/large-c32d0a983f1f09f9912ad9ee196e5a00.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212490">Her shallow draft of just 1.37-metres allow her to cruise the shallow waters of the Caribbean. Ample deck space and a transformer platform with storage for a 4.5-metre tender, cranes, JetSkis, fishing equipment and paddle boards, make <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7995" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leven27.45m (90'1&quot;)LeVen Yachts2019">Leven</a> the ideal yacht for spending long days out on the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212512/image/large-ddd0bcaa10ccd8bad0b1182ab4eb6f92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212512"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212514/image/large-2e84d5a2904e7d3c0578bbf4eb68521f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212514"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212492/image/large-c111b399a4f55d6be70dde77efcffe67.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212492">She has a massive sundeck, which is partially covered by a 9-metre hardtop, filled with seating and sunbathing areas.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212485/image/large-b1a0f0217e974b6b5f214f55189ff974.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212485"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212519/image/large-a90b53f5da3b3e845223c932d7aee58f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212519"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7995" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leven27.45m (90'1&quot;)LeVen Yachts2019">Leven</a> sports twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> 12V 2000 M96L diesel engines with a combined 3,800 horsepower. She can cruise at 26 knots and has a range of 400 nautical miles.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212525/image/large-91c8fa9712825d64398be9841c5cd516.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212525"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212488/image/large-707d1c247e337aba00c9d71528a0cf6f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212488">

27m motor yacht Leven sold

The 27m motor yacht Leven has been sold with a last known asking price of $8,950,000.

 Sold: 27m motor yacht Leven

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk</a>’s very special go-anywhere motor yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lene34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2022">Lady Lene</a>, is getting close to her delivery date. She’s a punchy 34-metre all-aluminium tri-deck explorer that can accommodate up to eight guests on round-the-world voyages.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209197/image/large-65e67ff22c5195ca298b50792d5792a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209197"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lene34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2022">Lady Lene</a> is a true work of collaboration that has brought some of the best minds in the industry together. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ginton Naval Architects (Company)">Ginton Naval Architects</a> took charge of her naval architecture, equipping her with a fast-displacement round bilge hull, a wave-piercing bow and a Hull Vane transom wing to ensure that wherever tantalises attention, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lene34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2022">Lady Lene</a> can get there. She’s not slow either, as she is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines that can propel her to a top speed of 18 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209196/image/large-ed8103c92186bf2236d7063565eb08f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209196">Her styling pays tribute to her rugged capabilities and her design team, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCreators (Company)">YachtCreators</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guido de Groot Design (Company)">Guido de Groot Design</a>, penned a bold, slightly utilitarian but far from unstylish motor yacht. She’s eye-catching and inspires confidence for even the most intrepid explorer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209192/image/large-558c6efe9bd93d3a52d346b9cf4ccc47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209192">Staying true to form, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lene34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2022">Lady Lene</a> has an interior design that brought teams together in unison. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carla Guilhem (Company)">Carla Guilhem</a>, founder of her eponymous interior architecture and design firm, spoke about her work styling the explorer yacht, which her team did in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guido de Groot Design (Company)">Guido de Groot</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212238/image/large-b75b279261a42956100883dbd8062d03.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212238"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212240/image/large-008afdfd86ea8b528de1b7779d41b2c1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212240">This may be the first time that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carla Guilhem (Company)">Carla Guilhem</a> has put her signature to a significant yacht design, yet her work spans cityscapes, a recent and notable design of hers is the Zaha Hadid-designed ‘One Thousand Museum’ residential skyscraper in Miami.“The owners were looking for a yacht that really felt like a home. They did not want that high-chrome, Las Vegas-style look with strong wood which you find on some yachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carla Guilhem (Company)">Carla Guilhem</a> said.” Because I had worked with them before on residential projects, the family knew that I could deliver what they were looking for, as I was coming from a completely different area and so had a totally different approach.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212235/image/large-a0a7ef61bb100904ff075927a7c2e605.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212235"> Inspiration was drawn from the golden-age of yachting which snuggled into the great Art Deco period of the early twentieth century. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lene34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2022">Lady Lene</a> features many round corners to her exterior, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carla Guilhem (Company)">Guilhem</a> sought to convey this nostalgia inside. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212249/image/large-ff98f505ebd2545703f783444d0a6784.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212249"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212242/image/large-c1979964547d4565e0b3874954e1b5f9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212242"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212244/image/large-6c3c4b474d7bd8438670ef1bd9c6567a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212244">“The revival of this 1920s and 1930s style was our main concept for the design, and we eliminated all of the real angles that we saw on the yacht. In this way, I also think it is much more comfortable for those on board because you don’t have any corners or sharp edges, which also means that the yacht is wheelchair friendly.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212250/image/large-19451edea223d3c5fb0415bae87b98c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212250"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212233/image/large-03dc79c424ae0e83a87bdaaa9ae91545.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212233">To keep true to this periodic revival, it would have been anachronistic to equip her with modern materials and those not representative of the 1920s. For this reason <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carla Guilhem (Company)">Guilhem</a> opted for fluted wood, natural oaks and a Chinese marble known as silk georgette. The palette then is one of neutral yet earthy tones that welcome guests and which imbue a sense of calm. The palette and styling are also timeless.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212239/image/large-24f3bba27c8f59b04fa48435330fc2a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212239">When asked what element of the design she is most proud of, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6544" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Carla Guilhem (Company)">Guilhem</a> responded:“First, the sensation of the colours. Secondly, that everything blends together so well. As a design, it is very fluid and flows well when you walk around. I am proud of the circulation on board: it doesn’t feel like you are passing from one room to another when you move around in the space.”

Onboard Van der Valk’s 34m Lady Lene

Lady Lene’s interior designer Carla Guilhem speaks out about the all-new explorer yacht and the inspiration behind her styling.

A closer look at the 34m Lady Lene with designer Carla Guilhem

Erratum: This article previously linked to Trinity Yachts company profile. This was an editorial error, this story does not cite or relate to Trinity Yachts.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCreators (Company)">YachtCreators</a> and Trinity Atlantic Capital have announced a $100 million joint venture to finance the construction of premium yacht builds for retail buyers starting in the first quarter of 2022. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCreators (Company)">YachtCreators</a> has been meeting clients and manufacturers to discuss the venture during the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2021">Fort Lauderdale Boat Show</a>, which took place last week.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/59428/image/large-d7a0859c515a55c4df4f2f3401a21b41.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/59428"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCreators (Company)">YachtCreators</a> are a new-build expert based in Florida, with further sales hubs in Aventura and Miami Beach, and which has over 70 new builds to their name. The firm gained critical acclaim and success following the delivery of award winning builds such as the 55-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5754" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Laurentia55.0m (180'5&quot;)Heesen Yachts2017">Laurentia</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>, the 38-metre Nono,&nbsp;now named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4788" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Safe Haven37.49m (122'12&quot;)Admiral2014">Safe Haven</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/570" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Admiral (Company)">Admiral</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/10398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LeVen 9027.45m (90'1&quot;)">LeVen 90</a> by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk Shipyard</a> which has been named 2020’s Best New Series. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/59510/image/large-c6fd3c42de3c919f603d6b01d3b28f53.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/59510">“This partnership with Trinity Atlantic is exciting on many levels. It sparks new yacht and superyacht construction both in Europe and here in the USA, which has been a long-held dream of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCreators (Company)">YachtCreators</a>,” says founder, Barin Cardenas. “Further, it provides much-needed construction financing solutions to meet the growing demand of the yacht and superyacht market we’re now experiencing.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/76326/image/large-dbbf96bb8c13daaa1a85bc638aa3634c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/76326">Meanwhile, Trinity Atlantic Capital offers tailored financial services across the globe to a whole range of clientele. Trinity’s services include innovative investment opportunities, managed portfolios and asset finance advisory services. The partners bring extensive experience in each of the three dedicated business silos. Trinity is based in Nassau, Bahamas and has further offices in Toronto, Canada. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCreators (Company)">YachtCreators</a> is a market leader," said Trinity’s principal, Jim Allan. "We evaluate opportunities to finance growth around the world every day, and James Wilson and I are looking forward to spending some time at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2021">Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show</a> working with Barin’s team. We couldn’t wait to be a part of their trajectory.”During this investment, Mosaic Financial will be providing advice to both parties.&nbsp;

YachtCreators and Trinity $100 million investment

 YachtCreators and Trinity Atlantic Capital have announced a $100 million joint venture to finance the construction of premium yacht builds.

YachtCreators and Trinity Atlantic Capital pump $100 million into premium yacht construction

The 34-metre explorer motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lene34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2022">Lady Lene</a> has been launched in the Netherlands by her builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk</a>. The yacht features exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCreators (Company)">YachtCreators</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guido de Groot Design (Company)">Guido de Groot Design</a>, who also penned her interiors. The naval architecture comes from the boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ginton Naval Architects (Company)">Ginton Naval Architects</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209191/image/large-f0cdbd3b0e9b4ce736a6410c1f20cfe5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209191">Though few shots of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lene34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2022">Lady Lene</a> have been revealed, with the interior design remaining under wraps, the exterior features a mocha hull with white superstructure. The yacht has a purposeful exterior line with straight upper deck and tinted windows.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209194/image/large-1086ed57e981b9755cc5f5ac868c1371.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209194"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209193/image/large-2a30606b294fcb941dbcf6bd2ec4dfd5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209193">The exterior space include a generous aft deck with dining table and rounded seating area, complete in cream furnishing with blue tones. The yacht also has a large swim platform with central companionway to the main deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209192/image/large-558c6efe9bd93d3a52d346b9cf4ccc47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209192"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209197/image/large-65e67ff22c5195ca298b50792d5792a1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209197"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lene34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2022">Lady Lene</a> can accommodate as many as eight guests between four staterooms, as well as a crew of seven in three crew cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/121455/image/large-be560459a1741b3d5bd3e5032d88eb7e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121455"><ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/52187" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Behind the shed doors at Van der Valk: 34m Lady Lene on track for 2022 (2020-12-17 10:30:00 +0100)">Behind the shed doors at Van der Valk: 34m Lady Lene on track for 2022</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/51404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk signs order for new 34m explorer yacht Lady Lene (2020-06-11 16:00:00 +0200)">Van der Valk signs order for new 34m explorer yacht Lady Lene</a></li></ul>In terms of performance, the yacht can reach top speeds of 18 knots, with a 14 knot cruising speed, powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1441" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MAN (Company)">MAN</a> engines. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady Lene34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2022">Lady Lene</a> will be delivered in 2022.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209196/image/large-ed8103c92186bf2236d7063565eb08f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209196">

Van der Valk motor yacht Lady Lene launched

The 34m Van der Valk motor yacht Lady Lene has been launched in the Netherlands.

34m Van der Valk yacht Lady Lene launched

The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> 28-metre Mangusta 92 motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kampai28.27m (92'9&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2005">Kampai</a> has been sold. Kyle Dunn and Chris Daves of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Dension Yachting</a> represented the seller, while Barin Cardenas of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCreators (Company)">Yacht Creators</a> introduced the buyer. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84686/image/large-1a69e72784ee584405d13c80bfee124d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84686">The sports motor yacht, built in 2005, features exterior designs by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/254" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stefano Righini Design (Company)">Stefano Righini Design</a>, while her interiors come from the boards of her builders, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a>. The motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kampai28.27m (92'9&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2005">Kampai</a> sleeps as many as eight guests between her four staterooms, and also hosts an additional crew of three.The motor yacht cruises at 28 knots, with top speeds of 32 knots. She is currently located in Miami Beach. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6436" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kampai28.27m (92'9&quot;)Overmarine Group SPA2005">Kampai</a> had a last known asking price of $1,570,000.

Mangusta 92 motor yacht Kampai sold

The 28m Mangusta 92 motor yacht Kampai has been sold, she had a last known asking price of $1,570,000.

28m Mangusta motor yacht Kampai sold

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk</a> has given an inside look at the construction process of its 34-metre custom explorer Lady Lene. Now that the hull and superstructure have been joined, the yacht remains on track for her 2022 delivery date to repeat clients of the yard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183323/image/large-57dedc5ff8311c46b4a4c9e69b56d299.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183323">Designed inside and out by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guido de Groot Design (Company)">Guido de Groot</a>, the expedition-style yacht will be fully wheelchair-accessible thanks to an elevator which connects all decks. Able to fit up to 10 guests overnight, the owner's suite will be found on the lower deck and the VIP suite on the bridge deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183360/image/large-eb03f676cbba4e5926602372d14d6f41.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183360"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183322/image/large-03d08630181f218ed5484c6d56cedf00.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183322"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183361/image/large-f000397f430bb7b91a876902210a01cd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183361"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183359/image/large-f46fa3325d6e1abd83a1817243ccf996.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183359">The main deck will include an open-plan lounge and dining area that is connected to the aft entertainment area and its lounge and dining areas, bar and swim platform.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/121460/image/large-4eb99a31f25b30b0bda286fd292d954b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121460">Along with the owner's representatives <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCreators (Company)">YachtCreators</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ginton Naval Architects (Company)">Ginton Naval Architects</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> and Hull Vane have all been involved in the project.&nbsp;

Behind the shed doors at Van der Valk: 34m superyacht Lady Lene on track for 2022

Van der Valk has given an inside look at the construction process of its 34-metre custom explorer superyacht Lady Lene. 

Behind the shed doors at Van der Valk: 34m Lady Lene on track for 2022

The 26.3-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dolce Vita 26.3m (86'3&quot;)Sunseeker2019">Dolce Vita</a> has been sold thanks to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCreators (Company)">YachtCreators</a> with Filipe Quirino representing the buyer and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/3014" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rick Obey & Associates (Company)">Rick Obey &amp; Associates</a> representing the seller. A <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/354" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunseeker (Company)">Sunseeker</a> 86 model built in 2019, Dolce Vita features in-house interior and exterior design.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/121275/image/large-cf44e6ed9551dba1ef1ec1922d4e3260.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121275">She offers an open flybridge with a retractable roof, wet bar, a casual dining area for 12 with a raw teak table, and aft sun loungers. The main saloon of yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dolce Vita 26.3m (86'3&quot;)Sunseeker2019">Dolce Vita</a> is equipped with floor to ceiling full-length windows and accommodation for up to eight guests in four staterooms.Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engine with 1,950 hp each, she reaches a top speed of 30 knots. When listed as a <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a>, yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10144" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dolce Vita 26.3m (86'3&quot;)Sunseeker2019">Dolce Vita</a>’s last known asking price was $5,399,000.

Sold: 26m Sunseeker motor yacht Dolce Vita

The 26.3m Sunseeker 86 model Dolce Vita has been sold thanks to Yacht Creators. Read more about the deal on SYT.

26m Sunseeker motor yacht Dolce Vita sold

Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk</a> has signed an order from a repeat client for a new, fully-custom tri-deck explorer superyacht called Lady Lene.&nbsp;Designed as a family-friendly cruiser and due for delivery at the end of next year, the all-aluminium vessel will feature interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guido de Groot Design (Company)">Guido de Groot,&nbsp;</a>exterior design by both<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guido de Groot Design (Company)">&nbsp;De Groot</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCreators (Company)">YachtCreators</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ginton Naval Architects (Company)">Ginton Naval Architects</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design.&nbsp;</a><img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/121456/image/large-d1d1876d21c6dae7b8c9abda010f9bc5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121456">At the owner's request, the 34-metre explorer will be fully wheelchair-accessible thanks to a lift between the decks and totally flush floors. She will also feature high ceilings throughout, as well as giant superstructure windows, in order to enhance the feeling of space on board and boost the owning family's sense of connection to the water.<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/121455/image/large-be560459a1741b3d5bd3e5032d88eb7e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121455">Designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guido de Groot Design (Company)">Guido de Groot&nbsp;</a>commented on the challenges behind the owner's brief for the project: “We started our design by taking into account the very specific interior requirements for height and accessibility. The owners also had detailed aesthetic wishes for the exterior design, including a high robust bow and soft curved lines. The desire for clean exterior spaces and a large aft deck necessitated moving the superstructure volume forward, including the wheelhouse."<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/121458/image/large-fc614d2228c26a63064f55de97668a70.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121458">He continued: "To ensure the profile remained sleek and slim we added attractive design features like the black line extending from the bow to the dining room windows before dividing at the bulwark to head aft. We also created a darker ceiling where the TV domes and mast are located. These and other elements make for a stylish overall look.”<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/121453/image/large-37cfbdb195b4f4d119ea1e76e23fc5e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121453">For added comfort on the water, motor yacht Lady Lene's&nbsp;hull features a wave-piercing bow and performance-enhancing Hull Vane system. Twin SeaKeeper gyro stabilisers and a Humphree electric fin stabilising system will also combine to provide comfort across the range, even in the choppiest of waters. Performance-wise, Lady Lene&nbsp;will benefit from this Fast Displacement hull developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ginton Naval Architects (Company)">Ginton Naval Architects</a> which will ensure that no compromises are made in terms of hydrodynamic performance at both cruising and top speed. <img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/121460/image/large-4eb99a31f25b30b0bda286fd292d954b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121460">As <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ginton Naval Architects (Company)">Ginton Naval Architects</a> founder Jaron Ginton explains,&nbsp;“Because the LWL is so important at these speeds, we cut the hull ‘horizontally’ at a level around the waterline and scaled it in the length, creating a wave-piercing – not bulbous – bow and longer submerged hull. The Hull Vane will save over 12.5% on fuel consumption at 11 knots as well as reduce wake and pitch in head seas. Installing this submerged wing on the transom required a special design for the rudders, based on the work we previously did with&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk&nbsp;</a>on&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6397" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Anemeli 27.9m (91'6&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2017">Anemeli.”</a><img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/121459/image/large-a2ccc241e71ef27405530add9813c156.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121459">Onboard accommodation for up to 10 guests includes a VIP suite on the bridge deck with its own balcony and aft terrace, an owner’s stateroom complete with an office located on the lower deck, with three additional suites located in the bow (two doubles and a single suite). The main deck is also home to the vessel's primary dining area which is bathed in natural light and a large open saloon.<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/121454/image/large-820f7463381e2a6b5588d07e4052f588.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/121454">A standout area on Lady Lene&nbsp;can be found in her large aft entertainment area, which features numerous relaxation and dining spaces, as well as a bar and a swim platform for easy access to the water. <a href="https://wimvandervalk.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2032ee2e998dde0b8eeca51ed&amp;id=84b2644d83&amp;e=920d7c8e29"></a>

New order signed for 34m Van der Valk explorer yacht Lady Lene 

Construction has begun on a brand-new explorer yacht, Lady Lene, at Van der Valk shipyard. Discover all about the new project on SYT. 

Van der Valk signs order for new 34m explorer yacht Lady Lene 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5514" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LeVen Yachts (Company)">LeVen Yachts</a>, together with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCreators (Company)">YachtCreators</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk Shipyard</a> in the Netherlands announced that the first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7995" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LeVen Van der Valk 27m27.45m (90'1&quot;)LeVen Yachts2019">LeVen 90</a>&nbsp;yacht launched last month and will now be making her way to Florida to be displayed at this month’s <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2019">Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show</a>. The new line of superyachts was developed together with experienced owner and entrepreneur, Lucas Silva.<iframe width="710" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lsGuSvOTyPs" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> The new 27-metre superyacht is the design and engineering work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk</a> was selected for its aluminium expertise who used the metal in a renewable form to reduce its impact on the environment. Specifically designed for use in shallow cruising grounds such as the Exumas, the yacht is based on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack’s</a> Slide Hull design and incorporates twin Voith Linear Jet propulsion units that together keep the depth below the waterline to a mere 1,37 metres.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/95439/image/large-af4781f88d8a1693fd3c28ada3def9c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95439"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/95440/image/large-f624a1095ddcf7d09f828186c8452778.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95440">Created for active yachting families, the new superyacht will feature a sports deck and transformer platform able to store a 4.5-metre tender, cranes, jet skis, fishing equipment and paddleboards.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/95448/image/large-6d64aa65a506599c076f5201039b1078.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95448"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/95441/image/large-925f17e19edb6919b34aff9c0a94ac26.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95441">Onboard features include a 650-square-metre sundeck with a 9-metre hardtop that also serves as a platform for the yacht’s solar panels to help power the lithium system and the yacht’s silent mode. The new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7995" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LeVen Van der Valk 27m27.45m (90'1&quot;)LeVen Yachts2019">LeVen 90</a> will be capable of speeds in excess of 26 knots and a cruising range of over 400 nm thanks to her twin MTU 12V2000 engines.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/95446/image/large-999fa76815c956e22ba53ac96a729879.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95446"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/95442/image/large-c66bd7e1e529819d4c3d225141330f76.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95442">

First Leven 90 yacht launched in Holland

The first LeVen 90 yacht launched in Holland last month and is getting ready for her world premiere at FLIBS 2019 in Florida later this month. 

First LeVen 90 yacht launched in Holland

The Fort Lauderdale-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCreators (Company)">YachtCreators</a> have collaborated with experienced owner and entrepreneur Lucas Silva to launch a new Dutch line of superyachts: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5514" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LeVen Yachts (Company)">LeVen</a>. Created for cruising the Exumas, the new line will include 27-metre superyachts, designed and engineered by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> and constructed by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk</a> shipyard in the Netherlands, where hull number one will be launched on 24th September ahead of her debut at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2019">Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show</a>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/95442/image/large-c66bd7e1e529819d4c3d225141330f76.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95442"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/95439/image/large-af4781f88d8a1693fd3c28ada3def9c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95439">Created for active yachting families, the new superyacht will feature a sports deck and transformer platform able to store a 4.5-metre tender, cranes, jet skis, fishing equipment and paddleboards. The RINA-classed yacht is built entirely from renewable aluminium and is the first yacht to feature the Voith Linear Jet propulsion system to protect the propellers and the shallow draft of 1.37-metres.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/95441/image/large-925f17e19edb6919b34aff9c0a94ac26.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95441"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/95438/image/large-b9fb96e60b011d2f541d299ba9623efe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95438">“For families like mine, boating in the Exumas means navigating shallow waters accessible only with a smaller boat,"&nbsp;says Silva. "When we arrive, we want the benefits of a superyacht, such as the comfort and the fun ... jet skiing, paddleboarding, spearfishing, scuba diving, etc. That's real living!"<img src="/uploads/store/photo/95443/image/large-56501cc66f8d4e7d8c8c1f7120466efe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95443"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/95440/image/large-f624a1095ddcf7d09f828186c8452778.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95440"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/95446/image/large-999fa76815c956e22ba53ac96a729879.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95446">"On our 37-metre, my family appreciated the confidence that came with building to Class, the water toy storage, the superyacht-low noise levels and the massive outdoor decks. On our 50-footer, we enjoyed the simplicity of use, the connection with the water, agility, and the shallow draft. On LeVen, my family now wants to experience the best of both worlds," he added.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/95444/image/large-34730ddb6e441e665b2ed9428069b479.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95444"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/95448/image/large-6d64aa65a506599c076f5201039b1078.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95448"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/95451/image/large-5a81dbeb36942e74ca55cf9baf76d993.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95451"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/95450/image/large-a362fe5aad650bb255d3a1c804725077.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95450">Onboard features include a 650-square-metre sundeck with a 9-metre hardtop that also serves as a platform for the yacht’s solar panels to help power the lithium system and the yacht’s silent mode. The new LeVen model will be capable of speeds in excess of 26 knots and a cruising range of over 400nm thanks to her twin MTU 12V2000 engines. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/95447/image/large-b3428e67f194f51a9269a90e6db47f45.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95447"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/95434/image/large-a6d56c401aa9bf2fbacaae3fff0a1b3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95434"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/95436/image/large-e4c9fe579f79372105dd52c917d86ab7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95436">“LeVen began as a dream of island living, but it’s evolved into so much more,” says <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCreators (Company)">YachtCreators</a> founder Barin Cardenas. “We’re introducing a new propulsion option to the yachting industry, the layout redefines the use of onboard space, and new tech has been added without complicating the user experience. We have indeed created the ultimate Exumas superyacht.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/95437/image/large-7511e453392a4a0c900c41fa4ee6bfda.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/95437">

First 27m model of new Dutch yacht LeVen ready to be launched

YachtCreators have collaborated with owner and entrepreneur Lucas Silva to launch a new Dutch line of yacht: LeVen.

First model of new 27m Dutch yacht line LeVen ready to be launched

The fourth Delta Carbon 88 superyacht by Swedish yard<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4372" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta Powerboats Ltd (Company)">&nbsp;Delta Powerboats</a> has been launched and is currently docked in Stockholm. With her delivery to South Florida expected for September, the 25.72-metre vessel will make her debut at this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and is currently listed <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/delta-carbon-88-04/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">for sale</a> with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5383" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="YachtCreators (Company)">YachtCreators</a> at an asking price of €7,300,000. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/92639/image/large-230bde3f13509954e3bb34c91bf9e4bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/92639">Following her sisterships <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5677" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Stina Kajsa25.88m (84'11&quot;)Delta Powerboats Ltd2013">Stina Kajasa</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6918" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Samisa 25.88m (84'11&quot;)Delta Powerboats Ltd2014">Samisa&nbsp;</a>and<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6919" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Knot Again 25.88m (84'11&quot;)Delta Powerboats Ltd2016">&nbsp;Knot Again</a>&nbsp;which were delivered in 2013, 2014 and 2016 respectively, the superyacht features a generous GT of 90 compared to the 72 GT of her predecessors, with the same designer responsible for her naval architecture, interior design and exterior design: the Vaxholm-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4751" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lars Modin Design (Company)">Lars Modin Design</a> in Sweden. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/77300/image/large-50adcf54f963fe6d6ad21c4331ea658e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77300">Designed either for an owner-operator or to be operated by a small crew following her<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/delta-carbon-88-04/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">&nbsp;sale</a>, the superyacht can house up to eight guests across four staterooms and up to two crewmembers. Her guest accommodation includes a full-beam master suite, a VIP, and twin rooms.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/77292/image/large-ede59d9e000a09e1c3a432e17cdf6d2b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77292">The carbon-fibre superyacht finds her power from Triple Volvo IPS 1200 engines which allow her to reach a sporty 39-knot top speed. The IPS system includes joystick control to enable superior manoeuvrability and effortless handling.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/77287/image/large-4f516eee00e3d37da15b8ab30caed187.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/77287">In addition, her large and versatile cockpit and exterior deck areas are designed to suit an owner with a highly active lifestyle.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/92637/image/large-99bea2e2a89abbf45b9b929f7f4d3c92.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/92637">

Fourth Delta Carbon 88 superyacht hits the water 

The speedy Scandinavian Delta Carbon 88 superyacht has hit the water. See more on SYT. 