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In Pictures: Palm Beach International Boat Show 2023

In Pictures: Palm Beach International Boat Show 2023.

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The new Zeelander 5 model of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander Yachts</a> will make her world debut during <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/164" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2023">Palm Beach International Boat Show</a> in March 2023. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260292/image/large-700c5dc33b3b3c6bbd7af9c077486cd8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260292">Compared with the previous Z44 model by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a>, the newest sport cruiser will have a new hull, larger windows, and more interior volume.Featuring a signature silhouette, Zeelander 5 will be “recognisable in one hundred years” with an emphasised shear line that follows an elongated “s” shape making this model the most voluptuous than any other <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> model. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260286/image/large-35f42735a2c7505068a5370ac24112be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260286">The sculpted wheelhouse has been crafted so that doors and windows can be entirely enclosed for colder climates and just as easily opened to provide air circulation in warmer weather. The Dutch shipyard has also succeeded in eliminating mullions around the helm for undisrupted 360-degree vision. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260294/image/large-36f5d4becbf99f5a9dd0bccecec4a212.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260294">“Even the rarest and most beautiful products evolve, and the Zeelander 5 is a case in point,” said founder and owner Sietse Koopmans.“The brand’s timeless aesthetic remains as appealing as ever, but we have had the opportunity to reimagine what that means. At the end of this repositioning process, we will have one exceptional product available in different sizes”.Other notable changes from the previous Z44 model are effortless boarding doors in the bulwarks, a new sun pad on the foredeck, and a bathing platform that is double in size from the previous model.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260285/image/large-aad6092b606c8b1bb3ad972515489aec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260285">The Zeelander 5 also comprises an added 4ft of hull length which adds expansive space to the generous master suite, which includes its own separate shower and head.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260291/image/large-819a07a8a2133da749305b57cdf56158.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260291">The new model's interior styling is seamless with the option for a bespoke fitting, or, for ease, owners can also choose from four carefully curated mood boards. The numerous changes for the Zeelander 5 series were ignited by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander’s</a> intuitive nature to “learn from their owners,” whereby “dozens of small improvements and a few bigger strides forward have combined to give the Zeelander 5 improved functionality in the service of a refined, timeless character”. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/260293/image/large-cdbf8ee0b7e204f38ab5b0d0eccafd4f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/260293">Performance wise, the Zeelander 5 is prized as the quietest boat ever, with 2dBA softer compared with her predecessor with a top speed of 40 knots courtesy of three <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> IPS-650 drives. &nbsp;Zeelander 5 will be moored at Palm Harbor Marina during the<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/164" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palm Beach International Boat Show - 2023">&nbsp;Palm Beach International Boat Show</a> (March 23 - 26, 2023).

Zeelander 5 in Palm Beach

Zeelander Yachts newest model, Zeelander 5 will be available for preview during Palm Beach International Boat Show in March 2023. 

Zeelander 5 to preview at Palm Beach Boat International Show 2023

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander Yachts</a> has announced the completion of its 2022 expansion plan, which included a capacity increase of 40 percent with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts expands shipyard as order book doubles (2022-02-14 11:15:00 +0100)">new facilities first announced in February</a>, as well as the launch of the<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56207" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts rebrand well underway as it launches the all-new 17m Zeelander 6 (2022-10-20 17:30:00 +0200)">&nbsp;new 17-metre Zeelander 6</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252330/image/large-f91bc86f1620b5cdf1d16ed006545d89.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252330"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> has also completed a successful recruitment drive to enlarge its skilled workforce by 45 percent. The new staff are supporting the extension of the yard itself, which has been able to grow on land adjacent to the waterside site in Groot-Ammers, the Netherlands. “Strong demand for Zeelander’s yachts, especially in the US and the Netherlands, persuaded us of the wisdom of investing in sustainable growth,” says founder Sietse Koopmans. “Fortunately, we have been able to do this at the existing waterside site in Groot-Ammers, where we have added building sheds and office space, as well as a dedicated paint booth. We may be growing, but it is not our ambition to be the biggest. We remain committed to being the best. Every one of our boats is unique, built individually to an unparalleled standard of quality. Owning a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> will always be something very special.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252332/image/large-d710d556931f826ca834c376d6f31695.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252332"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252329/image/large-af7ff6f029fa5da4f3abccde601a59fe.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252329">Zeelander</a> can now accommodate yachts up to 25 metres in length within its paint booth, meaning that all Zeelanders can be sprayed in-house for the first time. The process is painstaking, and similar to that applied to a superyacht. When the hull comes out of the mould, it is faired, painted and sanded until seven coats of paint have transformed it with a perfect finish. The hull is always metallic, while the superstructure is pearlescent, both with the deep shimmer only found on a Zeelander. “By adding capacity to our shipyard we have created new build slots which weren’t previously available,” adds Koopmans. “It means that a select few will have the opportunity to order a new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> yacht in 2023, where they would otherwise have had to wait several years.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252327/image/large-ab3135d6e06e9bd20950a8b2a5d9b092.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252327">“We were always clear that we would increase the model range once we had simplified our offer and perfected our styling,” says Koopmans. “When the first new Zeelander 5 is launched in the spring of 2023, that process will be complete, and we will be able to lift the covers on a new, bigger yacht. More details will be revealed in the spring, but suffice it to say she will be every bit as sophisticated, sensual and serene as our smaller yachts.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/252326/image/large-cb8a2dcbc95be531fa6760b74d7e6cd8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/252326">

Zeelander Yachts expansion 2023

Zeelander Yachts has completed its 2022 expansion plan ahead of the new year.

Zeelander Yachts completes major expansion 

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SYT Synopsis October: 118m Feadship sea trials, seized yacht sold and much more

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander Yachts</a> has launched the all-new 16.95-metre Zeelander 6, marking a major milestone in the Netherlands-based shipbuilder’s rebrand, as it embraces a more contemporary aesthetic.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245924/image/large-3dfb99ab06a65c153da84d22cbe44a23.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245924">“This is an evolution rather than revolution,” Sieste Koopmans, Founder and Owner of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander Yachts</a>, explained. “Our boats still offer the unmatched comfort and performance for which <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> is known across the world. But with the launch of the first Zeelander 6, we are shifting the dial from retro classic toward a more timeless contemporary design. You can still recognise our trademark voluptuous lines, but they have been given a sharper focus.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245923/image/large-ae7efab4e7b7073a31b570039449554e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245923">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander 6</a> features a full-wraparound, double-curved windscreen that offers a 360-degree view uncluttered by mulliones. The interior spaces have also been redressed, and the Groot-Ammers based yard has opted for a more modern, sleek finish with premium materials such as leather found throughout.&nbsp;The rebrand follows long consultations with its clients, and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> expects that the new styling will be revered in both Europe and North America. The first unit from the new Zeelander 6 has been finished to match her owner’s Ferrari SuperFast 182. The motor yacht even wears the identical paint, which was sourced from the Italian luxury automotive builder. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245918/image/large-3d1b1850d425a758fb6d0064d99c915f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245918"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> prides itself on delivering serenely quiet motor yachts, and the Zeelander 6 is said to take things one step further. “ All you’ll hear underway [in the Zeelander 6] is the sound of the water rushing past the hull at 40 knots. Noise levels remain below 70dBA even at full throttle, while at anchor the generator is literally whisper quiet,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> explained. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245925/image/large-efe1cae62646a25896396c8d8478ded6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245925"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245926/image/large-e3828ef1665002c04a36e1395b82bcc9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245926">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grant Hooper appointed as CEO of Zeelander Yachts (2021-11-24 12:00:00 +0100)">Grant Hooper appointed as CEO of Zeelander Yachts</a>The Zeelander 6 also features from a collection of small upgrades and options, including an electric shore-power connector and electric sun shades over the aft deck. She also features automatic trim control. The Zeelander 6 can accommodate up to six guests, across three staterooms. In terms of performance, she’s equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> engines. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245920/image/large-d7eb8a624ae6d3539ac0b4dd10a8d971.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245920">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54591" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts expands shipyard as order book doubles (2022-02-14 11:15:00 +0100)">Zeelander Yachts expands shipyard as order book doubles</a>“With the launch of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander 6</a>, all of our boats have been restyled and rebranded,” Koopman concluded. “We have three models now, the Zeelander 5, 6 and 7, and soon we are going to unveil a new model in a similar style.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/245921/image/large-b81b6321ce000e661b843397feb5832a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/245921">

Zeelander Yachts launches Zeelander 6 

Zeelander Yachts has launched the all-new 17m Zeelander 6, marking a major milestone in the Netherlands-based shipbuilder’s rebrand.

Zeelander Yachts rebrand well underway as it launches the all-new 17m Zeelander 6

Marianne Hendriks is the new Marketing &amp; Business Development Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander Yachts</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DutchCraft (Company)">DutchCraft</a>. The appointment rides off the back of impressive growth and thick order books at both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DutchCraft (Company)">DutchCraft</a>. Hendriks recently left a position at Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen Yachts</a>, where she held the role of Managing Director.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/222279/image/large-440fcbbfc83367e87d971903b9086a25.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/222279">Hendriks will be responsible for the marketing and commercial strategy, public relations, business development and brand representation. With two decades of experience in marketing and business development in yachting, Hendriks will be a valuable contribution to the company’s Executive Committee, guided by CEO Grant Hooper.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/120447/image/large-9efbb37da5f9ed4bd533d14b7cab297f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/120447">Sietse Koopmans, the company owner and sole shareholder, has a strong vision of yacht design and great ambitions for the company. It is said that Shipyard Groot-Ammer, home of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DutchCraft (Company)">DutchCraft</a>, to have a strong and energetic team of directors. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grant Hooper appointed as CEO of Zeelander Yachts (2021-11-24 12:00:00 +0100)">Hooper was appointed CEO just six months ago</a>, and Hendriks is the latest to join the team. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217950/image/large-7a65371f8774b520f2607da898032c6a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217950">“I have faith in my team. Since we are expanding rapidly, we see the need to add an Operation Director soon, to be set for the future. We want to build more iconic yachts, to grow the number of happy owners,” Sietse Koopmans, commented.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217949/image/large-c31fb11297045ce9ede276c92e19f59b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217949">The strategy for both <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="DutchCraft (Company)">DutchCraft</a> is to expand the number of yachts in-build year-on-year. The shipyard underwent significant changes last year, and it has even more expansion plans, which will be rolled out this month.&nbsp;

Marianne Hendriks new Marketing and Business Development Director of Zeelander Yachts and DutchCraft

Marianne Hendriks is the new Marketing & Business Development Director of Zeelander Yachts and DutchCraft. 

Marianne Hendriks appointed Marketing and Business Development Director of Zeelander Yachts and DutchCraft

SuperYacht Times Synopsis February

The SuperYacht Times Synopsis, as brought to you by SYT iQ, gives you the rundown of the top business stories and market reports from last month.  

SYT Synopsis: Leading news from February 

The Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander Yachts</a>' has published its report of a very successful 2021, with the news that it has doubled its order books and that it is now expanding its facility in the Netherlands. The expansion includes a large new office, as well as the reorganisation of the entire production hall to optimise efficiency. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217950/image/large-7a65371f8774b520f2607da898032c6a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217950">“We increased the size of the hall by 500 square-metres and added a second floor of about 700 square-metres in order to increase the work space,”says Floris Koopmans, Brand Manager at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander Yachts</a>. “In addition, underneath this extra deck, we created workshops for carpentry, mechanical works, electrical and logistics.”Watch: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: How Zeelander builds its bespoke yachts (2021-08-24 10:00:00 +0200)">Video: How Zeelander builds its bespoke yachts</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217949/image/large-c31fb11297045ce9ede276c92e19f59b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217949">In 2021 the shipyard announced a new yacht concept, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> 5, seven of which have already been sold. The first of the series is now due to be launched in mid-2022 and is set to be the quietest vessel in her class, reaching speeds of 45 knots. Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53845" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tender spotlight: Zeelander Yachts' new Z5 series (2021-10-06 16:00:00 +0200)">Tender spotlight: Zeelander Yachts' new Z5 series</a> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217948/image/large-d912d17304634a74b143fa69029b9db7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217948">In addition to the expansion of the shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Grant Hooper appointed as CEO of Zeelander Yachts (2021-11-24 12:00:00 +0100)">Zeelander appointed a new CEO at the tail-end of 2021</a> with the goal of ensure the delivery and accurate build of all of the Zeelander vessels currently in-build.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217947/image/large-041ed6016532db68ee4f12e8137c9143.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217947">

Zeelander Yachts expands facilities in Netherlands

Zeelander Yachts has just announced plans for expansion as its order book doubles.

Zeelander Yachts expands shipyard as order book doubles

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander Yachts</a> has had a top-level shuffle which has secured Grant Hooper as the new CEO of the firm. Hooper has just closed off an 18 year season with UK-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess Yachts</a>, where he rose the ranks to secure the position of Purchasing Director and member of the Board of Directors before joining <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2793" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fairline Boats Ltd (Company)">Fairline Boats</a> in 2019. At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2793" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fairline Boats Ltd (Company)">Fairline Boats</a>, Hooper acted as Commercial &amp; Supply Chain Director. In both positions, he proved instrumental in streamlining operations to deliver significant revenue growth and delivery rates.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/212262/image/large-62cddbc492d662ef34359d3337b1a458.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/212262">Now at the helm of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander Yachts</a>, Hooper is tasked with overseeing all commercial activities and ensuring that financial results remain in tune with the firm’s business objectives.“I’ve long admired <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> as a top-end boat builder and watched as the brand has grown its name and portfolio of products,” says Hooper. “I’m excited to now be a part of that ongoing expansion and I’m working with the development team to continue creating unique products that exceed customer expectations, while also building strong relationships with key suppliers and partners.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/120447/image/large-9efbb37da5f9ed4bd533d14b7cab297f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/120447">“I’m confident that Grant’s wealth of experience and industry expertise will ensure the group’s long-term growth plans are realised,” says Sietse Koopmans, owner and founder of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander Yachts</a>. “We have an unprecedented number of boats on order, so we’ve brought in Grant to make certain that these boats are being delivered on time and beyond expectations all around the globe.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/115595/image/large-856032168ebec4fb66f2c21fa45c7f04.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/115595"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208140/image/large-eb77820f63cf2d1d30ab0a8487342d96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208140">Hooper has already started to develop a roadmap for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> with the aim of furthering after sales services to its customers all around the world. As well as extending the range of products on offer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/115594/image/large-6168b120f77c0c524f50592dee590019.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/115594"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/115591/image/large-269979ba336eeb8edbe3ef40cc9f57a8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/115591">“Grant is extremely focused on building strong supplier relationships and improving organisational structure, whilst maintaining the boutique approach that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> customers value so highly,” adds Koopmans. &nbsp;

Zeelander appoints Grant Hooper as CEO

Zeelander Yachts has had a top-level shuffle which has secured Grant Hooper as the new CEO of the shipbuilder.

Grant Hooper appointed as CEO of Zeelander Yachts

A superyacht's best companion is her tender. In Issue 39 of the SuperYacht Times newspaper, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times Issue 39 has arrived (2021-10-20 15:45:00 +0200)">published earlier this month</a>, we took a closer look at some of the most forward-thinking tender companies, and their diverse fleet of tenders. Whether it's speed or style you're after, these brands will be sure to tick the boxes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209854/image/large-c676966d2da1c69b3605374e5ce3da9c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209854"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander Yachts</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> has been driving innovation since 2002. At the helm of the company is Sieste Koopmans who is committed to creating a line of sports cruisers that are design-driven and shaped by boating experience alone. The result is an astounding fleet comprising well over 40 yachts.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208137/image/large-08ebb2381e30776742765f94cd05cdd6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208137">Working alongside the award-winning designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/43" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cor D. Rover Design (Company)">Cor D. Rover</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> has now created three innovative yachts that combine cutting-edge performance with a stately design. The tender launched its first, and smallest model, the Z44&nbsp;at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2008. The Z44 was well received and has continually been praised by owners as “a piece of art”.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53845" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tender spotlight: Zeelander Yachts' new Z5 series (2021-10-06 16:00:00 +0200)">Tender spotlight: Zeelander Yachts' new Z5 series</a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: How Zeelander builds its bespoke yachts (2021-08-24 10:00:00 +0200)">Video: How Zeelander builds its bespoke yachts</a></li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208138/image/large-d7aeb434c0c7820f8a79d0627dd125ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208138">Now being teased is the all-new Z5, a 48ft powerhouse set to hit the market next year. In keeping with the rest of the fleet, the Z5 promises a heady mix of grace and agility, and she has been described as “effortlessly powerful and dangerously seductive – with endless options for personalisation”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208131/image/large-1c8f21bd0366c47f5be2ad0b16875998.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208131"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fassmer (Company)">Fassmer</a> The internationally renowned and family-run <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fassmer (Company)">Fassmer</a> shipyard has now passed down to its fifth generation. This is the only tender from this bill to be based in Germany, and the company prides itself on its sophisticated and functional builds that have been crafted by local hands. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fassmer (Company)">Fassmer</a> pairs up this sophistication and practicality with sleek and luxurious trims to create the most pleasurable cruising experience.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/115937/image/large-3168cc128f3b591c5d339fb1bf317eb6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/115937">Safety is at the top of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fassmer (Company)">Fassmer</a>’s agenda, which is why three of the six yachts in its lineup – the SEL-RT 7.5, the SEL-T 10.75, and the TL-Limo 1100 – come fully SOLAS-certified. What makes these <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2419" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fassmer (Company)">Fassmer</a> vessels so special though, is that they buck the trend of how a lifeboat should look. Take the TL-Limo 1100 – &nbsp;it’s stylish, comfortable and a joy to handle. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/115939/image/large-b1c3d9141f5ae2403967d3e72172c6cb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/115939"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5721" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Waterdream Boats (Company)">Waterdream Boats</a> Bernhard van Oranje founded <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5721" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Waterdream Boats (Company)">Waterdream</a> in 2012 with the vision to create seaworthy and fast vessels that give a “wow factor you feel in your lower abdomen”. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5721" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Waterdream Boats (Company)">Waterdream</a> builds all of its boats to order with its in-house designers, working hard to make every dream a reality.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183087/image/large-89be1919e369db4f0fbe457c5bdc55d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183087">The Netherlands based builder currently has seven models in its fleet. So, whether you’re looking for a vessel to meander through city waterways, or something to tackle the open sea, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5721" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Waterdream Boats (Company)">Waterdream</a> has the versatility to match your needs.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183084/image/large-c1bb29f4b1568b088d9b8847e611ce47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183084"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5721" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Waterdream Boats (Company)">Waterdream</a> will soon bolster its ranks with the 78’ California. The tender company has teamed up with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/15" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vripack (Company)">Vripack</a> to design this forthcoming model. Together, they’ve penned a promising design that will reinvent the interior of the current California line, and include a cavernous main deck saloon. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/183083/image/large-319ccfa567cd6ee92274df600d7a6026.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/183083"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Windy Boats (Company)"></a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Windy Boats (Company)"></a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Windy Boats (Company)">Windy Boats</a> During the decade of peace and love, the Scandinavian giant <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Windy Boats (Company)">Windy</a> launched its first sports boats. It was in 1966 when the tender set the mark for performance and craftsmanship. Fifty years on, and the brand has maintained its drive to be the best: “it’s in the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Windy Boats (Company)">Windy</a> DNA''.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209156/image/large-1da14b7a5b235e471245e42d193a5e7a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209156"> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4188" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Windy Boats (Company)">Windy</a>’s fleet is split between two ranges: Sport Cruisers and SR Line. The former consists of seven models, all of which weigh in with distinctive character and class. The largest of the bunch is the 39 Camira, which has been described as the ultimate pedigree – it's slick, agile, and can hit speeds of 45 knots.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53904" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tender spotlight: Windy Boats’ SLR60 chase boat (2021-10-18 12:15:00 +0200)">Tender spotlight: Windy Boats’ SLR60 chase boat</a></li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209162/image/large-bf52ce5114ef5542f92395ae2fb9a985.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209162">&nbsp;Meanwhile the SR Line is sporty through and through. The range has a devilish streak that intersects class with speed. The result is a collection of astounding yachts. Windy also does custom builds and has worked with many clients to create the perfect yacht to meet their needs.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lekker Boats (Company)">Lekker Boats</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lekker Boats (Company)">Lekker Boats</a> entered the scene in 2013 and have since launched two beautifully crafted boats: the Damsko 750 and the larger Damsko 1000. The tender is now prepping and priming a third vessel, the Lekker 41 which will be launched in the summer of next year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209853/image/large-740296e4c0fe0883c5c743becde1b26b.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209853">There is a strict design policy at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lekker Boats (Company)">Lekker Boats</a>: premium materials and top-tier craftsmanship. The tender ensures that every boat that leaves its yard will remain an aesthetic marvel and maintenance-free throughout its life under ownership.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209852/image/large-23bb5e7210fb3060396322fce7be3dae.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209852">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5220" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lekker Boats (Company)">Lekker</a> Damsko is testament to this. Dubbed a true modern classic, the Damsko infuses the best of two worlds – it combines the comfort and socialising elements that the Dutch are well known for, with the power and durability of their Australian counterparts. This combination makes the Damsko a formidable force.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Steeler Yachts (Company)">Steeler Yachts</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Steeler Yachts (Company)">Steeler Yachts</a> has proven time and time again that their motor yachts are a force to be reckoned with. The ethos at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Steeler Yachts (Company)">Steeler Yachts</a> is to exceed its meticulous standards, every time. Hence their success at the European Powerboat of the Year award: six times finalist and three times winner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/209855/image/large-2a20ea75452579a8d3e6983db20d2beb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/209855">Every <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Steeler Yachts (Company)">Steeler</a> yacht is crafted to order and constructed from a choice of fine materials. Thus ensuring that their boats always stand up to every challenge their owners demand. The tender company has now successfully delivered more than 60 yachts over the past decade. Those that have more recently left the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5726" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Steeler Yachts (Company)">Steeler</a> shipyard come fitted with an innovative S-design hull.&nbsp;Whilst the company has an impressive portfolio of vessels, it is the Bronson range that grabs the limelight. The middle vessel of the range – the 14.99-metre Bronson 50 – is pegged as one of the first tenders to blur the line between tender and motor yacht. Able to accommodate as many as six guests, the yacht has a split level layout and unexpected interior volumes.This article was originally published in&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYacht Times Issue 39 has arrived (2021-10-20 15:45:00 +0200)">Issue 39 of SuperYacht Times newspaper</a>. To read more stories like this one and to never again miss another issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper, <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">subscribe here</a>.

Some of the best superyacht tenders on the market

SYT rounds of some of the top superyacht tenders, whether its speed or style that you're after.

Tender Spotlight: Some of the coolest tenders to accompany your superyacht

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander Yachts</a> unveiled the latest model to join its fleet, the 14.6-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a>&nbsp;5 series. As the fastest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> to date, the Z5 is equipped with either twin or triple <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5350" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Volvo Penta (Company)">Volvo Penta</a> IPS 500 or 650 engines for a combined maximum 1,440 horsepower. This enables her to reach a top speed of 45 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208137/image/large-08ebb2381e30776742765f94cd05cdd6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208137">She may not be a superyacht, but the Z5 is certainly built to superyacht standards. Her compact size allows owners to maneuver the vessel themselves and allows for privacy to enjoy intimate moments with family and friends.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208136/image/large-58a399dc1d4feb93d2381e0fdac43409.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208136">The in-house designed vessel pays homage to her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> predecessors but features curvier exterior lines as well as a more sporty S-shaped shearline. “At <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a>, we want to inspire people to be extraordinary. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a>&nbsp;5 is an embodiment of that philosophy. A sophisticated yacht that stands out and can be personalised to its owner’s taste. The exterior is a continuation of the lines of the successful Z72 and the interior design is truly exceptional for a yacht of this size,” said <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander Yachts</a> founder Sietse Koopmans.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208131/image/large-1c8f21bd0366c47f5be2ad0b16875998.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208131">Despite the high power of her engines, Z5’s designers placed emphasis on ensuring that the yacht is nothing short of silent. At anchor, the vessel produces just 46 decibels of sound from her generator and air conditioning.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208138/image/large-d7aeb434c0c7820f8a79d0627dd125ae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208138"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander Yachts</a> prides itself in its ability to deliver entirely bespoke interiors, with the Z5 being no different. Owners can tailor the yacht’s interiors to their needs. “For truly demanding clients who desire more complex customisation, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> offers bespoke services. It goes beyond the standard, where the interior can be created to your exact liking. Every material can be sourced and processed to your wishes, matching the interior of your jet, seaside mansion or favourite car,” explained Koopmans.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208130/image/large-2be703bee3b2cd6311e9d06e4e6d704d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208130"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208121/image/large-7b383256f746e84d090fc2d90acaf935.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208121"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> has improved the functionality of the Z5’s interior including features such as a widened beam, a sideboarding door and passerelle, and a walkaround cockpit which provides access to the yacht’s swim platform. A retractable window aft of the saloon can be opened to create openness between the yacht’s interior and exterior as well as a sunroof allowing for a cool alfresco breeze. The aft deck, galley, main saloon and helm station are all open to one another creating an open space ideal for socialising.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208126/image/large-6117b20dfdd8a2f8d3d7cebf018c55f3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208126"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208140/image/large-eb77820f63cf2d1d30ab0a8487342d96.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208140">Just as with the rest of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> fleet, the Z5&nbsp;is packed full with smart features. The chairs of the dining area can be reoriented to serve as the chairs at the helm station. This not only saves valuable space, but allows for all those on board to enjoy one another’s company even while underway.<ul><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/53593" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Video: How Zeelander builds its bespoke yachts (2021-08-24 10:00:00 +0200)">Video: How Zeelander builds its bespoke yachts</a><a href="#managed-by-system" title="Zeelander unveils largest yacht to date: the Zeelander Z72 (2019-04-01 16:30:00 +0200)" data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49745" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a></li><li><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/49745" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander unveils largest yacht to date: the Zeelander Z72 (2019-04-01 16:30:00 +0200)">Zeelander unveils largest yacht to date: the Zeelander Z72</a></li></ul><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208134/image/large-6a97fcf38f2e180d3aad4373e37370ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208134">Though the Z5 is a smaller yacht by length, she is able to accommodate up to four overnight guests in a spacious master cabin complete with a walk-around bed, a dedicated dressing area, generously-sized windows and bespoke lighting solutions. A V-shaped twin stateroom is situated forward<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208132/image/large-f87fa8bb1c4cb3d3ec4bb33b1fe35051.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208132"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208124/image/large-e1c4019df9129829ea33a8fe3d0a8b11.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208124"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208120/image/large-2db94392fff21740c1700b4458691504.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208120"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208128/image/large-ff771acc8a3e09c84f5e8927d2d29c7e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208128"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208129/image/large-82d67d14401738829e39bee5f03e21c5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208129">On deck, the cockpit space has been designed with several different orientations allowing owners to maximise the space, including the choice for a curved sofa, sunbed, and a sleek bar area against the bulkhead. Additional sunbathing space is found forward of the helm station and can be optionally shaded from an awning stowed in the front and back of the coachroof.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/208141/image/large-c7c3dfffd5149691b06f775cad42927a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/208141"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander Yachts</a> has announced that the first Z5 will hit the water for the first time in mid-2022.

Zeelander Yachts unveils its new yacht Z5 series

Dutch yacht builder Zeelander Yachts has unveiled its latest model, the yacht Z5, expected to hit the water next year

Tender spotlight: Zeelander Yachts' new Z5 series

Based just outside Rotterdam in the Netherlands, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander Yachts</a> specialises in the construction of customised yachts in the 40 to 80-foot range. Their retro-styled lobster type boats have been a favourite amongst American boaters and beyond since opening its doors in 2002. SYT was invited to learn more about the construction process behind these yachts at their yard in Groot-Ammers and to take their Z72 flagship for a spin.<iframe width="758" height="428" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HdoqaV837Dw" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>

Zeelander Yachts video tour of shipyard

In this Zeelander Yachts video tour we find out how the Dutch brand creates its bespoke yachts and test drive its Z72 flagship.

Video: How Zeelander builds its bespoke yachts

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dutch Craft Shipyard (Company)">DutchCraft</a>’s new DC25 fully-electric tender made its official debut at Boot Düsseldorf 2020. The innovative tender is the second model to be developed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dutch Craft Shipyard (Company)">DutchCraft</a>, a family-owned yacht builder based in the Netherlands and sister company to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander Yachts</a>, where all design and engineering work is carried out in-house.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/111733/image/large-0d839ea8bee67b2ddb54298c3f932caa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111733">Fully electricExtensive research into combustion engines and fully-electric drivetrains has given <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dutch Craft Shipyard (Company)">DutchCraft</a> a new approach to the design of a superyacht tender and lead them to create the fully-electric drivetrain. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dutch Craft Shipyard (Company)">DutchCraft</a> asserts that their technology for the DC25 is a step in the right direction for a future where ocean preservation is a priority. A limousine version of the DC25 is currently in development for those who require a practical and luxury guest shuttle.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/111734/image/large-77352093dee168a500c1b5eeddc0de1b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111734">VersatilityThanks to its modular deck design, DutchCraft’s DC25 is a true multi-purpose vessel, and can serve as a superyacht tender, dive boat, sport boat, toy carrier and family cruiser, groceries shuttle or fishing boat. The tender’s low and compact drivetrain frees up a significant amount of deck space, which can accommodate various furnishings depending on the owner’s wishes, such as padded bench seating or custom dive racks. When the deck is cleared, the DC25 has room for a land vehicle or a pair of jet skis. The vessel’s helm station also has a collapsible hardtop, allowing for the DC25 to be stored easily in a garage, and the tender has a number of seating options for its 12 guests, who can all board via the proprietary hinged bow door. In addition, when open, the vessel’s transom can serve as a swim platform, ideal for diving or sunbathing.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/111736/image/large-a7654018dff24ebae1b1a96d9ad85161.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111736"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/111735/image/large-54e5932da67e28cdee2b96ce34df5309.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111735">Power The full-electric drivetrain is both silent and powerful and comes complete with a maximum battery capacity of 134kWh, the DC25 can reach up to 32 knots, which allows for 75 minutes of cruising. Alternatively, the yacht can stay powered for up to six hours when cruising at six knots.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5670" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dutch Craft Shipyard (Company)">DutchCraft</a>’s in-house design and engineering teams have also created a robust deep-V hull so effective that is able to cut through even the roughest waves.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/111732/image/large-83c54ba43f4dff5dc3fbd538d45b826e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111732">

Top three features of the DutchCraft DC25 electric tender

The DutchCraft DC25 fully-electric tender made its debut at Boot Düsseldorf 2020. Here are a few notable features.

Top three features of DutchCraft’s electric DC25 tender

Dutch yard<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">&nbsp;Zeelander Yachts&nbsp;</a>has revealed its largest yacht to date, the flagship 22-metre Z72. Aiming to combine superyacht-level comfort with a smart use of space, the exterior design for the new flagship vessel was developed in combination with the Dutch designer<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/43" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cor D. Rover Design (Company)">&nbsp;Cor D. Rover.&nbsp;</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/69994/image/large-4561938450a6fb456138efca5b9e4318.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69994">The vessel's exterior design features<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">&nbsp;Zeelander</a>'s characteristic New York commuter-style profile but on a larger scale. The yacht is full of curved surfaces, with a striking S-shaped sheerline and a distinctive rounded stern which unfolds to reveal a 100 square feet swim platform. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/70003/image/large-d55d40bab68681293b163a3120dc05c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/70003">The in-house design team from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> created the interiors of the Z72. Notably, the company emphasises that it actively involves owners of its yachts in discussions about models under development in order to tailor specific features and design elements to their requirements.&nbsp;“Owners of&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander Yachts</a>&nbsp;know what they like,”&nbsp;explained Floris Koopmans, Marketing Coordinator at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a>. “When they share their experiences, we know that no one has a better sense of how the boats are used. That discussion has led the way to the Z72.”“We have made the boat very open, spacious and airy, so you always have the feeling that you are outside at sea. A very large convertible sunroof and a retractable aft sliding window gives the Z72 the appeal of a cabriolet, without limitations”,&nbsp;continued Koopmans. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/69997/image/large-ef5a2912c5e97a8523a74b4005d99de0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69997">Stand out features on board include a panoramic saloon, beach club cabana and spacious tender garage. Although the first Z72 unit does not have a jacuzzi, it could be installed on the aft deck instead of the sunbed on future yachts. After usage, the jacuzzi could then be closed to return to a sunbed. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/70002/image/large-b9a67484ecb33b956308558ec3912d66.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/70002">In terms of accommodation, the Zeelander Z72 yacht has a three-stateroom layout, with the interior decor characterised as sophisticated and comfortable. The master stateroom is located forward and benefits from this curvy, updated take on the classic high-sided commuter design in its headroom and forward volume.&nbsp;The master stateroom features a king berth finished in an updated Herreshoff style with white ceiling and overhead panels accented with dark varnished wood. Additional accommodation consists of a pair of guest doubles located amidships, where angled entry doors optimize the use of space while highlighting the mirror design. Each stateroom features a private head with a separate shower.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/69996/image/large-77083250721e86cf59d0828bb6405637.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/69996">“Because the owner loves a good party, the Z72 has extra party lights and biggest JL sound system on all spaces on the boat. Helm, kitchen, aft deck, front deck all the rooms and even the swimming platform”,&nbsp;commented Floris Koopmans.The crew’s quarters are adjacent to the hullside tender garage, where a RIB tender and PWC can be deployed and retrieved without interfering with activities taking place on the swim platform.&nbsp;In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1416" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Zeelander Yachts (Company)">Zeelander</a> offers a selection of triple Volvo Penta IPS engine choices for the Z72. When powered by three 1,000-horsepower IPS 1350s, the Z72 is expected to reach a top speed of 40 knots, and benefits from the Volvo Penta integrated joystick system which boosts the yacht's manoeuvrability.&nbsp;In addition, the Z72 can also be equipped with a Seakeeper gyro stabilization system for optimal comfort on board.&nbsp;

Flagship Zeelander Z72 yacht unveiled

Dutch yard Zeelander has revealed its new flagship: the Zeelander Z72 yacht. 

Zeelander unveils largest yacht to date: the Zeelander Z72  

The inaugural Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous (KRSR) will kick off in just two days time, marking the start of the charter season in Phuket and the surrounding areas. Hosted from 10th until 12th December, the invitation-only event will welcome Kata Rocks villa owners, superyacht owners and yachting industry professionals for a social and relaxed three days.

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Kata Rocks and Infinite Luxury CEO, Richard Pope, comments, "We are delighted with the universally positive response and support regarding the Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous from the yachting industry and luxury media. Kata Rocks is often referred to as ‘the world’s first superyacht-inspired resort' and the KRSR continues to extend its long association with the yachting industry."

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Sponsored by resort developer Infinite Luxury, participating partners include, Feadship - who will host the prestigious owner's dinner on day two - Burgess, Benetti, Northrop &amp; Johnson, Edmiston, Princess Yachts Southeast Asia, Bristol Charter, Simpson Marine, PMYA Asia Yachting, Seal Superyachts, Sanlorenzo, Yacht Solutions, Hemisphere Crew Solutions Monaco, 77 Design, Zeelander, Burma Sport Fishing, Phuket Xperience and The Surin.

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Highlights from the rendezvous include welcome reception on a superyacht plus a cruise with the fleet to a secluded beach for a gourmet BBQ at The Surin resort. There is also a 'Gins of the World' sunset cocktails, a 'yacht hop' and 'big boy’s toys' on the water showcase followed by the exclusive Infinite Luxury Feadship Owner’s Dinner in Kata Rock’s iconic Sky Villa Penthouse and a grand finale that concludes with the Kata Rocks Charter Season Opening Party.

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The KRSR is part of a series of coordinated yachting events starting with the Phuket King's Cup Regatta, from 3rd to 10th December. This year the King's Cup is followed by the inaugural KRSR from 10th to 12th December, and culminating with the Thailand Yacht Show from 15th to 18th December. For more information on KRSR, head <a href="http://katarockssuperyachtrendezvous.com/">here</a>. 

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