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Van der Valk in the Netherlands has been commissioned to build a new Continental Three semi-custom motoryacht. This is the third order for this successful new line which, features a distinctive design by Guido de Groot. Like all Continental Three builds, this 26-metre superyacht will combine an overall modern appearance with subtle classic touches and include various unique features chosen by her owners. It is due for completion in 2016.

One of the specific characteristics of this latest new Continental Three will be a custom mast ensuring the vertical clearance is lower than six metres in order to suit the preferred sailing regions of the client. In addition, the yacht has an extended hydraulic tender launching platform which will double as a beach lounge and a swim platform. Housing the tender in the stern area will enable the flybridge to be kept free for other functions. The interior of this impressive new Continental Three will be mainly realised in teak and other woods to create a classic ambiance, with lots of rounded shapes adding to the sense of elegance.

Private relaxation
The spacious flybridge offers an outdoor steering position and two L-shaped sofas for dining. Distinctive relaxation areas will ensure optimal privacy. Two large sunbeds will be placed, one in front of the steering position and the other on the roof of the master stateroom, accessible via the foredeck. There will also be two lounge seats near the anchors. The wet bar behind the helm seat and a barbecue at the aft part of the flybridge will make the whole boat ideal for al fresco entertaining.

The yacht’s main deck includes a large eight-person table for outdoor dining on the aft deck which also gives access to the flybridge. Beautifully crafted foldable stainless steel doors will open up to the spacious saloon, which will offer stunning views all around.

Spectacular views
Another standout feature of the Continental Three is its raised pilothouse, which is centrally located on the main deck. The master suite is situated forward and offers spectacular panoramic views from its high location. The clear separation from the guests areas also enhances privacy levels for the owners. In addition to a comfortable double king bed, it includes an ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower, a seating and office area as well as plenty of storage space.

The lower deck includes three guest cabins, all of which are ensuite: two double VIP cabins aft and one central guest cabin with two Pullman’s which accommodates four people. This deck also features a utility storage room with cooler/freezer department, and a laundry area in the corridor. The crew area, located further forward, has two crew cabins as well as a crew mess, shower and head.

Technical specifications of the new Continental Three include two MTU engines with a maximum of 1502 hp each, a 45 hp hydraulic bowthruster and a 35 hp hydraulic sternthruster. The estimated maximum speed is 25 knots, with a cruising speed of 20 knots. In addition, the yacht has a Naiad 302 fin stabilisation system and two 26kW Northern Lights generators on board.

Van der Valk – Continental Yachts has been constructing both steel and aluminium motor yachts since 1968. The family-owned shipyard is located in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, with founder Wim van der Valk still a driving force behind the company. The yard offers its semi-custom Continental series of motoryachts, the layout, interior and style of which can be customised according to clients’ special needs and wishes.

 

Van der Valk in the Netherlands has delivered the 23-metre aluminium motoryacht Grey Falcon. With an exterior profile designed in-house and an interior from the boards of Guido de Groot, the 19th member of the Continental Two family is one of the fastest built to date by this leading Dutch yard.

Grey Falcon’s stylish exterior style is traditionally Mediterranean, with lots of space on the decks. She has no radar mast bracket – instead she features only a boom, allowing full freedom of movement on the flybridge. The large main deck aft features a large seating area and several seats with beautiful views all around, as well as a substantial dining area. There is a steering position outside on the flybridge, with a spacious daybed adjacent and a mini wet bar to port. All of these al fresco spaces make Grey Falcon a delightful place to relax during the day and on long summer evenings.

Thanks to her triple third-generation Volvo Penta IPS 1050 engines, Grey Falcon is one of the fastest vessels ever built by Van der Valk, and will clock a maximum speed of 32 knots.
She also contains a wealth of other smoothly integrated technological elements, including twin 26 kW Northern Lights generators. There are two electrically adjustable seats at the helm, and the suede-lined dashboard comprises comprehensive navigational equipment by SIMRAD.

A fine blend
Grey Falcon’s interior is a fine combination of the modern and classic, with a smooth flowing transition between the various components. It is characterised by a pale colour palette based on elegant grey washed oak, counterbalanced by darker elements of granite, suede and Alcantara, and dark wengé floors. The interior comprises many geometric shapes, generating a sleek contemporary appearance without subtracting from its warmth.

The lounge area provides a cosy setup of multiple settees, as well as a seat by the renowned Italian brand Promemoria. Bowers & Wilkins speakers are incorporated into side tables next to the settee, providing superb sound. The dinette to starboard centres on a table in high-gloss lacquered Palisander hardwood. This is continued in the dashboard to port, which extends into the adjacent, well-equipped galley with Corian countertops. The dining table can easily accommodate large groups.

 

Luxurious suites
The main corridor on the lower deck connects to the luxurious guest accommodations, which provide comfortable room for six in one master, one VIP and one twin guest cabin. The full-beam master suite includes an office, a vanity table and lots of lockers and closet space, as well as a spacious full-beam bathroom with striking granite elements. The adjacent crew area consists of two berths, a pantry, mess and dedicated bathroom.

 

Another Continental Two yacht is currently under construction for an experienced owner. This 27-metre version features a fast displacement hull design and will be launched in the spring of 2017.

Continental Two 23M MY Grey Falcon’s basic specifications

Project number: WV0110
Hull: Aluminum (AlMg4.5Mn – H321)
Superstructure: Aluminum (AlMg4.5Mn – H111)
Hull form: Hard Chine, Semi Displacement
Classification: CE-A (ocean)
Length over all: 23.20m
Length waterline: 18.48m
Beam moulded: 5.40m
Beam over all: 5.60m
Draft full loaded: 1.80m
Fuel capacity total: 10.000 L
Fresh water capacity: 1.600 L
Sewage: 800 L
Exterior design: Van der Valk – Continental Yachts
Interior design: Guido de Groot Design
Naval architecture: Van der Valk – Continental Yachts
Main engine: 3x Volvo Penta IPS-1050 D13-800 588kW @ 2.300rpm
Reduction gear: Reduction 1,99:1
Generators: 1x 26 kW Northern Lights 400V – 1x 26 kW Northern Lights 400V
Stabilizers: Rotorswing 140
Maximum speed: 32.00 knots (approx.)
Cruising speed: 25.00 knots (approx.)
Range at displ. cruising (11,2kn): 810 Nautical miles

Continental Four trawler range premiers new antiroll system

Van der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands has launched the 36.80-metre Santa Maria T, part of its Continental Four range. The largest trawler yacht built by Van der Valk to date, she represents the first of a new generation of designs created in partnership with Guido de Groot. Santa Maria T also showcases a brand-new two-axis fin antiroll damping system that provides stabilization underway and at zero speed.

The Continental Four series embodies a style that is classic, timeless yet clearly distinctive. Van der Valk took great care to ensure the best possible sailing and seakeeping qualities for this design, including an original round-bilged steel hull. Built to endure the toughest weather conditions, Santa Maria T has a large fuel capacity that ensures a transatlantic range. She is a full displacement motoryacht with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure; an all-aluminium fast-displacement version of the Continental Four is also available.

Customised superyacht
Both the exterior and interior of Santa Maria T were fully customised to her owner’s wishes. Entering the aft deck from the winding staircase it is clear that this is a proper superyacht. The aft deck itself is spacious and contains an eight-person seating area with table as well as a small pantry with sink and refrigerator. A four-way foldable stainless steel door links the aft deck with the main saloon.

Exemplifying a striking art-nouveau interior style, this area is characterised by some fine detailing. The mahogany woodwork is enhanced with Pacific madrona burl inlays, solid herringbone floorings, embossed alcantara panelling on walls and ceilings, indirect lighting, and perfectly matching artwork.

The professionally equipped galley includes all the items a chef could need. The corridor on the starboard side offers access to the day head, the captain’s office and the forward helm station. The three-metre dashboard is beautifully upholstered with green top grain leather and equipped with the latest SIMRAD navigation equipment. A two-person settee on each side of the dashboard allows guests to enjoy the same forward views as the captain. The wheelhouse is fitted with a side door on each side.

Impressive owners’ area
An upholstered spiral staircase provides access to the lower deck area. This section was designed exclusively for the owner and his guests. Fifty per cent of the total accommodation space is taken up by the owner’s quarters. The main stateroom is located amidships and features a bed upholstered entirely in leather, as well as a huge walk-in wardrobe, office, lounge and ensuite bathroom. The latter is finished entirely in two marble tones – green and off-white – and features a cast iron bathtub.

The remainder of the accommodation deck is taken up by three guest cabins – a double VIP suite in the bow, a twin guest cabin to port, and a twin queen-sized bunk bed cabin to starboard. All of the guest cabins have their own private bathroom, also finished in two different tones of marble. The crew premises aft comprise three cabins with direct access to the engine room and lazarette, a spacious galley, a crew mess and two bathrooms.

Powerful performance
Santa Maria T boasts a considerable engine room. The two Volvo Penta D16 MH 651 hp engines can be walked around. The D16 engines come with a rating 1 continuous duty certificate, meaning they can perform 24/7 without a single stop. Santa Maria T is the first yacht in the world delivered with an all-new two-axis fin antiroll damping system that provides stabilization both underway and at zero speed without compromising performance in either circumstance.

Other equipment of note aboard Santa Maria T includes the side boarding ladder (with side dock for mooring a tender), hydraulic lazarette hatch, hydraulic swim ladder and customised and widened hydraulic passerelle. Her flybridge can be accessed from both inside and outside (via stairs on the aft deck).

At almost 20 metres in length, the flybridge itself is huge. Everything needed for warm days in the sun can be found upstairs: a full aluminium hardtop, two spacious dining/lounge areas, a kitchen/wet bar with refrigerators, ice maker and a barbeque, an area dedicated to sun beds, and a crane with a capacity of 1200 kg for launching the custom 6.40-metre carbon fibre Beachlander tender.

Global reputation
In summary, the 36.80-metre Santa Maria T has set the standard for the new Continental Four range and is sure to impress as she traverses the world. Van der Valk has proven that this exciting new series of trawler yachts has everything it takes to enhance the global reputation of this Dutch yard as it approaches its silver jubilee.

SHORT SPECIFICATION

GENERAL
Yacht name: Santa Maria T
Year: 2015
Hull no. : WV0106

CREDITS
Naval architect: Ginton Naval Architects
Design & styling: Guido de Groot Design
Interior styling: Guido de Groot Design
Owner’s repr.: Confidential

MAIN DIMENSIONS
LOA: 36,80m
LWL: 34,50m
Beam: 7,75m
Draft: 2,30m
Displacement: 250t (full load)

VESSEL’S PARTICULARS
Hull material: Steel grade A
Superstructure material: Aluminium (AlMg4.5Mn – H321)
Hull Shape: Round bilge – Full displacement
Certification: Lloyd’s 100A1 SSC Yacht Mono G6 (hull)
Engine brand & type: 2x Volvo Penta D16-­‐MH 16,0l 6 cil.
Engine HP: 651hp / 479kW
Top Speed: 14,4 knots
Cruising Speed: 11,2 knots
Shaft & Propellor: Stainless steel duplex Ø=90mm, Veemstar 5-­‐bladed propellers Ø49”
Gearbox: Twin Disc MGX 5170 DC, reduction 3,54:1
Bow/stern Thruster: 60hp hydraulic proportional bow and stern thruster
Generators: 55kW Northern Lights M1064T2 230/400 Volts 55kW Northern Lights M1064T2 230/400 Volts
Fuel tank capacity: 33.000l
Water tank capacity: 6.000l
Holding tank capacity: 5.000l
Cabins: 1 owner, 1 VIP, 1 twin guest, 1 bulk guest
Crew: 6 person crew, 3 cabins

Van der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands has revealed an impressive concept for a new 38-metre explorer yacht. The Continental Five range has been developed in partnership with Guido de Groot in a variety of exterior designs, ranging from futuristic to classic.

Despite the wide range of choices available in terms of her exterior profile lines, the overall design of the Continental Five has a distinctly masculine character. Sporting a round-bilge hull, owners can opt for a full displacement version with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure or an all-aluminium fast-displacement vessel.

Rich experience

Leveraging on Van der Valk Shipyards’ rich experience in explorer-type vessels, the Continental Five will offer a premium performance in even the toughest weather conditions. It is specifically designed with a significant fuel capacity, and will be easily capable of transatlantic passages. A powerful propulsion package includes twin CAT C18 ACERT diesel engines.

The triple-deck configuration offers serious interior and exterior space, and provides many different layout possibilities. The interior will be characterised by an extraordinary level of comfort and finishing.

Design by Guido de Groot

The Continental Five is a fine example of the excellent partnership between Van der Valk Continental Yachts and yacht designer Guido de Groot. “We work both directly for shipyards and private clients,” explains De Groot. “Van der Valk has been around for more than half a century and it has been a pleasure to work with them over the past three years as they have increased their presence in the superyacht sector.

“The yard is easy to communicate with and highly professional. We have designed a number of completely new models and three yachts have already been successfully delivered. The Continental Five is the largest design to be unveiled to date and we are especially proud of the flexible layout possibilities of this 38-metre yacht.”

 

Deck by deck

Moving thought the decks of the Continental Five it is clear that everything has been carefully thought through based on the yard’s rich experience and the design skills of Guido de Groot. The standard arrangement sun deck includes a good-sized wet bar, large L-shaped settee and a spacious sunbed. The bridge deck houses a large outside lounge deck, a pilothouse, the captain’s office, a sky lounge with pantry and kitchenette, and a social area on the aft deck which is ideal as an alfresco lounge or dining space.

The main deck aft accommodates the toys and tender or a helipad or swimming pool. The spacious main saloon has floor-to-ceiling doors to starboard and port that allow broad views all around. The forward location of the master suite also affords some stunning vistas.

Finally, the lower deck aft houses a beach club with sauna, a hydraulically operated swimming platform, a day head and a shower. The lower deck accommodations include one VIP suite, three guest cabins, and a crew area with a spacious crew mess and laundry, two crew cabins with twin berths and a double captain’s cabin.

About Van der Valk – Continental Yachts

Van der Valk Continental Yachts has been constructing steel and aluminium motoryachts since 1968. The family-owned shipyard is located in Waalwijk (NL) and its founder Wim van der Valk still plays a key role at the company. The tour de force of the yard’s range is the semi-custom Continental series of motoryachts, which have a highly customised layout, interior and style which corresponds to clients’ special needs and wishes.

SHORT SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Yacht name: Not Applicable
Year: T.b.d
Hull no.: T.b.d

CREDITS
Naval architect: Ginton Naval Architects
Design & styling: Guido de Groot Design
Interior styling: T.b.d
Owner’s repr.: Not Applicable

MAIN DIMENSIONS
LOA: 38,00m
LWL: 32.90m
Beam: 8,50m
Draft: 2,80m
Displacement: T.b.d

VESSEL’S PARTICULARS
Hull material: Steel grade A
Superstructure material: Aluminium (AlMg4.5Mn – H321)
Hull Shape: Round bilge – Full displacement
Certification: Lloyd’s 100A1 SSC Yacht Mono G6 (hull)
Engine brand & type: 2x CAT C18 Acert Rating D
Engine HP: 873hp / 651kW
Top Speed: 14,2 knots (est.)
Cruising Spe: 11,0 knots (est.)
Shaft & Propellor: Stainless steel duplex Ø=90mm, Veemstar 5-bladed propellers Ø49”
Gearbox: ZF / Twindisc, reduction t.b.c.
Bow/stern Thruster: Sider 80hp Proportional, hydraulic bow & stern thrusther
Generators : 2x 70kW Northern Lights 70kW 230/400 Volts
Fuel tank capacity: 40000l
Water tank capacity: 5000l
Holding tank capacity: 5000l
Cabins: 1 owner, 1 VIP, 2 twin guest
Crew: 5/6 person crew, 3 cabins