Van der Valk Continental Yachts announces new order 27-metre yacht “Continental Two” for experienced owner
Van der Valk Continental Yachts in the Netherlands has received an order for a new 27-metre Continental Two motoryacht. The naval architecture brief will be met by Jaron Ginton, while Guido de Groot is responsible for both the exterior and interior design. Construction of the hull will start in January and the yacht is slated for delivery in the spring of 2017.
The owner of the new vessel is a very experienced yachtsman with some very clear requirements. Van der Valk was the natural choice to take on the project as a yard with a proven track record in accommodating such wide-ranging wishes.
The all-aluminium, round-bilged fast displacement hull will feature a bulb on the submerged section, extending the waterline. This will set the yacht apart from vessels with a traditional hull and improve performance. The 6.72-metre beam will be exceptionally wide and the yacht will have Lloyd’s approval for the construction and welding plan, as well as full MCA-MGN-280 Vessel operating Category 2 certification.
Fun and games
In a significant departure from previous Continental Two builds, the flybridge will not be home to the tender but instead be entirely devoted to fun and leisure. It will feature a U-shaped dining area and a wet bar as well as a grill and sunbathing area with plenty of sunbeds. The foredeck will comprise a huge U-shaped settee and sunbed integrated in the superstructure fender storage.
The pleasures to be found in the water will be the focus of the large lazarette which will house diving equipment and toys, including Seabobs, as well as a wet space and technical area. An exceptionally large bathing platform was specifically requested by the owner based on his previous experiences, and will also be the resting place for the tender when not in use. The yacht will also feature an Opacmare transformer platform, a multifunctional gangway, a tender lift, and a fold-down platform reaching down to the water.
The spacious interior layout will comprise a U-shaped settee on the aft deck, an owners’ stateroom, a VIP suite and two guest cabins, as well as a V-shaped cabin for two crew members in the forepeak. The finish of the new yacht’s interior is still under discussion, with the owner leaning towards a minimalist style.
A propulsion first
This Continental Two will be the first aluminium yacht in the entire world to be fitted with MAN 1900 V12 engines, which have an impressive maximum capacity of 1900 hp at 2300 rpm. “These are the heaviest, most powerful engines ever supplied by MAN Rollo for a yacht, and have only been available on the market since September 2015,” explains Karel Schuurman, sales manager for marine and industrial application at MAN Rollo. “This is the first time we are selling engines of this calibre.” The MAN range of light duty engines have a favourable power to weight ratio and compact dimensions, making them extraordinarily well suited for Van der Valk’s fast aluminium motoryachts.
The new Continental Two will also feature a VG120 gyro stabilizer by VEEM, which represents the state of the art in roll stabilization and ensures optimal comfort. It deploys multiple smart control algorithms to ensure optimal stabilization in a wide range of conditions, as well as safe operation in choppy seas and at high speeds. An innovative economical mode of operation automatically reduces flywheel rpm when less stabilization is required, saving on power and decreasing noise.
The Continental Two
Introduced in 2007, the Continental Two is a series of two-level yachts available in a flybridge and wheelhouse version. It was the first model made suitable for the revolutionary Volvo Penta IPS, a joystick-operated drive system with counter-rotating forward-facing propellers. It is mainly built in semi-displacement, full aluminium (hard chine, moderate V hull) designs, but is also available in full aluminium fast-displacement (round bilged), aluminium planing (hard-chine, moderate V hull) or steel full displacement (hard-chine or round bilged) versions.
Other yard news
Van der Valk Continental Yachts currently has several other projects under construction. They include two 23-metre Continental Two vessels, a 26-metre Continental Three and a 23.95-metre Continental Four, all due for delivery in 2016. There are also ongoing refit projects on three Continental One yachts in the sizes 15, 17 and 19 metres. The latter is a major refit involving a new interior, comprehensive exterior including paintjob, and updates to technical equipment.
SHORT SPECIFICATION
GENERAL
Yacht name: T.b.d
Year: 2017
Hull no. : WV0114
CREDITS
Naval architect: Ginton Naval Architects
Design & styling: Guido de Groot Design
Interior styling: Guido de Groot Design
Owner’s repr.: Nautimar Marine
MAIN DIMENSIONS
LOA: 27,00m
LWL: 25.30m
Beam: 6,72m
Draft: 1,80m
Displacement: 82.5t (half load)
VESSEL’S PARTICULARS
Hull material: Aluminium (AlMg4.5Mn – H321)
Superstructure material: Aluminium (AlMg4.5Mn – H111)
Hull Shape: Round bilge – Fast displacement hull
Certification: MCA-MGN-280 “Vessel operating category 2”
Engine brand & type: 2x MAN V12-1900 D2862LE476
Engine HP: 1900hp / 1397kW
Top Speed: 29,0 knots (est.)
Cruising Speed: 3,0 knots (est.)
Shaft & Propellor: Stainless steel water lubr. duplex Ø=80mm, Veemstar 6-bladed propellers Ø41”
Gearbox: ZF3060, reduction 2,5:1
Bow/stern Thruster: 60hp hydraulic proportional bow and stern thruster
Generators: 32kW Northern Lights M944T 230/400 Volts
Fuel tank capacity: 13.000l
Water tank capacity: 2.500l
Holding tank capacity: 1.000l
Cabins: 1 owner, 1 VIP, 2 twin guest
Crew: 2 person crew, 1 cabin
