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The Zeelander 6 is a 55-foot luxury motor yacht that was launched by the award-winning Dutch yacht-building firm Zeelander Yachts in 2022. As sleek and stylish as a Le Mans race car, with a timeless classic-contemporary look, bold modern curves, a signature sloping transom, a razor-sharp entry and Art Deco-inspired living spaces, this vessel is as much a work of art as any Dutch Master painting. With a limited production run this model is achingly exclusive, but those lucky enough to get their hands on one are bound to ride the most beautiful yacht in any marina.
Expect to find painted fiberglass, steel brightwork, tempered glass and plenty of authentic teak across a sublime main-deck split between al fresco lounge spaces and climate-controlled interiors. Up on the foredeck there’s room for a pair of seats, while all the way to stern there’s a fold-out swim platform large enough to be used as a Cabana-style beach-club floating inches above the lapping waters. A step up leads into an ultra-stylish aft lounge with two curved leather sofas surrounding a pop-up bespoke cocktail table, while ahead of this there is a marbled serving bar with a trio of bar stools. A glazed door and a retractable window open up to connect this space to the salon, where a walk-in galley awaits. This kitchen boasts marble-effect surfaces, pale timber cabinets, a combination oven, a ceramic hob, a steel sink and chilled storage. Moving forward you will encounter an L-shaped, diamond-stitched leather sofa surrounding a dining table, while up front there is a central helm station sitting underneath a sunroof with two swivel chairs that can be turned to face the table at mealtimes. This extraordinary helm faces a single-pane wraparound windscreen for unbeatable visibility, and hosts power-steering, a Penta joystick, a non-glare finish, two extra-large Garmin touchscreens and digital throttles.
Understated and classy quarters on the lower deck provide sleeping space for up to six overnight guests across a trio of well-appointed, lavish staterooms. A bunk-berth to starboard is ideal for the kids, while a VIP suite to the bow features skylights, a double-width locker, a queen-sized island bed and a spa-like bathroom with a wet-room shower. The full-beam master stateroom amidship features electronically tinting mullions, a queen-sized bed, a whole wall of modular storage and a semi-open bathroom with a dressing table, a molded sink and separate spaces for a flush toilet and a waterfall shower.
Engines range from a pair of Volvo Penta IPS950 diesels to more powerful IPS1350 engines with top speeds that reach up to 40 knots at full-throttle. Settle in to your long-distance cruising speed to enjoy a range of up to 455 nautical miles, the perfect distance for extended weekends spent island-hopping. Sound mitigation throughout produces a whisper-quiet seafaring experience, with noise levels rarely breaching the 70-decibel level. A side-launching tender garage can store today’s modern water-toys, while a category B hull has been perfected for offshore cruising, natural stability and superb fuel-efficiency.
