The Pinnacle of Ability

The Zeelander 7

As the flagship of the Zeelander fleet, the Zeelander 7 naturally has a certain presence on the water. Her tall, flared bow slowly gives way to the deeply raked transom via a long S-shaped shearline, and the low profile of the deckhouse is dominated by a single strip of three-dimensionally sculpted glass. With design input from Cor D. Rover, the yacht is the epitome of elegant down-east styling.

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Zeelander has optimised the generous deck space aft with a sunpad that can convert to a sofa and a wonderfully convivial bar area that uses the countertop by the retractable aft window. In concert with the sunroof in the saloon, the whole main deck can be opened up to function as a single indoor-outdoor area, or divided and enclosed in less clement weather. Either way, the volumes, endless views and proximity to the sea let the spirit soar and the good times roll.

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A further transformation occurs when the transom opens to reveal a vast aft platform – perfect for swimming, lounging or just enjoying views of the anchorage. There’s also the option of a hydraulic pasarelle which can be angled up to the dock or down into the water, and which fully retracts into the transom. For the rare and lucky owners of this boat, the experience is nothing short of total immersion in your surroundings.

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A capable galley stands alongside flexible lounging and dining space for up to eight in the main-deck saloon. With an owner’s choice of appliances, and the option of a hydraulic high-low table, the Zeelander 7 favours ambitious cruising in remote waters every bit as much as it makes a statement on the Riviera or alongside in Palm Beach. Whether it’s just the two of you, or a whole crowd, the fluidity, light and volume of this space makes for an easy social dynamic.

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Below deck, a fabulous master suite occupies the forward third of the boat. Pride of place goes to the king-sized island bed, but abundant storage and lots of natural light also help make this a fine refuge, with its large ensuite bathroom. Together with two further guest suites, the accommodation makes good use of the lavish volumes and generous headroom offered by the hull shape. There’s a crew cabin aft and even a tender garage accessed via a shell door to starboard. In every painstaking, gently curved detail, the Zeelander 7 is a small superyacht.

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Quietness, in fact, is in Zeelander’s DNA. Using materials, techniques and technology that could teach the superyacht industry a thing or two, background noise is never louder than 72dB. And at anchor, it’s just you and the birds, because the boat’s hotel systems are whisper silent. “The sound insulation means that we can easily hold a conversation even when cruising at top speed,” confirms the latest owner of a Z7. “With the rear door closed, you can hear the water lapping at the sides of the boat, almost as if you were sailing.”

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That’s in spite of an exhilarating power package of three Volvo Penta IPS drives. Options run from 3x 725hp engines up to 3x 1000hp for an effortless 40 knots or more. From the comfortable, ergonomic helm station forward, it’s a thrilling drive with 360-degree visibility courtesy of the wrap-around glass. And for the guests or family aft, it’s an ever-changing view and the promise of a fine anchorage or exciting harbour at the end.

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What’s more, clever hydrodynamics that are designed specifically for Volvo’s IPS drives ensure that the Zeelander 7 is an efficient boat. At 26-knot cruising speed, the range still exceeds 600 miles, making dinner in Sicily or lunch in the Bahamas a reality. Intuitively controlled Humphree trim tabs and the option of gyro stabilisation put the Zeelander 7 in a comfort league of its own under way and at anchor.

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And as owners often like to bring a bit of home with them, Zeelander’s in-house design team is skilled at realising unique features and finishes to make each yacht a unique work of art.

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This flexibility, combined with a unique approach to building each boat one-by-one with a dedicated team, have imbued Zeelanders with real cachet, only ever owned by the world’s most determined and successful people.