Zeelander 8

Anyone who knows me, knows I love “Down East” style boats. A long term effect of spending many formative years around lobster boats on the Maine coast. Zeelander’s latest flagship offering is a study in understatement and refined opulence. Its curvaceous lines evoke the elegant silhouette of a lobster boat, eschewing harsh angles for a sleek, seamless design that exemplifies the Dutch brand’s penchant for understated luxury.

Every inch of this vessel exudes painstaking attention to detail and an obsessive pursuit of perfection. A signature Zeelander design cue, the extendable tumblehome transom, graces the stern, carrying over the brand’s trademark aesthetic from their smaller models.

Preliminary specs suggest accommodations fit for the elite, with three double cabins, quarters for up to three crew, and a drive-in tender garage building upon the ingenious system introduced on the Zeelander 6 and 7. The bow area promises added versatility with a deep-set transverse lounge situated forward of the yacht’s dramatically swept windscreen.

Despite its imposing scale, a quartet of top-spec D13 IPS-1350 engines will propel this behemoth to an exhilarating 40 knots, while maintaining a hushed 72dBa sound level within the saloon – a remarkable feat of engineering that underscores Zeelander’s commitment to both performance and comfort.

The first example of this maritime marvel is slated for delivery this summer, and if Zeelander’s pedigree is any indication, its price tag will be as breathtaking as its aesthetic – a billionaire’s indulgence that redefines the boundaries of luxury yachting.

Zeelander 8 specifications

LOA: 79 ft 0in (24.08m)
BEAM: 22 ft 0in (6.71m)
ENGINES: Quad Volvo Penta D13 IPS1200-1350s
TOP SPEED: 40 knots
PRICE: POA
PURCHASE: zeelander.com