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The jet-set collectable: test driving the 15m mini superyacht Zeelander 5

Produced in limited quantities at its facility in the Netherlands, the Zeelander 5 captures the essence of a superyacht with the character of a sports cruiser. Sam Fortescue finds out why she is the perfect collectable for jet-setters. 

Twenty-five, twenty-six... the dial eventually comes to rest on 31 knots as we rip through the urban landscape of riverside Rotterdam with the throttle as far forward as it will go. There is a steely gleam to the early spring sunshine, which glitters through a million droplets of water casually picked up and hurled aside by the speeding hull of our Zeelander 5. Wow, is it good to be back in the water again.

I slalom joyously from one side of this busy waterway to the other, revelling in the sense of control; the grip on the water. Just for fun, I raise and lower the bow using the intuitive trim tab buttons. And despite the twin Volvo IPS drives belting out a combined 960hp, their roar is so muted that I can easily speak to my co-pilot without raising my voice. In fact, quietness is one of the boat’s biggest selling points.

It has to be said that Rotterdam’s pick n’ mix of blocky, post-war architecture doesn’t feel like the natural habitat for the Zeelander, although it has already proven very successful here: roughly a quarter of the 60 yachts built since 2002 have been sold to Dutch clients. But curves are what really define these boats, from the meandering shearline to the flared bow and enough tumble-home aft to make a J-Class blush.

“The new Zeelander 5 has an S-shaped sheer, instead of the C-shape of its predecessor, the Z44,” explains Floris Koopmans – the precisely-attired son of Zeelander founder Sietse, and the brains behind a carefully weighted marketing campaign. “It gives the boat a more modern appeal, with a wider stern that creates greater space and better handling characteristics.”

Koopmans takes us for a tour of the spotless Zeelander shipyard in rural Groot-Ammers, where each boat is painstakingly assembled. As we wander from boat to boat, half marooned like islands in the vast ocean of the shop floor, the true extent of this obsession with curved form is brought home to me. 

As he reels off words such as ‘voluptuous, ‘seductive’ and ‘timeless’, we pause alongside the ready-moulded hull of a 5 that has just been delivered. And there, for the first time ever, I see fairing compound being applied to the exterior of a fibreglass hull.

Let me just illustrate why this is unusual. Smaller fibreglass hulls, like that of the Zeelander 5, are typically wet moulded in female moulds, which have themselves been built over an exactly milled male plug. This technique allows extraordinary control over the final shape of the hull, built up in layers of fibre and resin over an initial coat of hard, shiny gel coat. In other words, the hulls that emerge from a well-made mould are practically perfect.

But not, it seems, perfect enough for Zeelander. By applying fairing compound to every curved surface of the hull, the yard says it can achieve an even better finish; one that is practically distortion-free by the time it is painted. “We want to give superyacht builders something to think about,” says Koopmans levelly. “It took 24,000 man-hours to build the first Zeelander 5 – it really is a mini superyacht."

“Look at this cleat,” he urges, pointing to one of the numerous pieces of spotless deck furniture made of matching oval-profile stainless steel. “You have to crush the tubing, then weld on the tips. It costs €3,000 to make this, where any other brand would just bolt on a readymade one. But otherwise, it wouldn’t be a Zeelander.”

It is a story that is repeated throughout the boat, from the imposing headlight-studded stem fitting to the gorgeous, smoky leather floor tiles below. Everything is art, finished to a much higher standard than the norm. And because of this, it is perhaps harder to critique the minor eccentricities of the boat. After all, who would have raised their hand to set Picasso straight? Well, let me have a go...

It's largely a question of volume below deck on the Zeelander 5, and that is a function of its smaller size, but also of aesthetic decisions that have shaped the boat. Cosy dimensions can be forgiven in the V-berth in the raised bow cabin, but it is harder to swallow in the full-beam master amidships. 

This sits beneath the saloon seating, with a deckhead that follows the changes of level seen above, resulting in very little clearance above the kingsize bed – itself extremely low to the floor. It makes a statement about style and fun, but it won’t suit anyone with creaky joints. To port, however, there is standing room, which makes the little desk-with-a-view here an attractive feature and gives the ensuite bathroom the necessary height.

In the saloon above, headroom is no issue at all, especially with the push-button sunroof panel that hums quietly open. The table has cosy seating for at least four, but you won’t notice that because you’ll be too busy gazing out of the windows. 

The whole saloon is wrapped in a delicate glass enclosure – one whose three-dimensional curves can be faithfully reproduced by only two manufacturers globally. If it weren’t for the windscreen wipers, marooned on the glass by the removal of the mullions, vision would be perfect. “The view is one of our main things,” low-balls Koopmans.

Compared to the previous Z44, from which the Zeelander 5 has evolved, there is a clearer division between inside and out. A single pane of stainless-framed glass can be raised or lowered between the saloon and the cockpit, extending the boating season in a cold climate. 

The bathing platform is also much bigger. The transformation from slipper-launch transom into sunpad-by-the-water is quickly accomplished by push-button hydraulics, and there’s even a staircase that extends from the end of the platform to offer steps into the water or up to the dock.

What there isn’t, however, is room for a tender. While the bigger Zeelanders have a dedicated side garage, the baby of the fleet does without. “When we asked our previous owners how they used the Z44, none of them seemed to care much about a tender,” shrugs Koopmans. “The boat is shallow, with a draught of just 1 metre, so you can get in close to the shore.”

A stickler might also say that the beautiful helm station forces you to adopt a very casual sideways stance, because the wheel is offset between the two seats. And they might even argue that the backrests of those transforming pilot seats are too far back to offer much support at the helm.

Such niggles are small beer, however. With more than a dozen billionaires among previous owners, Zeelander boats are as much art as engineering and transcend such mundane considerations. “Our owners want to sail the boat themselves, without crew,” says Koopmans. “Many of them own bigger yachts and like the hands-on experience the Zeelander gives them.”

Though he wouldn’t be drawn on figures, it seems clear these boats have a price tag to match the profile of their owners. Not for nothing does Koopmans compare the Zeelander brand to Hermès or Patek-Philippe: these are yachts so scarce that their value appreciates with time. They are collectables for the jet set.

A woody problem

Other than the teak decking, there is precious little wood to be found on a Zeelander yacht, unless an owner really insists on it. Plenty of fittings look like wood, but this is mostly an illusion – and one that goes to the heart of Zeelander’s design thinking.

Take the curved cap rails, which run around the whole boat. They appear to be in a dark, walnutty wood on our test boat, but are in fact built of GRP and cleverly painted to resemble the client’s choice of wood. On one of the Zeelander 7s we see in-build at the yard, they’re a futuristic mix of obsidian with silver grain patterns, to match the hull. 

Either way, it is the work of one uniquely talented Dutch woman, who hand-paints the exterior trim on every boat that’s built. In the salon, woody accents around the skylight, dashboard and on the curved stairs down to the accommodation below are all made of vinyl.

Koopmans says wood is impractical because it expands in the heat and requires regular varnishing. But for me, this is more about brand positioning - dead trees are simply not part of the Zeelander look. “Wood doesn’t fit with our timeless design philosophy,” agrees Koopmans.

Zeelander 5 LOA: 14.7m Berths: 4 Range: 455 nm Beam: 4.3m / 14.1ft Draft: 1.1m / 3.7ft Engines: Twin Volvo Penta D6-IPS 650 or triple 650

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This Sleek 48-Foot Yacht Is an Elegant Speed Machine Capable of 40 Knots

The zeelander 5 is quiet, comfortable, and hugely fun to drive, according to the dutch yard's founder, rachel cormack.

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“The Zeelander 5 is the natural evolution of the original Z44 and, like that very first yacht from Zeelander, has become an instant design icon,” Zeelander founder Sietse Koopmans said in a statement. “Quiet and comfortable, hugely fun to drive, and seductively styled, she is every bit the equal of our larger yachts .”

The exterior showcases sleek lines, gleaming topsides, mirror-polished cleats, and hand-painted handrails. The interior is as equally sophisticated, with expansive, ​​mullion-less windows, fine cabinetry, and modern furnishings.

Starting on the main deck, the large salon is adorned with comfy sofas and tables that allow six to dine with sweeping 360-degree views. Nearby, the fully functional galley features a curved counter, fridge, basin, wine cooler, and induction hob. Curving stairs lead to the lower deck and two exquisite guest cabins. The light and airy owner’s cabin is outfitted with a broad vanity desk and copious storage. More storage is built into the lobby, which divides the owner’s cabin and the head.

Outside, a deep aft cockpit with sofas and a high-low table is perfect for alfresco entertaining. Another more exposed lounge on the foredeck makes an ideal spot for sunning. At the opposite end, the transom folds down to create a large swim platform that can be used for lounging or launching water toys.

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Rachel Cormack is a digital editor at Robb Report. She cut her teeth writing for HuffPost, Concrete Playground, and several other online publications in Australia, before moving to New York at the…

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With a spacious and high-spec interior, a long list of innovative features as standard, excellent performance and three comfortable cabins on board, the Zeelander 5 is the sport cruiser that has it all. The Zeelander 5's distinctive exterior is the result of a collaboration between the builder and renowned Dutch designer Cor D. Rover.

The Zeelander 5 has four headlights and three bedrooms – a master suite which includes a vanity table, a VIP suite and a guest cabin with bunk beds (also good for crew). It also includes a tender garage to the side of the yacht. This proves especially useful for owners in locations where the waters are very shallow and it can be hard to get to the dock to reach the places of interest or restaurants you want to visit. A swimming platform is fitted on the aft of the boat to provide you with easy access to the tender and the water. 

Performance is as important as comfort when it comes to building a Zeelander, and in the Zeelander 5 owners will be more than satisfied with the outstanding manoeuvrability and impressive speeds of up to 40 knots. The yacht’s construction with a deep-V hull delivers a smooth, seaworthy ride.

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ABOUT THE 5

The Zeelander 5 is an alluring 48.3-foot yacht first presented by legendary Dutch builders Zeelander Yachts in 2021 at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Sleek and stylish, this is a European yacht influenced by classic New York commuter boats - a match made in heaven.

When extended, a large swim platform features two sunlounges for maximum relaxation. Just forward is a sumptuous cockpit with full walkaround room. It features a U-shaped sofa at the transom and a stylish dining table for the perfect Sunday brunch or a romantic evening beneath the stars. Just forward and sheltered by the hardtop is a further sofa to port serviced by a triangular table. Out on the bow, users will delight at the luxurious lounge area, perfect for sunbathing.

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Beam 14' 1"
• Draft 3' 7"
• Displacement 33,000 lbs.
• Engine Manufacturer Volvo
• Fuel Capacity 528 gallons

Upon entry to the salon, users will be greeted by a spacious, inviting dining area to port that stretches all the way to the front of the pilothouse. To starboard, a luxurious galley with superb wood cabinetry provides space and amenities to cook up succulent meals. The forward helm is a beauty to behold, a masterclass in slick, creative design. Two helm chairs with pivoting backrests offer captain and mate a range of comfortable seating positions, and can be flipped around toward the dining area when the boat is anchored. Like the previous Zeelander models, the Z5 features panoramic windows and a sunroof, inviting exceptional views, superb visibility, and incredible natural light.

One thing captain and guests are sure to notice is how quietly this yacht rides - one of the quietest rides for a boat in this class, in fact: less than 70 decibels at a whopping 40 knots. Equipped with standard twin 500HP Volvo Penta IPS engines, this boat has a range of 455 nautical miles at a 30-knot cruising speed and can reach max speeds of 45 knots. Those who want a little - or a lot - more power can opt for twin IPS 500 or 650 engines, or an astonishingly speedy triple 650.

A stairway to starboard of the helm leads to the below-deck accommodation. The primary suite is situated amidships and boasts a queen bed with a television, although you may be distracted by the stunning views from the large hull windows. Opposite the bed is a pretty vanity table with excellent soft lighting. It also features a spa-like en suite bathroom with macassar wood paneling, opening portholes and lush Corian marble. For guests, there is a forward cabin with either a double or two twin beds with access to the large day head.

One of Zeelander’s latest offerings, the Z5 is a rare, spectacular entry-level boat with superyacht style and amenities that is certain to be popular on the used and charter market.

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First Details Revealed about Zeelander 5

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• Updated: May 28, 2021

Zeelander Yachts in the Netherlands has revealed the first details about the Zeelander 5, a 48-foot model that is scheduled to launch in early 2022.

Zeelander says the Zeelander 5 will be the quietest boat in its class (we hope to see more details about that claim soon). The Zeelander 5 is the second generation of the models that started with the Z72, which launched in 2019 and will be rebranded as the Zeelander 7.

“The exterior is a continuation of the lines of the successful Z72, and the interior design is truly exceptional for a yacht of this size,” Sietse Koopmans, the yard’s founder and owner, stated in a press release. “The Zeelander 5 builds on the achievements of its predecessors, harnessing the exceptional quality and attention to detail for which Dutch yards are famous.”

What will the power package be? As many as three Volvo Penta IPS drives. Volvo Penta’s Assisted Docking feature will also be on the boat.

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