Van der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands has launched the 36.80-metre Santa Maria T, part of its Continental Four range. The largest trawler yacht built by Van der Valk to date, she represents the first of a new generation of designs created in partnership with Guido de Groot. This new and currently large Wim Van der Valk also showcases a brand-new two-axis fin anti-roll damping system that provides stabilization underway and at zero speed. The Continental Four series embodies a style that is classic, timeless yet clearly distinctive. Van der Valk took great care to ensure the best possible sailing and sea keeping qualities for this design, including an original round-bilge steel hull. Built to endure the toughest weather conditions, the 36.80 meter Continental Four has a large fuel capacity that ensures a transatlantic range. She is a full displacement motor yacht with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure; an all-aluminium fast-displacement version of the Continental Four is also available. Both the exterior and interior of the large Continental Four were fully customized to her owner’s wishes. Entering the aft deck from the winding staircase it is clear that this is a proper super yacht. The aft deck itself is spacious and contains an eight-person seating area with table as well as a small pantry with sink and refrigerator. A four-way fold-able stainless steel door links the aft deck with the main saloon. Exemplifying a striking art-nouveau interior style, this area is characterized by some fine detailing. The mahogany woodwork is enhanced with Pacific madrona burl inlays, solid herringbone flooring, embossed alcantara paneling on walls and ceilings, indirect lighting, and perfectly matching artwork. The professionally equipped galley includes all the items a chef could need. The corridor on the starboard side offers access to the day head, the captain's office and the forward helm station. The three-meter dashboard is beautifully upholstered with green top grain leather and equipped with the latest Simrad navigation equipment. A two-person settee on each side of the dashboard allows guests to enjoy the same forward views as the captain. The wheelhouse is fitted with a side door on each side. An upholstered spiral staircase provides access to the lower deck area. This section was designed exclusively for the owner and his guests. Fifty per cent of the total accommodation space is taken up by the owner's quarters. The main stateroom is located amidships and features a bed upholstered entirely in leather, as well as a huge walk-in wardrobe, office, lounge and ensuite bathroom. The latter is finished entirely in two marble tones – green and off-white – and features a cast iron bathtub.The remainder of the accommodation deck is taken up by three guest cabins – a double VIP suite in the bow, a twin guest cabin to port, and a twin queen-sized bunk bed cabin to starboard. All of the guest cabins have their own private bathroom, also finished in two different tones of marble. The crew premises aft comprise three cabins with direct access to the engine room and lazarette, a spacious galley, a crew mess and two bathrooms. Boasting a considerable engine room, the current Wim van Der Valk flagship is powered by twin Volvo 651hp engines which can be walked around. The Volvo's equipped on the 36.80 meter Continental Four come with a rating 1 continuous duty certificate, meaning they can perform 24/7 without a single stop. Other equipment of note aboard include the side boarding ladder with side dock for mooring a tender, hydraulic lazarette hatch, hydraulic swim ladder and customized and widened hydraulic passerelle. Her flybridge can be accessed from both inside and outside via stairs on the aft deck. At almost twenty metes in length, the fly-bridge itself is huge. Everything needed for warm days in the sun can be found upstairs: a full aluminium hardtop, two spacious dining/lounge areas, a kitchen/wet bar with refrigerators, ice maker and a barbecue, an area dedicated to sun beds, and a crane with a capacity of 1200 kg for launching the custom 6.40-meter carbon fibre Beachlander tender.
Technical Data:
LOA - 36.8 m (120.7ft)
Waterline Length - 34.5 m
Beam - 7.75 m
Draft - 2.3 m
Displacement - 250 t
Fuel Capacity - 33000 l
Water Capacity - 6000 l
Accommodation - 8 guests in 4 cabins, 6 crew in 3 cabins
Engines - 2 x Volvo D16 MH 651hp
Propulsion - line shaft with Veernstar five bladed propellers
Speed - 14 knots max, 11 knots cruise
Construction - Grade A steel for hull, super structure in aluminium H321
Project - Ginton naval architect, Guido de Groot design
Certification - Lloyds 100A1 SSC Yacht Mono G6 hull
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