Van der Valk Custom
SAMBA
The rhythm of life
Currently in build for experienced hands-on owners, everything from the waterline up on this delightful all-aluminium tri-deck superyacht has been custom-designed by Guido de Groot. A rich focus on outdoor leisure spaces, including a large swimming platform, is incorporated within an elegant explorer-like look. Safety is at a premium in this multi-generation family yacht with high bulwarks on the side decks, and smart colour separations instead of open railings. The rhythmic lines, complex surfaces and sculptural elements will be as relaxing to the eye as the lifestyle onboard.
Specifications
Year
Under Construction: 2025
Hull no
WV0146
LWL
33.81m
Draft
2.00m
Gross tonnage
295 GT
Hull material
Aluminium (AlMg4.5Mn – H321)
Superstructure material
Aluminium (AlMg4.5Mn – H321)
Hull Shape
Round bilged, Fast displacement
Classification
RINA C✠HULL • MACH; Ych – Short Range – Red Ensign Yacht code – Part A
Engine brand & type
2x MAN D2862LE489 V12 1450hp / 1066kW
Cruising speed
13.54 knots
Shaft & Propellor
Stainless steel water lubr. duplex ø=100mm, VEEM Ultraskew 5-bladed propellers Ø TBD.
Generators
2 x 65 kW Köhler 65EOZDJ 400 Volts 0.8PF 3 Phase 1800 RPM 60 Hertz. US EPA Tier 3 compliant.
Holding tank capacity
2800l
Cabins
1 owner, 4 guests
Naval architect
Diana Yacht Design and Ginton Naval Architects
Exterior design
Guido de Groot Design
Interior design
Guido de Groot Design
Owner’s repr.
Will Noftsinger / Denison Yachting
General Arrangement
Inspired by success
The starting point for Project Samba was the hull design of the multi-award-winning Lady Lene. Leveraging on her proven engineering and naval architecture, Project Samba’s owners opted for a fast displacement hull with twin MAN 1450 hp diesels offering an expected top speed of around 17 knots. Lady Lene’s expansive aft deck area served as further inspiration while the rest of the yacht features pure bespoke thinking. Highlights include a beach club with chill-out area & sauna, a bridge deck saloon that opens up on three sides for maximum connection with the outside environment, and smart balconies next to the wheelhouse.
Investment in time
Extensive 3D modelling was deployed throughout the design phases to give the owners a true sense of how Project Samba will look and feel when completed. This was especially important as the yacht will be very much a second residence for the owners, with the aft deck being the equivalent of a large garden. They were very involved in the whole process of design to ensure everything onboard is suitable for the extensive use expected and it is has been a pleasure for us all to work with clients so invested in their yacht on a personal level.. Their rich knowledge has also been leveraged on for the technical side of Project Samba, including choosing the best possible equipment for the wheelhouse.
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