The marriage

The joining of hull and superstructure, known in the yard as the marriage, is one of the defining moments in any build. For a yacht of this size it is a considerable undertaking, calling for precise alignment as the two sections come together, and it is the point at which the full profile of Project ZEN takes shape for the first time. From here, her interior, systems and finishing move into their next phase inside the hall.

An entirely new platform

At 48 metres, Project ZEN (yard number WV0149) is the largest member of the Van der Valk fleet. We build for owners who are not prepared to settle for an off-the-shelf product, and for ZEN that meant an entirely new platform: a raised pilothouse design that combines the exterior and interior vision of Guido de Groot with the naval architecture of Van Oossanen Naval Architects. Her Hull Vane and a transpacific range of over 4,400 nm are drawn for owners who intend to travel far, and to travel in comfort.

Designed around family life at sea

Project ZEN has been conceived for family moments at sea. A generous bow lounge offers a place to enjoy the breeze underway or at anchor, and a spa pool is set aside for a sunset soak. Below, a lower deck garage houses a larger tender and a jetski, reached through a side-opening ramp for easy launch and retrieval. Every space aboard has been drawn around the people who will live on her.

On course for 2028

With her hull and superstructure now united, Project ZEN remains on course for delivery in Q2 2028.

Dicover more about Project ZEN here.