Launch news"Blue Jeans" from Van der Valk

Sören Gehlhaus

 · 26.01.2023

Launch news: "Blue Jeans" from Van der ValkPhoto: Van der Valk
The Dutch launched the first yacht for a customer from the Far East. Guido de Groot gave the 33-metre aluminium format a dynamic exterior.

De Groot, whose studio is located in Leiden in the Netherlands, integrated a retractable diving board on the aft flybridge, two folding balconies on the main deck and a beach club with a retractable bathing platform framed by polished stainless steel into the dynamic lines. The shipyard from Waalwijk in the Netherlands applied the metallic blue colour specially mixed by Alexseal in its own paint shop.

During test runs on the North Sea, the two 1939-kilowatt MTU diesels will be put into operation in the engine room of "Blue Jeans". The aim is to reach a targeted top speed of 28 knots. The cruising speed of the aluminium construction is 22.4 knots, and 16,400 litres of diesel are bunkered for a maximum range. All design calculations were carried out by Diana Yacht Design.

The semi-glider has four guest cabins, all of which are located on the lower deck. The forward main deck is reserved for the galley and a dining area. Guide de Groot also designed the interior areas, where the walls are up to 2.50 metres high. The 33.74-metre-long Raised Pilothouse format was suspended from the crane with 134 tonnes and relies on a Carbon Craft tender (CC130), which is parked at the side in the stern garage.

The 33.74 metre long "Blue Jeans" in its element.Photo: Van der ValkThe 33.74 metre long "Blue Jeans" in its element.

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