Interior photos of first Zeelander 8 unit revealed

The Silver Dawn was launched at the end of last year, and now Zeelander Yachts has  finally unveiled the photos of her interiors 

The Zeelander 8’s “contemporary classic” exterior was created by Cor D. Rover Design, the naval architecture comes from Sea Level - Amsterdam, and the interior design was developed in-house. 

According to Zeelander Yachts, each Zeelander 8 is tailored to her owner’s preferences, and the Silver Dawn confirms it fully. The main deck is home to one large social space with a dining area, a lounge and a big galley. By the way, this arrangement reflects the owner’s wishes, who wanted to locate the galley right opposite the saloon and relocate the bar counter towards the cockpit. This solution freed up more space for the lounge. 

The stylish helm station with two comfortable seats is another highlight of the interior, and its style seems to imply that the boat is going to be handled by the owner. Part of the roof over the saloon can be retracted, as well as the door between the saloon and the cockpit, thus uniting this space with a cockpit and turning it into an exterior area. 

Thanks to large curvy windows and finishing materials the atmosphere in the saloon is light and airy, while the stitched leather seats, perforated white Alcantara headlining, polished furniture and a counter of Corian add elegance to it.

It is interesting to know that the polished inserts of wood used throughout the boat are in fact not real wood, but a meticulously painted composite material. 

“Real wood looks fantastic for a month or two, but it is easy to damage, time-consuming to repair and requires regular varnishing to remain in its prime. Our composite is indistinguishable from the real thing – every joint and bevel faithfully painted in - but it requires zero maintenance and always looks its best. That equates to more time on the water and less time in the yard,” says Zeelander founder and owner Sietse Koopmans. 

Below deck there are three cabins for six guests. The headroom in the full-beam master suite is over 2.1 m. The teak flooring here is contrasted with white leather panelling, a strip of macassar on the walls and velvet panels at the headboard. On the port side, there is a bathroom that can be either united or separated from the cabin, and there is a dressing table on the starboard side. 

There are two more double cabins forward of the master suite, which can be accessed from the central corridor. As an option, they can be configured as twins or equipped with bunks. According to the shipyard, they have even received a request to convert one of the cabins into a gym, and they are ready to do so. 

The Zeelander 8’s owners can also customise the two crew cabins, mess and galley into the guest seating area, but on board the Silver Dawn it is dedicated to the crew.

“We take every customisation request seriously, often incorporating custom elements inspired by the owner's private jet or other personal preferences. And this is a key part of the Zeelander appeal. While the exterior lines are part of what sets our boats apart, every client makes the interior their own by personalizing materials, finishes, colours, and other design elements, ensuring their Zeelander reflects their unique tastes and lifestyle,” Koopmans explains. 

And this strategy seems to work well, as the construction on the second and third Zeelander 8 units is already underway.