Zeelander Z55 Yacht

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In a nutshell, the Z55 is the original Zeelander concept scaled up by 27 per cent, which actually increases the yacht’s interior volume by 100 per cent.

Conceived primarily as an upgrade path for Z44 owners who want more living space on board while preserving all of the smaller yacht’s highly desirable handling and manoeuvring capabilities, the Z55 basically offers a lot more of the same – which is a very good thing indeed. But while the concept has been simply scaled up, the underwater part of the hull has been very carefully optimised with extensive CFD (computational fluid dynamics) modelling to make sure that it delivers the best possible seakeeping, ride quality, handling, and performance. The 55ft (16.8m) length and 16ft 4in (5m) beam of the Z55 are calculated to allow easy handling without a professional crew and to ensure a reasonable availability of suitable parking spaces in harbours and marinas, where larger yachts often struggle to find a berth. One notable feature is the nicely engineered, side-opening tender garage – especially useful in cruising grounds where harbours and anchorages are shallow, or excessively busy, as you can anchor off and quickly launch the tender to get ashore. The main deck accommodation gives pride of place to a raised, two-seater helm console that offers a commanding 360-degree view, with seats that swivel round to join the L-shaped settee that wraps around the salon’s large dining table. Wherever you sit, there’s a great view out. Further aft, a stylish yet practical galley that’s designed to be used at sea separates the salon from the cockpit, where there’s a four-seater bar and a further circle of comfortable seats around a table for outdoor lounging and dining. Down below, there’s an impressive master cabin and an almost equally plush VIP guest cabin, both with en suite heads and shower, plus a smaller cabin for guests or crew with two bunk beds.

Z55 Features

Excellent build quality and finish
Stylish silhouette
Designed for owner-drivers: rewarding at speed and easy to manoeuvre
Good seakeeping, comfortable ride
43-knot top speed potential
Twin IPS drives
Side-launching tender garage
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With her voluptuous curves, a long, elegant sheer, and a purposefully flared bow, the Zeelander Z55 appears at first to be little more than a thoroughgoing exercise in American retro styling Power & Motoryacht Alan Harper - Jan 2018

Don't fret the lack of a swim platform, because it's there - hiding in the transom when not in use and flipping down when necessary. It's a neat feature that serves practical and aesthetic purposes Sea Magazine Stephanie Shibata - Dec 2017

The 55 has a clever side garage for a tender, plus a redesigned swim platform and side boarding from the aft deck Yachts International

Belowdecks the amidships en suite master has a luxuriously appointed head and some tall hullside windows Power & Motoryacht

The Z55 is an elegant classic style yacht that was given a modern twist Superyacht Digest

From The Manufacturer

After the critically acclaimed Z44, the obvious direction for Zeelander Yachts was to develop a larger model to accentuate its very best elements. The Z55 is nearly 30% larger than its smaller sibling, giving the owner more space both above and below decks in which to enjoy this exceptional yacht.

Whilst cutting through the waves experiencing Zeelander’s famous comfortable ride quality, you can enjoy the renowned 360° view from the wheelhouse. The extended deck area includes a wet bar with four bar stools with the raised seating area behind the helm comfortably seating eight people under a sunroof to further enhance your cruising experience. Further aft, guests can enjoy the spacious casual relaxation area that can be converted into a sumptuous full outdoor dining or sunbathing area. The unique use of space also includes a midships tender garage and swim platform plus side access doors for use when mooring at the quayside.

Together with Zeelander’s pioneering noise and vibration control technology, the Z55 also offers Seakeeper Active Gyro Stabilizer technology and the Volvo Penta Glass Bridge Cockpit system, together with the Volvo IPS Dynamic Positioning System to further enhance the cruising experience.

The Z55 truly offers a unique and unrivalled yachting experience.

To meet individual requirements and style, owners can choose from a stunning array of paint colours on the exterior, while Zeelander’s professional and experienced interior design teams recognize the need to provide an interior that is both luxurious and practical.

Below decks the Z55 offers 3 staterooms; a full beam master bedroom that is amidships and includes a private bathroom, the luxury VIP bedroom to the bow offers a private bathroom, plus a guest stateroom with bunk beds will share the day head.

The game-changing Zeelander Z55 will be equipped with two of the most powerful engines in the Volvo Penta IPS range, the IPS1350. Both 12.8L in-line 6-cylinder D13 engines will generate 2.000 Hp.