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J A D E I S S U E
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The Art of Sailing
VAN DER VALK SHIPYARD _38M EXPEDITION
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he Van der Valk Shipyard in Holland has developed a rich
character. It looks solid and uncompromising, exuding a sense
heritage in building steel and aluminium motoryachts since
of great security. Sporting a round-bilge hull, there will be not
its foundation in 1967. However, its latest concept is the powerful,
just full displacement versions with a steel hull and aluminium
dynamic 38M Expedition designed to perform optimally, even in
superstructure, but also full aluminium fast-displacement
extreme weather conditions, and deliver a transatlantic range.
versions. A triple-deck configuration will afford both plenty of
Various exterior designs were developed (here two of them)
interior and exterior space in a choice of different layouts. The
in partnership with Guido de Groot ranging from the classic,
aft deck is designed to accommodate two tenders, water toys, a
clothed in soft lines, to more brutalist and futuristic styling.
helicopter deck or a swimming pool. www.wimvandervalk.com
Overall though, the 38M Expedition has a distinctly masculine