Van Der Valk Delivers 26m Nicostasia

Van der Valk Shipyard in the Netherlands has delivered the fourth yacht in its Raised Pilothouse semi-custom range.

The 26-meter Nicostasia was built for owners who had already enjoyed the experience of owning a Van der Valk motoryacht and now wanted to go larger and all-new. Featuring exterior and interior design from Guido de Groot and the highest standard of Dutch construction and engineering, Nicostasia is an impressive addition to the growing Van der Valk fleet.

The cooperation and coordination between the yard and the owners’ representatives during the design and construction of Nicostasia was seamless. As Van der Valk has ample experience with owners from their country, they were able to conduct all communications in their native language.

Stylish Yet Sturdy 
The overall design brief for Nicostasia was to create a cool-looking, smart-working family boat, thoroughly adapted to the clients’ wishes. The interior and exterior were both designed in partnership with Guido de Groot. Overall, the interior is typified by bright colors, with whitewashed oak as the principal material – the family had seen this color scheme on several other Van der Valks and opted to reproduce the palette in an even lighter version.

The lower deck hosts the main accommodations: the owner’s suite, which takes up the full 6.25-meter beam, two guest cabins, one to starboard and one to port, and a VIP cabin forward. All accommodations include ensuite bathrooms, with the owner’s suite being especially large and also featuring a walk-in wardrobe. The guest cabins are designed specifically for the children in the family, including in terms of décor choices, underlining the fact that Nicostasia is more a family boat than a typical yacht which is intended for charter.

Ingenious elements
The pièce de résistance of bespoke design on Nicostasia is the compact but state-of-the-art open galley integrated in the saloon.

Timeless and practical
Nicostasia is Van der Valk’s fourth Raised Pilothouse, and while the boats in the series are characterized by tried-and-true exterior lines, there are a wide range of choices in terms of layout and interior architecture options.

Fine facilities
Nicostasia’s layout includes a graceful elevated wheelhouse position and a wide-open main deck area forward. The flybridge deck boasts an outdoor helm station as well as sun loungers, a wet bar with fridge, wine cabinet and ice maker to port, and a U-shaped lounge dinette settee to starboard. This is also where the 4.45-meter tender and the waverunner are located.

The yacht also has some unique exterior components: for instance, the main deck and the pilothouse are connected with chic floating steel stairs in polished stainless steel which combine with the split-level wheelhouse arrangement to provide a natural flow. She is also characterized by an unusual and lovely grey metallic hull color, with stylish dark blackout areas and striping.

From east to west
Nicostasia has a conventional shaft propulsion system, with twin MTU 10V 2000 M93 engines of 1502 hp each which provide a maximum speed of some 23 knots. She is equipped with a 30kW Electric 96V DC 3 phase bow- and stern thruster, and two 26kW Nothern Lights PX332K2 auxiliary engines (generators). An electric Seakeeper 26 gyroscopic stabilizing system optimizes comfort for passengers and crew.

LOA: 26m
Beam: 6.25m
LWL: 20.68m
Draft: 1.70m
Displacement: 88 tons (full load)
Hull material: Aluminium (AlMg4.5Mn – H321)
Superstructure material: Aluminium (AlMg4.5Mn – H111)
Hull Shape: Moderate “V” – Hard chine
Classifications: MCA-MGN-280 “Vessel operating category 2”
Cruising speed: 18  knots
Top speed: 23 knots
Engine brand & type: 2x MTU 10V2000 M93 22,3l 10 cil.
Engine: 1,104 kW
Shaft & Propeller: 2x NiAlBr propeller, VEEM Ultraskew 36”; 2x Stainless steel 1.4462 propeller shaft (Ø80mm) inside water lubricated tubes
Gearbox: ZF 2050V – reduction 2,467:1
Bow/stern Thruster: 30kW Electric 96V DC 3 phase bow- and stern-thruster
Generators: Northern Lights 26kW PX332K2, Northern Lights 26kW PX332K2
Fuel tank: 10,500l
Water tank: 2,500l
Holding tank capacity: 1,000l
Cabins: 1 owner, 1 VIP, 1 double guest, 1 bunk guest
Crew: 3 person crew, 2 cabins
Naval architect: Van der Valk Shipyard
Design & styling: Guido de Groot Design
Interior styling: Guido de Groot Design