A passionate yachtsman and water sport enthusiast, Wim van der Valk founded the company that bears his name in 1967and remains the driving force behind it today. Since its inception, Van der Valk has built a rich heritage in both steel and aluminium motor yachts. The success of the first cabin and aft-cabin design cruisers measuring from seven to ten metres quickly attracted widespread acclaim from the yachting public.
Today, Van der Valk’s production facilities in Waalwijk (NL) produce only a select number of bespoke yachts every year. This ensures unrivalled quality and exclusivity for individual owners. Each and every yacht benefits from the strictest quality control and a first-rate construction process. Only after intensive sea trials and quality control procedures can boats leave the yard for delivery to their new owners.
Van der Valk owes its ongoing success over the decades to an unwavering dedication to key values such as reliability, cooperation and a forward-thinking approach. As a family-run company with a pedigree that spans generations, Van der Valk understands the value of keeping one’s word and creating yachts that stand the test of time. They abide by agreements made with customers, suppliers and staff; building yachts which function equally as well as they look. Partners and buyers are considered as family members – and this is reflected in our excellent relationships and many repeat clients.
Developed by their in-house design department based upon a concept from Guido de Groot, the Wheelhouse is mainly built in semi-displacement, full aluminium (hard chine, moderate V hull design) designs, but can also be built in full aluminium fast-displacement (round bilged), aluminium planing (hard-chine, moderate V hull design) or steel full displacement (hard-chine or round bilged) versions.
The Wheelhouse uses the revolutionary Volvo Penta IPS system, a joystick-operated pod-type boat drive system with counter-rotating forward-facing propellers. However, this series is also perfectly suitable for a conventional shaft-driven propulsion system.
As always, such exemplary design is coupled with beautiful teak decks superior features and the finest fixtures and fittings.
A full range of options are available.