A passionate yachtsman and water sport enthusiast, Wim van der Valk founded the company that bears his name in 1967 and 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 excellent relationships and many repeat clients.
More than a hundred Aft Cabins (previously called Continental One) have been completed over the last 15 years. The design has undergone numerous evolutions and improvements that have led to its current form. The series has remained a major contributor to the success of Van der Valk Shipyard in recent years.
The Aft Cabin yacht, typified by a characteristic Dutch design, appeals to a global audience. Designed for maximum comfort, her moderate V-shaped hard-chine hull is of the finest quality and comes with teak decks, lots of stainless steel details and an impressively large carbon fibre sliding roof.
It is mainly built in full displacement with a steel hull and steel superstructure (hard chine, moderately V-shaped hull design), but can be produced as a fully aluminium semi-displacement vessel as well with a conventional shaft-driven propulsion system.
This boat can be semi-customised or fully-customised to create a bespoke and personal yacht at your request.
A full range of options are available.