Even at first glance, it is clear that the Zeeman Jachtbouw shipyard means business: 7 millimetre thick special aluminium in the hull, 40 centimetre frame spacing, a keel that is slightly longer than usual today for better seakeeping, cutter rig with backstays, toilet room with oil gear compartment, navigation system, galley and aft cabin positioned directly at the companionway for ideal communication for the small crew on long voyages and tanks integrated into the hull are just some of the features that make the ship a real explorer yacht.
The shipyard has put a lot of thought into eliminating the often-mentioned disadvantages of light metal, such as corrosion. That is why the deck is made of wood-epoxy composite with a foam core. The stainless steel components used on deck, such as winches, railing feet and guide rollers, do not come into direct contact with the aluminium. A 50 millimetre thick insulation in the hull is designed to keep heat and cold outside and thus prevent condensation.
Below deck, the design of the interior can be freely chosen. Only solid wood (!!) is used there; mahogany is used as standard. For an extra charge, the main bulkhead can be made watertight so that it can be used as a collision bulkhead. Not to mention the prices. The Zeeman 41 costs an impressive 618,200 euros. However, this is only if the price for the 4.25 tonnes of lead ballast remains constant. If it rises, the ship becomes more expensive. In addition, the hull is not yet painted and there is no teak on deck, there are no sails installed and there is no heating. Depending on the equipment requirements, a Zeemann 41 can easily cost 700,000 euros. This puts it in the range of what our colleagues at K&M in Makkum or Atlantik in Harlingen offer. It is definitely a real go-anywhere yacht. If you want, the shipyard can also build a centreboard version or a dog house on deck. Further information about the ship can be found on the Website of the shipyard.
