Sustainability is the focus of the Dutch company Vaan Yachts. The largest model to date from the cat experts in Hellevoetsluis is no exception. The shipyard consistently favours environmentally friendly materials and propulsion concepts. The hull, deck and all structural components are made from recycled aluminium. So-called "post-consumer scrap" (aluminium scrap from old car parts, road signs, window frames, etc.) is mixed with aluminium that has already been recycled and upgraded to the seawater-resistant aluminium standard 5083. But that's not all: Vaan-Yachts also consistently favours sustainable and, above all, recyclable solutions and products in the interior fittings and technical details. In addition, all twin-hulls that leave the shipyard are equipped with electric motors as standard.
150 square metres of living space
The layout of the 23.80 metre long and eleven metre wide R8 yacht provides for two large owner's suites in the stern area, plus two additional guest cabins and a crew or children's cabin on the starboard side in the forward part of the hull. A total of twelve adults can sleep comfortably on board. The galley is located in the centre of the starboard hull and can be arranged flexibly. It can be closed on both sides so that the crew can prepare meals discreetly, or it can remain open if the owners prefer to take the culinary helm themselves. The total living space of the R8 is almost 150 square metres.
Lounge area in the bow
The forward cockpit is easily accessible via the forward saloon door. It provides a nice area to catch the late evening sun while staying connected with the family in the saloon. With the generous space on deck and in the cockpit, the shipyard says a flybridge is unnecessary. The low-slung main boom not only optimises the performance of the mainsail, but also ensures that the boat's sleek and sporty silhouette is maintained. The deckhouse roof provides ample space for solar panels that feed electricity into the on-board power supply system. The R8 offers numerous layout and equipment options. Aft cockpit or aft steering position? A hydraulically lowerable bathing platform that serves as a tender parking area, an integrated crane or a large saloon side door - anything is possible. Just like the much-acclaimed Vaan models R4 and R5 this catamaran was also designed as a solid and sustainable blue water cruiser with good sailing characteristics.
The price has not yet been communicated.
Technical specifications of the Vaan R8
- LOA: 23.80 m
- Width: 11 m
- Motors: 2x electric motors with backup diesel generator
- Square-top mainsail
- Self-tacking jib
- Code-0
- Gennaker
- Maximum occupancy: 12 adults
- Sleeping places: Spread over 5 cabins
