The latest Zeelander isn’t like the rest—and that’s a good thing. The new yacht is the fastest and most powerful Zeelander 8 the family-owned Dutch shipyard has built to date. 

The 79-foot Solea recently left Zeelander’s yard in Groot-Ammers, becoming the third Zeelander 8 to hit the seas. It follows in the footsteps of the second unit, Mojo, delivered earlier this year, and the first hull, Silver Dawn, delivered in 2024, but offers more grunt than its predecessors with quad Volvo Penta IPS-1350 engines that churn out an impressive 4,000 hp. It hit 40 knots during recent sea trials—a first for the model, according to Zeelander. 

Perhaps more impressively, Solea is the quietest yacht in its class, the yard says. At full throttle, interior sound levels sit at just 65 decibels—about the same as a normal conversation. She can cover a decent distance, too, with a range of 630 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 32 knots or 2,700 nautical miles at a more leisurely 7 knots. 

Every Zeelander 8 is fully bespoke, with the latest unit reflecting the scope of customization. It was built for a repeat client upgrading from a Zeelander 7. “He came to us having already lived weeks at a time with a Zeelander 7, working and resting aboard,” Zeelander founder and chairman Sietse Koopmans said in a statement. “He knew exactly what he wanted more of.”

The owner once again wanted something he could operate on his own, without a crew. The Zeelander 8 fit that bill, with low-maintenance materials and simple onboard systems. It also provided more onboard space, offering an interior volume of 85 GT. 

Solea has an entirely different main deck from the other two Zeelander 8s, with a large salon and adjoining galley designed for entertaining. The yard’s signature curved sliding window opens to the aft deck, which is outfitted with an oversized L-shaped seat rather than the typical bar with stools. 

Solea is also the first Zeelander to feature swamp oak throughout. This timber is recovered from riverbeds, giving it a distinctive dark finish that pairs exceptionally well with the plush “Porsche Agate” leather upholstery.

Solea is set to make her world premiere at the Monaco Yacht Show this September.