An air of expectation: Final stages of Sixzero build underway

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With the sophisticated technical systems in place and paintwork completed, the first Breedendam #sixzero recently emerged from her construction hall for engine installation. As project manager Jan Leegstra explains below, it's time to launch into the interior and finishing phase.

We decided to let the boat remain in the primer stage of painting for six months while all the technical infrastructure was installed. This allowed the filler to settle and provide a smooth canvas for the work of the expert hull spray-painters and the artists from Grainz who've made the superstructure look like she's made of wood rather than aluminium (click here for more on this visual illusion). The results speak for them themselves and make clear what a major project this is and how beautiful the lines are.

Technical masterpiece

There's lots of wizardry already in place below decks too on a boat packed with modern technologies. From bus systems and fibreglass cabling for communications and data management to a gas-cooled air-conditioning that gives colder air and reduces the space needed for hoses, this will be the best possible boat. The electrical systems and piping are smartly finished behind the panels with easy access for later maintenance assured.

In a similar vein, a clean and tidy engine room offers the perfect backdrop for our next task of installing the engines. These weigh 2000 kilos each so we'll use a giant outdoor crane to lift them into place. This also provides an ideal opportunity to temporarily place the mast and make sure everything fits seamlessly. We will then move the boat back indoors so the carpenters can start writing the next chapter of the inside story. Featuring an impressive blend of woods and upholstery, the interior has been designed and styled by Guido de Groot in close partnership with the owner.

Measuring 19.60 metres, the MTB #sixzero offers its guests tastefully-styled accommodation across a midships master suite and a VIP fore suite, with a further guest cabin located in between. In addition, a well-designed and comfortable private double crew cabin can be found aft of the master – next to the tender bay and engine room – which also features its own bathroom. She leaves nothing to be desired when it comes to on-water performance, with her Volvo IPS drives ensuring a top speed of at least 30 knots.