Leapher Shipbuilding, a new Dutch shipyard, has reached an important milestone in the construction of the 60.5-meter superyacht Lazarus. Following its recent acquisition of an experienced shipyard with a rich history, Leapher Yachts has laid the keel of Lazarus, marking significant progress in the project.
Located in Tolkamer, Leapher Yachts is named after its founders, Rafi and Yiannis, who took bold leaps in designing explorer yachts. Lazarus, described as a stunning piece of engineering and a sleek, powerful, and luxurious explorer yacht, has already been sold to a client.
Renowned designer Cor D Rover has contributed his unique vision and creativity to both the interior and exterior design of Lazarus. O7 Designers – Leapher Yachts handled the naval architecture, while Van Oossanen Naval Architects optimized the hull and CFD.
With an impressive beam of 14.45 meters and a 1,710 GT, Lazarus can accommodate up to 14 guests, featuring a full-beam owner's suite on the upper deck and additional staterooms on the main deck. The lower deck provides crew accommodation.
Lazarus boasts key features such as a helicopter deck, expedition room, dive room, and mud room. It is equipped with two 9.5-meter R.I.B.s for further exploration, a spacious 200 sqm beach club, and a wellness area including a gym, sauna, and crew gym.
Designed as a Polar 1C class vessel, Lazarus has a cruising speed of 12 knots and an impressive range of 14,000 nautical miles at 10 knots. With a 40-day autonomy, it is capable of exploring remote and uncharted regions of the world.
The construction of Lazarus is expected to take 25 months, with a scheduled delivery in the first quarter of 2025.
Leapher Yachts is situated in the heart of Holland and is equipped with the longest slipways in the country and boasts a team of experts who can build complete vessels in-house. The shipyard has a mission to lead the shipbuilding industry. The recent acquisition of a shipyard with a rich history of over 130 years of experience and 1800 successful projects is just the start.
Credits: Leapher Shipbuilding