PPP: Proud Project Partners.

Without the innovative know how, support, enthusiasm and drive of all the people involved in the AR-project, the boat would never have been completed.

In brief, we mention the partners in the project of which you can read more in the linked webpages. In alphabetical order:

ADS van STIGT : Devotion from stem to stern

Supplier of aluminum and advisor to use the extralight ‘Selium’. The AR 233 Superleggera is one of the first Selium-built smaller sportsboats.

Cuore Sportivo in every aspect. Right from the listening ear and open mind in the very beginning of the project. For us ‘Cuore Sportivo’ is far beyond the spirit of the Alfa Romeo automobiles: it is also the spirit and character of the people behind this world renowned brand. In short: it’s a way of sportive living!

The Talsma team; always standby for any question and preparatory service….

In a boat, not only the hull hydrodynamics and the engine, but also the propulsion system count for its performance. Amartech is specializing on propulsion systems and is responsible for the AR 233 system and steering-rudder configuration. Amartech won numerous DAME awards for its innovative products.

Twentyfirst century diesels are equipped with high end electronics. Cable trees, software, tuning…. You can’t even imagine what comes around the corner to adapt the electronic systems of a high end and ‘last genereation’ automobile diesel for marine use. The BAR-team did it! With passion! They added their racing and circuit know how to the engine and to the team.

Complete technical installation of power and sailing yachts. Opposite to ‘Wysiwyg’: what you don’t see is what should always work…. Brown Marine is also experienced in fitting out aluminum yachts to perfection.

Producer of advanced composite yachts and composite parts. State of the art know how in composite structures. Vacuum and infusion systems for production of moulded parts and hulls.

Three generations and more than 40 years of experience in marine engines for pleasure and commercial craft. One of their specialties is conversion of ‘land diesels’ to marine engines. Transmission, gearboxes, conversion of air cooling to water cooling: dozens of changes. The rebuilt of the AR-engine perfectly fitted into the hands of their skilled team.

Gebo is the leading manufacturer of marine glazing. Responsible for development and manufacturing of the windscreen of the AR 233 SL. Aluminum frames in any design and shape.

Secialist for SSV: ‘solid surface veneers’ better know under their brand names such as Pral, Abet Laminati, Corian etc. In domestic, laboratory, food industry, catering and marine applications. Designer and supplier of floor and cockpit table.

The most renowned name in top quality yacht painting. From small boats to superyachts: the skilled Klaver team: paints to perfection… And that’s a huge lot more than just a spray of paint!

Based in Sneek, Friesland. This is the birthplace of the aluminum casco. Evert and Harry Jr. are both sons of Harry Koopmans Sr. All three are involved in high quality aluminum shipbuilding. One of their specialties are high latitude yachts for extreme environments: the company constructed the hull of Mr. Mark van de Weg’s sailing yacht which spent last winter at Svalbard or ‘Spitsbergen’, frozen in the arctic ice.

Design, development and production of ships interiors. For commercial, leisure and pleasure craft. Specializing in component and ‘dry fit’ interior modules and (ultra)lightweight interiors. Bent forms and curved shapes are one of the specialities. Project and private interiors. High end 3-D CNC milling techniques.

Banking and finance, not only for established companies but also for innovative startups.

Alfa Romeo Dealerships in Utrecht, Houten, Aalsmeer and supplier of ‘just in time and last minute TNT’ parts for the engine. Their ‘parts team’ is unbeatable; from 07.00 until midnight…

Supplier of interior fabrics and soft furnishing products for home and marine use. Experienced advice for trends and newest fashion in interiors.

With many special thanks to…

During the whole process of creation and realization of the new AR 233 the enthusiasm and involvement of all teams of specialists was striking. Also before and after ‘office hours’.

Therefore we would like to thank everyone for her or his contribution so far and in the future. We are sure that we forget a lot of ‘players behind the limelight’. Please forgive us, because time is running short… You were a and are vital to the success.

The Michael Schumacher team is the number one F-1-team, thanks to the strenth of all the team members. The AR-team is the best marine team!

‘In alphabetical order’ (we surely forgot numerous ‘backstage’ people):

Alexander Bentlage, Bentlage Web Design; for your offer to develop the first AR-Yachts website in a record breaking schedule…

Dirk Blom Sr., Skipshelling Blom & Sons for his expert eye, check and ‘double check’ on the perfect details and ‘lines’ of the hull.

Bert Boor and Jo Schellen, Gebo; to realize the most beautiful windscreen, the ‘eyes to the boat’.

Adrian Brown and Evert Verzijl, Brown Marine; for your drive, involvement and sportsboat know how.

Jan Bruggeman, Amartech; after your Fokker and F-16 advanced experience: for your drive and speed to propel our AR 233 SL the best way forward.

Carol Driessen, Viva Vinyl; for your enthusiasm, quick understanding and female touch and intuiton how the textile-interior should be.

John Drinkwaard, Drinkwaard Diesel Marine Engines; for your open mind and entrepreneurial spirit in the project.

Jan Willem Gelderblom Vetus Sales, for the fast and expert way of helping us with parts you always forget…

Nicolette Heetebrij, HL Products; for your wonderful way of translating the Cuore Sportivo into the interior.

Peter Hilgers, Classicon Composites; for your advanced composite know how and continuous belief.

Cor Kardienaal, ADS van STIGT, Gorinchem, for your specialised know-how of pleasurecraft drivelines and your specific know-how of the ZF-Marine transmissions.

Gerard Kemkes, Rabo Bank Alblasserwaard-Lekstreek; for being our reliable financial partner, especially during periods of financial low tide…

Evert Klaver, Klaver Yachtpainting; for being the favourite marine couturier and for your vision in paint-fashion

Harry Koopmans Sr. and Jr., Koopmans Kaskos; for your confidence in ‘it started with a dream’…

Fred van Lingen, Savali; for your first class parts service, form the best ‘parts team’ (Bram, Erik, Jan and colleagues). Without this supply the deadlines to be met would have been a ‘mission impossible’….

Marcel Oude Weernink, Alfa Romeo Nederland; for never getting tired to help us with any question in the large Alfa Romeo organization. For your enthusiasm and drive.

Jack Pruijssers, Alfa Romeo Nederland; for the confidence and support throughout the whole development and building process. You twin-sparked our start with the AR 233 SL.

Kees Redelijkheid, Drinkwaard Diesel Marine Engines; to us better known as ‘Surgeon Cigar Kees’. For being relaxed and staying so during the process of marinizing the AR-engine. You must be the only surgeon who has an allowance to smoke in the E-room. Extra thanks for the evening work to get the job done!

Marcel and Henk Ritmeester, Ritmeester; for your never ending ‘quest for the best’ and your offer to develop an ultralight interior for the boat.

Jan de Ruiter, Alfa Romeo Nederland, for his backstage technical expertise and advice.

Gerrina Schut, Ritmeester; for being one of the many supporting stars ‘behind the scene’.

Douwe Sibma, FEC Leeuwarden; for your open mind to the project, its ‘Frisian Roots’ and your very supporting trade fair know how and ideas.

Cor Streep, Aluland; for the expert advice on choice of aluminum and support at the start of our project.

Mr. J. Talsma, Alfa Romeo Talsma; for his ‘backup’ service and supply.

Klaas Veringa, Van Veen Jachtservice; for his technical expertise and help.

Germ de Vries, de Vries Sails; for the perfection, care and attention in developing and producing the roof-less top of the AR 233 SL.

Piet de Vries; for many hours of spontaneous ‘building assistance’ during the building of the first AR 233 SL.

Klaas van Vuure, Beek Auto Racing; for staying cool and relaxed in the heat of the software adaptations…

Paul – ‘whizzkid’ - Welther, Beek Auto Racing; If ever a space shuttle returns to earth with software failure the best thing NASA can do is call You! I’m sure you can solve any software problem after our adventure. (Klaas: buy the best chain and lock you can get to keep him inside BAR) Car drivers who need extra horsepower: line up please…