A stunning Gulf Racing livery has been given to the model for an owner in Monaco, the second has been delivered to Greece with a cool white & black coating, while the third completed VQ43 Mk2 is jet black with the BALR brand icon and has its home berth in Ibiza. All three boats are blessed with a toned underwater body and refined aluminium construction structure which ensure a first-class performance and the finest sailing comfort, with only minimal spray even at their top speed of 40+ knots.
Shared attributes
All the new VQ43 Mk2s share the fantastic power, manoeuvrability, comfort and super sporty looks that made the original VQ43 such a success. The design by Guido de Groot also incorporates some of the stylistic and aggressive lines showcased on his earlier work on the VQ48, which Vanquish unleased on the market last year to great acclaim.
At the heart of the Vanquish concept is having fun outside and the VQ43 Mk2 provides a wealth of al fresco delights to up to 16 people. The aft cockpit is a fabulous place to chill as the boat’s bow slices through the waves, while the fore deck offers a wealth of sunbathing, seating and lounging options when at lower speeds and at anchor. Deep walk around gangways make the VQ43 Mk2 exceptionally safe for families with young children (and for party people who’ve cracked open the champers!).
Keeping it dry
Other features of note are the double spray rail which complements the boat’s avant-garde looks while also making the VQ43 Mk2 the ‘driest’ open boat when underway on the market today, regardless of speed. A smart soft-top arrangement provides shade at all speeds and the bimini is an integral part of the design, aligned to the overall looks of the boat.
This awesome 43-footer is also equipped with a domotics system developed in close cooperation with the electronics experts at Ray marine, enabling easy digital switching between all on board facilities. A smart joystick steering system facilitates flexible manoeuvring when in harbor.
Luxury and comfort
The VQ43 Mk2 also has a seriously spacious interior with full ceiling height in the cabin and bathroom/head. A large lounge area fore is a great place to relax indoors while the spacious galley adds to the allure of a layout that was also developed by Guido deGroot and his team. The result is a top-quality experience including luxury woods,furnishings, fabrics, leathers, upholstery and Corian worktops with designer taps. Each of the new fleet of boats has been fully tailored to the tastes and requirements of her owners.
The VQ43 Mk2 provide the best sailing characteristics in her class thanks to a new and improved underwater section, with a top speed of around 40 knots. A Veloce version is also available for these looking to up the ante further and hit the 55 knot mark. Either way, the VQ43 Mk2 is equally ideal for long and leisurely weekends away as she is for island hopping day trips.
