All new Vanquish VQ48 designed by Guido de Groot
Vanquish Yachts in the Netherlands has unveiled its brand-new Vanquish VQ48 sports boat. The new model was designed entirely from scratch, while integrating the typical lines of Vanquish Yachts. Even more than previous Vanquish boats, the VQ48 has a look & feel which will clearly appeal to car lovers and three orders have already been taken for the striking new design.
To reinforce the ‘drivers’ boat’ proposition of Vanquish Yachts and meet client demands, the VQ48 model was developed in close cooperation with Guido de Groot Design. This Dutch bureau has an excellent reputation worldwide and has worked on award-winning superyachts for leading yards such as Feadship, Mulder Shipyard and AB Yachts.
“Thanks in part to Guido de Groot’s previous experience in car design with Citroën, his renowned agency was able to interpret the Vanquish drivers’ boat ideas in an optimal way,” comments Tom Steentjes, managing director of Vanquish Yachts. “This has been achieved while also respecting the three pillars that underpin all Vanquish models, namely their amazing agility, all-aluminium custom construction and the supreme comfort that comes from a Dutch-built boat. The designers were even inspired to raise the bar even higher than on previous concepts.”
The best of both worlds
The initial design ideas were originally introduced to Vanquish owners looking for a blend of some of the best features of the VQ43 and the VQ50. Examples include a smaller foredeck version of the VQ50’s dinette and the popular sun beds found on the VQ43. Other design highlights are the two specially developed steering positions, a large lounge sofa and an ingenious convertible top which dispenses with the traditional tubes and braces normally seen on biminis.
One of the orders for a VQ48 has come from a client who already owns a VQ43. He and his wife have custom designed the interior of their new VQ48 so that day guests can have access to the head and galley without intruding on the master cabin. When privacy is not a concern, the cabin door can be left open to create an even more open feel. At the same time, the rain shower will be integrated into the ceiling so as to provide optimal headroom in the master, which can sleep up to three people.
Optimal customisability
New buyers can make optimal use of the enormous flexibility offered by Vanquish Yachts, allowing each and every client to create something in aluminium that truly suits their particular idea of boating pleasure. From day one, space – for socialising and parties in particular – has been central to the design of the VQ48 and there are 19 seating places as standard. This will make his particular VQ48 a practical and muchloved charter boat.
The underwater segment and engine of the VQ48 were designed to comply with the highest contemporary yachting standards. As with all other Vanquish models, the VQ48 will setitself apart from other boats in its niche market through its exceptional manoeuvrability, super-fastacceleration and impressive top speed of well over 40 knots.An example of innovations that are uncommon on similar boats is the submarine folding anchor system –an electric anchor designed to fit within the linesof the underwater hullso that no chain or winch are visible when at anchor.
Fun in the sun
The VQ48 is exceptionally well suited for day trips withmany guests. It provides a great deal of freedom of movement on board, and the specially developed parasol previously seen on the VQ50 provides ingenious protection against the sun. Moreover, there is plenty of space for toys under the settees.
Like on all Vanquish vessels, the high-end audio installationwill be custom fitted and adapted specifically to each boat and owner. Vanquish Yachts recently signed a partnership agreement with Brian’s Custom Audio, famous for its work on the latest Ferrari models, to ensure that each Vanquish sound system is a one-of-a-kind solution.
The VQ48 has attracted a great deal of attention, with Vanquish Yachts already receiving three ordersto date. They will be delivered to their owners in good time for the summer season, including one to Ibiza and another to Saint-Tropez.
