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The VanDutch 32 is a 32-foot dayboat that was launched by the iconic, Netherlands-based yacht-building firm VanDutch in 2021. Super-sleek looks, a sheer, monolithic hull form designed by naval stylist Frank Mulder and lounge spaces dripping in sporty style mark this boat out as anything but entry-level. Likely to be spotted gliding across Lake Como, roaring past the Monte Carlo coast or drawing admiring glances along the Florida Keys, this is one of the most modern vessels out on the water today. Yet the VanDutch 32 is about more than just good looks, as it boasts a proprietary hull with an axe-bow entry, side rails, rugged engines and hi-tech electronics for peerless performance.
Teak-effect decking contrasts against plush Silvertex upholstery, LED lighting, a minimalist theme and a high-class finish to give the main-deck of this boat a cool and contemporary vibe. To stern there is a full-beam, extended swim platform that sits just below a triple-width sunpad with headrests, from where you will sunbathe all afternoon. In the cockpit there is a low-slung L-shaped sofa that looks like it has been lifted straight out of an Ibizan or Malibu villa as well as room for an optional pop-up cocktail table. Carefully hidden behind a slick wrap-around windscreen sit two forward facing chairs, one of which faces the helm and another that looks towards a starboard wet-bar with a counter, a sink and refrigerated storage. The raised helm, meanwhile, is a thoroughly modern Volvo Glass Cockpit dashboard that offers a 16-inch multi-function Garmin touchscreen, along with a bespoke steering wheel, optional joystick handling and a Bluetooth-linked Fusion stereo system connected to the yacht’s integrated speakers.
Though marketed as a day-boat this vessel actually features 64-square feet of air-conditioned living space on the lower-deck, where you will find a chunky skylight and two side sofas with hidden storage underneath that can also be used as comfortable single beds for weekend cruising. A lower head can be discovered up by the bow, and is large enough to include a toilet, a rounded ceramic sink, storage and a mirror.
A mean mover across a variety of coastal waters, this boat comes with a single Volvo V8 430-CE gasoline engine as standard, however there are a range of engine upgrades available should you require a touch more turbo-charged action. Pick a pair of Volvo D4-300 DPI diesel motors, for instance, and accelerate all the way up to a 45-knot top speed. At cruising speeds of 25 knots, meanwhile, you can expect to island-hop for over 150 nautical miles before needing to refuel.
