VQ45
The Vanquish VQ115 Veloce is a 114-foot luxury superyacht with a flybridge that is due to be launched by the iconic Dutch yacht-building firm Vanquish Yachts in 2022. A relatively narrow aluminum hull with an axe-bow designed by Studio Delta and Petestep combines with an ultra-futuristic profile by Guido de Groot to give this sleek and bold model an absolutely unique look. A horizontal sheer, a shimmering metallic livery, dramatic glazing, refined architectural flares and an assertive, swept-back look are bound to draw envious glances in marinas around the world, while cool and contemporary living spaces set new standards in modern comfort. Though this yacht is about more than just good looks: it is set to be the world’s fastest aluminum superyacht upon launch, making it ideal for those who demand both cutting-edge style and high-speed cruising.
The low-slung, open-air flybridge floats elegantly above the rest of the yacht providing a compact place to enjoy fine views and fine company. There’s a triple-width sunpad in bespoke upholstery up here, along with room for a wet-bar, or sofa or two and a centrally positioned helm station with immense visibility. It is really the teak-lined main deck, however, that proves to be the most impressive level on this huge vessel. The lavish foredeck includes a vast bow-lounge with a U-shaped sofa, a pair of tables and a forward-facing settee, with enough seating room for up to 14 guests at one time. A couple of paces back takes you to one of the largest spa-pool jacuzzis on the market, which can also be covered by a cushioned sunpad when not in use. Heading back to the aft-deck you will discover a sunpad for four, a transom sofa, a wet-bar, an L-shaped sofa and a couple of tables, all carefully hidden beneath an overhang for plentiful shade. A set of tiered steps lead back to a full-beam bathing platform with a detachable hydraulic set of stairs that lower into the water at the touch of a button.
You will find not one but two tender garages aboard this yacht, with a cavernous amidship garage accessed via a chunky starboard door with room for a full-size jet tender and masses of storage for Seabobs and watersports equipment. A further, conventional garage sits beneath the transom, and can store a Williams or even a bespoke Vanquish tender.
Interiors present a sophisticated yet casual, modern but maritime feel, with plenty of white leather, blue piping, authentic hardwood, bronze-effect finishings and contemporary curves. There’s space in the main-deck salon for a pair of sprawling sofas, a work-desk, a mini-galley and a helm station with a trio of Raymarine screens and the latest navigational tech, all superbly lit thanks to cinema-screen side glazing. Cabins on the lower-deck benefit from generous dimensions and huge windows, and you will find a well-stocked galley with a dining sofa down here, perfect for preparing and enjoying hearty breakfasts. There are two twin rooms to port, one with en-suite facilities, though you can substitute the other for a cinema room. Up by the bow there is a VIP en-suite double, while amidship you will find a full-beam owner’s stateroom with cushioned walls, a side sofa, a king-sized bed, full-height closets and a semi-open bathroom with stone surfaces, a wet-room shower and mullioned windows. Crew quarters for up to four completes the overnight offering.
Triple Rolls Royce MTU V16 2650HP surface drive diesel engines fire this yacht to top speeds in excess of 50 knots, a formidable achievement for a vessel of this sheer heft. The addition of stabilizers keeps this yacht well-balanced while at rest, and a proprietary hull design ensures the same on the move.
