About this tender
The VQ55 Outboard is the build we ask Vanquish for when the programme calls for a large-format sports yacht that can genuinely reach 65 knots rather than merely claim it. At 17.3 metres and built in advanced composite, it sits at the performance end of the Dutch yard's line-up - a stepped hull developed in the wind tunnel, outboard propulsion for minimal running-gear complexity, and enough deck volume to host a proper day-out programme without the boat feeling like a stripped-out racer.
Vanquish positions the composite models as a faster-to-deliver alternative to their fully custom aluminium builds, while holding to the same design standards and fit-out quality. The hull is moulded composite rather than hand-laid bespoke, but the deck equipment, helm presentation, and interior joinery are specified to the same brief. The result is a 19.2-tonne yacht with a 4,552-litre fuel capacity, which gives your captain meaningful range without stopping to refuel mid-programme.
Below decks, the VQ55 offers a twin-bed cabin, separate bathroom with shower and toilet, and a galley - a layout that covers a long day on the water or an overnight stay for a small crew. On deck, the open entertaining area runs the full beam, with a recessed Flexiteek table, integrated ice boxes, and wet-bar provisions. We'd put it alongside the larger Italian open sports yachts on design confidence, with the outboard drivetrain keeping the stern clean and the maintenance schedule straightforward.
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The four details we'd point out first to a captain who hasn't seen one on the water yet.
Vanquish developed the VQ55 hull form in a wind tunnel, and the stepped underbody is the primary reason the manufacturer quotes 65 knots in lightweight ship condition. That figure is an estimate, as Vanquish note on their own spec sheet, but the stepped configuration reduces wetted surface at speed and is a credible path to that number at this displacement.
The VQ55 Outboard is built in moulded advanced composite, which Vanquish state accelerates build times relative to their bespoke aluminium hulls without compromising design or on-water performance. For buyers running a programme with a delivery window, the composite route is a practical consideration alongside the performance case.
A 4,552-litre fuel tank is a serious number for a 17.3-metre outboard yacht and gives the captain the option to run extended coastal passages or support a remote anchorage programme without planning refuelling stops into every day.
The deck layout includes a handmade table with recessed Flexiteek, integrated ice boxes, carbon cupholders, wet bars, and grill provisions. Vanquish describe it as an exceptionally spacious open deck suited to alfresco gatherings, and the beam of 4.79 metres supports that claim.
The interior provides a twin-bed cabin with integrated storage, a galley to one side, and a compact bathroom with fully separate shower and toilet. It is a practical package for crew use or an owner's overnight programme, designed around the available below-deck volume in a 17.3-metre hull.
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Specifications, prices, availability, and performance figures are supplied for guidance only and remain subject to confirmation by the yard, seller, broker, survey, contract, and final specification.
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