Dayboat energy. Superyacht presence.
The Vanquish VQ70 is not a conventional 70-foot yacht trying to behave like a dayboat. It is a dayboat concept stretched, sharpened and elevated into something far more substantial.
At 22 metres, the VQ70 brings together the open-air ease of a walkaround performance yacht with the finish, volume and custom potential expected from a much larger vessel. It is designed for owners who want impact without complexity — a yacht that can host beautifully by day, sleep guests in comfort overnight and still deliver the kind of speed and presence that defines the Vanquish name.
This is a yacht built around movement. Fast arrivals. Long lunches. Open decks. Late departures. Weekends that begin as a short run and become something more.
Design and construction
The VQ70 carries the unmistakable Vanquish language: bold, low, muscular and clean-lined, with a profile that feels more automotive than traditional. There is nothing soft or anonymous here. The yacht has a clear point of view.
Her all-aluminium construction is central to the proposition. It gives Vanquish significant freedom in design and customisation, while supporting the strength, precision and finish associated with Dutch build quality. Every VQ70 is hand-built in the Netherlands, and that matters. This is not a yacht designed to disappear into the marina.
She is built to be noticed.
At 22 metres in length, with a beam of 5.69 metres and a shallow draft of 1.19 metres, the VQ70 offers serious deck space without losing the agility that makes a yacht of this type so appealing. Estimated top speed is 48 knots, giving her the performance to match the aesthetic.
Deck lifestyle
The strongest argument for the VQ70 is found outside.
The walkaround deck is unusually generous, creating a fluid connection between bow, cockpit and aft areas. This is where the yacht feels most alive: open, social and easy to move through. For owners who use their yacht primarily during the day, this layout makes immediate sense.
There is space to entertain al fresco, space to relax in the sun, space to move around guests without friction. The yacht has been designed for high-energy, high-comfort use — the kind of onboard rhythm where people drift between seating areas, water access, shade and sun without the layout ever feeling forced.
One of the more distinctive features is the open-air cinema concept, allowing guests to watch sports or films outside while enjoying the deck environment. It is a detail that captures the wider character of the yacht: playful, confident and clearly designed for owners who entertain.
Tenders and toys
For a yacht with strong dayboat DNA, toy storage is essential. The VQ70 addresses this with dual tender garages, giving owners the ability to carry a broad selection of water toys without compromising the deck experience.
There is also flexibility here. One garage can be removed to create additional interior space, which gives the yacht a useful degree of adaptability depending on the owner’s priorities. Those who want maximum toy capacity can keep the full setup. Those who want more interior volume can adjust the arrangement.
That kind of choice is important on a yacht in this category. The VQ70 is not trying to impose one version of ownership. It allows the buyer to define the balance between play, comfort and accommodation.
Interior and accommodation
Below deck, the VQ70 becomes more than a dayboat.
The extra length allows for a genuinely useful interior, with the option of three or four cabins depending on the owner’s brief. That flexibility gives the yacht stronger weekender credentials and makes her relevant for owners who want to extend beyond day use without moving into a more traditional motor yacht format.
The full-beam owner’s suite amidships is a key highlight, offering over two metres of standing height, an open layout and a private en suite. It gives the yacht a proper private retreat, rather than simply a place to sleep after a day on board.
Vanquish also places emphasis on atmosphere. Thoughtful light zones, natural materials and a tactile finish create an interior that feels warm, contemporary and highly personal. There is scope for full bespoke design, allowing each owner to define the mood of the yacht rather than select from a narrow template.
A convertible lounge or cinema retreat can also become an additional guest space, adding useful flexibility for surprise overnight stays or extended weekends.
Performance and usability
The VQ70 has an estimated top speed of 48 knots, positioning her firmly in performance yacht territory. That speed is not just about numbers. It changes how the yacht can be used.
It makes short work of coastal transfers. It opens up more destinations in a single day. It gives the owner the option to move quickly between anchorages, ports or events without turning the journey into a full logistical exercise.
Yet the VQ70 is not presented as a stripped-back performance machine. Her appeal lies in combining pace with ease of use. She has the scale and finish of a serious yacht, but the character remains direct and spontaneous.
That is the real Vanquish formula: power without heaviness, theatre without unnecessary complication.
Who is the Vanquish VQ70 for?
The VQ70 is for an owner who wants a yacht with presence, but not formality.
She suits someone who values design, performance and customisation, and who wants the freedom to use the yacht in different ways. Day cruising, entertaining, water toys, weekend escapes, overnight guests — the VQ70 has the flexibility to move between all of them.
She will appeal to buyers who might find a conventional flybridge too traditional, a pure chase boat too limited and a larger motor yacht more complex than they need. The VQ70 sits in a sharper space: substantial enough to feel serious, open enough to feel effortless, fast enough to change the day.
Key specifications
Length: 22m / 72.18ft
Beam: 5.69m / 18.67ft
Draft: 1.19m / 3.9ft
Estimated top speed: 48 knots
Fuel capacity: 6,500 litres / 1,717 gallons
Construction: All-aluminium hull
Accommodation: Up to three or four cabins
Build: Hand-built in the Netherlands
The Yacht Collection view
The Vanquish VQ70 is a compelling proposition because it understands how many owners want to use their yacht today.
It is not trying to be everything. It is focused on the parts of yachting that feel most immediate: speed, space, design, entertaining and the freedom to stay out longer when the day deserves it. The walkaround deck gives her energy. The aluminium construction gives her precision. The accommodation gives her depth.
For buyers seeking a 70-foot yacht with a more modern attitude, the VQ70 stands out. She brings superyacht-level confidence into a format that remains highly usable, highly social and unmistakably Vanquish.
Bold, capable and built around the way people actually want to spend time on the water.
A dayboat with more range of experience.
A weekender with more edge.
A 70-footer with a clear reason to matter.
