The Van Dutch 56 is a masterpiece of nautical elegance and engineering excellence, designed for those who seek both style and substance on the open waters. Measuring approximately 16.48 meters in length, this luxury yacht offers a spacious and comfortable environment for both day cruising and extended voyages. The exterior design, characterized by its clean lines and modern aesthetics, is the brainchild of the renowned design team at Van Dutch, ensuring that it not only looks stunning but also performs exceptionally well. The interior, crafted with the finest materials, offers a blend of luxury and functionality, featuring two well-appointed cabins that can comfortably accommodate up to four sleeping guests. Onboard amenities include a state-of-the-art entertainment system, a fully equipped galley, and a spacious aft deck perfect for socializing or relaxing in the sun. Powered by twin inboard engines, the Van Dutch 56 can reach impressive speeds, making it ideal for those who value performance as much as luxury. With a planning hull configuration, this yacht offers a smooth and stable ride, even at higher speeds. Built with GRP material, it is both lightweight and durable, ensuring longevity and ease of maintenance. Originating from the Netherlands, a country with a rich maritime heritage, the Van Dutch 56 stands as a testament to superior craftsmanship and innovative design. Whether you are exploring coastal waters or cruising in style on the open sea, the Van Dutch 56 promises an unparalleled yachting experience.
Length
16.5M
Beam
4.5M
Draft
1.2M
Day Guests
14
Sleeping
4
Cabin
2
Crew
1
Cruise Speed
25KT
Max Speed
38KT
Fuel
2400L
Range
300NM
Engine
2x Volvo D11-IPS 800 (625 hp)
Option 1
2x Volvo D11-IPS 950 (725 hp)
Naval
Mulder Design
Exterior
Mulder Design
Interior
Mulder Design
New Starting From
€1,500,000
High Price Brokerage
€1,200,000
Low Price Brokerage
€900,000
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Life on the Van Dutch 56 happens almost entirely on one deck.
Two large L shaped sofas face each other around a central table in the cockpit, set up for dining as easily as for lounging through an afternoon. Aft, a sun pad sits above a swim platform that adjusts in height, lowering the boat to the waterline for swimming or raising it to load a tender. Fourteen guests can be aboard for the day without the deck ever feeling crowded, the space built for genuine movement rather than fixed seating. It is a boat designed around the idea that the best moments happen outside, in the open air, close to the water.
Her lines are sculptural without ever being loud.
A plumb bow gives the Van Dutch 56 real presence at the waterline, while a taut, unbroken sheer carries that tension the length of her 16.48 metres. There is a restraint to the design, a sober, pared back beauty that owes more to proportion than to detail, and it is built to age well rather than to date quickly. Mulder Design drew every line, inside and out, continuing the language established across the smaller Van Dutch models but with the added scale to let it breathe. At anchor or underway, she reads as one continuous idea rather than a collection of features.
Two cabins, four berths, and a genuine choice of how to use the space.
Owners can specify the Van Dutch 56 with two cabins sleeping four for a proper weekend aboard, or take the alternative layout that trades one cabin for a single large lounge below deck. Either way, the finish follows the same calm, tactile material palette as the deck above, with joinery kept clean and free of unnecessary detail. With one crew member accommodated, she can genuinely be run as a small yacht rather than simply a large day boat. It is a rare degree of flexibility at this size, letting an owner choose between more space to sleep or more space to gather.
Thirty eight knots from a hull this size is not an accident.
Twin Volvo IPS pod drives, 625 horsepower as standard and 725 available as an option, give the Van Dutch 56 the speed and manoeuvrability that define the range, translated up to a bigger hull. Van Dutch Engineering builds the boat to the same tolerances as the smaller models, keeping displacement to 18.6 tonnes despite the added length and accommodation. A 2,400 litre fuel capacity supports a 300 nautical mile range at cruise, so the performance does not come at the cost of reach. It is engineering that scales the formula up rather than reinventing it.
One and a half million euros places her at the top of a range built on restraint.
At 16.48 metres with a 4.52 metre beam and a 1.17 metre draught, the Van Dutch 56 clears many anchorages that deeper hulled yachts of her length cannot reach. Naval architecture, exterior and interior design all come from Mulder Design, giving the whole boat a single, consistent hand. She carries one crew member as standard, structured for an owner who wants some support without running a full yacht operation. For a buyer moving up from a smaller Van Dutch, or choosing her as a first yacht with real range and genuine overnight accommodation, she is the most complete expression of the range so far.
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