The Vanquish VQ40 is a masterpiece in modern yacht design, combining luxury, performance, and innovative engineering into one seamless package. Crafted with a focus on speed and style, this open yacht features a streamlined GRP hull that cuts through the water with ease, offering an exhilarating experience for all on board. Measuring approximately 12m in length, the VQ40 provides ample space for relaxation and entertainment. Its open deck layout is perfect for social gatherings, allowing guests to enjoy the sun and sea breeze in comfort. Equipped with powerful inboard engines, the VQ40 boasts impressive cruising and maximum speeds, ensuring swift and smooth passage across the waves. The interior, designed with luxury in mind, features high-quality finishes and state-of-the-art amenities, providing a haven of tranquility amidst the ocean’s expanse. With accommodation for up to 8 day guests and sleeping arrangements for 2 in a well-appointed cabin, the VQ40 ensures a comfortable journey for both short trips and extended voyages. The yacht is a testament to Vanquish’s commitment to excellence, with naval architecture and engineering handled by their expert in-house team. Whether navigating coastal waters or open seas, the Vanquish VQ40 delivers an unforgettable yachting experience, making it an ideal choice for those who demand nothing but the best.
Length
12M
Beam
3.8M
Draft
1M
Day Guests
8
Sleeping
2
Cabin
1
Crew
1
Cruise Speed
30KT
Max Speed
62KT
Fuel
800L
Range
300NM
Engine
2 x Volvo Penta D6-400
Option 1
2 x Volvo Penta D6-440
Option 2
2 x Mercury Racing 450R
Naval
Vanquish In-house
Exterior
Guido de Groot
Interior
Guido de Groot
New Starting From
€650,000
High Price Brokerage
€550,000
Low Price Brokerage
€450,000
Twin Volvo Penta diesels carry the VQ40 to a genuine 62 knots.
Cruising speed sits at 30 knots, with a stepped hull beneath her that sharpens acceleration and keeps her locked through turns most open boats her size cannot attempt at pace. Owners can step up to more powerful 440hp diesels or a Mercury Racing petrol option for even sharper throttle response. A 300 nautical mile range and 800 litres of fuel give her real reach beyond a single afternoon out, and a one metre draught opens up anchorages a deeper hulled boat this fast would have to avoid entirely.
She carries Vanquish’s low, purposeful stance down into a genuinely compact hull.
Guido de Groot drew the VQ40 with the same restraint that defines the rest of the range: a sharp entry bow, a low freeboard and clean, uninterrupted surfaces with none of the visual clutter that crowds most boats this size. At 3.8 metres of beam on a 12 metre length, proportions stay tight and athletic rather than boxy. The stepped hull beneath her is engineered for exactly this profile, built to hold speed and agility without adding the bulk that would soften her lines.
A single cabin beneath the foredeck sleeps two in genuine comfort.
The double berth sits forward of the helm, out of the way of deck life and finished with the same clean materials as the rest of the boat. It is not a boat built around a large interior, and it does not pretend to be. Instead, the cabin exists to extend her use beyond a single afternoon, letting an owner stay aboard overnight without needing a larger yacht nearby. A crew of one is enough to run her, keeping the VQ40 genuinely usable by an owner driver rather than dependent on a permanent team.
Eight guests can spend a full day aboard without ever feeling crowded.
The walkaround deck keeps movement easy from bow to stern, with seating forward and a protected helm station amidships. A galley on deck means food and drink stay close at hand rather than requiring a trip below, and an aft platform at the transom makes swimming and boarding straightforward. It is a layout built around a day on the water, entertaining friends or family at anchor as comfortably as she covers distance at speed, then closing the loop with an overnight option few boats her size offer.
A compact platform with genuine performance credentials behind her.
Vanquish’s own in-house team handled both naval architecture and engineering, giving the VQ40 the same build discipline as the larger models in the range. At 7,100 kilograms displacement, she stays light enough for her power to show, and a new price of 650,000 places her firmly as an entry point into the collection rather than a compromise within it. For an owner moving up from a standard sportsboat, or looking for a second, faster tender to a larger yacht, the VQ40 offers real performance without real yacht overhead.
Length
13.1M
Beam
4.2M
Draft
1M
Guests
4
Cabins
1
Cruise Speed
30Kt
Max Speed
40Kt
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