Vanquish Yachts

Vanquish Yachts (founded in 2012) is a yacht manufacturer based in the Netherlands.

Vanquish Yachts was founded in 2012 by Dutch entrepreneur Tom Steentjes. The company originated from Steentjes’s personal project to build a day boat for Amsterdam’s canals. Steentjes, with a background in industrial machinery created the first Vanquish model, the VQ32, for personal use. Its design and performance attracted attention, leading to requests for similar custom builds and the establishment of Vanquish Yachts as a brand.

In February 2025, Frank Spikker was appointed Chief Executive Officer, succeeding interim CEO Freek de Haas, who transitioned to the company’s Advisory Board.

Vanquish Yachts manufactures its vessels at Marknesse, Netherlands shipyard using traditional boatbuilding methods. The company follows a semi-custom production model, allowing clients to modify hull configurations, interior layouts, and technical specifications during construction. According to marine industry publications, the construction process typically takes longer than volume-produced yachts due to the customization options and in-house fabrication of components. The product line consists of two primary ranges: the Aluminum Series, which includes models from the VQ45 up to the flagship VQ115 and is built from marine-grade aluminum, and the Sports Line, featuring composite-built performance yachts powered by Mercury Marine and jet propulsion systems for maximum performance. The company also produces limited-availability tenders (VQ11 and VQ16) exclusively for existing clients. Independent performance tests have documented top speeds exceeding 40 knots (74 km/h) across the range, with the VQ55 variant reaching 65 knots (120 km/h) in controlled conditions according to marine testing reports.

Vanquish Yachts has sales and service locations in Fort Lauderdale (USA), St. Tropez, Ibiza, Portofino, Turkey, Greece, and the Netherlands. The company has delivered over 200 yachts.

Vanquish Yachts has been covered by media outlets including Robb Report, Boat International, SuperYacht Times, and New Atlas, with reporting focusing on the brand’s design approach and performance characteristics.