Yacht of the week: The VanDutch 75

The VanDutch 75 ushers in a new era of refined performance — combining sculptural design, Italian craftsmanship, and up to 40 knots of effortless power. Elegant, modern, and unmistakably VanDutch.

Words: Gentleman's Journal

The VanDutch 75 marks the beginning of a new era for the brand — one where craftsmanship meets contemporary design, and where luxury is measured not in volume, but in refinement.

The Design

VanDutch has always been about purity of line — that unmistakable profile, low to the water, with the quiet authority of a supercar idling at the quay. The VD75 evolves this design language with a new level of refinement. The hull retains its sculpted simplicity, but the details are fresh, thoughtful, and elevated.

A carbon-fibre hardtop floats above the cockpit like an architectural canopy, shading the expansive 45-square-metre lounge without disturbing the silhouette. The windshield now conceals an integrated door to the foredeck, while a flush, “invisible” anchor mechanism maintains the yacht’s signature clean lines. Even the teak decks have been reimagined — finished with white caulking to emphasise the yacht’s contemporary edge.

The Interior

Step below deck and the atmosphere shifts from bold geometry to soft indulgence. Designed by BurdissoCapponi Yachts & Design, the interiors are offered in two curated moods: Cool and Smooth.

Cool plays with pearl burl veneers, black accents, and moon-toned textiles — a restrained, metropolitan palette for the modernist at heart. Smooth leans warmer, with mahogany tones, suede panels, and lighting that feels like late-afternoon sun through a vintage Leica lens.

The layout is equally flexible. Owners can opt for a three-cabin configuration, with a starboard master suite, a twin guest room, and a forward VIP. Alternatively, a two-cabin version opens up the aft suite into a private retreat complete with sofa, dressing area, and desk — the sort of refinement one expects aboard much larger yachts.

Crew quarters are discretely aft, while the open galley and dinette bring the same seamless flow as a penthouse loft. It’s luxury, but of the quiet, tactile kind — more Hermès than high-gloss.

The Engineering

Underneath its polished calm, the VanDutch 75 is a performance machine. Powered by triple Volvo Penta IPS drives — with options up to the IPS 1350 — the yacht promises smooth acceleration and intuitive handling via joystick control. The result is a vessel capable of speeds approaching 40 knots, yet refined enough for long, languid cruises.

The hull, newly optimised for efficiency and stability, is paired with a 4,000-litre fuel tank for generous range. A hydraulic swim platform and tender garage (housing a Williams jet up to 3.85 m) add practical versatility, while every onboard system — from climate control to lighting — is integrated with minimalist precision.