VANDUTCH

Quick Facts

VANDUTCH at a Glance

Founded 2008

Built Fano, Italy (United States until 2019)

Pricing $$ (Average)

Constructed Fiberglass

Size Range 32-56

Models 32, 40, 48 and 56 (75 planned)

Identity

VANDUTCH In 3 words

SOCIAL

SLEEK

SIMPLE

Timeline

How Did VANDUTCH Happen?

A brief history of how on of the original day boat innovators came to be.

2008 - FOUNDED | VanDutch Marine B.V. founded on the basis of modernizing the dutch sloop concept into an open day boat.

2009 - MODEL LAUNCH | The VanDutch 40 is launched into the French Riviera with a polarizing response.

2013 - MODEL LAUNCH | The VanDutch 30 joins rank, showcasing the brand's interest in retaining its profile line across all models.

2013 - MODEL LAUNCH | VanDutch launches its flagship model, the 55, which would soon garner interest from celebrities, media and brand partners who turned VanDutch into a pop culture player.

2019 MODEL LAUNCH AND BRAND SALE - After the relaunch of the VanDutch 40 into the 40.2, the company is sold to Cantiere Del Pardo.

2020 MODEL LAUNCH - The VanDutch 48 fills a much-needed void between the entry-level 40 and the expensive 55.

2021 MODEL LAUNCH - After considerable delay, the VanDutch 32 is launched in 2021.

2022 MODEL LAUNCH - The relaunch of the VanDutch 55 into a 56 sees the first fixed hard top amongst the VanDutch models.

Industry Talk

The Insider Scoop

Systems simple enough to drive yourself, with a top deck made to keep the owner/operator involved in the social experience. Couple that with an undeniable profile line, sizable cabin and good maneuverability, and you’ve got an owner/operator’s dream. The build process and options list is understood by almost everyone, to further improve the brand’s approachability.
While simple and sleek describe a very successful style, VanDutch has not seen innovation at the rate of some of its competitors in the segment. Although it was intentional to retain an easy-to-use mantra, it may have prohibited the brand’s expansion and customer retention. Some creature comforts are left out and some functional pieces – like the top deck bars of new models – leave something to be desired.
I’ve heard rumors of a cabin redesign, where the factory may use Pardo woods and finishes in the VanDutch cabin. There would be no greater mistake than to fuse the two brands into one.
It’s the member of the list who best delivers on style, space, and ride quality throughout its model lineup, at a (relatively) reasonable price. If you are drawing a Venn diagram comparing these four attributes, VanDutch is your winner. Its history is thick with trials, tribulations, and a persistence that just won’t quit; if that resembles you, VanDutch may be your spirit animal.