Culture + LifestyleThis New Superyacht Will Be One of the World’s FastestCapable of 50+ knots, the Vanquish VQ115 Veloce will be the fastest diesel yacht more than 30 meters long

By Katherine McLaughlin

June 16, 2022

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The VQ115 is made from aluminum and powered with diesel engines. Photo: Courtesy of Vanquish Yachts

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Depending on who you ask, bigger may not always mean better, but in the world of superyacht designs, it does usually mean slower. However, this may soon change with Vanquish’s VQ115 Veloce, which the company has promised will be one of the fastest superyachts in the world more than 30 meters (about 98.5 feet) long.  

The VQ115 is designed for entertaining. 

Photo: Courtesy of Vanquish Yachts

Commissioned from the Dutch luxury yacht company by a repeat client, the VQ115 reaches an impressive 51 knots, which is a little under 59 miles per hour, and spans 35 meters or 114.8 feet. The 32-seat, three-deck powerboat is set to be delivered to its owner in North America later this year. 

To power the nearly 100-ton boat, Vanquish plans to install three MTU Rolls-Royce 2600s engines that surface drives will back up. When running on the two engines, the vessel will have upwards of a 500-nautical-mile range in addition to an extra fuel tank, which can be used for cruising at 15 knots. 

The yacht has a spacious saloon that leads to an outdoor deck.

Photo: Courtesy of Vanquish Yachts 

A jacuzzi makes it easy to enjoy the water without getting into the ocean. 

Photo: Courtesy of Vanquish Yachts 

The Vanquish team tapped the expertise of Studio Delta, a naval architecture firm, to design the yacht’s hull to minimize drag and increase efficiency when pacing at top speeds. The rest of the exterior, designed by Guido de Groot, is similarly sleek and modern and made from aluminum. 

On board, there will be no shortage of entertainment options. Two smaller Vanquish watercrafts, the VQ16 and VQ11, will respectively be housed on a tender bay and second starboard garage. A live bait tank, bar, saltwater jacuzzi, office space, cinema room, and multiple outdoor lounging and dining area are also part of the design. 

Cabin space was less of a priority as the client wanted more room for socialization. 

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Despite its monstrous size, the VQ115 notably lacks cabin space—there are only three sleeping rooms. However, this isn’t an oversight, rather the client’s specific desire for a vessel designed for entertaining and interaction. At its size, the superyacht is sure to deliver on that front in a large way. 

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