Motor Yacht Makeover: Vanquish Yachts’ VQ48
Netherlands-based builder Vanquish Yachts has taken the luxury speed-boating market by storm with its high-end, high-performance motor yachts. The company has made over its lineup by blending the best features from its popular VQ43 and VQ50 models to create the VQ48, a first-of-its-kind, highly customizable motor yacht. Locals in the market for a luxury sports boat would be hard-pressed to find a better choice. The model prides itself on looking good and keeping passengers dry during high and low speeds, quiet and rough seas and strong or light winds. It offers superb steering, tremendous acceleration, immense agility and unrivaled seakeeping abilities.
Vanquish VQ48
Length: 49 feet
Beam: 15.1 feet
Draught: 2.9 feet
Speed: 40+ knots
Weight: 15.4 tons
Engines: 2×600 horsepower or 2×800 horsepower
Propulsion: Pod drives
MSRP: Starting at $1.5 million. Available through Vanquish USA.
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