2022 Vanquish Yachts VQ40 – Twin Volvo Penta D6-440

High-performance Dutch day yacht with extensive specification

Offered for sale in the Netherlands, this 2022 Vanquish Yachts VQ40 combines distinctive Dutch design, impressive performance and an extensive list of factory options.

Powered by twin Volvo Penta D6-440 diesel engines, the VQ40 delivers the performance expected from Vanquish, with a reported maximum speed of approximately 45 knots and a comfortable cruising speed of approximately 25 knots.

This particular VQ40 has previously been used professionally as a chase boat in support of a larger yacht. As a result, the vessel has accumulated higher engine hours than a typical privately used day boat. Importantly, this usage has been accompanied by a structured maintenance schedule, with engine servicing carried out at approximately 200-hour intervals. The most recent recorded engine information provided shows approximately 1,474 hours on the port engine and 1,478 hours on the starboard engine as of 8 April 2026, with a full engine service carried out at approximately 1,470 hours.

The Volvo Penta stern drives have also been serviced on an annual basis, with a full drive service recorded at approximately 1,470 engine hours.

Designed for performance, comfort and entertaining

The VQ40 offers a spacious open-deck layout with generous seating areas at both the bow and stern. Adjustable seating and sunbed configurations provide plenty of space for relaxing or entertaining guests.

Below deck, the yacht features a cabin with a double berth, toilet and bathroom facilities, washbasin, storage and air conditioning.

A hydraulic passerelle/swim-ladder combination provides convenient access to and from the water, while separate fore and aft sun awnings on carbon poles offer shade when required.

Key specifications

• Builder: Vanquish Yachts
• Model: VQ40
• Year: 2022
• Location: Netherlands
• Hull identification number: NL-VYB-V4035-E223
• Flag / Registration: Cayman Islands – George Town
• Length overall: 12.15 m / 40.5 ft
• Beam: 3.80 m / 12.5 ft
• Draft: 1.03 m / 3.4 ft
• Fuel capacity: 800 litres
• Fresh water capacity: 200 litres
• Black water capacity: 60 litres
• Weight: approx. 7.3 tonnes
• CE design category: B
• Engines: 2 × Volvo Penta D6-440 diesel
• Maximum speed: approx. 45 knots
• Cruising speed: approx. 25 knots

Engine & maintenance information

The yacht is equipped with twin Volvo Penta D6-440 engines with Volvo Penta DPI stern drives and joystick docking.

Recorded engine hours as of 8 April 2026:

• Port: approx. 1,474 hours
• Starboard: approx. 1,478 hours

Engine services have reportedly been performed at approximately 200-hour intervals, with a full engine service carried out at approximately 1,470 hours. The stern drives have been serviced annually, with a full Volvo Penta drive service also recorded at approximately 1,470 hours.

Current engine and generator hours are subject to change as the vessel may remain in use and should be verified at the time of sale.

Equipment & highlights

• Twin Volvo Penta D6-440 diesel engines
• Volvo Penta DPI stern drives
• Volvo Penta joystick docking
• Seakeeper 3 Gyro Stabilizer
• Fischer Panda generator
• Garmin multifunction navigation displays
• Garmin radar
• VHF radio
• Searchlight
• Bow thruster
• Cruise control
• Electric steering
• Air conditioning in cabin
• Air-conditioning outlets at dashboard
• Foredeck sun awning on carbon poles
• Aft-deck sun awning on carbon poles
• Hydraulic automatic passerelle / swim-ladder combination
• Electrically operated aft hatch
• Electric stainless-steel anchor system
• Refrigerator beneath portside hatch
• Ice maker
• Premium/Fusion audio system
• Underwater transom lighting
• Deck shower with hot and cold water
• Synthetic teak-style decking
• Adjustable bow table with sunbed conversion
• T-top / Bimini
• Shore power
• Battery charger
• Electric bilge pumps with alarm
• Fire-detection / extinguishing equipment

Colour specification

The yacht was specified with a distinctive metallic finish:

Hull: AwlCraft 2000 – Greystone F1182
Upholstery: Viper – Lotus 2335
Boot stripe: Black

Chase boat history & planned pre-delivery works

This VQ40 has previously served as a chase boat to a larger yacht. Its operational history is reflected in the engine hours stated above and should be considered together with its documented maintenance and service history.

Following a successful sale, the seller intends to have the vessel undergo agreed refit and pre-delivery works prior to handover. The exact scope, specification and completion of these works will be agreed with the buyer and recorded in the final sales agreement.

This approach gives the future owner clarity regarding the condition and agreed works prior to delivery, without representing work as completed before it has actually been carried out.

Documentation

Documentation available for inspection includes, where applicable:

• Bill of Sale
• Builder's Certificate
• CE Certificate
• Available service and maintenance records

The vessel is available for inspection in the Netherlands by appointment.

Specifications, equipment, engine hours, performance figures and other particulars are provided in good faith based on information currently available but are not warranted. Prospective buyers and/or their representatives are encouraged to independently verify all details that are material to their purchasing decision. The exact scope of any pre-delivery or refit works will be subject to written agreement between buyer and seller.