Shipyard: Cantiere del Pardo
Hull design: Mulder Design
Length: 55.4 ft/16.9 m
Beam: 14.8 ft/4.52 m
Draft: 4.1 ft/1.23 m
Displacement: 49.385 lbs/22.4 t
Standard engines: 2 x Volvo D11-IPS 800 – 625 HP
Optional engines: 2 x Volvo Penta D11-IPS 950 – 725 HP
Passengers onboard: 12
Fuel tank capacity: 634 G/2,400 L
Freshwater tank capacity: 103 G/390 L
Photo credits: courtesy Cantiere del Pardo
Cantiere del Pardo confirms its superior building skills with the new VanDutch 56, the fourth model in the range since the Dutch brand was acquired by the shipyard in 2020. This unique luxury motorboat, which synthesizes technical performance and design, was made for owners to enjoy the open air in complete autonomy and share that pleasure with others day or night.
The boat, which can sleep up to 12 people, has a high-impact layout with soft, sinuous forms and an aerodynamic design inside and out. The living spaces are surprisingly comfortable for a yacht this size. Even at high speeds, one can relax on the large aft sundeck with its adjustable backrests. At anchor, the platform can be lowered for safe, practical access to the water becoming a lounge terrace on the sea.
The large cockpit is a comfortable space for breakfast, lunch, aperitifs, or dinner onboard, with L-shaped sofas, bar counter, fridge, glass holder, sound system, and diffused lighting. Below deck owners can choose between the ‘lounge’ or ‘cabin’ layouts. The first version offers a comfortable open space with a U-shaped sofa, central table in the bow, and a linear, fully equipped galley across from an L-shaped sofa.
The decidedly more private second version is a true master cabin with double bed at the bow, the same L-shaped sofa and linear galley, and the option to add a second cabin with two separate single beds. VanDutch 56 owners can customize every detail by choosing from a wide range of fabrics and colors, including for the hull.
The boat’s generous, well-appointed spaces are easy to move around in safely. The Volvo IPS engine – used for the first time in this model – makes it simple to maneuver the boat and improves performance by reducing consumption and emissions. Everything is managed by Garmin Marine onboard instrumentation using EmpireBus technology.
An innovative platform designed for simplified navigation allows the VanDutch 56 and all its domotics to be controlled from a single console with two 16-inch displays. Available features include programmable lighting, sound system, and air conditioning. The dashboard is clear and user-friendly, with digital operating keys controlled from the display.
