Vanquish VQ60

Onboard the Vanquish VQ60

The Vanquish VQ60 reads as a performance boat before anything else: an aluminium hull built for speed, twin engines that carry the yacht to a cruising pace of around 45 knots, and a low, purposeful profile that suits a day spent covering distance rather than sitting at anchor. At 18.3 metres she holds 12 guests comfortably on deck and below, with two cabins for owners or charter groups who want the option of an overnight or an early start without checking into a hotel first. The layout favours open space and sightlines over enclosed saloons, which makes her a natural fit for guests who want to feel the boat moving.

From Port Olímpic, that speed changes what a single day can include. A run down to Sitges, normally a 5-7 hour outing at a more moderate pace, becomes a shorter proposition, leaving room to linger over lunch ashore or spend longer in the water before heading back. She is equally suited to a fast loop up the Costa Maresme toward Calella or Sant Pol, covering ground that a slower motor yacht would need a full day for, or a brisk evening circuit of Barcelona's bay for guests who want the skyline view without a long transit. The twin-engine setup and aluminium construction also mean the captain has margin to manage Barcelona's harbour traffic on entry and exit without the boat feeling sluggish through the approach.

The VQ60 suits active groups more than large gatherings: couples or small parties who want a fast, direct day on the water, corporate groups looking for a compact, capable boat for a shorter outing rather than a full event platform, and charter clients who care about performance as much as comfort. She is not built as a floating villa, and clients weighing her against the larger motor yachts in the fleet should expect a sportier, more hands-on day rather than a slow cruise. For anyone planning a Sitges run, a Maresme coast day, or a short, brisk passage along the Barcelona shoreline, the VQ60's combination of speed and manageable size makes her a practical, specific choice rather than a generic one.