VanDutch Yachts for Sale & Brokerage

About VanDutch

VanDutch began in 2008 with a simple proposition: a boat that looked as good at anchor off Saint-Tropez as it did running flat-out, and that was easy to own. The long, low profile, near-vertical bow and uncluttered teak decks became a signature, and the brand found a following among first-time owners, couples and seasoned yachtsmen who wanted something uncomplicated for the day.

The company is now owned by Cantiere del Pardo, the Italian yard behind Pardo Yachts and Grand Soleil, and production of every model has been consolidated at the yard's headquarters in Forlì. The move placed VanDutch inside an established Italian building culture while keeping the minimal, architectural styling that defined it from the start.

Today the range runs from a compact model often chosen as a superyacht tender through to a flagship sport cruiser, with VanDutch centers in places such as Miami, Saint-Tropez and the Balearics. The brand sits comfortably in the same waters as Wajer and Pardo, where design and lifestyle weigh as heavily as performance.

VanDutch yacht models

The current VanDutch collection is compact and clearly stepped, each model sharing the same design language at a different scale.

• VanDutch 32The smallest model, used as a stylish day boat or as a luxury tender to a larger yacht.
• VanDutch 40The model that made the brand's name, balancing open deck space with a sleek, fast profile.
• VanDutch 48A larger day cruiser with more volume, more power and a more refined interior below.
• VanDutch 56A generous sport yacht with comfortable accommodation for longer days and overnight stays.
• VanDutch 75The flagship sport cruiser, built for extended coastal trips with a sophisticated interior.

VanDutch yachts for sale

Buying a VanDutch yacht

Because VanDutch production moved from its original Dutch operation to Italy, buyers should understand where and when a particular hull was built, and how it has been maintained since. A pre-purchase survey should look closely at the hull and deck joint, the condition of the teak, engine hours and the history of the drive and propulsion system, particularly on boats used hard in the charter and beach-club trade.

Many VanDutches spend their lives in warm, busy harbors such as Miami, Ibiza and the Côte d'Azur, which means sun exposure and heavy use matter. Service records, upholstery and canvas condition, and electronics upgrades all tell the real story of a boat. Daniel's approach to buying starts with that history rather than with the asking price.

How to buy a yacht

Selling a VanDutch yacht

A VanDutch sells on its looks, so presentation carries unusual weight. Clean teak, fresh upholstery and a documented service history can separate a boat from otherwise similar listings. Valuation begins with recent sold comparables for the same model and build period, adjusted for hours, location and equipment, and Daniel can prepare a private valuation before an owner commits to a price.

Buyers for these boats often come from outside the traditional brokerage world, so marketing reaches beyond listings to cooperating brokers in the United States and Europe and to owners of larger yachts looking for a tender. Seasonal timing matters: a boat shown ahead of a Mediterranean summer or during the Miami and Fort Lauderdale show season tends to meet the right audience.

Why work with Daniel Grant

Daniel works between Miami, New York and the Mediterranean, the same waters where VanDutch owners tend to keep and use their boats. That lets him compare values on both sides of the Atlantic and move a boat toward the market where it will be appreciated most.

He is an independent broker with Reel Deal Yachts, supported by the brokerage's established Miami infrastructure. Clients receive one personal point of contact, candid advice and complete discretion, whether they are selling, buying or looking for a tender to match a larger yacht.