Vandal Marine is expanding its product range with a new support boat for superyachts. The Vandal 60 Chase is a 19.70 metre catamaran designed as a fast and comfortable shadow for luxury mother ships. It follows on from the smaller models 46 Explorer and 50 Explorers, which were launched in 2022 and 2024 and are made of high-strength aluminium alloys.
Foil between the hulls for lift
The Vandal 60 Chase utilises integrated hydrofoil technology. The idea for the rigid wing amidships between the hulls came from Scott Jutson. The Canadian designer previously gave wings to commercially used catamarans. Instead of taking off, however, the focus is more on lifting and gliding freely. The complex control of the foils and trim tabs is no longer necessary with this system, which carries around 40 per cent of the boat's weight and primarily reduces water resistance.
This improves fuel efficiency, ride comfort and stability at high speeds. Two drive options are available: The inboard engines installed in construction number 1 in combination with water jets from Hamilton or IPS units from Volvo. However, as envisaged in the original Vandal concept, outboard engines could also be fitted (four Mercury V12s with 600 hp / 441 kW each). Under full load, the Vandal 60 runs at speeds of up to 40 knots, with a cruising speed of 30 knots. At this speed and with full tanks, a range of 700 nautical miles should be possible.
Design and equipment
The new model was developed in collaboration with the superyacht designers at RWD. It has a semi-open wheelhouse, a large open aft deck and a flybridge. Below deck there is sleeping space for up to six guests in three cabins. The cockpit extends across the entire width and rails are integrated into the floor for a flexible arrangement of seating, sun loungers or storage space. Alternatively, the area can be left free for preparing and transporting water sports equipment.
An external staircase from the aft deck leads to the flybridge with a second steering position and space for modular seating groups or sun loungers. The fly ends aft with a crane and roof behind it, on which a dinghy is parked and which also serves as sun protection for the main deck.
Possible applications
The Vandal 60 Chase is designed as a versatile companion for superyachts. It can be used as a fast means of transport for guests and crew, as a floating base for water sports activities or as an additional platform for relaxing and entertaining. The captain of the first build reports: "We have found it to be a perfect addition to the fleet - ideal as a large tender for long journeys, for a mixture of uses such as transporting equipment, as a watersports base and as an entertainment platform."
About Vandal Marine
Vandal Marine was founded in 2017 by shipyard manager Ben Mennem and superyacht designer Espen Øino - initially to build an uncomplicated and fast cat with a long range for themselves. They wanted to use their 46 Explorer for "glamping on the water". They requested hydrofoil support for their ultimate adventure boat. A rigid foil provides additional buoyancy and promises high efficiency and stability with reduced fuel consumption. Inside, Vandal opted for robust industrial chic.
Technical data Vandal 60 Chase:
- Length: 19,70 m
- Width: 5,50 m
- Maximum speed: 40 kn
- travelling speed: 30 kn
- Range at cruising speed: 700 nm
- Drive options: Inboard (Volvo IPS/Hamilton Jets) or outboard (4x Mercury V12 600 hp / 441 kW)
- Number of cabins: 3
- Guests: 6 persons
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