Vandal 60 Power Cat
Foil-Assisted Explorer Built for Adventure
Born from a Spirit of Exploration
Vandal Marine, a Dutch yard, was founded with the following ethos: to create no-nonsense, rugged, efficient boats that thrive in real conditions. The Vandal 60 embodies that philosophy in its purest form—a foil-assisted power catamaran designed to take you further, faster, and in greater comfort than almost anything else in its class.
This is “the ultimate adventure boat”—one that strips away everything you don’t need, while honing what you do.
Form Follows Function
The first thing you notice about the Vandal 60 is its styling. Industrial chic is the label the yard uses, but really it is form following function. Every surface, angle and material choice has been made to serve purpose first: strength, efficiency, practicality. The result is a boat that looks powerful, purposeful, and ready to tackle long passages and remote anchorages.
The 60’s all-aluminium construction (marine-grade 5083 alloy) means it’s strong yet light, resistant to corrosion, recyclable, and built to handle knocks that would damage a GRP hull. This is a platform designed for adventurers.
The Foil Advantage
At the heart of the Vandal 60 lies its defining feature: a hydrofoil integrated between the catamaran hulls. Unlike full foiling boats that lift entirely clear of the water, this is a foil-assisted design—a clever compromise that brings enormous benefits without the complexity.
The foil carries around 35–40% of the boat’s weight when underway. That means:
- Up to 30% more fuel efficiency – go further on the same tank, ideal for reaching distant chains of islands or remote coasts.
- A softer, drier ride – the foil acts as a shock absorber, smoothing out chop and slamming.
- Stability and comfort – with less pitching and rolling, fatigue is reduced on long passages.
- Speed with control – at cruise you are literally flying above most of the sea state, while still feeling connected and secure.
For an explorer boat, where long days and big miles are the norm, this makes a big difference.
4 | Performance & Range
The Vandal 60 has been conceived as a go-anywhere machine. Owners can choose propulsion to suit their mission—quad Mercury V12 600hp outboards for raw punch, or twin Volvo Penta IPS900s or jet drives for a more refined setup. Either way, performance is impressive:
- Cruising speed: around 30 knots
- Top speed: 40–50 knots depending on configuration
- Range: between 500 and 600 nautical miles at cruising pace
With nearly 6,000 litres of fuel capacity, you can realistically strike out for distant destinations without constantly planning for the next fuel stop. That’s the difference between a boat designed for harbour hopping and one that can truly explore.
5 | Deck & Living Spaces
Exploration doesn’t mean discomfort. The Vandal 60 is rugged, but it’s also thoughtfully laid out for living and enjoying the journey.
- Bridge and pilothouse: A semi-enclosed helm station offers panoramic views with wrap-around glazing and direct access forward. Controls are kept intuitive and simple—designed to be operated without unnecessary complication.
- Aft deck: A wide, full-beam platform that can be configured for gear stowage, diving operations, fishing setups, or social spaces. Modular tracks allow you to adapt it to your trip.
- Interior: Below deck, up to three cabins can sleep six, depending on the chosen layout. Options range from pared-back, functional crew spaces to more refined guest cabins for expedition-style cruising.
It’s a boat you can use as a weekend escape base, a mobile adventure hub, or a compact liveaboard cruiser for long explorations.
Designed for Simplicity
One of the most key aspects of the Vandal 60 is its gearing towards simplicity. The design team talks about “minimising unnecessary systems,” and it shows. Systems are accessible, intuitive, and engineered to be easy to maintain far from support infrastructure.
This is crucial for an explorer vessel. When you’re hundreds of miles from a marina, you want kit that works, that you can understand, and that you can repair. The Vandal 60 achieves this balance—high performance without needless fragility.
What Sets the Vandal 60 Apart
- Foil-assisted ride quality – unmatched comfort and efficiency for long passages.
- Aluminium ruggedness – strength, safety, and sustainability in one package.
- Explorer ethos – built for adventure, not marina to marine trips..
- Customisable layouts – adaptable to your type of exploration, from diving to fishing to island-hopping.
- Dutch build quality – precision, durability, and seaworthiness baked into every line.
Final Word – An Adventure Platform
The Vandal 60 isn’t trying to be a luxury super yacht, but a vessel with which you can seek out new waters, and stay out longer in comfort and safety.
It is an explorer’s powerboat—fast enough to thrill, efficient enough to roam, and tough enough to trust.
Vandal 60 Explorer – Key Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Length Overall (LOA) | 62’7″ / 19.10 m |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 54’8″ / 16.70 m |
| Beam | 18′ / 5.50 m |
| Hull Draft | 4′ / 1.20 m |
| Dry Weight | 48,501 lbs / 22,000 kg |
| Drivetrain | 4 × Mercury 600 hp V12 outboards Optional: 2 × Volvo Penta 900 hp IPS inboards |
| Fuel Capacity | 1,585 gal / 6,000 L |
| Water Capacity | 132 gal / 500 L |
| Auxiliary Power | 8 kW generator |
| Cruising Speed | 34 mph / 30 kts |
| Range @ Cruising | 575 mi / 500 nm |
| Max Speed | 57 mph / 50 kts |
| Designer | RWD (Redman Whiteley Dixon) |
| Builder | Vandal Marine, Warmond, The Netherlands |