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| type = Private
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| industry = Yacht Manufacturing
| industry = Yacht Manufacturing
| founded = {{start date|2008}} in [[Heerenveen]], [[Netherlands]]<ref name="incorp">{{cite web|title=VanDutch introduction in the Americas & USA|url=http://www.charterworld.com/news/vandutch-introduction-americas-usa|publisher=Charterworld|date=5 Sep 2013}}</ref>
| founded = {{start date|2008}} in [[Heerenveen]], [[Netherlands]]<ref name="incorp" />
| founders = Henk Erenstein, Ruud Koekkoek
| hq_location = Cantiere del Pardo - Via Fratelli Lumiere, 34, 47122 Forlì FC
| hq_location = 2300 East Las Olas Boulevard
| hq_location_city = [[Forlì]]
| hq_location_country = [[Italy]]
| hq_location_city = [[Ft. Lauderdale]]
| hq_location_country = [[United States]]
| num_locations = 4
| num_locations = 13
| num_locations_year = 2022
| num_locations_year = 2019
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'''VanDutch Inc.''' ({{IPAc-en|v|æ|n|'|d|ʌ|tʃ}}) is a Dutch [[Yacht#Luxury sailing yachts|yachting]] company, which started commercial manufacturing in 2009 with its first model, the VanDutch 40. Since, the company has expanded its model line to include the 30, 40.2 (new 2019), Super Yacht Edition (new 2019), 48 (new 2019), 56 (new 2019) and 75. Its headquarters are based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with European headquarters in Port de la Rague, France, and design offices in Amstelveen, Holland.
'''VanDutch Yachts''' is a luxury yachting brand now owned by Cantiere del Pardo. Originally founded by VanDutch Marine Ltd., a partnership between Ruud Koekkoek and Henk Erenstein.
The brand was later acquired in 2020 by the italian shipyard and today continues the design, production, and sale of motorboats in the luxury segment of the international yachting market together with the other two owned brands, Grand Soleil Yachts and Pardo Yachts. The headquarters and production site are in Forlì (Central Italy), with representative offices, VanDutch Centers, and branches in Europe and America.


== About VanDutch ==
== About VanDutch ==


VanDutch was founded in 2008. VanDutch introduced its first model—the VanDutch 40—in 2009. The brand was introduced in the South of France through partnerships with companies like Red Bull Racing during the Monaco Grand Prix.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autojunction.in/car-news/Webber-features-in-latest-EDIFICE-Red-Bull-racing-edition-watch-launch-at-Monaco-33360.cms|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129200755/http://www.autojunction.in/car-news/Webber-features-in-latest-EDIFICE-Red-Bull-racing-edition-watch-launch-at-Monaco-33360.cms|url-status=dead|archive-date=29 January 2016|title=Webber features in latest EDIFICE Red Bull racing edition watch launch at Monaco|date=28 May 2012}}</ref>
VanDutch is internationally known for its design, functionality, and lifestyle surrounding the brand. Founded in 2008, the first model, the VanDutch 40, was introduced to the market the following year. Today the range includes five motorboats between 32 and 75 feet.


It started USA operations in 2013, with offices in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and later opened new office space on the Miami River in Miami, FL in January 2019.<ref name="incorp">{{cite web|title=VanDutch introduction in the Americas & USA|url=http://www.charterworld.com/news/vandutch-introduction-americas-usa|publisher=Charterworld|date=5 Sep 2013}}</ref>
VanDutch, thanks to its strong recognition, holds many collaborations with other luxury brands such as Dior, McLaren, Red Bull, and Hublot. In addition to many partnerships built over the years, notable celebrities own or enjoy onboard VanDutch yachts: Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Dwyane Wade, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Cuban, Ryan Phillippe, Simon Cowell, Samantha Hoopes, and Samuel Hübinette are part of this list of brand lovers.


In 2013 it signed an agreement with [[Carver Yachts|Marquis Yachts]] to grant exclusive manufacturing rights that were previously given to [[S2 Yachts]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Definitive agreement between Marquis Yachts and VanDutch Marine|url=http://www.charterworld.com/news/agreement-marquis-yachts-vandutch|agency=Charterworld|date=5 Dec 2013}}</ref> Marquis filed a litigation case against VanDutch for a contract term dispute in 2015 that was settled without disclosing the terms.<ref>{{cite news|title=Marquis Yachts settles lawsuit against VanDutch Marine|url=http://www.jsonline.com/business/marquis-yachts-settles-lawsuit-against-vandutch-marine-b99498169z1-303331261.html|work=[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel]]|date=11 May 2015}}</ref>
VanDutch regularly participates in lifestyle marketing activities during international boat shows, boat presentations at dealers' locations, open days, and initiatives with brands from other industries.


VanDutch sponsored [[FIA Formula E Championship]] racing team [[Amlin Aguri]] in 2014 along with [[Amlin]] and [[Sparco]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Amlin Aguri Sponsors|url=http://www.amlin-aguri.com/sponsors.php|publisher=[[Amlin Aguri]]|accessdate=27 July 2015}}</ref> It participates regularly in lifestyle marketing activities during boat shows, including the [[Miami International Boat Show]] and the [[Monaco Yacht Show]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Lionheart Capital Hosts VanDutch Pop-Up Showroom to Kick-Off The Miami International Boat Show|url=http://worldredeye.com/2015/02/lionheart-capital-hosts-vandutch-pop-up-showroom-to-kick-off-the-miami-international-boat-show/|work=WorldRedEye.com|date=12 Feb 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Sheikh Mohammed visits 21st edition of Dubai International Boat Show|url=http://www.arabiangazette.com/highness-sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-al-maktoum-innaugurates-21st-edition-dubai-international-boat-show-2013030/|work=Arabian Gazette|date=5 Mar 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Momentum for the Singapore Yacht Show 2015 continues to grow|url=http://theislander.net/83-news/1545-momentum-for-the-singapore-yacht-show-2015-continues-to-grow|publisher=The Icelander|accessdate=27 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Monaco Yacht Show 2014|url=http://www.edmiston.com/events/monaco-yacht-show-2014-393.htm|website=www.edmiston.com|accessdate=29 July 2015}}</ref>
== The VanDutch Fleet ==
The range of VanDutch yachts is currently available in 5 models: VD 32, VD 40, VD 48, VD 56, VD 75. The boats differ in size, capacity, functionality, layout options, and engines.


In September 2016, the founders Ruud Koekkoek and Henk Erenstein were sentenced by the British [[High Court of Justice]] on a probationary basis, after not complying with the conditions of a [[bridge loan]] of roughly €2 million. In March 2018, this probationary sentence was revoked, with the two being imprisoned.<ref>{{cite web|title=Oprichters VanDutch moeten de cel in; Britse justitie stuurt arrestatiebevel uit|date=20 June 2018 |url=https://www.quotenet.nl/lifestyle/jachten/a215965/oprichters-vandutch-moeten-de-cel-in-britse-justitie-stuurt-arrestatiebevel-uit-215965/|accessdate=31 July 2024|language=dutch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Taylor v Van Dutch Marine Holdings and others|url=https://www.judiciary.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/coc-taylor-v-van-dutch-marine-holding-ltd-and-others-15-march-2018.pdf|accessdate=31 July 2024}}</ref> Being in financial trouble, among other things, VanDutch sold vessels that they would not end up delivering.<ref>{{cite web|title= De man die miljoenen verstopt|date=6 October 2021 |url=https://www.groene.nl/artikel/de-man-die-miljoenen-verstopt|accessdate=31 July 2024|language=dutch}}</ref>
The sales and service network currently counts on the sales and after-sales network of Moniga del Garda (Italy), Saint Tropez (France), Ibiza (Spain), Mallorca (Spain), and Miami (Florida, USA).


In January 2017, VanDutch, Inc, the company's Americas distributor, operated the purchase of the global brand including the IP, molds, trademarks and copyrights, from VanDutch Marine LTD., the company's original holding and ownership entity.{{Citation needed|date=May 2020}}
== Gallery ==

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The company sold more than 160 hulls through November 2018.
File:VanDutch HeroModels 32 1.jpg
File:VanDutch HeroModels 40 1.jpg
File:VanDutch HeroModels 48 4.jpg
File:VanDutch HeroModels 56 1.jpg
File:VanDutch HeroModels 75 1.jpg
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== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 01:41, 15 November 2024

This article is about the Dutch yacht manufacturing company. Not to be confused with the preposition Van (Dutch) or the company Von Dutch.
VanDutch
Company typePrivate
IndustryYacht Manufacturing
Founded2008 (2008) in Heerenveen, Netherlands[1]
FoundersHenk Erenstein, Ruud Koekkoek
Headquarters2300 East Las Olas Boulevard,
Ft. Lauderdale
,
United States
Number of locations
13 (2019)
Area served
Website

VanDutch Inc. (/vænˈdʌtʃ/) is a Dutch yachting company, which started commercial manufacturing in 2009 with its first model, the VanDutch 40. Since, the company has expanded its model line to include the 30, 40.2 (new 2019), Super Yacht Edition (new 2019), 48 (new 2019), 56 (new 2019) and 75. Its headquarters are based in Fort Lauderdale, FL, with European headquarters in Port de la Rague, France, and design offices in Amstelveen, Holland.

About VanDutch

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VanDutch was founded in 2008. VanDutch introduced its first model—the VanDutch 40—in 2009. The brand was introduced in the South of France through partnerships with companies like Red Bull Racing during the Monaco Grand Prix.[2]

It started USA operations in 2013, with offices in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and later opened new office space on the Miami River in Miami, FL in January 2019.[1]

In 2013 it signed an agreement with Marquis Yachts to grant exclusive manufacturing rights that were previously given to S2 Yachts.[3] Marquis filed a litigation case against VanDutch for a contract term dispute in 2015 that was settled without disclosing the terms.[4]

VanDutch sponsored FIA Formula E Championship racing team Amlin Aguri in 2014 along with Amlin and Sparco.[5] It participates regularly in lifestyle marketing activities during boat shows, including the Miami International Boat Show and the Monaco Yacht Show.[6][7][8][9]

In September 2016, the founders Ruud Koekkoek and Henk Erenstein were sentenced by the British High Court of Justice on a probationary basis, after not complying with the conditions of a bridge loan of roughly €2 million. In March 2018, this probationary sentence was revoked, with the two being imprisoned.[10][11] Being in financial trouble, among other things, VanDutch sold vessels that they would not end up delivering.[12]

In January 2017, VanDutch, Inc, the company's Americas distributor, operated the purchase of the global brand including the IP, molds, trademarks and copyrights, from VanDutch Marine LTD., the company's original holding and ownership entity.[citation needed]

The company sold more than 160 hulls through November 2018.

References

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  1. ^ a b "VanDutch introduction in the Americas & USA". Charterworld. 5 Sep 2013.
  2. ^ "Webber features in latest EDIFICE Red Bull racing edition watch launch at Monaco". 28 May 2012. Archived from the original on 29 January 2016.
  3. ^ "Definitive agreement between Marquis Yachts and VanDutch Marine". Charterworld. 5 Dec 2013.
  4. ^ "Marquis Yachts settles lawsuit against VanDutch Marine". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 11 May 2015.
  5. ^ "Amlin Aguri Sponsors". Amlin Aguri. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  6. ^ "Lionheart Capital Hosts VanDutch Pop-Up Showroom to Kick-Off The Miami International Boat Show". WorldRedEye.com. 12 Feb 2015.
  7. ^ "Sheikh Mohammed visits 21st edition of Dubai International Boat Show". Arabian Gazette. 5 Mar 2013.
  8. ^ "Momentum for the Singapore Yacht Show 2015 continues to grow". The Icelander. Retrieved 27 July 2015.
  9. ^ "Monaco Yacht Show 2014". www.edmiston.com. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
  10. ^ "Oprichters VanDutch moeten de cel in; Britse justitie stuurt arrestatiebevel uit" (in Dutch). 20 June 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  11. ^ "Taylor v Van Dutch Marine Holdings and others" (PDF). Retrieved 31 July 2024.
  12. ^ "De man die miljoenen verstopt" (in Dutch). 6 October 2021. Retrieved 31 July 2024.


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