Vandal 46 Explorer

So-called “adventure” boats that you might describe as the 4x4s of the seas have been a big trend in recent years. The multihull sector is no exception, with powercats such as Cheetah Marine and 2 Oceans... Vandal Marine, meanwhile, is introducing the concept to the 40 to 50-foot market with a catamaran designed and built in the Netherlands. Behind its aluminum construction and adventurous looks, the Vandal 46 Explorer has plenty of surprises in store...
At the origin of the project is Tender Works, a Dutch company based a stone’s throw from Amsterdam, has been building yacht tenders for over 25 years. When Ben Mennen, co-founder of the company, went looking for the boat of his dreams and found nothing, he decided to build it. The idea behind the project was to design a powercat that would be as solid as a workboat, but as welcoming as a modern pleasure boat. They also wanted the boat to offer exceptional marine capabilities even in heavy weather, and to have minimal fuel consumption.

A shipyard specializing in aluminum construction

To meet this challenge, they te...