VanDutch

This article is about the Dutch yacht manufacturing company. Not to be confused with the preposition Van (Dutch) or the company Von Dutch.

VanDutch

Original logo
Company type	Private
Industry	Yacht Manufacturing
Founded	2008 (2008) in Heerenveen, Netherlands
Founders	Ruud Koekkoek , Henk Erenstein
Headquarters	2300 East Las Olas Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale , United States
Number of locations	13 (2019)
Area served	United States Canada Caribbean Mexico Europe Middle East
Website	vandutch.com

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

VanDutch was founded in 2008 by Ruud Koekkoek and Henk Erenstein, known for its beautiful design and craftsmanship. VanDutch introduced its first model—the VanDutch 40—in 2009. The brand was successfully introduced in the South of France through partnerships with companies like Red Bull Racing during the Monaco Grand Prix."Webber features in latest EDIFICE Red Bull racing edition watch launch at Monaco". 28 May 2012. Archived from the original on 29 January 2016.

It began USA operations in 2013, with offices in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and later opening new office space on the Miami River in Miami, FL in January 2019."VanDutch introduction in the Americas & USA". Charterworld. 5 Sep 2013.

In 2013, it signed an agreement with Marquis Yachts to grant exclusive manufacturing rights that were previously given to S2 Yachts."Definitive agreement between Marquis Yachts and VanDutch Marine". Charterworld. 5 Dec 2013. Marquis filed a litigation case against VanDutch for a contract term dispute in 2015 that was successfully settled soon after, without disclosing the terms."Marquis Yachts settles lawsuit against VanDutch Marine". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 11 May 2015.

VanDutch sponsored the FIA Formula E Championship racing team Amlin Aguri in 2014, along with Amlin and Sparco."Amlin Aguri Sponsors". Amlin Aguri. Retrieved 27 July 2015.

The company regularly participates in lifestyle marketing activities during boat shows, including the Miami International Boat Show and the Monaco Yacht Show."Lionheart Capital Hosts VanDutch Pop-Up Showroom to Kick-Off The Miami International Boat Show". WorldRedEye.com. 12 Feb 2015."Sheikh Mohammed visits 21st edition of Dubai International Boat Show". Arabian Gazette. 5 Mar 2013."Momentum for the Singapore Yacht Show 2015 continues to grow". The Icelander. Retrieved 27 July 2015."Monaco Yacht Show 2014". www.edmiston.com. Retrieved 29 July 2015.

In September 2016, the founders Ruud Koekkoek and Henk Erenstein faced legal trouble in the British High Court of Justice due to a bridge loan dispute involving approximately €2 million. Although Ruud Koekkoek was initially sentenced on a probationary basis, the sentence was later revoked when it was revealed that signatures had been made without his knowledge. The judge subsequently apologized to Koekkoek, and the legal battles between him and the accusing party are ongoing."Oprichters VanDutch moeten de cel in; Britse justitie stuurt arrestatiebevel uit" (in Dutch). 20 June 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2024."Taylor v Van Dutch Marine Holdings and others" (PDF). Retrieved 31 July 2024.

In January 2017, VanDutch, Inc, the company’s Americas distributor, acquired the global brand, including its intellectual property, molds, trademarks, and copyrights, from VanDutch Marine LTD, the original holding and ownership entity.