Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Van Der Heijden Yachts 1700 Dynamic de Luxe 2021 vs Van Der Heijden Yachts Explorer 2016 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Van Der Heijden Yachts 1700 Dynamic de Luxe 2021 vs Van Der Heijden Yachts Explorer 2016 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 550 hp, the Van Der Heijden Yachts Explorer 2016 has a 425-hp advantage over the Van Der Heijden Yachts 1700 Dynamic de Luxe 2021's 125-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Van Der Heijden Yachts Explorer 2016 carries 2 215 gallons versus 1 gallons in the Van Der Heijden Yachts 1700 Dynamic de Luxe 2021. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Van Der Heijden Yachts Explorer 2016 is rated for 23 passengers, while the Van Der Heijden Yachts 1700 Dynamic de Luxe 2021 caps at 17. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Van Der Heijden Yachts Explorer 2016 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Van Der Heijden Yachts Explorer 2016 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 23 passengers and at 78,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Van Der Heijden Yachts 1700 Dynamic de Luxe 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 17 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail57.00 ft
Length overall - Detail78.00 ft
Length - Feet57
Length - Feet78
Length overall - Meters17.37
Length overall - Meters23.77
Length overall - Inches684
Length overall - Inches936
Draft [max] - Detail4.25 ft
Draft [max] - Detail5.24 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.3
Draft [max] - Meters1.6
Draft [max] - Inches51
Draft [max] - Inches63
Draft Min4.25 ft
Draft Minnot available
Displacement94798.66 lbs
Displacementnot available
Beamnot available
Beam19.00 ft
Beam - Metersnot available
Beam - Meters5.79
Beam - Inchesnot available
Beam - Inches228
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal0.92
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2215
Fuel tank capacity - Liters3.48
Fuel tank capacity - Liters8384.68
Engine makeVetus Deutz
Engine makeIveco
Horsepower125 hp
Horsepower550 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeIveco
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower550 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity2
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins4
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity237.75
Water capacity66
Holding tank capacity - Gal79.25
Holding tank capacity - Galnot available
Holding tank capacity - Liters299.99
Holding tank capacity - Litersnot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Performance
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed13
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots