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Van Dam Custom Boats
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 12 ก.พ. 2018
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Building boats exclusively from wood, Van Dam ensures craftsmanship lives on as an art form for you and future generations to enjoy. We make only one of each build, custom to each owner.
It has been called a master craftsman’s art form. At Van Dam Custom Boats, we use the process of cold molding to build all of our one-in-the-world watercraft. This process involves the utilization of room temperature (cold), cured, epoxy adhesive to laminate many thin layers of wood together - creating the hull and structural elements of our boats. By marrying legacy craftsmanship with sound engineering principles, we are able to construct vessels that are stronger, lighter and more durable than boats built via methods used by other builders. Van Dam Custom Boats are built for generational enjoyment and constructed to stand the test of time.
Building boats exclusively from wood, Van Dam ensures craftsmanship lives on as an art form for you and future generations to enjoy. We make only one of each build, custom to each owner.
It has been called a master craftsman’s art form. At Van Dam Custom Boats, we use the process of cold molding to build all of our one-in-the-world watercraft. This process involves the utilization of room temperature (cold), cured, epoxy adhesive to laminate many thin layers of wood together - creating the hull and structural elements of our boats. By marrying legacy craftsmanship with sound engineering principles, we are able to construct vessels that are stronger, lighter and more durable than boats built via methods used by other builders. Van Dam Custom Boats are built for generational enjoyment and constructed to stand the test of time.
SHOP UPDATE | Van Dam Custom Boats | SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
It is September in BEAUTIFUL Boyne City, MI! Join us as Sales Manager, Jeremy, shows off what has been going on at Van Dam Custom Boats!
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VICTORIA Z | Van Dam Custom Boats | SeaTrial
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12 years in the making! Victoria Z's initial sea trial! Victoria Z is the ultimate in wooden speedboat in performance, aesthetic, and design. Twin 427 Ford Cobra powerplants propel the Arneson surface drives to eye-watering 110 MPH speeds. Meticulous and calculated thought has gone into all aspects of the design and construction of this one in the world boat. Victoria Z will be unmatched in con...
SHOP UPDATE | Van Dam Custom Boats | AUGUST 02, 2024
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Van Dam's August Shop Update- Dust and excitement are in the air as our latest build, LAST CALL, has begun!
VICTORIA Z Engine Start | Van Dam Custom Boats
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History in the making. Van Dam recently started VICTORIA Z's engines for the very first time! These are custom Twin 427 Ford Cobra powerplants that will propel the Arneson surface drives to eye-watering 110MPH speeds! VZ is set for water testing this fall and will be ready to make wake in Spring 2025.
5-STAR | Van Dam Custom Boats | Part I
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5-STAR kicked off in March 2022 and was launched in June 2024. The boat’s owner encouraged us to push the boundaries of creativity, design, and engineering, and we thoroughly enjoyed the challenge! This Van Dam Custom Boat showcased our most detailed build to date. Key features include an aviation-inspired cockpit chair, custom LED navigation lights, intricate metalwork on the cutwater, exhaust...
SHOP UPDATE | Van Dam Custom Boat | July 12, 2024
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| Van Dam Custom Boats Summer 2024 Shop Update | 5-STAR has officially launched! We've started the initial stages for our latest project, LAST CALL. VICTORIA Z is back in the shop and scheduled for completion by this winter. Plus, BOYNE THUNDER is here! Join us tonight at Stroll the Streets to check out the one and only GONZO! www.vandamboats.com
Van Dam's ALPHA Z
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Video from the Van Dam vault circa the year 2000. The one and only ALPHA Z! Check out a test run of this 825hp GM big block that easily cruises at 90 mph. While the video quality back then may not have been great, the design and build quality certainly was. Design by @michaelpetersyachtdesign | Build by Van Dam Custom Boats www.vandamboats.com
The Lighting of 5-STAR | Van Dam Custom Boats
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Take a look at the intricate lighting systems featured on the one and only 5-STAR ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Cabin of 5-STAR | Van Dam Custom Boats
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Take a look at the exquisite interior of 5-STAR's cabin ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
At the Helm of 5-STAR | Van Dam Custom Boats
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Jeremy shares details about what it's like to be at the helm of the amazing 5-STAR! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
SHOP UPDATE | Van Dam Custom Boats | April 25, 2024
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Find out the latest happenings at Van Dam Custom Boats! 5-STAR is getting prepped for sea trials. CATNIP recently got refinished. Many boats are getting ready for summer!
VDCB 50 | Van Dam Custom Boats | April 16, 2024
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VDCB 50 | Van Dam Custom Boats | April 16, 2024
Workshop Tour | Van Dam Custom Boats | FPV Drone Video
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Workshop Tour | Van Dam Custom Boats | FPV Drone Video
SHOP UPDATE | Van Dam Custom Boats | January 30, 2024
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SHOP UPDATE | Van Dam Custom Boats | January 30, 2024
SHOP UPDATE | Van Dam Custom Boats | December 22, 2023
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SHOP UPDATE | Van Dam Custom Boats | December 22, 2023
LIGHTNING STRIKES | Van Dam Custom Boats | Part II
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LIGHTNING STRIKES | Van Dam Custom Boats | Part II
GONZO | Van Dam Custom Boats | Swim Platform
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GONZO | Van Dam Custom Boats | Swim Platform
SHOP UPDATE | Van Dam Custom Boats | October 30, 2023
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SHOP UPDATE | Van Dam Custom Boats | October 30, 2023
SHOP UPDATE | Van Dam Custom Boats | September 29, 2023
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SHOP UPDATE | Van Dam Custom Boats | September 29, 2023
LIGHTNING STRIKES | Van Dam Custom Boats | Part I
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LIGHTNING STRIKES | Van Dam Custom Boats | Part I
SHOP UPDATE | Van Dam Custom Boats | September 05, 2023
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SHOP UPDATE | Van Dam Custom Boats | September 05, 2023
IMPSHI II | Van Dam Custom Boats | Part I
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IMPSHI II | Van Dam Custom Boats | Part I
SHOP UPDATE | Van Dam Custom Boats | July 06, 2023
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SHOP UPDATE | Van Dam Custom Boats | July 06, 2023
LICKETY SPLIT | Van Dam Custom Boats | Engine Test
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LICKETY SPLIT | Van Dam Custom Boats | Engine Test
JOIN US IN OUR PURSUIT OF PERFECTION | Van Dam Custom Boats
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JOIN US IN OUR PURSUIT OF PERFECTION | Van Dam Custom Boats
SHOP UPDATE | Van Dam Custom Boats | February 08, 2023
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SHOP UPDATE | Van Dam Custom Boats | February 08, 2023
5-STAR'S SELF PROPULSION COMPUTATION TEST | Van Dam Custom Boats
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5-STAR'S SELF PROPULSION COMPUTATION TEST | Van Dam Custom Boats
5-STAR'S HIDDEN TABLETOP | Van Dam Custom Boats
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5-STAR'S HIDDEN TABLETOP | Van Dam Custom Boats
TANDEM LONGBOARD SANDING | Van Dam Custom Boats
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TANDEM LONGBOARD SANDING | Van Dam Custom Boats
DUST & EXCITEMENT ARE IN THE AIR! | Van Dam Custom Boats
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DUST & EXCITEMENT ARE IN THE AIR! | Van Dam Custom Boats
None finer!!!
That sound reminds me of the Holman & Moody days of old.
🤩🤩+🌟
Amazing design and finish, as always! Might be my new favorite from you guys!
Did you change the drives?
I remember back in the day Donzi used Hollman & Moody 427 Fords.
Very gorgeous boat, but also very impractical.
Sorry, not a boat guy so excuse me if I should know (but don’t), on my phones small screen it sure looks like a pair of Ford FEs in there with those pent roof valve covers….what FEs? Thanks.
Those are fantastic retro looking water craft you are building. It reminds me of the art deco town of Hawkes Bay New Zealand that I visited several years ago. Looking fwd to seeing more of your work. 👍 🕶🍸🍹
Is the windshield made from glass or acrylic?
Amazing!
Give it a pair of Steve Morris SMX twin turbos
Just me or nothing in the right channel?
Beautiful hull!
This was clever! Are there any finished shots or videos of it? It reminds me of some of the aerospace interiors. All the best!
That’s the nicest boat ever made in all of history.
Awesome boats you are building! Very cool to see classic style in new boats. Subscribed! I got into 1980s direct drive Supras a few years back, bought and sold two so far. I love working on them, both of them went to friends when sold. First needs a stringer rebuild, other was already restored so wasn’t much I could improve. I really enjoy refurbishing work on any cool machines so I am shifting the focus of my service business to more mechanical repair than home remodeling stuff. I’m really starting to fall in love with the 50s and 60s wooden launches and runabouts so that might be my one of my next boat projects. Keep up the good work and post more videos!
Thank you for your support!
That's a LOT of power for 110+. Especially with the surface drive. How much does she weigh?.
needs full repair annually. nice work but not functional
Very pretty, very very pretty
Pretty!
Nice race boat. Why not show the rest of it? It´s a "one off" commission build, as far as I remember
We definitely will be. We were just focusing on the engines this time around. Yes, VZ, like all of the rest of our builds, is a one of one commission build.
WHAT A MACHINE!!! 16 angels singing!!!
Great Sound! …like a lullaby.
beautiful. but what do you do with it, just drive around making noise?
Not sure how to respond to that question...It's not a tug boat...
Just like a sports car. It takes you from point A to point B. But you can take passengers 😀 💥
Beautiful. I would like to see a build series of this boat from frame layup to engine install and sea trials.
We are going to be doing that with our newest build, 'Last Call".
Wood and metal lines are gorgeous.
Thank you! Our craftsmen put in a whole lot of hours on this project!
Amazing!!! The craftsmanship is unbelievable!! What a first class operation!!
Areed
Thank you for your kind words! We have an amazingly talented team!
(TH-cam algorithm boosting comment) …and a huge fan of your boat works! #FanDam ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you for your continued encouragement!
That is pure art
That is quite simply one of the most stunning boats I've seen made...
Thank you. She is a lot of fun!
Simply. Stunning. Chapeau.
Thank you! Cheers!
What was the propulsion system used ???
Arneson
so no one will comment about the banana man in the background?😅
9 months later, someone finally noticed 😆
Collectors Edition of JCVD boats.🤔👍
I WANT TO HAVE BABIES WITH THIS BOAT
Impressive and too fast for me. When was this video from? Ben looks young! …if that’s him.
This one was taken in 2000. So Ben would have been 17ish.
the only conditions that boat can go out in
Those stars are great. Very creative!
Aren't they gorgeous?
Beautiful
Thank you!
Your best runabout ever! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Well done to your team at #VanDamCustomBoats
Thank you very much!
That’s unique!
I want mooooore.please
interesting, but it would break my heart to have that beautiful finish ;under water when using it
Exceptionally good looking video. Thanks.
Nice!!!! 🎬
That’s a beauty! Great proportions-blending an era gone by with now. Well done Van Dam. Is that a V8 I hear? 👏
nice boat, potato camera
I want to see Five 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 in person!!! Can a Van Dam fan know when a sea trial time is? Watch from the dock or launch or something… Great video! Appreciate you all!!!
Hi Josh! Thank you for your continued support! We will begin sea trials next week. Time to be determined. The best I can tell you is that we will have to have some nice, calm weather and it will probably be in the mornings.
Awesome job Jeremy Thanks