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Delivered in 2017 as the first yacht of the Dutch shipyard’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix series, we take a closer look at the artistry and glamour that compose the design of the 36-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2017">Delta One</a>’s interior and exterior living spaces.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308534/image/large-f21db79568482ef5f3b61af836f6dd34.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308534">Built at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard</a> in Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk, the Netherlands, the motor yacht features naval architecture courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen</a>, while her interior and exterior design hails from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292429/image/large-75a22381ed716b7b69c6542b80599079.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292429"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308518/image/large-ed921ca565ffa5695782d06631b8eb3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308518">Across a volume of 295 GT, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2017">Delta One</a> is capable of hosting as many as ten guests across a five stateroom layout, while additional accommodation is also available for two extra guests thanks to the presence of pullman beds onboard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292417/image/large-5ebf521e89ad71107ced67319e6a4ab1.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292417">From the outside, the displacement motor yacht’s custom made exterior profile is constructed with aluminium and features a striking continuous arrangement of windows, providing uniquely far-reaching views.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308544/image/large-d69ca1d520a161d644a21c55954f207a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308544"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292442/image/large-817fb0a5658b94ef515157dde399bff3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292442">As for the exterior deck spaces, an aft deck dining area complete with cushy grey sofas and light wooden coffee tables serves as a prime alfresco dining spot. Midship, a folding balcony allows guests to peacefully take in the stunning surroundings with a drink in hand.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308543/image/large-5e010b57ab96e3285293ef71aa59e0c4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308543">Moving indoors, the yacht’s main saloon is peppered in an array of fabrics and tasteful patterns throughout the roomy, sumptuous seating arrangement of the lounge. Nearby, guests can also indulge in the white marble sit up bar, or eat cuisine in style at the formal dining space embellished with delicate, flower-shaped lighting arrangements.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292421/image/large-0c4252eac62bb697bb22e80845051cdd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292421"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292420/image/large-e0ace6a7bb483960c71aa8093b2eecb7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292420">In terms of accommodation, one of the extravagant master suite’s most notable elements is the electric blinds that make for a cosy sleeping sanctuary, and also permits owners to gaze up at the stars from the comfort of their bed.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292449/image/large-ac2a405f85575d92bf32510d3e86d738.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292449"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308521/image/large-0e359c0c4a017140c1449eeecacde5ac.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308521">Moreover, a state of the art entertainment system, plush, navy armchairs, and high-focus private study area bring the owner’s stateroom to an elevated standard of luxury.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308531/image/large-2d948beb63ebfb181bacba4ccfdcf1b5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308531">Across all ensuite bathrooms, a thematic, pale grey marble was used for walls, floors, and countertops, creating a fashionably modern, monochromatic atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/292416/image/large-633c9ef46aa6e5975891912abffca649.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/292416"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308523/image/large-c61496d5cfc492d8333a19360b417e15.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308523">With regards to her performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2017">Delta One</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that can reach a cruising speed of 15 knots alongside a top speed of 17 knots. Additionally, she boasts low fuel consumption at 80 I per hour at a speed of 10 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/308542/image/large-5aff9f9c1eb1cd421a0322a6c546b145.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/308542"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2017">Delta One</a> is currently on the market with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard</a> with a reduction to her asking price, and will also make an appearance at this year’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Palma International Boat Show - 2024">Palma International Boat Show</a> from 25-28 April. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/278022/image/large-ecdb8c53dcd973b6fd02e62da66e4216.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/278022">

Onboard 36m Mulder ThirtySix yacht Delta One 

We take a closer look at the artistry of Delta One, which was delivered in 2017 as the first yacht of the Dutch shipyard’s Mulder ThirtySix series. 

A closer look inside the first 36m Mulder ThirtySix yacht Delta One 

Yachts attending Palma International Boat Show 2024

We break down the yachts that will be in attendance during the 40th edition of PIBS, where members of our SuperYacht Times team will be present. 


The seventh 36-metre yacht of the Mulder ThirtySix series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12108" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Q4336.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2024">Q43</a>, has officially been launched at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a>’s yard in Zoeterwoude, the Netherlands, following the arrival of her hull in April 2023. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306856/image/large-ca4d76b276f8d1db7e017befe1e533f0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306856">Once the yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12108" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Q4336.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2024">Q43</a> is delivered to her owners, which is expected to happen in May of this year, she is set to take off for a voyage around Norway followed by a trip to the United States, where she will make her debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2024">Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2024</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306854/image/large-165f540d78c023348b23c1cf336bf342.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306854">As part of a series with a reputation for top notch cruising abilities, the flybridge yacht features an exterior imagined by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a>, interiors courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)">Vickers Studio</a>, and naval architecture conceived by Van Naval Architects. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306829/image/large-0ada428f505a351d681ef6a98ee93faf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306829">Thanks to a configuration consisting of five staterooms, she is able to accommodate up to 10 guests, while separate living quarters can also host as many as six crew members. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306853/image/large-29cf5bed9a6dfee6fd34f8e33f1bd37d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306853">With a volume of 298 GT, the motor yacht also includes plenty of interior living spaces for guests to enjoy.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306857/image/large-c74d6a977a4285f45d6737a358eaba9a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306857">Powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12108" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Q4336.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2024">Q43</a> can reach a cruising speed of 15 knots along with a top speed of 16.8 knots.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306859/image/large-e9b8880332e6709a0a0d8e335ba59793.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306859">

Mulder ThirtySix yacht Q43 launch 

The seventh 36-metre superyacht of the Mulder ThirtySix series, Q43, has officially been launched at Mulder’s yard in Zoeterwoude.


Seventh Mulder ThirtySix yacht Q43 launch 

New renderings of the 36-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder BN14336.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2024">Mulder BN143</a> have been released, exhibiting the flexibility and modernity of the latest addition to the Netherlands-based shipyard’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix series. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306332/image/large-ffa5420969e2e920457aba953e96fa1e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306332">As the eighth hull of her fleet, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder BN14336.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2024">Mulder BN143</a> showcases a plethora of both interior and exterior augmentations compared to her already impressive predecessors. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306330/image/large-56d9577058b1e974418de5e690dbfb25.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306330">Multi-award winning designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7595" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Roelfien Vos (Company)">Roelfien Vos</a> is responsible for crafting the vessel’s lofty interiors, whereas her exterior design is courtesy of London-based studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306335/image/large-b1c5a3159889d2a813349edc5a8768ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306335">With an expected delivery date of October 2024, this semi-custom yacht is capable of hosting as many as 10 guests across a generous five stateroom layout, while accommodation is also provided for up to six crew members onboard.The flybridge yacht’s standout master suite is made even more private and spacious with the inclusion of a seating area located on the bow, as a colour palette of creams, rose golds, and tints of caramel throughout ensure an authentically classic yet inventive decor. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306336/image/large-9fbb4cf991fd57e32f585393e7a5d08c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306336">Similarly, all remaining staterooms, which include two convertible VIP staterooms and two roomy double staterooms, feature innovative pops of patterns, artwork, and textiles for an unique aesthetic and sensory experience.In the meantime, the main deck gives way to an exceptionally luxurious saloon, formal dining room, and bar, while the addition of floor-to-ceiling windows flood the social hub with natural light and breathtaking panoramic views. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306334/image/large-a31a0dcb37cd4238d2b641830ba9f2a8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306334">Moreover, a flexible folding side balcony provides even closer contact with the surrounding seascape, along with the opportunity to indulge in sun-lit alfresco dining.When it comes to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/12615" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder BN14336.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2024">Mulder BN143</a>’s exterior design, the pioneering yacht boasts an Aluminium Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), allowing for a cruising speed of 15 knots alongside a top speed of 17 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306331/image/large-035aa48eea6063a44bdd7f9f4a66d47c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306331">Her transverse garage can house a tender of 6.25-metres, two Jet Skis, kayaks, sea bobs, and diving gear for family friendly water-based activities.Additionally, the yacht’s slender eight-metre beam and elongated waterline, which are a favoured characteristic of her <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> fleet, promise a smooth sailing journey for those onboard regardless of the sea’s conditions. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306329/image/large-28a7b90748b9800591da5184086e5371.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306329">

Onboard eighth Mulder ThirtySix yacht 

New renderings of the Mulder ThirtySix yacht Mulder BN143 have been released, exhibiting the interior and exterior of the series' latest addition.

New images unveiled of eighth Mulder ThirtySix motor yacht 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54941" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="How Hong Kong could ignite a yachting boom in China (2022-04-12 14:00:00 +0200)">In April 2022, we published an article</a> discussing the potential of the Asia-Pacific region for the superyacht sector, and in June we reported a surge in the 24 metre-plus market in Southern Asia. With local yacht owners on the rise and an increase in inbound brokerage following the Covid-19 pandemic, the eyes of the industry had certainly begun to turn their attention to the region, with a number of brokerage houses, such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>, opening new offices in Asia to serve the upsurge of new local clients. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284216/image/large-19bfd3aa667459a0e42f62a8ea7460ce.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284216">In a presentation during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/182" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2023">Monaco Yacht Show</a> last year, Dutch yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> indicated that with 357 billionaires in China, 112 in Hong Kong and 54 in Singapore (calculated during a 2022 study), Asia had a huge potential for the market. However, despite the promising outlook, how is the market actually faring today, and what are local experts experiencing on the ground? One brokerage that has been well established within the region is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a>, with a team based in Hong Kong. We sat down with Eric Noyel, Managing Director of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fraser (Company)">Fraser</a> Asia and Sales Broker Bart Kimman to get their perspective. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/306263/image/large-ee8a3fdad87a07567e22d2239e6a5c25.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/306263">Eric Noyel: I would summarise the current situation as follows; based on my observations in Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand, the inbound brokerage (pre-owned) market is very slow at present and nearly at a standstill in China. This is a sign of the market returning to normal after the large increase of sales witnessed during the Covid-19 period.&nbsp;The outbound brokerage (from Asia to the rest of the world) has experienced a good year in 2023 with several large vessels above 35 and up to 65 metres transacting at the beginning of the year. However the market is now losing steam as most of the large brokerage units that were on the markets from Chinese owners have now been sold and exported abroad. The inventory of quality listings is therefore very limited currently.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55141" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Will there be an upsurge of yacht building in China? (2022-05-16 11:00:00 +0200)">Will there be an upsurge of yacht building in China?</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284352/image/large-070a15a6bb599cfedd5341c6ba9be969.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284352">Also noticeable is the fact that a number of Hong Kong superyacht owners have downsized and sold their larger vessels in favour of sub-30 metres, below 150 GT, which are mainly used as day boats. These owners also tend to prefer new or very recently launched vessels. In terms of new-build deliveries, it is clear that the leading brands have been <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sanlorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess</a>. Both have seen an important flow of new deliveries in the 24-30 metre segment, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1912" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Princess Yachts (Company)">Princess</a> has been particularly successful with the X 95 across Asia. Phuket remains a large hub for superyachts in the region thanks to the existing infrastructure and on ground support. It is in Phuket that most stationary and visiting superyachts above 40-metres are located.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/54941" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="How Hong Kong could ignite a yachting boom in China (2022-04-12 14:00:00 +0200)">How Hong Kong could ignite a yachting boom in China</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/296391/image/large-95d508b324ecd7c318bbff1e2ebdcef8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/296391">Bart Kimman: I agree 100% with Eric's views on the superyacht market in Asia. However, I detect a ground swell post-Covid of boat owners who are looking to buy a 30-metre-plus yacht in the Region. Due to the long delivery lines, superyachts under 10 years of age and indeed cancelled in-build opportunities are attracting interest from buyers in Asia. Also it appears that very large yachts are returning to the region, offering great opportunities for charters in Asia waters. We spotted the 2019, 2,999 GT <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6204" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lady S93.0m (305'1&quot;)Feadship2019">Lady S</a> of Ao Po Marina in Phuket and we believe she is for charter. In Phuket now, the general consensus is that the market is coming back with new boats and a revitalised charter market that seems to be running longer outside the season.In terms of brands to watch, we have seen that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/313" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nautor Swan (Company)">Swan</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/130" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moonen Yachts (Company)">Moonen</a> are becoming desirable brands and perceived as upmarket and exclusive, versus the hyper successful Italian and British brands which to an extent are losing exclusivity as a result of their popularity.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/298417/image/large-96c95084c55301c4ce80ed32ef591fd2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/298417">Eric concludes; The market in Asia is now growing healthily, a number of newcomers have been brought to the sector and enjoyed the yachting lifestyle in recent years. The wealth’s level ensures a large untapped pool of potential owners exists. There is therefore no doubt that the growth is here to stay, and that the pace of this growth will be dictated by the speed at which the infrastructure will allow the industry to grow : berthings capacity, marine related Human Resources educational programs, support capacity such as lifting and repairs facilities.According to <a href="https://sytiq.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SYT IQ</a>, in 2022, the percentage of global yacht ownership held by Asians was at 6.4%, representing a total of 127 yacht owners. The figures for 2023 indicate a stable continuation of this trend.This article is featured in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/issue-48-superyacht-times-newspaper" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Issue 48</a>&nbsp;of the SuperYacht Times newspaper.&nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">Subscribe now</a>&nbsp;to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.&nbsp;

Market Insight: Is Asia facing a downward turn?

The ‘Asia boom’ has been well documented over recent years, but is the growth sustainable? Fraser brokers share their perspective.

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The ninth hull of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix yacht series was turned last week at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> hull construction facility in Enkhuizen, the Netherlands. The motor yacht then moved onto the next stage of her construction where her superstructure was then placed on top.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300642/image/large-869d895618152fb008e33ace4e0bd951.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300642">The 36-metre yacht will undergo further construction before being transported to the shipyard in Zoeterwoude for the next phase of her building process. The yacht currently has an expected delivery date of spring 2025.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300647/image/large-6ac46bbb251e43c7e794d7f819ecc488.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300647"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300646/image/large-1aaf0c45669aa7aaa332660cef05cb9d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300646"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300641/image/large-4bf4a5d1a770099693d80684308421ac.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300641"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300645/image/large-704251337e0b36997b2d5b84de99e3e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300645"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300648/image/large-992684f75a9426f7a2e879e8aa3880f9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300648">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix features exterior design crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a>, while her naval architecture derived from the drawing boards of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>. Up to 10 guests can be accommodated across the yacht’s five staterooms, with space for a crew of up to six.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300644/image/large-09f2b55e2bdfdff2ad07b5f2f6e160f2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300644"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/300649/image/large-e0e39e254bb1636e4810b28587ced70a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/300649">Showcasing both an aluminium hull and superstructure, the 296 GT model features twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 16.8 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/5586/image/large-63ba291245271f0737ce17d1bde8285d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/5586">

Ninth Mulder ThirtySix yacht hull turned

Mulder has announced the hull turning of the ninth Mulder ThirtySix yacht.

Construction update: Ninth Mulder ThirtySix motor yacht hull turned

With a history spanning back as far as 1938, family-owned yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard</a> has been producing yachts from 15 to 36-metres for over eight decades. With Nick Mulder at the helm, the shipyard has been making waves with the award-winning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix series and now plans to introduce a new yacht to its growing portfolio – the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> Fifty.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293698/image/large-5b65fe8d154dcc0e1bc46ed1a10a5807.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293698">The aptly named <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> Fifty spans an impressive 50-metres, making her the largest yacht to be developed by the Netherlands-based shipyard and marking the start of the shipyard’s journey into larger vessels up to 500 GT.The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> Fifty features exterior design by Frank Laupman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>, who first worked with the yard on the 28.65-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> 94 yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5871" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Firefly28.65m (93'12&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2015">Firefly</a>, in 2015. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> Fifty draws upon the experience of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix, building on the success and experience of the modern motor yacht. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293697/image/large-6f26fc037fe37b5963dbd0d53e760f7e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293697">Designed with the whole family in mind, the brief for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> Fifty aimed to create a ‘four generation’ yacht. “When we first designed the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix we noticed a gap in the market, and we wanted to do the same thing with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> Fifty on a larger scale” explained Nick Mulder.&nbsp;“The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> Fifty is not only designed for the owner, but their children, parents and grandparents. She features a central elevator, which connects all the decks, allowing for direct access to her exterior decks.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293700/image/large-d6dbbd5e6a6c2549e4a2aca67e4a0711.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293700">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> Fifty yacht will be built from a platform at the main production facility in Zoeterwoude, the Netherlands. By building the Mulder Fifty in a continuous flow like the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix, the shipyard will be able to offer the possibility of optimising her specifications and general arrangement.&nbsp;“The shipyard is strong to maintain her reliability, both in terms of build quality and delivery time,” explained designer Frank Laupman. “Therefore <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> strategically prefers to borrow ‘engineered elements’ from the ThirtySix’, to control production cost and continue working with her preferred suppliers.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293695/image/large-6aec5d5824354098cceac9104644bd64.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293695">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> Fifty features a contemporary yet classic exterior design, with a near vertical rounded bow and trapezium-shaped sideboards, which house her roof and ‘wind swept’ mast. Her windows continuously sweep across her superstructure, allowing for an abundance of natural light and unobstructed views.&nbsp;The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> Fifty showcases a light grey hull with tapered decks and aft overhangs. She offers a bespoke aluminium construction, with a slender hull shape to ensure outstanding seakeeping capacities in rough seas and enhanced comfort for those onboard. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293696/image/large-b881cc38ecccd1b7ef7a9524bf7b7b55.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293696">Designed to be just under 500 GT, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> Fifty offers ample space for guests, both in her interior and exterior. With full-height windows in her main saloon and sky lounge, providing guests with breathtaking views, creating an opulent and relaxing space for the whole family to enjoy. <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/885162911?share=copy" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> As a result of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a>’s ‘four generation’ philosophy, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> Fifty presents a family-friendly and adaptable accommodation configuration. The standard design offers six sumptuous staterooms, with the possibility of adapting her skylounge to create a seventh suite on the aft wheelhouse deck. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293699/image/large-c733b75a7f92342d6f20280cafd1f75e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293699">Each of her interior spaces have been curated with design elements to cater for the whole family. For the younger guests onboard, adaptations have been made to staircase edgings to protect them from sharp corners, as well as the addition of fold down changing tables in her day heads.For the older generation, the addition of an elevator makes moving around the Mulder Fifty a breeze. All in line with the ‘four generation’ design philosophy.“We wanted to create a yacht that was suitable for the whole family and it's important to focus on the future of design. These changes are very simple and inexpensive, but make the experience so much more enjoyable for guests of all ages onboard,” added Nick Mulder.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293701/image/large-2a28a7ba2dae8924b84ba545f89d9979.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293701">The lower deck of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> Fifty yacht includes a side-boarding garage, capable of housing a 6.5-metre tender, alongside a spacious beach club area and gymnasium, with direct access to the main deck.The lower deck of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> Fifty can also accommodate a crew of nine across five cabins, alongside a large laundry area and crew mess. Her single engineer's cabin situated on the aft of the yacht, close to the engine room, also provides direct access to the main aft deck. While a tenth captain's cabin is located on the main deck, close to the wheelhouse.Her 75 square-metre sundeck is sheltered by a sunroof and features a reinterpretation of the iconic <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> wind-swept mast. This area encompasses a Jacuzzi, sunpads, a cocktail bar, comfortable seating, and forward-facing observation seating, providing an area for both relaxation and entertainment.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293703/image/large-eed1833997c699cbb9d5817db2918747.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293703">The foredeck's 'open plan' design provides versatility tailored to meet specific owner requirements. In addition to the expansive saloon, showcasing the signature Mulder central bar arrangement, and the sky lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows; generous space is also available on her wind-protected aft decks.Guests will never be far from the water onboard the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> Fifty, thanks to her three-metre long swim platform, allowing for direct access to the water. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> Fifty superyacht also has the option of including a pool on her aft deck. But for those looking for some adventure, Jet Skis can be stored on her bow, which also boasts a hatch-concealed anchoring arrangement.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/293702/image/large-bafebaf1908f1fb58acd0d1371fd927e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/293702">In terms of propulsion, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> Fifty will not compromise on performance to ensure comfortable cruising and fuel economy. The option for a hybrid-propulsion system can be offered, to optimise her lightweight aluminium construction.&nbsp;“With her specific ‘four generation’ design philosophy, the new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> Fifty pushes the boundaries of the 500 GT category. She will stand out as a combination of her unique design properties and the widely appreciated <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> brand heritage,” concluded Frank Laupman.

Introducing the new ‘four generation’ Mulder Fifty superyacht

Mulder Shipyard has unveiled the renderings for the new aptly named Mulder Fifty superyacht, designed with ‘four generations’ of family in mind.

Exclusive: Introducing the new ‘four generation’ Mulder Fifty superyacht

You’d expect an automotive designer to design cars – not superyachts. But one young Citroën designer in the late 1980s had his mind out at sea, far from the asphalt, sketching yacht designs in his free time, and with more than 50 yachts, 24-metres and larger to his name, we’re all grateful for it.&nbsp;“My entry into yachting was actually a coincidence,” <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guido de Groot Design (Company)">Guido de Groot</a> reflected. “I was on vacation and happened to befriend Bieb de Vries of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/29" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Feadship (Company)">Feadship</a>, I must have only been 20 years old at the time. I didn’t know anything about superyachts but we got talking and he invited me to visit his shipyard. I was blown away when I saw what he was building.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291738/image/large-a75f55c2429d340627fe134ce04dcef8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291738">That fateful visit was in the mid-80s and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guido de Groot Design (Company)">Guido de Groot</a> was one of the first to chance a look at the 49.47-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/2094" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Highlander49.47m (162'4&quot;)Feadship1986">Highlander</a> (at the time she was 45.8-metres), designed by Jon Banenberg and commissioned for the media mogul Malcolm Stevenson Forbes. “She was the first superyacht I had ever seen and I remember thinking just how cool she was,” de Groot said. Citroën was about to lose one of its budding designers.&nbsp;“I was still following my career as a designer but each time I sketched a good yacht design after hours, I would share them with Bieb. He started giving me small assignments, illustration works for some of his boats. I had been at Citroën for around six years by that time.”&nbsp;But the real challenge was in the mid-90s when de Groot received a call from Bieb asking for ‘fresh ideas’ and a full yacht design. The result was the 48.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tasia48.2m (158'2&quot;)Feadship1997">Tasia</a> (originally called Katrion), built on speculation and delivered in 1996. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/252" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tasia48.2m (158'2&quot;)Feadship1997">Tasia</a> was pivotal. “Soon after her launch, I formally resigned from Citroën and started travelling to shipyards and boat shows looking for clients as a yacht designer.”&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard</a> was to be de Groot’s first official client, soon followed by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6209" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cantiere Navali Leopard (Company)">Cantiere Navale Arno Shipyard</a>, a member of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1486" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Rodriguez Group (Company)">Rodriguez Group</a> which produces <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/362" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Leopard Yachts (Company)">Leopard Yachts</a>. After curating the interior of the 24-metre motor yacht Crazy, de Groot left such an impression that led to a further five custom interior projects. It also left his hallmark in Italy, which soon garnered the attention of brands such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/473" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Overmarine Group SPA (Company)">Overmarine</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1205" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="AB Yachts (Company)">AB Yachts</a>.Even from those very early days <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guido de Groot Design (Company)">Guido de Groot</a> was proving himself as diverse and unorthodox; he was designing everything from large displacement yachts in the Netherlands to fast motor yachts in Italy and nearly every design in between. “I love variation and have as much fun designing a very classical sailing yacht as I do a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vanquish Yachts (Company)">Vanquish</a>; I would find it terribly boring if I was doing the same type of design over and over again.”&nbsp;The process remains the same though and every yacht starts life as a simple line drawing sketched in graphite from a HB pencil. “It’s from that first sketch that the idea is born – it’s as true for the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vanquish VQ80 SportFish24.4m (80'1&quot;)Vanquish Yachts2023">Vanquish Sportfish</a> as it is for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk</a>’s <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10811" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Jeans33.74m (110'8&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2022">Blue Jeans</a>. Once that first sketch has been drawn out, I start adding details and growing the design.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254053/image/large-99b69c5688fa683870b8faac4ed9e332.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254053">A perfect example of Guido’s design style is the 112.3-metre concept Project One 123, based on an <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/64" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Oceanco (Company)">Oceanco</a> platform. Aimed to create the maximum interior and exterior, without losing a lightness to her exterior lines, the yacht is an elegant example of Guido’s design capabilities, with flowing, integrated lines and a timeless aesthetic.The 24.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10251" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vanquish VQ80 SportFish24.4m (80'1&quot;)Vanquish Yachts2023">Vanquish VQ80 SportFish</a>, the support vessel for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen</a>’s 60-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/8982" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ultra G60.0m (196'10&quot;)Heesen Yachts2023">Ultra G</a>, was originally designed with outboard engines and intended as a stand-alone vessel. “We changed her a lot as the original design didn’t allow for the power that her owner needed. But that initial sketch remained the same.“She was the first sportfisher yacht that we designed and the challenge was thrilling; we had to learn everything about this style of yacht, yet we still had to deliver a Vanquish. She has a totally different base to typical sportfish yachts as a result. We’re really proud of her.”&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vanquish Yachts (Company)">Vanquish Yachts</a> is as disruptive as de Groot – and together, they’re making waves. The shipyard has seen great success with its lightning fast and aggressive VQ series, and the 35-metre flagship VQ115 has had three orders before the first unit even hit the water (happening later this year).&nbsp;Less than 200 kilometres south of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vanquish Yachts (Company)">Vanquish Yachts</a> is one of the few remaining custom builders in the 20 - 40-metre segment: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk Shipyard</a>. “It’s a great client for us as we have so much freedom and need to design such a variety of yachts. They also build quickly. “It’s such a good team and the speed that we can move is quite amazing,” de Groot smiled. “The 34-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LL34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2021">LL</a> was delivered within 22 months from my initial sketch.” And speed in no way impares quality or innovation. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/219769/image/large-5d793e67fbd8dbfd44b10a90ab24fcef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/219769">Working regularly at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk Shipyard</a> with Guido de Groot are world-renowned architects and engineers <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Diana Yacht Design B.V. (Company)">Diana Yacht Design</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ginton Naval Architects (Company)">Ginton Naval Architects</a> – both were involved in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LL34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2021">LL</a> and the former also engineered <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10811" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Jeans33.74m (110'8&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2022">Blue Jeans</a>. At 33.74-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10811" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Jeans33.74m (110'8&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2022">Blue Jeans</a> is the third largest and has innovation at every turn. “The client wanted a sleek design that disguises the high ceilings, natural materials throughout and for the yacht to remain unpainted. We opted for an Asian-European fusion design language and a general arrangement that is suited to a family of all ages,” de Groot explained.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10811" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Blue Jeans33.74m (110'8&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2022">Blue Jeans</a> is incredibly versatile and adaptable to needs. But what she isn’t is raw, unpainted. “It wasn’t a practical request, so we left the tender unpainted instead to still respect their wishes. We also had a lot of fun with the lighting and presented a large element hidden underneath a white panel that spans the entire ceiling of the main saloon. It was a challenging design that needed a lot of research and we’re really pleased with how well it turned out.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/254027/image/large-08b73415ea756804f7e2c93ba8ea2f8a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/254027">Guido and his team are continuing to produce world-class projects, with two new orders announced in June, also alongside Dutch yard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk</a>. The 34-metre Project 111.11 and the 35-metre Project Samba both feature platforms based on the multi-award winning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/10158" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="LL34.0m (111'7&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2021">Lady Lene</a>, but will be highly customised for their owners. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/291993/image/large-2a20e213ff56811ea044c06e96374bcb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/291993">Project 111.11 showcases expansive windows and an arch rising diagonally from the main deck to the hard top, in a single straight line. The explorer yacht features an asymmetrical semi-full-beam skylounge and a sidewalk from the bridge to aft deck to avoid crew going through the lounge. While Project Samba is characterised by her large aft deck, which includes a relaxation area with a large aft-facing sofa and a formal alfresco dining table. Her central staircase with a single large column from the lower to bridge deck also serves as a piece of art and optimises freedom of movement.In addition to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk</a> projects, Guido is working on a yacht featuring innovative hydrogen propulsion systems. “Designing a yacht for the future is interesting because it's complicated, we thrive on the challenge. We’re also seeing a lot more clients who are willing to think outside of the box. Shaping what’s possible is the role of the designer; it’s our job to drive change with our conceptual designs and challenge conservatism.”&nbsp;This article is featured in the SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/report/the-superyacht-times-subscription" target="_blank">Subscribe now</a> to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.

At the studio with Guido de Groot

From automobiles to superyachts, SYT sits down with Dutch designer Guido de Groot.

Yacht debuts at the upcoming Monaco Yacht Show 2023

With the Monaco Yacht Show just around the corner SYT takes a look at the new yachts making their debuts.

Netherlands-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> has announced the turning of the hull for the eighth <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix yacht at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> Enkhuizen facility in the Netherlands. Construction began at the end of March for the 36-metre motor yacht and her superstructure was placed on top.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284214/image/large-cbd4f6958e4681b28d6ea622c81ef928.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284214">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix series features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>. Also known as BN143, the eighth hull will now make her way to the shipyard in Zoeterwoude for the next phase of her building process.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284215/image/large-734452e19e801c40eb10fe24f6b5617d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284215"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284211/image/large-040f39d91b184ef913ab3f5474c15413.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284211">Constructed out of aluminium, the yacht features the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen</a> patented Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) to ensure comfortable cruising and fuel economy at all speeds. The model offers 296 GT of interior volume and the capacity to carry 10 guests across a five stateroom layout.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284210/image/large-e56193ce3c4e5fbd97c1b1e9327144bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284210"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284212/image/large-8fee34f5c816eb1b4236df84528a4216.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284212">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix yacht boasts a full-beam master suite, with access to a private seating area in the bow. Her main saloon includes floor-to-ceiling windows providing panoramic views, and her dining area is enhanced by the addition of a folding side balcony. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284213/image/large-2eac1977a14469e6884a4fac271b630b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284213"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/284209/image/large-37c596f331781ae0f9c27e5d0fe39c33.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/284209">Further entertainment space can be found outside with a large outdoor aft deck area providing plenty of shaded alfresco seating and dining possibilities. The sun deck includes plenty of sunpads and a whirlpool Jacuzzi, while her impressive beach club allows for easy access to the water.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/5586/image/large-63ba291245271f0737ce17d1bde8285d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/5586">In terms of performance, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix yacht is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, providing her with a top speed of 16.8 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots.The eighth <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix yacht has an expected delivery date of fall 2024 and is currently available for sale.

Hull of eighth Mulder ThirtySix motor yacht turned

Mulder has announced the turning of the hull for the eighth Mulder ThirtySix yacht at the Mulder Enkhuizen facility in the Netherlands.

Eighth Mulder ThirtySix motor yacht hull turned

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/282700/image/large-f54a6d34149b5806639eebbf492655d7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/282700">Spotted this summer cruising off Liberty Island in New York Harbor, is the 36-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a>. Built to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix yacht model and delivered in 2022, she is the Dutch shipyard’s fifth unit from the series. Constructed entirely out of aluminium, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> features naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>, while <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a> were responsible for her exterior design. Onboard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> can accommodate as many as 10 guests in five staterooms and seven crew. When we consider performance, she benefits from its fast displacement hull form and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> then equipped her with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C18 1,150 horsepower engines that deliver at cruising speed of 15 knots and a top speed of 17 knots. Take a closer look <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56200" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First look onboard the 36m Mulder superyacht Solemates (2022-10-25 09:30:00 +0200)">onboard Solemates here</a>.

Mulder superyacht Solemates in New York

The 36m superyacht Solemates, built by Mulder, is seen here cruising in New York City, United States.

Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> has announced the delivery of a 36-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaflower36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2023">Seaflower</a>, after successfully completing sea trials in Scheveningen, the Netherlands. The motor yacht is the latest addition to the ThirtySix series and holds the distinction of being the inaugural ThirtySix model built to Tier 3 requirements. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/279045/image/large-0e8b3978da054e68507cdb8bf05d4fba.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/279045">The yacht features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a>, while her interior was penned by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)">Vickers Studio</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>. Up to 10 guests are accommodated onboard, and she also has accommodation for six crew members including the captain.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277415/image/large-d1342b15b494ad6d93e4255471b70da0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277415">The interior onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaflower36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2023">Seaflower</a> has been crafted to cater to discerning tastes of her experienced owners and includes deep cut pile patterned carpets throughout, as well as white washed oak with brass trims and calm, complementary fabric wall panels. One of the most striking elements of her design, modern fabrics in eye-catching reds, yellows and greens play together on the feature wall located in her spacious dining room.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277414/image/large-9533798fa008f76c71eb0e04abadb1a7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277414">Read: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/58159" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="36m Mulder ThirtySix motor yacht Seaflower on sea trials (2023-07-20 16:45:00 +0200)">36m Mulder ThirtySix motor yacht Seaflower on sea trials</a>The full-beam master suite offers an amazing panorama from its large windows on both port and starboard sides, as well as an ensuite shower and bathroom. Her additional twin and double staterooms also have their own ensuite bathrooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271521/image/large-d9c333d5bb9d7b8dd79f0e5fbfbf5c50.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271521"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaflower36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2023">Seaflower’s</a> bow area represents another perfect location to relax and unwind due to the presence of large sofa and sunbeds. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaflower36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2023">Seaflower</a> also features a folding balcony on the starboard side, affording guests the unique opportunity to be even closer to the water.Performance-wise, the all-aluminium yacht is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C18 engines with 1,150 horsepower at 2,300 rpm, which allow her to reach a top speed of 17 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaflower36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2023">Seaflower</a> is currently on her inaugural journey in the Mediterranean with her owners and will make her debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/182" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2023">Monaco Yacht Show 2023</a>.

36m Mulder motor yacht Seaflower delivered in the Netherlands

Dutch shipyard Mulder has announced the delivery of a 36-metre motor yacht called Seaflower after successfully completing seatrials in Scheveningen.

The 36-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaflower36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2023">Seaflower</a> has undergone her initial sea trials in Scheveningen, the Netherlands. The sixth <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix yacht has been relocated from the dock and will undergo extensive testing due her trials.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277413/image/large-d3dedce70d047b0c0785f88684e116d5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277413"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaflower36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2023">Seaflower</a> was built on speculation and launched in May 2023 at the Zoeterwoude facility. Her owner became involved in the project after an initial meeting at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">Monaco Yacht Show 2022</a> and is an experienced and well known yachtsman, as well as a serial yacht owner.The flybridge motor yacht features an exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a>, and interiors from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)">Vickers Studio</a>, while world-renowned engineering firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a> penned her naval architecture.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/277415/image/large-d1342b15b494ad6d93e4255471b70da0.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/277415"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaflower36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2023">Seaflower</a> is constructed out of aluminium and offers 296 GT of interior volume, with the capacity to accommodate as many as 10 guests across five staterooms and a crew of six across three cabins.Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaflower36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2023">Seaflower</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that will deliver a cruising speed of 15 knots. Upon completion of her sea trials, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaflower36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2023">Seaflower</a> will be handed over to her new owners and will make her way to the Mediterranean, where she will prepare for her debut at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/182" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2023">Monaco Yacht Show 2023</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/5586/image/large-63ba291245271f0737ce17d1bde8285d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/5586">

36m Mulder motor yacht Seaflower on sea trials

The 36m Mulder motor yacht Seaflower has been spotted on her sea trials in Scheveningen, the Netherlands.

36m Mulder ThirtySix motor yacht Seaflower on sea trials

The 24.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7595" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Las Ninas24.5m (80'5&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2007">Las Niñas</a> sold in a deal with James Greenwood of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2529" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Worth Avenue Yachts (Company)">Worth Avenue Yachts</a> introducing the buyer and Kristofer Westermark of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5696" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ventura Yachts (Company)">Ventura Yachts</a> representing the seller.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200177/image/large-362f76f98c0aa3953c0ef42d300b4d5a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200177">Delivered in 2007, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7595" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Las Ninas24.5m (80'5&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2007">Las Niñas</a> features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guido de Groot Design (Company)">Guido de Groot Design</a>, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ginton Naval Architects (Company)">Ginton Naval Architects</a>. She has benefitted from several refits over the years, including her most recent in 2021 where she received new electric fin stabilisers.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200178/image/large-23e6ceee0fde163125d914f456a43f83.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200178"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239535/image/large-a9100afcb8189fd7c8fb5d50f299344c.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239535"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200181/image/large-013343fb0df82afe3137a2db7054173d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200181"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200180/image/large-084ae6d852cedcf3c83cda59a3cc4f10.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200180">Previously named Adamas, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7595" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Las Ninas24.5m (80'5&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2007">Las Niñas</a> can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests across a four stateroom layout consisting of two large doubles and two twin staterooms.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200179/image/large-e574bba47ecc42ff1f9f3cfdfa260087.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200179"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/200182/image/large-1a968efc1e623058c1b7d110bd3ef483.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/200182"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239533/image/large-13b0b86f12703f639090707e19136911.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239533">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7595" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Las Ninas24.5m (80'5&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2007">Las Niñas</a> is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1470" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Scania (Company)">Scania</a> engines which give her a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 12 knots. At the time of her sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7595" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Las Ninas24.5m (80'5&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2007">Las Niñas</a> had a last known asking price of €3,500,000.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/239534/image/large-97bf3c4c8fd2c5a0e3052c0aad9b01a8.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/239534">

25m Mulder Shipyard yacht Las Niñas sold

The 25m Mulder Shipyard motor yacht Las Niñas sold with a last known asking price of €3,500,000.

25m Mulder Shipyard motor yacht Las Niñas sold

The Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> has launched the 36-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaflower36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2023">Seaflower</a>, the latest hull from its Mulder ThirtySix series. The launch took place on Monday at the Zoeterwoude facility after the hull arrived in September last year. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271520/image/large-f8992aee17d652d3c2a2c9fba7069be7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271520"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11560" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seaflower36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2023">Seaflower</a> was started on speculation and the owner became involved in the project after an initial meeting at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">Monaco Yacht Show 2022</a>. Her owner is an experienced and well known yachtsman and serial yacht owner.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271522/image/large-8430cbd2ea445cc62875fd5ab360133d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271522"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271521/image/large-d9c333d5bb9d7b8dd79f0e5fbfbf5c50.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271521">The flybridge motor yacht features an exterior design from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a>, and interiors from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)">Vickers Studio</a>, while world-renowned engineering firm <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a> penned her naval architecture. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix series is constructed out of aluminium and is equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that will deliver a cruising speed of 15 knots. The model offers 296 GT of interior volume and the capacity to accommodate as many as 10 guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/271523/image/large-8284f44824f74b3845a8c3c52e015876.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/271523"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> has delivered five ThirtySix yachts to date including <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a>, which is the first in the United States, and currently has four new ThirtySix yachts under construction.

Mulder motor yacht Seaflower launched

The Mulder 36m motor yacht Seaflower has been launched.

Mulder launches 36m motor yacht Seaflower

A guide to the yachts attending Palma International Boat Show 2023

SYT takes a look at the largest yachts attending this year's Palma International Boat Show.

The superyachts attending the Palma International Boat Show 2023

Netherlands-based yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> has announced the launch of the seventh hull in the 36-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix yacht series. Construction began in April last year at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a>’s brand-new facility in Enkhuizen, the Netherlands, and this hull launch marks the first <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix hull to leave this construction hall.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264397/image/large-c3bf6882c468a4868d1cc59546a44ae2.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264397"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> announced the sale of hulls six and seven last month, with the first taking place at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">Monaco Yacht Show 2022</a> and the latter during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/128" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2022">Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2022</a>. Hull seven was sold to a US couple, who were introduced by Chris Collins from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> and as she was already in-build &nbsp;the delivery time for the yacht was reduced to a relatively short period of time.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264396/image/large-aa49a418b26c0f73122c8ab1763e5bcf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264396">The seventh <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix hull left the Enkhuizen facility last week where she was towed to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a>'s outfitting facilities in Zoeterwoude. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> employees from Zoeterwoude and Voorschoten were also invited along to mark this festive and memorable occasion.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264395/image/large-24065f7cdfd1d4e7215540f2a87e6d8b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264395"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264394/image/large-b07a04c9e89bbd7771ce29576f4407f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264394">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix is constructed out of aluminium and features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a> and naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>. The model offers 296 GT of interior volume and the capacity to carry 10 guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264400/image/large-6160c11113546ee003cb46527061c4bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264400">The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix yacht will be equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that will deliver a cruising speed of 15 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/264401/image/large-291d6fc8417c021e4c5f03bc24a4daed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/264401">Once she has been outfitted, the seventh <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix yacht will be delivered to her American owners in Spring 2024. As well as this, construction of the eighth <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix has now started, with delivery expected for October 2024.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/5586/image/large-63ba291245271f0737ce17d1bde8285d.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/5586">

Seventh Mulder ThirtySix yacht hull launched

Mulder Yachts has announced the launch of the seventh hull in the 36m Mulder ThirtySix yacht series. The hull has now been transported for outfitting.

Netherlands-based shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> has announced the sale of two in-build <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix motor yachts. Both hull six and hull seven were sold last year and are already under construction in Enkhuizen, the Netherlands.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/5586/image/large-517b54e827b309ecdf6d3969d171400a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/5586">The first sale took place during the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/122" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">Monaco Yacht Show 2022</a> to a very experienced yachtsman and serial yacht owner. The owner was impressed by the quality, layout and efficiency of the 36-metre aluminium yacht which features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a> and naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55934" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First look: 36m Mulder ThirtySix motor yacht hits construction milestone (2022-09-15 16:00:00 +0200)">First look: 36m Mulder ThirtySix motor yacht hits construction milestone<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/241443/image/large-d04f2c1ed3543848ce70f30b37183312.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/241443"></a>Hull seven was sold to a US couple, who were introduced by Chris Collins from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Denison Yachting (Company)">Denison Yachting</a> at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Event/128" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show - 2022">Fort Lauderdale Boat Show 2022</a>. As the hull is already under construction the delivery time for the yacht was reduced to a relatively short period of time.Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56896" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Construction update: Hull of seventh Mulder ThirtySix yacht turned (2023-02-06 16:00:00 +0100)">Construction update: Hull of seventh Mulder ThirtySix yacht turned<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256785/image/large-3738d86655dad7ea7fbb89c65618c5a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256785"></a>The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix is constructed out of aluminium and will be equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines that will deliver a cruising speed of 15 knots. The model offers 296 GT of interior volume and the capacity to carry 10 guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190533/image/large-1429f8cf3bbdd923eb7a936b74ce3203.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190533">Hull six is expected to be delivered in June this year, while her US-bound sistership is set to be delivered to her new owners in April 2024.

Mulder announces sale of two in-build Mulder ThirtySix motor yachts

Mulder Shipyard has announced the sale of two in-build Mulder ThirtySix motor yachts last year.

A major milestone at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard</a> as it turns hull seven (BN139) from its ThirtySix series. The turning took place on 3 February and according to a statement on LinkedIn, “the process went off without a hitch”.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256786/image/large-a336fb206105204170f3fc13c61ac576.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256786">Much like her sister ships, the latest unit from the 36-metre flybridge motor yacht series features an exterior design by London-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a>, and engineering by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>. She’s being constructed out of aluminium and will be equipped with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256788/image/large-05b36843416ed352c3246d58e04f2641.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256788">With 298 GT of interior volume and a five-stateroom configuration, the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix offers accommodation for as many as 10 guests. She can also host six crew in three cabins. She’ll have a cruising speed of 15 knots and a top speed of 16.8 knots. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256787/image/large-716e554eef856ab0c6861eedc001c5f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256787">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56200" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="First look onboard the 36m Mulder superyacht Solemates (2022-10-25 09:30:00 +0200)">First look onboard the 36m Mulder superyacht Solemates</a><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256785/image/large-3738d86655dad7ea7fbb89c65618c5a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256785"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/256789/image/large-bda6df81dbf0f48ef9173634c24b2833.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/256789"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard</a> is building the eighth unit from the series alongside hull seven, and both are scheduled for completion next year. However, unlike hull seven, the eighth unit is being built on speculation. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/5586/image/large-517b54e827b309ecdf6d3969d171400a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/5586">

Seventh Mulder ThirtySix yacht turned

Mulder Shipyard turns hull seven (BN139) from its ThirtySix series. Delivery is scheduled for 2024. 

Construction update: Hull of seventh Mulder ThirtySix yacht turned

The 34-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solis34.0m (111'7&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2015">Solis</a> is on the market for the first time since her launch in 2015. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/solis/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Solis, for sale</a>, which was designed and built as a full-custom yacht, offers an unusual opportunity to acquire a Dutch-pedigree motor yacht in this size category. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84266/image/large-47e3e6a24779ec4ffd6f4b07bbdc15f5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84266">Originally built for European clients, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> has some top features, including a large sun deck with alfresco dining area and and spacious Jacuzzi. Designed for family cruising and entertainment, she has been maintained in great condition and would make an excellent charter yacht in the Mediterranean or the Caribbean. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253345/image/large-b527df27bf4f7782d54952b66693a0a1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253345"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253346/image/large-572458b7e334e7333c6ea7f24e1628ef.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253346">She features an exterior and interior design from the British design company <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a>, while the naval architecture was finalised by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>, who are known as pioneers in their field. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253340/image/large-ac551e657b2328e23654979f54c7694d.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253340"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253341/image/large-430102740d03a39647bdee7aba3016b5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253341"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253342/image/large-8639e059c13c6edaed10e6e889d8f707.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253342">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/mulder-design/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Mulder yacht for sale</a> can accommodate as many as eight guests between four stateroom. The staterooms are configured with a large VIP stateroom on the main deck, with a full-beam master stateroom on the lower alongside two additional guest staterooms. She can also accommodate a crew of six. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253339/image/large-307a97036bcc7bb94b3d0d9bd03c290e.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253339"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253338/image/large-906eceeafa1e099edb9edff9cab41957.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253338"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253337/image/large-75bf07e00ed13cdef15feae494b9bcea.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253337">William Molloy, Head of Charter at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Moravia Yachting (Company)">Moravia Yachting</a>, commented, “I was introduced to the current owners in 2013 and helped them to identify the designers and shipyard for this full-custom displacement motor yacht. I am delighted to now assist them with the sale of this unique vessel. The sellers look towards a larger yacht to accommodate their future requirements.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/84268/image/large-628e02f77cd78c0cdb112fb090a2bc89.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84268"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253344/image/large-85e5edd3a30949a513c38eec41ebd0d8.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253344"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253349/image/large-136f9f3a1c0723dcc6fd20f331f9f598.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253349">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines to a top speed of 13 knots and a cruising speed of 11 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solis34.0m (111'7&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2015">Solis</a> is currently in Barcelona for annual maintenance and is available for inspection. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/253350/image/large-f42a686640e2676f2097c961bab3438c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/253350">

Mulder yacht Solis for sale

The 34m Mulder yacht Solis is on the market for the first time since her launch in 2015.

Mulder 34m motor yacht Solis on the market for the first time

Those that attended the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show - 2022">Monaco Yacht Show</a> this year had an opportunity to see first-hand the award-winning <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix series. The Dutch shipyard’s fifth unit from the series, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a>, was rightly nestled amongst some of the world’s superyacht greats along Quai Rainier III. Despite the fact that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> had presented two earlier iterations – <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2017">Delta One</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso I36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso I</a> – &nbsp;in <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco</a> at previous events, the team hardly had time to catch a breath, as there was a consistent line of visitors queuing to get onboard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243927/image/large-463638970025b28b606ec8e235e149fe.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243927">“When we were first at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1429" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Yacht Show (Company)">Monaco Yacht Show</a> with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2017">Delta One</a> (the first unit from the ThirtySix series), we were incredibly busy. She was a new yacht, a new model and we did our marketing well – everyone wanted to get onboard. The second year we were there with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso I36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso I</a> and the quai was just as hot. We welcomed a number of charter clients, offering an opportunity ‘to try before you buy’.”This year was fantastic for us. We only signed <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> into the show a few weeks ago and our agenda was quickly filled with interested clients and a great number of those from the real top of the industry. It was humbling.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243933/image/large-dad0cc8369870e3b982c3da42063a678.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243933">For those that didn’t attend; <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> is subtly elegant – conservative, if you will. She doesn’t strut or flaunt, she lets her quality speak for itself. Her exterior styling was conceived by the London-based studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a>, which has been paired with the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Perry Van Oossanen</a> patented Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), which strikes a harmonious balance between traditional fast displacement and planing yachts. The hull shape is efficient, quiet and doesn’t compromise on space. Perfect for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> and its ThirtySix series.&nbsp;As the name series suggests, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> is 36-metres in length. She’s a compact sub-300 GT superyacht that spans two decks. “<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> is the fifth hull in a series that has continually evolved,” Nick Mulder explained. “We conduct extensive studies from the experience of our clients and crew to see where improvements can be made. The major redress for our fifth unit was the foredeck, which has been completely renewed.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243931/image/large-6ef1446be6f9881dee466e4818c84d1c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243931"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a>’s in-house design team together with the owner's team developed the overarching theme and feel of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> is deftly elegant; she’s warm, welcoming and homely. She invites you to kick your shoes off and unwind in blissful comfort.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243928/image/large-07609915572b14b3a5f5a3d062edb51a.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243928">Step aboard and into her main saloon via the aft deck and the eye is instantly drawn to Andy Warhol’s Marlyn Monroe on the furthest wall. The charismatic smatterings of colour that reify an era of hope and prosperity are balanced by a collection of light neutral colours in both the saloon and adjoining bar and dining area. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> opted for a large textured rug that is soft underfoot and veined with deep blues that emulate the sinuous ebbs and flows of waterways – making no illusion that this is a home afloat. The floor-to-ceiling windows both port and starboard confirm this too, as guests can whittle away the hours while basking in the natural light that floods the space, enjoying panoramic views while underway.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> can accommodate as many as 10 guests and six crew. Her guest and crew accommodation is located on the lower deck, while her owner is graced with additional privacy with the master suite found on the main deck. In keeping with the overarching theme of the main deck, the master suite is fitted with light wood veneer panelling, furnished with creams and neutral tones and flooded with natural light, thanks to a triad of large skylights – an unusual feature on a yacht of this size. Another Monroe is hanging above the kingsize bed, and the bold colour palette framed on canvas is enough to add character to the space. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243930/image/large-5f7f2263165b686d95f5076be8457963.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243930">However inviting <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a>’ interior spaces are, we all know that the real epicentre of a superyacht are the deck areas. Unsurprisingly the alfresco areas on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> are concentrated aft, and guests are offered two generous decks and a capacious beach club, revealed by a hydraulically opening transom. “Our clients love it as it’s a complete area that offers wellness, relaxation and tender storage forward that can house a 6.5-metre tender, two Jet Skis and anything else you may need,” Nick Mulder said.&nbsp;The sundeck is only partially covered and is fitted with fixed bench settees large enough to accommodate all onboard guests. The sundeck spans all the way aft, providing a large open area for lounging or fitness activities. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a>’ main deck is protected by the overhanging sundeck and is home to an alfresco dining table. On the foredeck <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> fitted <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> with a nest of plush seats and loungers, turning the bow into an intimate retreat. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243932/image/large-07c82d7eae7eecd059acdc0627dc2f41.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243932"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243934/image/large-a4e6d77e973b022615666ac7aa967cc5.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243934">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55337" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="In Pictures: Mulder Shipyard’s 36m motor yacht Solemates in transit (2022-06-13 11:00:00 +0200)">In Pictures: Mulder Shipyard’s 36m motor yacht Solemates in transit</a>When we consider performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> already benefits from its fast displacement hull form. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> then equipped her with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C18 1,150 horsepower engines that deliver at cruising speed of 15 knots and a top speed of 17 knots. The series has proven to be highly successful on the charter market and each unit is commercially certified as standard.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243929/image/large-52e5a195b216d77a185ca03b640a78b1.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243929">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/56004" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="The definitive history of Monaco Yacht Show (2022-09-26 15:00:00 +0200)">The definitive history of Monaco Yacht Show</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard</a> is already busy underway with the sixth unit of the ThirtySix, which is scheduled to be delivered next year. To reduce lead time <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> typically builds on speculation, allowing its clients to get on the water in the shortest time possible from signing the papers. “I strongly believe that most people don't wants to wait three years for a new build,” Nick Mulder explained. “We apply a platform philosophy where we can complete around 80 percent of the project – the hull construction, faring and all the technical aspects – before signing a contract. A client can then come in during the latter stages to add their personal touches, such as the hull colour and the interior design. Around six to nine months before completion is the perfect window.” <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/243936/image/large-1876a2ebc52e9e36b00d801896cef9f4.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/243936">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55734" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder superyacht Calypso I in Flåm (2022-08-15 08:00:00 +0200)">Mulder superyacht Calypso I in Flåm</a>There’s a great vibe at the yard; we’re not the biggest shipyard – and we don’t want to be,” Nick Mulder explained. “We’re a family business and driving quality is in our DNA. Special projects, like building a yacht, deserve special attention. What you feel onboard a <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> is that it’s completely handmade. You feel at home the moment you step onboard.”&nbsp;

36m Mulder yacht Solemates

SuperYacht Times was invited onboard Mulder's latest unit from its ThirtySix yacht series, Solemates. 

First look onboard the 36m Mulder superyacht Solemates

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/236836/image/large-719c3c9de7cb70dbc04cd203e9933651.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/236836">Seen here anchored off Flåm, a village in southwestern Norway, is the 36-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso I36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso I</a>. Belonging to the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix yacht series, she was delivered by the Dutch shipyard in 2019. Entirely constructed out of aluminium, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso I36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso I</a> features an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a>, interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)">Vickers Studio</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>. With five staterooms for up to ten guests, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso I36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso I</a> features a full-beam master suite with dedicated access to a private seating area in the bow. Performance wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso I36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso I</a> has twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C18 diesel engines, allowing her to reach a top speed of 17 knots and cruise comfortably at 15 knots.

Mulder superyacht Calypso I in Flåm

The 36m superyacht Calypso I, built by Mulder in 2019, is seen here anchored in Flåm, Norway

The Dutch yacht builder <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard</a> has just announced that Dick Mulder, Managing Director of the shipyard, has died at the age of 60, passing away surrounded by his friends and family on 24th July 2022. The shipyard has issued the following statement:<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235300/image/large-39a0a29b9c51ebdc77ec456cbda37d8f.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235300">Dick Mulder’s son, Commercial Director Nick Mulder commented, “It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of Dick Mulder, the second generation of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard</a> and, above all, my dear and respected father. It has been a privilege and an honour working alongside him and playing a part in helping to establish the iconic brand which <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> is today.”“His legacy will extend beyond the yachts we delivered and the business we built. It will be his relentless devotion to continue improving the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> quality that will continue to define our company culture in the future. Speaking on behalf of all <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> employees, we are grateful for his leadership, advice and friendship – and we will always remember him.”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/235299/image/large-5eba8c1a06e55b1f829a28205221039e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/235299">Born on 26 February 1962, Dick Mulder served in the army before taking over his father’s shipyard in Voorschoten, the Netherlands, which only had one employee at the time. From the beginning, Dick built up the business to be focused on quality above all, paying attention to every single detail of the yachts that the shipyard delivered. Since then, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard</a> has delivered over 134 iconic yachts and has also been awarded three Superyacht Awards.Dick was distinguished by his resilience, perseverance and bravery, as evident from his bold decision to build a brand new shipyard during the financial crisis. Always looking ahead, his son, Nick Mulder, joined the business 12 years ago as the next generation and represents a safe pair of hands for the business going forward.Words cannot adequately express the sadness at Dick’s passing for the whole <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> community, and their gratitude for the opportunity to work with him. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> team will honour Dick Mulder’s memory by continuing the work he loved so much and he will be deeply missed.

Dick Mulder of Mulder Shipyard death

Dick Mulder, Managing Director of Mulder Shipyard, has died at the age of 60.

Dick Mulder, Managing Director of Mulder Shipyard, has died at the age of 60

SuperYacht Times Synopsis June

The SuperYacht Times Synopsis, as brought to you by SYT iQ, gives you the rundown of the top business stories and market reports from last month. 

SYT Synopsis: Breaking yacht news from June 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard’</a>s 36-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> was spotted in transit as she made her way from Zoeterwoude to Scheveningen, the Netherlands, where she’ll embark on her sea trials. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230417/image/large-829df86348280b826103c48843234d59.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230417">The motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> is the fifth unit from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a>’s ThirtySix series, and the first which is destined for American ownership. She’ll find her home in the United States, as her owner will have her berthed in Palm Beach, Florida when not in use. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230421/image/large-e1b92415b95e6d9eb3a43ca92b445422.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230421"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230422/image/large-8ce63287b7f2c659d4e91bfc2dc6f091.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230422"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230420/image/large-c69a0054b38aea0440832091f2829050.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230420"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a> was the studio that handled the exterior design of this motor yacht, while it was &nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a> who headed her architecture. With 296 GT and five staterooms, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> can comfortably accommodate as many as 10 guests. She can also carry seven crew, across four cabins. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230419/image/large-ab6e21421141f6f621a80cdbcb9ccb99.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230419"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230418/image/large-b9ee3ddfc513c6cf04b5a2a19596c377.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230418">Read:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/55115" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fifth Mulder ThirtySix yacht Solemates launched in the Netherlands (2022-06-09 15:00:00 +0200)">Fifth Mulder ThirtySix yacht Solemates launched in the Netherlands</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard</a> equipped the yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> with twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">CAT</a>engines that give her a cruising speed of 15 knots and a top speed of 17 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/230415/image/large-a3eb4746006cbb1ac1ad6cd842da4c18.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/230415"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> will commence her sea trials this week.&nbsp;

Mulder Shipyard’s 36m motor yacht Solemates in transit 

Mulder Shipyard’s 36-metre motor yacht Solemates was spotted in transit as she made her way from Zoeterwoude to Scheveningen, the Netherlands.

In Pictures: Mulder Shipyard’s 36m motor yacht Solemates in transit 

The 36-metre Mulder motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> has left the shed at the Mulder facility in Zoeterwoude, the Netherlands. The flybridge yacht also met her American owner last month in a celebration party that saw her christened.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229768/image/large-c8b47ba7f5971fb490d7426a0587d675.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229768"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229769/image/large-6934fbb49c3875fa6b17c3b109a16d0d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229769"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> features an exterior design by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/claydon-reeves" target="_blank">Claydon Reeves</a>, with naval architecture by <a href="https://sya.superyachttimes.com/companies/van-oossanen-naval-architects" target="_blank">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>. She is able to accommodate up to ten guests across five staterooms, as well as a crew of seven across four cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/226543/image/large-ad5de23393a3f731771c585eed466a2e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/226543"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> is the first of the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> ThirtySix series to have an American owner and will have her berth in Palm Beach. Her new owner held a well-attended American-themed launch celebration last month to congratulate all of the employees and co-workers who were involved in her build and recognise their hard work.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/229767/image/large-508f3e1601dc0cb17a3fd2fcde64c4da.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/229767"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/11091" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solemates36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2022">Solemates</a> will now prepare for her upcoming sea trials and is expected to be delivered to her new owners in July.&nbsp;

Mulder yacht Solemates launched

Mulder have announced the launch of the fifth hull in their Mulder ThirtySix series, Solemates. The 36m yacht was launched in the Netherlands.

Fifth Mulder ThirtySix yacht Solemates launched in the Netherlands

SuperYacht Times Synopsis April 

The SuperYacht Times Synopsis, as brought to you by SYT iQ, gives you the rundown of the top business stories and market reports from last month.  

SYT Synopsis: A roundup of April 

The Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> has announced the appointment of Maarten Ten Holter as Senior Sales Executive, with his role beginning on 1st May. Maarten has been involved in the yachting industry since the late 1980s with roles at the Dutch brokerage houses, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Vliet Quality Yachts (Company)">Van der Vliet</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/9" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="De Valk Yacht Brokers (Company)">De Valk Yacht Brokers</a> respectively.&nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/225333/image/large-7a709d92398504f1daf6ebbfb8a3690d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/225333">Maarten was the founder and owner of Vripack Yacht &amp; Ship Brokers from 2000-2015, before taking on his most recent role as a Senior Sales Broker at Fraser from 2016 to May 2022. Having been involved in a substantial number of new-build projects over the course of his career, Maarten’s sales include projects from 10-104 metres worldwide.Maarten commented on his new position: “I have known the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> team for more than 30 years and I am very excited to be joining them in my new position. I would describe the team as energetic, forward-thinking, dynamic and highly knowledgeable about everything they do.He continued: “In my role as Senior Sales Executive, my main aims include helping <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> to expand its business internationally and increasing its contacts with the worldwide brokerage community. I also hope to assist <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> in entering the 500 GT market and boost its new build sales.”

Maarten Ten Holter joins Mulder

Maarten Ten Holter has joined Mulder Shipyard as Senior Sales Executive. Maarten will being on May 1st. 

Maarten Ten Holter joins Mulder shipyard as Senior Sales Executive

SuperYacht Times Synopsis February

SYT Synopsis: Leading news from February 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard</a>, the Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk-based and family-run Dutch yacht builder, has bought its fourth facility in Enkhuizen, located in the north west of the Netherlands. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217894/image/large-5c28a271513a37b93106f2f5baa9884c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217894">The new shipyard comprises two hull construction sheds – large enough to accommodate yachts up to 50 metres in length – and a separate shed for interior and deck work, which <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> will make use of in the future.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> stated that the purchase of this new facility will strengthen the builder's position as it will ensure autonomy, while simultaneously helping optimise delivery time and quality. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217892/image/large-9d70a5f00251a5ebcc617ff49968ed39.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217892">“This heavy-duty construction shed has historically facilitated the build of multiple yachts, including the 43-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1660" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Latitude43.5m (142'9&quot;)Acico Yachts2010">Latitude</a> and 49-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3404" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nassima49.18m (161'4&quot;)Acico Yachts2012">Nassima</a> amongst other vessels. We have purchased the facilities, including the existing machinery and inventory, so we will be able to start up and be operational in no time,” says <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a>’s Commercial Director, Nick Mulder.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/117698/image/large-f49a05cb0304fcc33e0b5fb0422b9c76.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/117698">Jacco Klein, who previously held the position of Technical Director at the facility, will take the reins and manage both the shipyard and its employees.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198204/image/large-43665203778d87aff0fccb8b93a44d1c.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198204">“I previously built the hulls of the 29-metre Firefly and the 30-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mahalo30.0m (98'5&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2014">Mahalo</a> for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> and have known Dick and Nick Mulder for more than 20 years,” Klein commented. “I am very excited for the future and feel proud to be working at this fantastic facility once again!”<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190853/image/large-8b38ecc18e77cfd0d6e77a314be75d3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190853">Enkhuizen is steeped in maritime history and is an excellent location for a hull construction yard. It’s heritage is rich as it was amongst the most prosperous Dutch cities during the Golden 17th Century. It is also well connected to both the North Sea and inland waters, so vessels can easily transport to and from the new <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> site. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/48661/image/large-e9cbf289a60bebea5724119503450913.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/48661">

Mulder Shipyard purchases fourth facility in Enkhuizen

Mulder Shipyard, the Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk-based and family-run Dutch yacht builder, has purchased its fourth facility in Enkhuizen

Mulder Shipyard buys fourth facility in Enkhuizen

Netherlands-based shipbuilders <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard</a> have launched and sold the fourth hull of their Mulder ThirtySix model, the 36-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Wildcard36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2021">Project Wildcard</a>. Her construction began in December 2018 at their shipyard in Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198806/image/large-6f427a91b6f05bb87a2d94f5fbe5ef33.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198806"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Wildcard36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2021">Project Wildcard</a> features exterior design by UK-based design studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a>, and naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>. The motor yacht has an aluminium construction, with a plumb bow and has been constructed with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen</a>’s ground-breaking Fast Displacement Hull Form.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198807/image/large-1fab58cd40fe1eda80760430467e2135.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198807"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Wildcard36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2021">Project Wildcard</a> has an interior volume of 298 GT, and can accommodate as many as 10 guests, taken care of by a crew of six. Her four cabins include a full-beam master suite, with access to a private seating area at the bow. There is the option for one of the cabins to be transformed into a gym.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/198808/image/large-4d87beea81d7a0ed31108c8f06f2477c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/198808"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Wildcard36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2021">Project Wildcard</a> has an open plan saloon, dining room and bar area, like her sisterships <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mana I36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2020">Mana I</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso I36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso I</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2017">Delta One</a>, delivered in 2020, 2019 and 2017 respectively.The motor yacht carries a 6.5-metre tender, two Jet Skis, kayaks, diving gear and other toys in her large tender garage at her stern. She has a cruising speed of 15 knots and a top speed of 16.8 knots. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/9020" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Project Wildcard36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2021">Project Wildcard</a> will embark on her sea trials on the 20th of June, in preparation for her delivery to her owner in mid-July.&nbsp;

Motor yacht Project Wildcard launched

The 36m motor yacht Project Wildcard has been launched at Mulder Shipyard following her sale.  

36m Project Wildcard launched and sold by Mulder Shipyard

The 30-metre yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mahalo30.0m (98'5&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2014">Mahalo</a> has been sold after 211 days on the market with a last known asking price of €6,000,000. The deal was concluded in Auckland, New Zealand, with Geoff Moore from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4536" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Nautical (Company)">West Nautical</a> representing the seller and Will Christie of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Y.CO (Company)">Y.CO</a> introducing the buyer.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190853/image/large-8b38ecc18e77cfd0d6e77a314be75d3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190853"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mahalo30.0m (98'5&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2014">Mahalo</a> was built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard</a> in 2014 and features naval architecture from <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ginton Naval Architects (Company)">Ginton Naval Architects</a> and an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guido de Groot Design (Company)">Guido de Groot Design</a>. The interiors of the 165 GT yacht were penned by Dutch designer, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a>. Her interior stylings are adorned with walnut wood, silk and leather, among other luxury finishes.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190823/image/large-42f566628f79a4c22800e1090877d6ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190823"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190824/image/large-2ebdff713c87d5034c825c91f815b0c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190824"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190828/image/large-3c586fb7c1b49cede59bfea9240c5802.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190828"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190826/image/large-c7b7f5d3da9ee1d2b298150885163e21.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190826"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190833/image/large-dcf3a666a8d4d8a2b8993d901f4cd0f6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190833"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190830/image/large-12b9476666ff1709a0950a580463e256.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190830">On board, the motor yacht can accommodate as many as eight guests across four staterooms comprised of a full-beam master suite, VIP double cabin and two twin cabins.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190842/image/large-8456b8db6be8be983efa0b97a92ba899.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190842"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/190838/image/large-6200f74117357769d77a6bf76388335b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/190838">Performance-wise, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3956" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mahalo30.0m (98'5&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2014">Mahalo</a> can cruise between 14 to 18 knots and reach a top speed of 21 knots thanks to her double Caterpillar C32 diesel engines.

30m yacht Mahalo sold in Auckland

The 30m yacht Mahalo was sold in an Auckland-based deal with a last known asking price of €6,000,000.

The third superyacht in Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder's&nbsp;</a>ThirtySix series, motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mana36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2020">Mana</a>, has been launched and has started sea trials in readiness for her anticipated delivery in mid June.<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/120419/image/large-7d11f63181bf8a8c94baa91d5337df84.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/120419">Following in the footsteps of her sisterships, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso I36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso I&nbsp;</a>and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2017">Delta One</a>&nbsp;(launched in 2017 and 2019 respectively), t<a href="#managed-by-system" title="Mana36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2020" data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7360" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"></a>he 36-metre vessel features exterior design from the drawing boards of British studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a> and interiors by Hollander Yacht Design, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)"></a>with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen</a>. With the same layout as her predecessor, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso I36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso I,&nbsp;</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mana36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2020">Mana</a>&nbsp;provides accommodation for up to 10 guests across five staterooms. <img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/120416/image/large-3a9d73fb6aac2bc04205f1174035aaa7.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/120416"><img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/120415/image/large-fde4cc50e8ee8b27e3bc69ba732bf190.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/120415">The vessel's name,<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7360" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mana36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2020">&nbsp;Mana,&nbsp;</a>takes its roots from Pacific Island languages and can be translated as "power", "effectiveness" and&nbsp;"prestige."<img src="https://d3w3pid64ak8v.cloudfront.net/photo/120418/image/large-8f57eca7d4f4b457917d97d60e34ede3.jpeg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/120418">In previous <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/mulder-shipyard-business-interview">interview with The SuperYacht Times</a><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">, Mulder's</a> commercial director, Nick Mulder, commented on the advantages of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/mulder-project-mana-interior#">ThirtySix</a> model, stating that it “has an intelligent layout, masculine design and the fuel economy is just amazing. It’s a superyacht with all the facilities you could need but it’s still very human-sized, with no void spaces on board.”

Launched: the Third Mulder ThirtySix yacht Mana

Motor yacht Mana, the third Mulder ThirtySix superyacht has been launched and started sea trials. Discover more on SYT. 

Third Mulder ThirtySix yacht Mana launched and commences sea trials

Finding himself today in the quintessentially Dutch city of Haarlem, Israeli-born Jaron Ginton has taken the scenic route into superyacht naval architecture and exterior design. Serving five years as an officer in the Israeli navy before becoming charter captain of a 24-metre schooner and a 20-metre motorboat and travelling across the ocean to the Caribbean on a wooden sailing boat with his now-wife, “It was only at the age of 29 that I started to study naval architecture and then went into business with my partner, Ferri Weber,” Ginton explains. “After 11 years, in 2002, we split and I formed&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ginton Naval Architects (Company)">Ginton Naval Architects</a>.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/113496/image/large-83008deb50f8381d6845d1d5a5ffd4ab.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/113496">With such a varied path to yacht design, here Jaron takes SuperYacht Times through the six steps to his superyacht design success.&nbsp;1. My 11 years and 50,000 sea miles of active sea experience have significantly affected the look and function of my designs. As a user of a boat, you know what is required with things like the anchor arrangement and the chain locker - both things are annoying if they are not well designed! We also design to comply with the classification society and try not to go beyond that too much, but, for example, when it comes to the anchor, we often use heavier anchors than are recommended from classification as from personal experience, I know how important it is. Another example is the wetness of the forward deck: those things you cannot study: you have to do it by feeling and there is no instruction manual on how to create a dry bow or a wet bow. There is nothing compared to practical experience. You do it by feeling. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/17101/image/large-d60e0fee10b407d71fb83cb889f4bf22.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/17101">2. There were a few milestones that helped me along the way. One of them was the 48-metre motor yacht called <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1512" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elsa48.35m (158'8&quot;)Scheepswerf Peter Sijperda2004">Elsa</a> (previously named Grace), but unfortunately she was a total loss on the rocks in Saba. They were not at anchor, they were on a sinker which apparently was too light for them. Actually, the owner of this boat told me when we started: there is no budget, I don’t want stabilisers but I want a comfortable boat and so we played with the beam until the boat was just about compliant with the rules for cargo ships because at the time, she was registered as a cargo ship. The owner told me that after years of chartering in Norway, he never once missed the stabilisers. It all went very well until he wanted to sell the boat, as no one wanted a boat without stabilisers and to add them at that late stage was a difficult task, but eventually he did sell her. It’s unfortunate how it ended. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/16031/image/large-fe4ee191dd38124d54b40a91ebb5f312.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/16031">A second milestone was the 2006 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/323" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Metsuyan IV36.2m (118'9&quot;)CBI Navi2006">Metsuyan IV</a> - a 36-metre we did with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/284" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CBI Navi (Company)">CBI Navi</a> - this was an exceptionally nice project. Once these milestones were completed, we went on to do six projects in Moscow by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Timmerman Yachts (Company)">Timmerman Yachts</a> and another six boats in Ukraine. Later we did many boats in Turkey and are still very busy there, as well as in Holland, mainly with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van der Valk</a> and with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a>, and workboats with de Haas Maasluis.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/68362/image/large-cc989b558a19264f1219de4a127487a6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/68362">3. About half of our work is what we have designed ourselves. The other half we get from styling designers like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/234" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Guido de Groot Design (Company)">Guido de Groot</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/43" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cor D. Rover Design (Company)">Cor de Rover</a> and others. Shipyards make up 50% of our client-base such as <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi-Yay (Company)">Mengi Yay</a>, who we work very harmoniously with and with whom we have completed nine boats since 2009. The very first boat with them was the successful 41-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4585" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Steel41.0m (134'6&quot;)Mengi-Yay2011">My Steel</a> and a repeat order immediately followed. The latest was the 44m <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6838" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tatiana V43.7m (143'4&quot;)Mengi-Yay2019">Virtus</a> which was launched last year and has already been sold. With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> shipyard we did the naval architecture for 13 boats, including the 30-metre A Squared as well as the 22-metre Fairwind, and followed with six boats with the same hull over the years. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2948" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van der Valk Shipyard (Company)">Van Der Valk</a> shipyard has assigned us for the naval architecture of eight yachts including the 37-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5022" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Santa Maria T36.8m (120'9&quot;)Van der Valk Shipyard2015">Santa Maria T</a> and the fast boat series called ‘Beachclub.’ <img src="/uploads/store/photo/103996/image/large-6be9cec5fa11d12d6d745116d1155664.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/103996"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/104004/image/large-4710a139e8bb2d865caab827a5319b89.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/104004">4.&nbsp;We don’t tend to experiment with new hull shapes and we are reserved with adopting new trends without recognising the side effects. For example, when it started to become fashionable to adopt a straight bow, we recognised the advantages of the longer waterline and more space at the bow, however, this also has two drawbacks. One is that the anchor chain may touch the stem when swinging on anchor and the other is the wetness of the bow deck. Whilst the anchor is a drawback one should just accept, the wetness of the deck could be improved scientifically by adding a pronounced spray rail above the waterline, and obviously, having a high bow also contributes. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/22743/image/large-7986dda2c894f1e161a324c212b6080c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/22743">5. The 31.2-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5398" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="CCN - Pisa (Company)">CCN</a> boat <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7194" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vanadis31.2m (102'4&quot;)Cerri Cantieri Navali (CCN)2019">Vanadis</a> was the first time we did a hybrid with a pod drive on board. We needed to facilitate the space in the engine room for the electrical system and so we created one small generator room at the bow and one engine room at the stern. One big advantage of this setup is that you don’t need to put the accommodation at the point of the bow but it starts a few metres behind the collision bulkhead where the boat is much wider. The pod drive has its own advantages compared to a conventional propeller, as the propellor is directed to the stream, whereas with the conventional propellor you have a shaft angle which is not the natural position in relation to the stream, so you have less vibration and higher efficiency as a consequence. With <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7194" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vanadis31.2m (102'4&quot;)Cerri Cantieri Navali (CCN)2019">Vanadis</a>, we were the winners of the Boat International Design &amp; Innovation ‘Eco Award‘ this year. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/111696/image/large-9dfa866de2816c3d01b975bb0dc6ee93.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111696"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/111702/image/large-d6c1ac6ed9d145b3c3925122ecb895ed.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/111702">6. I think it is impossible to predict the future of the industry, but taking into account what’s happening for us now, it looks positive. Under construction we have a 42-metre sloop with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi-Yay (Company)">Mengi Yay</a>, which is very much our style. Also, the 41-metre M55 at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/191" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Yildiz Shipyard (Company)">Yildiz Shipyard</a> will be launched this year alongside the 43-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/7070" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sunrise 43.06m (141'3&quot;)Yildiz Shipyard2019">Sunrise</a>, which was delivered to her owner at the end of December. In the Netherlands, we are involved in an extension of a large yacht and we are also refitting a 50-metre Russian/East German fish factory boat called Kaspryba built in 1992 in East Germany which will become a geological research vessel. The process is very similar when working on both a yacht and a commercial vessel. That said, we do not identify too much with supersonic boats and styling is not our major activity. Good seaworthy boats are what you can expect from us. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/118347/image/large-19a8e18072157be02fbc3a9c41a570a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/118347"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/118346/image/large-17a72a88bdddadb066a898b29c6aaf47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/118346"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="/uploads/store/photo/55401/image/large-6524e9c9dfc37e22bf131ecc39bea57e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/55401"></a> This article was first featured in The SuperYacht Times newspaper.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Subscribe</a>&nbsp;now to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.

How Jaron Ginton became a successful superyacht designer

Israeli-born naval architect and designer Jaron Ginton takes SuperYacht Times through the six steps of his superyacht design success. 

Jaron Ginton's six-step path towards Naval Architecture success

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/89317/image/large-3e3281f2dc2632931fc21992918d2b6b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89317">Seen here in her homeport in Cannes on the French Riviera is the Mulder 94 motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5871" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Firefly28.65m (93'12&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2015">Firefly</a>. Launched in 2015 as part of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard's</a> Voyager line of long-distance motor yachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5871" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Firefly28.65m (93'12&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2015">Firefly</a> was designed by Frank Laupman of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/55" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Omega Architects (Company)">Omega Architects</a> who drew an exterior shape that resembles a modern classic trawler-style yacht. Her high freeboard and extended foredeck suggest she is capable of crossing heavy seas in comfort. The modern beach house-styled interior is the work of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)">Vickers Studio</a> who decorated the guest areas in an ocean theme as requested by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5871" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Firefly28.65m (93'12&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2015">Firefly’s</a> original owner. Underway, she can cover 3,600 nm while travelling at 8 knots and is capable of reaching a top speed of 18 knots under full power.

29m Mulder yacht Firefly in Cannes

The 29-metre Mulder motor yacht Firefly from 2015 seen in her homeport of Cannes last summer season. 

The Mulder motor yacht Firefly in Cannes

Ahead of her expected delivery in 2020, the 36-metre Project Mana has been sold, as recently announced by&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a>&nbsp;Shipyard. The Mulder ThirtySix model was purchased in the fourth quarter of 2019&nbsp;by Dutch owners who have experience with ‘owner operated’ production boats.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/5586/image/large-517b54e827b309ecdf6d3969d171400a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/5586"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a>, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/mulder-shipyard-business-interview" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">who we learned more about earlier this year</a>, are now incorporating several of the owner's wishes into the new-build, which is due to join the Mulder charter fleet in the Western Mediterranean. &nbsp;Other aspects of the design are from exterior designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a> and naval architects <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>. The new interior design is a result of a close collaboration with <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/vickers-studio">Vickers Studio</a> and builds on the success of <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/delta-one">Delta One</a> and <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/calypso-i">Calypso</a>, the first two hulls in the Mulder ThirtySix line.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/97952/image/large-dc960f70d940db123fd63229ab6e291e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97952"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/97949/image/large-9e5273c75443a9867fc540f6b4898f10.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97949"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/97957/image/large-85c4f5aa6d18aeb45c1e21b63544b343.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97957">Across two decks, the 298 GT yacht will feature five staterooms and is named after the terms for supernatural force in the Polynesian culture. 'Mana' stands for respect, authority, power and prestige.

Sold: 36m Mulder ThirtySix Project Mana  

Ahead of her expected delivery in 2020, the 36-metre Project Mana has been sold, as recently announced by Mulder Shipyard. 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> has presented the interior design for the third <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/6494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder ThirtySix36.0m (118'1&quot;)">Mulder ThirtySix</a> speculation superyacht, Project Mana (BN118). As the latest addition to the shipyard’s largest range, Project Mana is due to be delivered during the spring of 2020. The new interior design is a result of a close collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)">Vickers Studio</a> and builds on the success of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2017">Delta One</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso I36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso</a>, the first two hulls in the Mulder ThirtySix line.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/5586/image/large-517b54e827b309ecdf6d3969d171400a.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/5586">Designed to showcase the Dutch shipyard’s expertise, the interiors for Project Mana takes inspiration from the Far East and Polynesian regions - where the word ‘mana’ means power, effectiveness and prestige. With rich walnut joinery, light fabrics and textures, the interior draws inspiration from the beaches of Bora-Bora. In the main saloon, the bar is framed by custom lighting and the forward wall is graced by sculptures inspired by Polynesian carvings.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/97949/image/large-9e5273c75443a9867fc540f6b4898f10.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97949"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/97950/image/large-3f5089e871ddefeb1aa54e3468ab9b47.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97950"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/97952/image/large-dc960f70d940db123fd63229ab6e291e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97952">In an <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/mulder-shipyard-business-interview" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">interview for The SuperYacht Times</a>, Nick Mulder explains that <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso I36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso</a> and the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/6494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder ThirtySix36.0m (118'1&quot;)">ThirtySix</a> model “has an intelligent layout, masculine design and the fuel economy is just amazing. It’s a superyacht with all the facilities you could need but it’s still very human-sized, with no void spaces on board.”<img src="/uploads/store/photo/97960/image/large-82e1fe03137843ba26e2f62a92bafcc0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97960"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/97954/image/large-f13c9850e625cb6bf6f80d3b9cfa3b05.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97954">Project Mana is listed as a <a href="http://superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso I36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso</a>, her sistership, will be on show at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/97951/image/large-a32f7ea84b53ab85909135b59dce472b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/97951">

Inside the third Mulder ThirtySix superyacht: Project Mana

For Mulder’s third 36m ThirtySix model, Project Mana, interior decoration was inspired by the Far East and Polynesia. Find out more on SYT.

If you were looking to stage the perfect scene of a family-run shipyard for a visiting journalist, you could do worse than follow the example of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard.&nbsp;</a>After taking in the monotonous landscape between Amsterdam and Leiden by train and bus on a muggy June afternoon, I stepped off the bus into an industrial area of the typically unpronounceable Dutch town of Zoeterwoude. In an area populated by appliance shops, Carpetright and electronics shops, I looked for the boats. Spotting the sign for <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard</a>, I turned the corner and made tracks. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/70057/image/large-a38a78fe2dfc2fbe49094cca5b68a5ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/70057">The scene in question which <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> laid on was of Dick Mulder, long-time Managing Director (son of Dirk Mulder Sr. who established the shipyard in 1938) carefully pouring over the details of a cabinet for one of their in-build vessels on the work floor surrounded by carpenters. But, of course, there was nothing staged about it. As Commercial Director Nick Mulder gave me both the tour and the lowdown on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder’s</a> build process&nbsp;(“It’s totally in house. We like to be able to build a complete yacht because then you have all the knowledge and if one of our vessels needs direct assistance, we know exactly who to ask and we can act quickly”), it became clear that this family-run business is dedicated to the details, genuine and personable to the core. &nbsp;For the 31-year-old Nick growing up, it would have been impossible not to be involved with boats. “I’ve basically grown up on the shipyard, our house was literally part of the shipyard and it was always what I desired to do,” Nick tells me. “In the Netherlands, you have something called a ‘kermis’, or a travelling fair which moves from village to village and when I wanted to go there as a child I would do some little jobs in the facility like painting to make a few euros. We spent weekends on boats as long as I can remember and I had my own little RIB which I was very keen on and I would use with friends.”&nbsp;&nbsp; <img src="/uploads/store/photo/88505/image/large-b9d83c059cf7892e92ea1393bf1ca57d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/88505"> This early hands-on involvement with the business has continued throughout Nick’s adult life and forms a key component of their <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> strategy which is geared towards maximising the company’s efficiency. As Nick explains,&nbsp;“Business-wise, we like to be a flat organisation where we can make decisions fairly quickly. When my father is on the workfloor, he can make decisions on the spot, whereas if you are not family-owned then it is much more bureaucratic and you have to go back to the desk and get it approved by an owner’s rep or whoever.”&nbsp;The most major decision made by the family in recent years was the opening of the new shipyard in Zoeterwoude-Rijndijk (ten kilometres from the original yard in Voorschoten) in 2013. &nbsp; With the construction taking place over two years during a time when the yachting market wasn’t exactly booming, this was what Nick describes as “a well-calculated, long term decision”&nbsp;for his father. Prior to the build of the new facility, the Mulders had already relocated their interior and stainless steel departments to alternative sheds located two and 15 kilometres away due to size constraints, so it was a prime time for them to merge the three. In fact, the timing of this major investment actually played in the family’s favour.&nbsp;“Many people were happy if you had work for them, delivery times were short, people really wanted to sell and that was much better for the price and the investment in the end.”&nbsp;Notably, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> will be bringing the old facility back to full production in the upcoming months to build their range of Favorites and have recently acquired a covered marina to host the vessels for their clients. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/84266/image/large-47e3e6a24779ec4ffd6f4b07bbdc15f5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84266">Moving to the new facility, the shipyard now has the capability to build yachts between 15 and 45 metres, delivering their first vessel over 30 metres in 2015: the 34-metre fully custom<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solis34.0m (111'7&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2015">&nbsp;Solis.</a> She was designed by the British studio <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves,</a> with whom the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder&nbsp;</a>have continued to work on numerous projects including the first-ever Mulder ThirtySix, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2017">Delta One,</a> delivered in 2017, the exteriors of which were by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves,</a> with interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon</a> in collaboration with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)">Vickers Studio.</a> Homing in on the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> range, this starts with the 15.6-metre Favorite 1500, the slightly larger Favorite 1700 (17.8 metres), the convertible series which hasn’t been built by the yard since 2012, the wheelhouse series (of which one is currently in production), the 28.65-metre exploration-style Mulder 94 Voyager (a “long-range gentleman’s motor yacht”), the Mulder ThirtySix superyachts and custom projects like <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solis34.0m (111'7&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2015">Solis.</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/84267/image/large-50caafa87d776c2c207ad6a398e9e4d4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84267">Over the past two decades, in a shift which displays a clear growth in confidence over time, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder&nbsp;</a>has moved from building primarily full custom yachts to semi-custom boats.&nbsp;“If you look at our fleet from the early 2000s, all of them were fully custom, because we just built what the client wanted. But what we actually saw was that when my father built a boat for himself, it was a very good boat and many clients were inspired by that. They’d say, ‘you did it like that and we liked it, can we do it the same on our build?’ We are a yachting family and have been on boats all our lives, so we know what people want.” &nbsp; Increasing the efficiency of the build process has been integral to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder’</a>s strategy over the past decade and represents a return to the business model of Dirk Mulder senior, who would build multiple hulls at the same time on stock and sell many of his boats just before delivery. As Nick explains, “Hull production takes up about 50% of the total build time of a yacht and things like the engine room are almost always the same. You can win a lot of time without really semi-customising the boat for colour, fabrics and things that really matter to the owners.” With the hard work already done by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a>, potential owners can have their brand new superyacht ready to hit the water after only a few months. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/88497/image/large-39f927439ca7c6815c7a7aa4fa7b3c0e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/88497">Of course, this model also has its advantages for the shipyard too, as long as they have the finances to support it. “When you’re building boats on spec or at least starting the hull production then you’re much more efficient and in control of your planning and this is something we are extremely strong in. You need capital for it, but as long as that it well-arranged then you can deliver very high-quality yachts within a reasonable time-scale.” &nbsp;Interestingly, according to Nick, the two most popular<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">&nbsp;Mulder&nbsp;</a>models serve as bookends for their range: the Favorite 1500 and the Mulder ThirtySix. The renewed Mulder Favorite line was developed in 2008 by Dick Mulder as a tribute to the Favorite cruisers built by Dirk Mulder Sr since 1955, with the first relaunched 1500 designed for the family’s private use. Since then, the classic vessel has proven to be immensely popular - particularly for use in the inland waters of the Netherlands - and the yard has sold more than 20 units since the series’ revival. However, although keeping their marketing relatively local remains a priority for the shipyard (“We invest heavily in Dutch marketing and in all the magazines here in Holland. Holland, Germany, England and Western Europe, in general, are very important markets to us”),&nbsp;the boats themselves are going worldwide. &nbsp; &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/24411/image/large-fe64b6af0cac2d0d202fa0fc99281f69.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24411">At the top end of their size range, the Mulder ThirtySix boats <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2017">Delta One</a> and the recently delivered <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso</a> have been gaining plenty of attention in the industry, with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2017">Delta One</a> coming home with a win at the World Superyacht Awards in 2018 and the reaction to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso&nbsp;</a>at this year’s MYBA Charter show described as&nbsp;“completely crazy” by Nick. As he explains, there is a lot to admire in the ThirtySix, “it has an intelligent layout, masculine design and the fuel economy is just amazing. It’s a superyacht with all the facilities you could need but it’s still very human-sized, with no void spaces on board. When people stepped on board at MYBA and came into the VIP, which is full beam and on the lower deck, everybody just said: ‘wow!’” &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/70054/image/large-9a3d13420fc0357a1368c5627a403573.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/70054"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/84264/image/large-eff6301da35a5b08b1671ad944d296ec.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84264">Indeed, although <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> is maintaining its efforts on marketing in Europe, the Dutch shipyard is gaining attention from markets further afield without even trying. “We have seen a big increase from the US and have been speaking to quite a few American potential clients over the last few months which is interesting because we don’t do any marketing there.”&nbsp;The reason? It could well be down to the ThirtySix: with her eight-metre beam and draught of just over two metres, she is a boat which would be well suited to cruising in the Caribbean and the Miami area. These budding possibilities abroad do not mean, however, that the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> family are tempted to upsize their boats or drastically change strategy.&nbsp;“Our market segment is now from 15-40 metres, that’s a pretty wide area. We get a lot of requests for that size and we see that, as many owners are getting older, or their families are changing, or they are relocating, they still like boats but they don’t need their big boat with the big crew anymore. They still like to have very high-quality yachts, but they enjoy the fact that they can drive the boat themselves.” &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/84263/image/large-f127ec8256d26c1fd1a73fcfb9475c3c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84263"> In terms of the number of yachts delivered, most <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> yachts are under 24 metres and, as far as Commercial Director Nick sees it, this will always remain one of the main drivers for the company.&nbsp;“It is a specific choice for us. When you’re only building bigger boats with a bigger budget, it is very easy to get lazy; when you’re building smaller yachts with smaller budgets you need to keep triggering your organisation to stay efficient, to stay innovative and really focus on the things that are important without overinvesting in any kind of discipline. From the moment we had the capacity, we did get questions about building bigger boats, but we like to take small steps because then you keep control of what you’re doing and this is immensely important. We all know the stories of small shipyards building a 50-metre and then having trouble finishing the boat.&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a>&nbsp;is a long-term focused organisation so we’re not in a hurry.” &nbsp; <img src="/uploads/store/photo/84258/image/large-703aa07ba9d9cd7b0b5d84c381cf2d3a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84258">As for the future, the yard has a new 22-metre vessel in development and a third ThirtySix currently in build and set to be completed next spring, currently known as Project Mana. That said, however, there are plans in the pipeline to build slightly bigger superyachts in the future. As Nick explains,&nbsp;“We are currently working on a bigger sister from our 36-metre at this moment. I think if it’s fast, it will be 2023 when she will be in the water, but it could be a year or two years later.” &nbsp;Coming full circle, what does it mean to Nick to be part of this three-generational family business today?&nbsp;“I’ve thought a lot about that question and there are so many different ways to answer it, but the most important one is that our family name is always on the side of the boat. We stand behind our product and want to deliver quality. We only deliver 4 or 5 boats annually, and if you would scale up to 8-10 boats then could you lose track of what’s happening. You’ve seen my father looking at the detail on the shop floor; that is something of great value to us - we can keep paying attention to the details and we will continue to do so because it’s our name on the side.” &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/84259/image/large-ae581f369ef08e14cd1d071f590f5d39.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84259"> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="/uploads/store/photo/55401/image/large-6524e9c9dfc37e22bf131ecc39bea57e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/55401"></a>This article is featured in the latest edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription">Subscribe now&nbsp;</a>to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.

Nick Mulder on keeping Mulder Shipyard in the business 

Nick Mulder on what has kept family-run Mulder Shipyard ahead in the yachting business. 

Insight: Nick Mulder on keeping the family in the business 

As the year has passed its halfway point, this offers an excellent opportunity to pause, reflect on the past six months and to look forward to the remainder of the summer before the fabulous tumult of Monaco Yacht Show and the rest of the yachting season begins. To this end, we can introduce our July/August edition of The SuperYacht Times&nbsp;newspaper which is exclusively available<a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription">&nbsp;via subscription</a>. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/89060/image/large-7de5a100eccb7915afe1496378a68c42.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89060">One owner who will be making the most of all that the warmer weather has to offer is the Swiss entrepreneur Clovis Défago who will be skippering his <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/374" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SanLorenzo (Company)">Sanlorenzo&nbsp;</a>108<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3911" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Skyline33.0m (108'3&quot;)SanLorenzo2014">&nbsp;Skyline&nbsp;</a>himself and cruising along the fabulous Croatian coastline down to Montenegro and back throughout the summer months. We learn more about this self-starter in our interview on page 40. Moving to the sailing side, Charl van Rooy catches up with the vibrant 80-year old Jürgen Friedrich, the proud owner of the stunning custom 60-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/51" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Perini Navi (Company)">Perini&nbsp;</a>ketch <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4146" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seahawk60.0m (196'10&quot;)Perini Navi2013">Seahawk</a> during this year’s St Barths Bucket (p.38). <img src="/uploads/store/photo/89058/image/large-a6ef4f0aaa3d552703d53352e6db6b70.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89058">The advent of summer also means, of course, that charter is the name of the game. Our cover star for this issue, the 136-metre Lürssen<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6424" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Flying Fox136.0m (446'2&quot;)Lürssen Yachts2019">&nbsp;Flying Fox</a> is the largest yacht currently offered for charter in the world (admire her in more detail in our ‘In Pictures’ feature on pages 36-7), and we get the lowdown on what it’s really like to be a superyacht charter broker in our MYBA Charter Show interviews on page 46.&nbsp;In a first for The SuperYacht Times, this issue’s special section takes the form of our ‘Refit Report’ in which we approach this burgeoning market segment from various angles. Are we misusing the term ‘refit’ in the industry? Will Turkey become your next destination of choice for superyacht works? Why are yards investing so heavily in floating docks, synchro-lifts and new facilities? Discover the answers to these and more. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/89059/image/large-a09e11b13f788a3978de55645292019c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/89059">Finally, to get your fill of a truly beautiful big boat, turn to page 30 where we get up close and personal with the 85-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/778" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Yachts Ltd. (Company)">Golden Yachts</a> <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5958" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="O'Ptasia85.0m (278'10&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2018">O’Ptasia</a>&nbsp;- the largest superyacht from the yard to date and completed by the Greek builder in a record 28 months. Packed full of stylish, well-thought-out features, from her uncluttered beach house to her understated, modern interior by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/76" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Studio Vafiadis (Company)">Studio Vafiadis</a>, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5958" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="O'Ptasia85.0m (278'10&quot;)Golden Yachts Ltd.2018">O’Psasia</a> is a yacht worth getting to know. For all of this, and much more, click the subscribe link below and get your copy delivered straight to your door.&nbsp; ALSO IN THIS ISSUE OF THE SUPERYACHT TIMES&nbsp;NEWSPAPER: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Profile - Nick <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> on keeping his family in the business Design Q&amp;A -&nbsp;Kicking back with Horacio Bozzo Travel -&nbsp;Get yourself to the magnificent Maldives on board <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4454" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="RoMEA81.8m (268'4&quot;)Abeking & Rasmussen2015">RoMEA&nbsp;</a> The Interview -&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/375" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Baglietto S.p.A. (Company)">Baglietto</a> CEO Michele Gavino is a man on a mission &nbsp;... and much, much more.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="https://shop.superyachttimes.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="/uploads/store/photo/55401/image/large-6524e9c9dfc37e22bf131ecc39bea57e.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/55401"></a><a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription"></a>

New SuperYacht Times newspaper out now 

It's that time again - the July/August issue of The SuperYacht Times is now available. Find out what's inside!

Summer issue of The SuperYacht Times newspaper out now 

<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> has announced its latest <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/6494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder ThirtySix36.0m (118'1&quot;)">Mulder ThirtySix</a> superyacht Project Mana, currently under construction at the Dutch shipyard. Due for delivery in the spring of 2020, she will be the sistership of the 2017-built yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2017">Delta One</a> (pictured below) and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso</a>&nbsp;which was <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/superyacht-calypso-delivered" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">delivered</a> this spring. Like her sisterships, Project Mana will also feature <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen</a> naval architecture and exterior designs by the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a> design studio. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/14540/image/large-cc465e655eafd8bbc589685b53decea0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/14540">Her walnut interiors are designed by the London-based <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)">Vickers Studio</a> and will feature a four cabin arrangement for eight guests similar to that of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso</a>. A crew of up to six can be accommodated for on Project Mana. The <a data-gid="gid://syiq/YachtModel/6494" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder ThirtySix36.0m (118'1&quot;)">Mulder ThirtySix</a> range is suitable for both private and charter usage and has plentiful space to store supplies, water toys and a tender. Pictured below is <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso</a> at anchor as well as her saloon. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/84259/image/large-ae581f369ef08e14cd1d071f590f5d39.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84259"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/84262/image/large-308b03326282df1cddd488c259abae3f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84262"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/84263/image/large-f127ec8256d26c1fd1a73fcfb9475c3c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/84263">Thanks to her light aluminium hull and superstructure, Project Mana will have superior fuel-efficiency and consumption standard. Her twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> C18 diesel-fuelled engines will allow her to cruise at 15 knots or reach a top speed of 16.8 knots.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/14543/image/large-6c4a2bc023076a5e24ce37d8619393b8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/14543">

Mulder announces new ThirtySix Project Mana yacht   

Mulder has announced the latest project of the Mulder ThirtySix series: Project Mana. 

Mulder announces latest ThirtySix superyacht: Project Mana

Dutch shipyard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder</a> recently delivered their latest 36-metre superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso</a> to her new owner, who celebrated the delivery with over 130 guests after <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yacht-news/mulder-shipyard-sells-36m-in-build-superyacht-calypso" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">purchasing the new superyacht in-build during September 2018.</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/70057/image/large-a38a78fe2dfc2fbe49094cca5b68a5ff.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/70057"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/70053/image/large-c05d8a7a47e19b77fe9bb70cd18515e3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/70053">Fully decorated for the first time, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso</a> showed off her exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a>, interiors by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)">Vickers Studio</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen Naval Architects</a>. With five staterooms for up to ten guests, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso</a> features a full-beam master suite with dedicated access to a private seating area in the bow.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/70055/image/large-36a583761fe766e9bd2bb58ac62b40f8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/70055"><img src="/uploads/store/photo/70054/image/large-9a3d13420fc0357a1368c5627a403573.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/70054"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6172" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Calypso36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2019">Calypso</a> is now being prepared for her maiden-trip to Malta and she will be present at the <a href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MYBA Charter Show - 2019">MYBA Charter Show.</a>

Mulder delivers 36m superyacht Calypso

Dutch shipyard Mulder recently delivered their latest 36-metre superyacht Calypso to her new owner.

The final touches to the 36-metre yacht Calypso are being made as the new superyacht was moved from her shed at the <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/293" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mulder Shipyard (Company)">Mulder Shipyard</a>. The new superyacht seems on track to be ready for delivery to her new owner in a few weeks time, who bought her in-build during September last year.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/60851/image/large-c714e9da67cb25ba0dbb204773625795.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/60851">Coming in at just under 300-GT, Calypso compliments her two sisterships <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5575" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Solis34.0m (111'7&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2015">Solis&nbsp;</a>and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)Mulder Shipyard2017">Delta One</a>, delivered in 2015 and 2017 respectively. Calypso features exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2546" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Claydon Reeves (Company)">Claydon Reeves</a>, interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4540" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Vickers Studio (Company)">John Vickers</a> and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/460" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Van Oossanen Naval Architects (Company)">Van Oossanen</a>. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/60850/image/large-2951b4166c4a1311d5f117be84eb8c35.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/60850">Soon to be available for charter for up to 10 guests across five staterooms, the Mulder ThirtySix model can travel to top speeds of 17 knots thanks to twin CAT C18 1150HP engines.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/60854/image/large-b080d6f4896ec1f667309140627da531.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/60854"> <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/311878293" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe>

First look: 36m Calypso moves sheds at Mulder

36m Calypso makes her first appearance at Mulder. Read more on SYT.

The winners of Boat International Media's World Superyacht Awards 2018 have been revealed. Now in their 13th year, these awards celebrate the ingenuity and innovation which is demanded by the design, engineering and construction of the world’s finest superyachts.&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/35396/image/large-4c2cc25bd028e6aec6c3cf7b4c53a1d8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35396">This year, two new categories were added, Support Vessels and Sail-Assisted Motor Yachts, in order to reflect the ever-changing nature of the superyacht industry. The Awards are judged by a committee of superyacht owners and thus represent the only peer-reviewed yachting awards in the world.&nbsp;There were a total of 68 nominations making up this year’s highly competitive class, with a total of 18 Neptune awards received by the winners. Multi-award-winning superyachts <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Faith96.55m (316'9&quot;)">Faith</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pink Gin VI53.7m (176'2&quot;)">Pink Gin</a> each took home two Neptune awards, both winning their individual categories and also being awarded the highest honour of best Sailing and Motor Yachts.&nbsp;Chris Downham, Chief Executive Officer at Boat International Media, said: “The World Superyacht Awards celebrate the extraordinary creations of the superyacht industry. We’re very proud that this platform celebrates truly exceptional yacht owners, shipyards and designers from around the globe. On behalf of the team at Boat International, we’d like to offer heartfelt congratulations to this year’s winners. Everyone involved should be immensely proud of their achievements and enjoy their success.”&nbsp; The winners of each category were as follows:&nbsp; Motor Yacht of the Year, Displacement Motor Yachts 2,000GT and Above: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5936" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Faith96.55m (316'9&quot;)">Faith&nbsp;</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/13936/image/large-25cea07fca93856d7e18bf78e38940b6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/13936">96.55m, Feadship, RWD, De Voogt Naval Architects&nbsp; Sailing Yacht of the Year, Sailing Yachts 50m and Above:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4899" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Pink Gin VI53.7m (176'2&quot;)">Pink Gin&nbsp;</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/35438/image/large-c82095cfad7bdd6cc29badcda3e0025d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35438">53.7m, Baltic Yachts, Judel / Vrolijk &amp; co, Design Unlimited Voyager’s Award:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1618" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Constance60.0m (196'10&quot;)">Constance</a>&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/35449/image/large-3bf6455b07695982cdc86ddd9188fc17.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35449"> 60m, CRN Spa, Zuccon International Project Refitted Yachts:<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1442" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Broadwater50.28m (164'12&quot;)">&nbsp;Broadwater</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/35427/image/large-ae07f85a4c1ed3a5071345ddaff0d44c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35427"> 50.28m, Feadship, De Voogt Naval Architects, refit: Lauderdale Marine Center and new interior by Adam Voorhees. Rebuilt Yachts: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5983" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Genesia40.3m (132'3&quot;)">Genesia&nbsp;</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/35434/image/large-4ab4fbb86d891e0cc3eb999fe8ed0414.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35434">40.3m, Cantieri Navali di Termoli (Ocean King), Andrea Vallicelli, rebuild: Cantieri Navali Chioggia Support Vessels:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5955" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Game Changer69.15m (226'10&quot;)">Game Changer</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/21529/image/large-44f2e4b61726ad2e266c0082238c554a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/21529"> 69.15m, Damen&nbsp; Sailing Yachts 30m to 49.9m:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5917" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ribelle32.64m (107'1&quot;)">Ribelle&nbsp;</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/35436/image/large-099b1fd1102eeaabe2d40515c53f0b5e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35436">32.64m, Vitters/Green Marine, Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design, Rémi Tessier Semi-Displacement or Planing Two Deck Motor Yachts 30m to 34.9m: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6259" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Letani34.65m (113'8&quot;)">Letani</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/35439/image/large-a5cc006b72e676a9af78e44c35bad5e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35439">34.65m, Feadship, De Voogt Naval Architects, Christian Liaigre, Sinot Exclusive Yacht Design Semi-Displacement or Planing Two Deck Motor Yachts 35m and Above:&nbsp;MR. OH&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/35450/image/large-0a9870a1980cde3abdf2812a1bd19cae.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35450">35m, Azimut-Benetti, Stefano Righini, Salvagni Architetti Semi-Displacement or Planing Three Deck Motor Yachts:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6469" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Telli33.0m (108'3&quot;)">Telli&nbsp;</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/35443/image/large-2e0f6ed2b050b6744a3204d6cfbd73a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35443">33m, Custom Line, Zuccon International Project Displacement Motor Yachts Below 500GT, 30m to 39.9m: <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6152" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Delta One36.0m (118'1&quot;)">Delta One&nbsp;</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/24411/image/large-fe64b6af0cac2d0d202fa0fc99281f69.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24411">36m, Mulder Shipyard, Claydon Reeves, Van Oossanen Naval Architects Displacement Motor Yachts Below 500GT, 40m and Above:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5722" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Seven Sins52.0m (170'7&quot;)">Seven Sins</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/15940/image/large-33079debfb99943caefe4f490d1bb3c9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/15940">52m, Sanlorenzo, Officina Italiana Design Displacement Motor Yachts Between 500GT and 1,999GT:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6139" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Hasna73.0m (239'6&quot;)">Hasna&nbsp;</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/35445/image/large-3cd5e1f07fd34b16449c913e283bf996.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35445">73m, Feadship, RWD, De Voogt Naval Architects Sail-Assisted Motor Yachts:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4450" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Sailing Yacht A142.81m (468'6&quot;)">Sailing Yacht A</a>&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/35447/image/large-b03834a4c44c1bf10328b2310cff783b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35447">142.81m, Nobiskrug, Philippe Starck, Dykstra Naval Architects Judges’ Special Award:&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aviva98.4m (322'10&quot;)">Aviva</a><img src="/uploads/store/photo/29918/image/large-336960d237f635560431f895f3f6065b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/29918">98.4m, Abeking &amp; Rasmussen, Reymond Langton Design The Legacy Award: Lang Walker&nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/35422/image/large-3934ce07252f0edf8cfed98a3b8f55d3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/35422">The Legacy Award went to Lang Walker who was recognised for his contribution to the development and growth of the sailing superyacht world over a lifetime of achievements. A superyacht owner who has spent most of his life living on or near the water, he contributes to and supports both the Australian Olympic sailing team and the Youth Sailing Academy.&nbsp;Over the last decade, Lang has delivered more than 240 successful real estate and yacht projects, including the launch of his successful series of Kokomo sailing yachts. Demonstrating a passion for creating beautiful and innovative yachts, Lang has also developed his first resort, Kokomo Private Island in Fiji.&nbsp;Press material sourced from <a href="https://www.boatinternational.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Boat International Media</a>

Winners of the 2018 World Superyacht Awards revealed 

Claydon Reeves is probably run by the most down to earth guys in the business. Founded by James Claydon and Mike Reeves in 2010 after a largely automotive design education followed by positions in some of Britain’s most prestigious yacht design firms, they are the first to admit that as the (relative) new kids on the block, the world of superyacht design has been an intensely competitive one to enter. With true passion for intelligent, innovative design, however, combined with a tangible faith in the quality of their own work, they’re making their mark. With three superyachts currently in the water bearing their credentials, and another on the way for delivery later this year, it seems inevitable that the nice guys will not, indeed, finish last. We caught up with Reeves in Monaco this year on board Delta One, who shone some light on the passion that powers the duo that is Claydon Reeves. &nbsp;<img src="/uploads/store/photo/24410/image/large-a009bc12b6e916273589923d08aea697.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24410"> Mike and James at SuperYacht Gallery 2017SYT:With the studio established seven years ago, tell us about the journey to Claydon Reeves.&nbsp;James and I met when we were both working at RWD, where James was largely heading up the exterior design department. Now, 2010 was probably about the worst time to start a yacht design company… but that’s when we had the great idea to start a yacht design company! We started a rather tumultuous few years where we pumped out concept work. It was this itch we had to scratch; we didn’t have a boat, we wanted to get a job, and it gave us a truly unique portfolio.&nbsp;SYT:After concentrating on establishing your name and creating your back-catalogue, what was the outcome?&nbsp;Well, we signed our first project &nbsp;- an interior on board a big sailing yacht - but I can’t tell you anything about it at all, sadly. The first real eureka moment for us was Solis built at Mulder. It was a new client coming into the new build custom yacht world, a shipyard who was stepping up massively from what they had previously done, and then us, stepping up from relative obscurity. It was the perfect storm and we won the World Superyacht Awards with her in 2016. That ultimately led to our latest project, the 36-metre Delta One. Solis came in at about 315 tonnes at 34-metres, and Delta One comes in at just under 300 tonnes. Another is also under construction for delivery in 2018.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/24411/image/large-fe64b6af0cac2d0d202fa0fc99281f69.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24411"> The Mulder built Delta One SYT:Do you prefer to work on the smaller side of the spectrum?Interestingly in our careers we’ve been involved with a lot of large boats, but this size of boat is becoming more and more relevant. They are still boats; they’re not an apartment block. The connection to the sea is really evident when you’re on board. Now, you have to be really clever to set that apart from what has come before, and you have to search those little tricks to deliver something really different. On this one we have a transverse tender dock, so you get a six metre tender and a couple of jet skis in there, you get a beach club, full beam master forward, four cabins below deck, just six crew… it’s a tightly wrapped package! We like the big boats, don’t get me wrong, but there’s a real challenge with the smaller boats and we love that.&nbsp;SYT:Do you see yourself doing more of those larger projects?I hope so! We did a proposal for a 110-metre with Nobiskrug called Radiance, and it had a lot of the DNA we put into our boats. This one line sheer creating a graceful connection between bow and stern, interesting surfacing… a lot of boats now ultimately all look the same. There’s not a lot of snap to them. You need something that is intriguing, so for us, it’s this one line sheer with the concave surface above, and you get this pooling of light when it hits the hull. Our obsession with light is something that has come from our automotive background.SYT:Another sizable concept is the 90m Linea with Fincantieri. Tell us about that project.&nbsp;This came about from a meeting with Fincantieri a few years ago.&nbsp;Linea has the beauty of Italian design, the connectivity of the lines, but then a surprising sun deck sculpture on the top. It sort of straddles it like a spider, and it’s much more architectural than a usual mast - we turned it into something that crowns the boat. We also included a lot of folding balconies which we see often, but these are of an unprecedented scale. There is even one on the sundeck - I mean, why not? It’s totally feasible. There’s a little twist of playful joy in Italian design which we incorporated into the concept. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/24413/image/large-f98d6c0b90c74e9e5c0601d332cbedfd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24413">SYT:How difficult is it to really create something unique in terms of design?You can innovate in design terms by literally drawing something different, which is pretty simple… you just unhook yourself from the common thinking about yacht design. I think people are waking up to the idea that boats do not have to look the same as every other boat. If you get a client and a designer who click, these are the great moments where people redefine what is possible. Maltese Falcon, Venus… they’re game changers.&nbsp;SYT:How exactly do they change the game?I think these designs show people that it doesn’t have to be a certain way all the time. They open people’s eyes and let people know they can have their own little snowflake. This is why design innovation is important. Until people see it built and realised - like Jubilee or A - they just don’t want to do it.&nbsp;SYT:Should the superyacht industry invest more in R&amp;D?&nbsp;I think that as much as it’s necessary, people do invest in R&amp;D in this industry. The automotive industry has to invest in technological innovation because products and safety are constantly changing. Within yachts, they get a bit more efficient, a bit more effective: relatively small, incremental changes. Yachts are usually a one-off, so there isn’t as strong a need for that real boundary-pushing Tesla moment, where someone upsets the whole thing by introducing something so transformative to the industry. We can make smaller changes, and you can really innovate through design.&nbsp;SYT:Which Claydon Reeves projects are particularly unique in their design?Well, one of our main projects is the Aeroboat S6 powered by Rolls-Royce, which we created for our new brand Aeroboat. This is perhaps all of the things we’ve talked about in terms of innovation. It’s the ultimate 65’ day boat for the 21st century. People who own even the largest yachts also quite like day boats. They can be owner operated and if you just want to go out with your friends for a day, you don’t necessarily need your big yacht. The idea we’re pursuing is so far above the current standard.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/24412/image/large-9cd0a089a53656a2ba4cf7adc5d87258.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/24412"> Aeroboat S6's Aerostairs platform fully deployed SYT:How so?Firstly, we’ve managed to incorporate Rolls-Royce engines, transmissions and waterjets, into this boat. So we can officially market the boat as powered by Rolls-Royce, with the iconic double Rs on the boat itself, which is pretty special. We’ve raised the bar and hopefully, it will move the design language on and demonstrate that boats can be shapely, they can have sculptural spaces rather than just big spaces. Boats at 65’ are not usually made with this level of functionality or this degree of quality.&nbsp;A big part of the Aeroboat S6 has centred in the thinking that it’s lovely to come into a harbour on a beautiful boat, but when that tiny passerelle unfolds and everyone’s hanging on for dear life, it looks terrifying. On the Aeroboat S6, we have an incredibly intricate, very solid passerelle that unfolds, links up with a folding staircase, and gives you a very elegant transition off the boat.&nbsp;SYT:When will we see one hit the water?Summer 2019. It will form part of a bigger range, always with Rolls-Royce products in them. Currently, we have two V10 engines producing around 3,000 hp which equates to 48 knots which is faster than anything in its class, and we go up in size from that, offering something unique every time. We’re very excited about this project and can’t wait to see it become a reality!&nbsp;<a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="/uploads/store/photo/23641/image/large-5807815e2703721ae6618b7a54d59cdb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23641">&nbsp;</a>This article was published in the Innovation Issue of the SuperYacht Times newspaper.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Subscribe now</a>&nbsp;to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue. &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Powered by passion: a closer look at Claydon Reeves

Less than a month after her launch at Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands, the 36-metre superyacht Delta One has made her way to the Mediterranean Sea following brief but highly intensive sea trials off the Dutch coast. The Mulder flagship is the first in its ThirtySix range of which another unit is already under construction.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/166415/image/large-b06b8c04e4ae3970d85a4b088023a78c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/166415">The project involved naval architects Van Oossanen, exterior designers Claydon Reeves and interior designers Vickers Studio. Delta One is the yard’s second superyacht project and Claydon Reeves were once again approached for their design skills to create a recognisably Mulder-like profile as they have done on the 34-metre Solis which was delivered in 2015.“It’s been a pleasure to team up with Mulder Shipyard once again for the build of Delta One,” explains Claydon Reeves partner James Claydon. “This 36m is another example of a design that delivers a fully optimised interior with accommodation that is greater than you’d expect for her size. We are truly delighted by the results on Delta One.”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/166416/image/large-db183d1cea79a4fe15b2a926a43f0578.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/166416">Claydon Reeves worked with fellow British designer John Vickers of Vickers Studio on the interior who was responsible for the styling on board Delta One. Plenty of natural light illuminates the interior through the full-height side windows, fold-down balcony and low bulwarks on the main deck. 10 guests can be accommodated throughout the yacht in five staterooms of which four are guests suites on the lower deck.The full-beam arrangement in the forward part of the ship has presented the opportunity to create a large flush deck foredeck area where a private seating area is fitted. Another exterior highlight is the large sundeck area with its oversized sunpads, Jacuzzi and family-friendly dining area.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/166417/image/large-34bce1442e3a9998ed255671fbc62c30.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/166417">To ensure efficiency, Van Oossanen Naval Architects’ Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) was again selected as the building blocks of the project and is the reason for Delta One’s impressive running figures. Her two 857kW Caterpillar engines delivered a top speed of 16.8 knots during sea trials and settles at a comfortable cruising speed of 15 knots.“From the refined profile to the highly personalised interior, Claydon Reeves has pushed to redefine what can be achieved in a vessel under 300 GT,” commented Claydon Reeves partner, Mike Reeves.Delta One will be on display at the 2017 Monaco Yacht Show next month.Photos by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/superyachts_gibraltar/" target="_blank">Jarrad Yates</a>

Mulder and Claydon Reeves comment on Delta One delivery

Mulder Shipyard has been hard at work the last few days following the launch of their flagship vessel, the 36-metre project BN 105 named Delta One, as the yacht has been put to the test last week during sea trials off the Dutch town of Scheveningen. The all-aluminium project was signed last year and Mulder announced earlier in 2017 that is already building the second unit in this range, hull number BN 110.

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As with the 34-metre Solis, Delta One is another collaboration between Mulder Shipyard and British design studio Claydon Reeves together with Van Oossanen Naval Architects who implemented their Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) for a comfortable and efficient ride out at sea.

The full beam interior, also designed by Claydon Reeves, accommodates up to 10 guests in five staterooms.

First Mulder ThirtySix superyacht Delta One launched

The 30-metre superyacht A2 has been sold to an Australian client, West Nautical has announced. Built by the Dutch Mulder shipyard in 2014, she features an exterior design from Guido de Groot, naval architecture from Ginton Naval Architects, and an interior from the drawing boards of Omega architects.

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A2 was sold with West Nautical representing both the buyer and the seller in the deal. The company note that her participation in the 2016 edition of the Monaco Yacht Show was a significant contributing factor in the closing of the deal, with her new owner first visiting the yacht at the event.

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Geoff Moore, Managing Director at West Nautical comments on the sale: "‘A2’ is a truly excellent example of a classic all-aluminium Dutch motor yacht. She is in an 'as new' condition having only completed 550 miles under the original ownership, and is in immaculate condition for the new owner to enjoy this summer. It has been a delight to work with the buyer and his team to conclude this deal swiftly and successfully. We congratulate the new Owner and his family on a wonderful purchase and wish them happy sailing!"

At the time of sale A2 was listed at an asking price of €5,950,000.

New owner for Mulder 98 superyacht A2

With the first Mulder ThirtySix currently under construction, Mulder Shpyard announced that it has started construction on a second, speculative unit that will be ready for delivery in 2018.

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As with the first ThirtySix, Mulder Shipyard has worked closely with designer Claydon Reeves who was in charge of drawing the elegant profile that hides the yacht’s generous volume so well.

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The ThirtySix is based on a patented fuel efficient and ocean-going hull developed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects that is capable of reaching a top speed of 16.8 knots when fitted with two engines of a mere 847 kW.

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Although designed to accommodate up to 10 guests, the project at this stage in the build offers clients to adjust and customise the cabin arrangement and specifications to suite their needs. Full-height suit windows on main deck that run through all the way forward where the interior opens up into the full beam master suite, the amount of natural light within this 36-metre yacht makes it feel considerably larger.

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Mulder Shipyard starts construction on second ThirtySix superyacht

Currently in build at Mulder Shipyard’s facility in Zoeterwoude, the Netherlands is their largest construction project to date, the 36-metre BN105. Looking forward to follow up on the construction of more of these models, the shipyard recently revealed an inside look at what the second version of this project could be finished as, which remains open to the interpretation of the client.

 

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As with the first ThirtySix, Mulder Shipyard worked closely with designer Claydon Reeves who was in charge of drawing the elegant profile that hides the yacht’s generous volume so well.

 

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The ThirtySix is based on a patented fuel efficient and ocean-going hull developed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects that is capable of reaching a top speed of 16.8 knots when fitted with two engines of a mere 847 kW.

 

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Although the interiors of the next project remain completely customisable, here Mulder Shipyard visited a few possibilities of what one can expect from the available 300 GT of spaces onboard.

 

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Able to accommodated up to 10 guests, the yacht will be as suited to charter use as it is with the family onboard. Full-height side windows on main deck that run through all the way forward where the interior opens up into the full beam master suite, the amount of natural light within this 36-metre yacht makes it feel considerably larger.

 

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First Look: Mulder Shipyard’s second ThirtySix superyacht

A new yachting concept that is set to bridge the gap between yacht ownership and yacht charter is currently being developed by Maha Yacht Club. The vision of Founder, Adrian Zecha, is to set up a lifestyle club that will offer members an unrivaled experience in the worlds of luxury hospitality and superyachts.

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Through the Maha Fleet, members will have access to a private luxury yacht fleet around the world to be built exclusively for Maha by Mulder Shipyard and Feadship.

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The Maha Yacht 36m to be built by Feadship will form the flagship vessels in the Maha Fleet. These state-of-the-art yachts will maximise member’s hotel experience which will form an integral part of certain resorts’ amenities on offer. Few details are known about the yachts at the moment. The yacht selected to be built by Mulder Shipyard is its custom 16-metre Bellagio day boat.

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The full story behind Maha Yacht Club and its fresh approach to an owner spending time onboard his/her own private yacht will be revealed in the upcoming issue of the SuperYacht Times Newspaper. Subscribe here to secure your delivery of the next six issues:

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Maha Yacht Club to commission multiple Feadship superyachts

The Holland Yachting Group has announced that the 2016 edition of the HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show was an unprecedented success, with a 17.5% increase on visitor numbers in comparison to the previous year.

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Hosted from August 30th to September 4th, over 23,500 people visited the Dutch capital to view around 250 boats from both Dutch and international yards. Five exhibitors from the Holland Yachting Group were present at the event, including Mulder Shipyard, Dynamic Marine Systems and StormYachts.

 
	“The successful participation of five of our members at this year’s HISWA Amsterdam in-water Boat Show confirms that the dividing line between consumer boating and superyachts has become increasingly blurred,” concludes Jeroen Sirag, export director of the HISWA Holland Yachting Group. “Yacht builders and equipment suppliers can serve both markets with equal enthusiasm and the superyacht sector offers clear added value to boating companies looking to raise the quality bar still further.”

The 2016 HISWA Boat Show a success in Amsterdam

Since the signing of their largest superyacht to date early this year, Mulder Shipyard have rapidly progressed with the construction of the 36 metre project BN 105. The completed hull and superstructure is being moved today through the Dutch countryside to reach Mulder’s facility in Zoeterwoude where the vessel will be completed. BN 105 is expected to be ready for cruising in the summer of 2017.

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Following the successful deliveries of the first Mulder 94 Voyager Fireflyand the 34 metre superyacht Solis last year, the yard feels their new project is a natural progression of their abilities and proves their intent as a serious contender in the custom yacht building market. The yacht is based on a patented Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) designed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects, with the yard working together with British design studio Claydon Reeves who has continued a somewhat familiar exterior design in their second ever project with Mulder Shipyard. As with Solis, International Yacht Register will be representing the owners throughout the build.

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Inside, five generous cabins, making the most of the full beam design, will accommodate up to 10 guests in absolute comfort and style. Natural light is a key element as part of the interior ambience, a feeling that will be realised through the use of full height windows on main deck with the addition of a side folding balcony.

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36m Mulder superyacht project on the move

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Solis and Unbridled side by side in Gibraltar 

Pictured here side by side in Gibraltar are the two superyachts Solis and Unbridled. Mulder's 34 metre superyacht Solis was been launched in 2015 and became the largest vessel in their fleet. She recently walked away with a Neptune trophy for best displacement motor yacht below 500 GT. The first superyacht in the Custom Thirty Four line has been designed by the British studio Claydon Reeves and features naval architectures by Van Oosaanen Naval Architects. Solis accommodates eight guests in two VIP and two double cabins which are convertible into twin cabins as well as a crew of seven. The impressive US built 58.2m tri-deck superyacht Unbridled was launched by Trinity Yachts in 2009. With an interior design by Patrick Knowles, she accommodates up to 12 guests in five private cabins. Unbridled’s large deck areas and her huge capacity enable her to carry a big range of watertoys. 

 

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Solis and Unbridled side by side in Gibraltar

Dutch yacht builder Mulder Shipyard has started construction on what will become their largest yacht to date; the 36 metre project BN 105. Following the successful deliveries of the first Mulder 94 Voyager Firefly and the 34 metre superyacht Solis last year, the yard feels their new project is a natural progression of their abilities and proves their intent as a serious contender in the custom yacht building market.

 

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The yacht is based on a patented Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) designed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects, with the yard working together with British design studio Claydon Reeves who has continued a somewhat familiar exterior design in their second ever project with Mulder Shipyard. “The basic concept behind this exciting new yacht is to make the most out of a volume not exceeding 300 GT,” explains yard director Dick Mulder. “This will open up excellent possibilities for both private use and chartering, with the possibility of having a relatively small crew when the owners are onboard.”

Some of the features packed into the 36 metre yacht is a Williams Diesljet 625 tender along with two Jet Ski’s, a large outdoor pool and an abundance of sunbathing areas. The RINA MCA LY3 classed yacht will not only be suited for leisurely cruises from Monaco to St. Tropez, but her transatlantic range makes destinations beyond the reach of other yachts in this size range a possibility.

 

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“We enjoyed working closely with Mulder Shipyard during the fast-paced design and build development of Solis,” says Mike Reeves from Claydon Reeves Design. “We share similar values and aim to achieve a high-quality, authentic product. As a result, the new 36-metre yacht will be practical, finely detailed and have a wide appeal.”

Inside, five generous cabins, making the most of the full beam design, will accommodate up to 10 guests in absolute comfort and style. Natural light is a key element as part of the interior ambience, a feeling that will be realised through the use of full height windows on main deck with the addition of a side folding balcony.

And as with Solis, International Yacht Register will be representing the owners throughout the build. “The quality and workmanship of Mulder Yachts speak for itself,” states Stephen White from International Yacht Register. “We look forward to working with all parties to build on that success and help the latest build surpass expectations”

The yacht is currently under construction and is expected to be ready for cruising in the summer of 2017.

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Mulder Shipyards signs largest project to date

In today’s fast-paced rat race there is a saying that names time as the ultimate luxury. If this is in fact the truth, it would seem that the owning family of the new 34 metre Mulder superyacht Solis will be spending considerably more of this valuable commodity on their new home away from home. SYT was invited on board to learn more about the concept behind the ray of sunlight known as Solis.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158031/image/large-8763babe31287e5c1aa91167802c2763.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158031">Founded in 1938, Dutch shipyard Mulder’s strengths and focusses have become synonymous with a classic and unmistakable typical Dutch style of yachts. When Solis was launched in 2015, Mulder proved that they are ready to explore a more contemporary approach to the future of their line of yachts, all the while retaining those family values and handcrafted sense of construction that the yard has come to be known for. Their largest yacht to date goes beyond measure in confirming not only their ability in building ever larger yachts, but their commitment to delivering a custom product that is driven by their passion for all things yachts.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158032/image/large-bb291c3e3b26c6381cbd918a53c538db.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158032">BN100 as Solis was known during her build stages, was the first project that Mulder on worked together with British design studio Claydon Reeves. James Claydon and Mike Reeves managed to flawlessly blend together the desires and requests from the owners with a recognisable Mulder profile into a never-before-seen classic contemporary styled superyacht. Working together with project manager, IYR CEO, and former megayacht captain Stephen White, Mulder delivered Solis to her owners on schedule, in budget and to a level far above specified by class specifications.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158033/image/large-ca06eca706366729cd1927a50cfe618d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158033">The owning family made it very clear from the beginning that they were not interested in an excessively large yacht. Instead, their lifestyle and requirements are better suited to the more manageable spaces that Solis offers. The layout conceived by Claydon Reeves ensures that guests will be able to stay interacted while on board, without experiencing the feeling of confinement, so often seen on yachts of this size. Wide and open deck spaces, good visibility from one guest area to another, and an overall sense of flow throughout the yacht all contributes to the family-friendly vision the owners wanted to achieve.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158034/image/large-a4b8b96bd89635ae75e684d141abdc39.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158034">The sundeck area is divided into two areas, each serving its own purpose. A raised area forward provides an excellent view forward over the bow and on either side of the yacht. This space – which houses a comfortable half-moon dining area – is completely shaded under a large hard top canopy without interfering with the overall profile. The base supports for the structure forms a gap that provides a uninterrupted view from in board, and has been turned into a recognisable feature while admiring the yacht from outside.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158035/image/large-79aad36c69a2a7c4bd3cb58d1981288a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158035">The aft section is where the on board Jacuzzi is located, fitted with a semi wet bar. The area is neatly rounded off with a stainless railing and wooden capping rail. A raised sun bed platform not only provides the ideal sun bathing spot on the yacht, but cleverly opens up to reveal the SOLAS MOB craft.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158036/image/large-d25c464f539661261d8aeb0e8cb43493.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158036">A concealed staircase leads one down nearly amidships on the starboard side main deck. Here one can appreciate one of the many superyacht features on board, commonly found only on much larger yachts. The wide walk-around side decks, solid capping rails, full height windows and dual tone paint accents all reminds one of a vessel not very dissimilar to a 40m+ yacht, but speaks more about the Mulder build quality stamp than the size of the yacht.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158037/image/large-b163f4afa8c89327037f68f81479ed08.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158037">The transparent approach to Solis’ layout and guest use is continued on the aft deck. With the sliding doors on each side of the main salon opened, it is perhaps only the feeling of the sun on one’s skin that will be the difference between the indoor and outdoor areas. A single piece of curved glass acts as the transom where the yacht’s name is also displayed. This feature lights up at night to reveal a striking and unique display while also creating an added spacious feeling during the day.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158038/image/large-9a7c39e497fca5fb36252ad35869149c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158038"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158039/image/large-4ea11d2e7f6d37b840bdf4f7d56117be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158039">The interior, also the work of the British duo responsible for the exterior design, consists of a tasteful blend of sharp and curved forms decorated in welcoming natural materials. A large and very bright lounge area is separated from the main dining room by a bar placed in the centre of the main salon.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158040/image/large-0a480c23636d5746ad486bc4101adf65.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158040"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158041/image/large-7a5567c98682bc9513ad48e31b7ec00e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158041">The dining area has its own full height sliding door which leads out on to a fold-down terrace. This feature is sure to add another dimension to a space which can as easily host an informal breakfast as a grand evening dinner.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158042/image/large-da1878f74cf2510c2afa2eb7c9137620.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158042"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158043/image/large-601108ca3c4f0188fc9c065ad4195d38.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158043">Moving forward towards the VIP cabin, one passes through an atrium-like corridor from where the bridge and day head can be accessed.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158044/image/large-a459f2d7bdf7d4872f7ca6fe7b3f7949.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158044">Conventional motor yacht layouts might have you thinking that it is the master cabin located forward on the main deck. And considering all the unique elements and amenities in this cabin, you might yet come to the same conclusion. It is in fact the VIP cabin, and because of the walk-around main deck, doesn’t have a full beam width as one might be used to on a yacht of this size. Having said that, features such as oversized side windows, a life-size skylight and the ample use of bright fabrics mean that a shortage of space will not likely be feeling one experience when spending time here.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158045/image/large-c5f11ad1602349572f5bf9f22d6e5df0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158045"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158046/image/large-df1b7b4d60e85a8a2ab89a7782e72e26.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158046">The curved shapes are continued below deck as one descends down the spiralling staircase and pass two custom made marine-inspired art pieces before reaching the two identical twin cabins.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158047/image/large-29cb46f6984c6ba9a52e4af9a8f6779a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158047"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158048/image/large-75cae66cec21348097f8e4d28085c426.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158048">At the aft section of the accommodation deck is the master suite. Claydon Reeves made use of the stability provided by this part of the ship, along with the full width of Solis’ beam available down here. A smart use of white leather and fabrics paired with a strategic use of lighting makes this as bright a cabin as the VIP one deck above.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158049/image/large-ece82b44870b3a1ddf7a7d39928b1f64.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158049">To keep with the yacht’s relaxed and toned-down atmosphere, Solis has been fitted with 2 x Caterpillar C18 engines, each with 500kW of power. Even though these particular engines mean a slower top speed, the benefits gained from this propulsion package include more accessible space in the engine room as the engines are smaller, as well as reduced noise and vibration levels in key guest areas. With naval architecture by the renowned Van Oossanen Naval Architects, Solis comfortably cruises at 11.5 knots and is able to reach a transatlantic range of 3,800 nm while maintaining a speed of 10 knots.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/158050/image/large-ed43aca006a7403acb051c13b4216958.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/158050">By Charl van Rooy, photos by Thierry Ameller

Superyacht of the Week: the 34m Mulder Solis

Completed earlier this year, the latest Mulder 94 Voyager has been sold, West Nautical has recently announced. Built by the Dutch Mulder shipyard, the 28.70 metre all aluminium Firefly has been built according to RINA classification and features designs from the renowned Frank Laupman of Omega Architects, whilst her naval architecture was undertaken by Vripack.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157732/image/large-33b5c788f1c52c9f91bb2bd3c538507c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155520">The sale was overseen by West Nautical Sales Director Murat Urusov, dealing directly with the buyer. Mr Urusov said: “This was an amazing deal. The buyer wanted to find a high quality yacht to enjoy it with his whole family. Therefore the utility, comfort and the safety were of the highest priority. All that together with traditional Dutch craftsmanship and stunning design left no chances to other competitors. We spent several months demonstrating that every single aspect fits perfectly for the clients particular needs. I believe we have had great success with the sale of Firefly with making sure ultimately the customer happy.”West Nautical will be taking the clients’ Sunseeker 80 in part exchange as part of the sales transaction, this yacht is already being presented to the market for sale.By Gemma Fottles

The Mulder 94 Voyager Firefly sold

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157471/image/large-b494b76f46e78b9df52cb0b93fffcc14.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157471">Superyacht Solis in MonacoLaunched in July this year, the new Mulder Custom Thirty Four superyacht Solis became Mulder’s largest superyacht to date when she was delivered to her owner this past summer. The shipyard teamed up with British design studio Claydon Reeves and the naval architects at Van Oossanen to create the first yacht in the Thirty Four line. Built with a steel hull, she features a distinctive contemporary style with a blend of classic details. Solis accommodates 8 guests in two VIP and two double cabins that is convertible into twin cabins. She is built to meet RINA’s LY3 code, and offers space for 7 crew members.By Charl van Rooy, photo by Tom van Oossanen

Mulder 34m superyacht Solis off Monaco

SuperyachtTimes.com was on board the Mulder 94 Voyager Firefly shortly after her launch in the Netherlands last month, where we experienced her quality craftsmanship and spacious guest areas first hand during a day out on the North Sea. Now, Mulder has released exquisite video footage revealing the yacht in detail while underway during one of her maiden voyages. Read our Superyacht of the Week article on Firefly <a href="#managed-by-application" target="_blank" data-legacy="true" data-gid="gid://syiq/Article/44645">here</a>.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" scrolling="no" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/r-ZXeBUa2kI" width="560"></iframe>By Charl van Rooy

 Video of Mulder’s new Voyager 94 superyacht Firefly

Dutch shipyard Mulder have launched their largest yacht to date, the 34m Solis. She is designed by British designer Claydon Reeves, with the team at Van Oossanen taking care of her naval architecture design.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155582/image/large-01765b21e31309c0f460a106fc71272e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155582">Built with a steel hull, she features a distinctive contemporary style with a blend of classic details. Solis accommodates 8 guests in two VIP and two double cabins that is convertible into twin cabins. The VIP cabin forward on main deck boasts a large sky light window, through which guests can enjoy a wonderful view of the night sky. Full height glass windows on main deck transforms the main saloon into a bright and open space, making Solis feel even larger than what she already does. She is built to meet RINA’s LY3 code, and offers space for 7 crew members.By Charl van Rooy, photo by Merijn de Waard

Mulder launches 34m superyacht Solis

If there has ever been a turning point in Dutch shipyard Mulder’s design and innovation history, this will be it; the unveiling of their flagship model of the Voyager line, the beautiful Firefly. An all-star team was assembled to design a yacht that would offer exceptional space and comfort along with unparalleled cruising capabilities and safety in its class. Mulder's new 94 Voyager is not only a contender in this competitive market segment, but we certainly feel, a possible winner.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155520/image/large-f014aa1a918d9c2d98c87bb70846c2fc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155520">The design brief Mulder had introduced is one of simplicity and functionality, yet calling for an elegant and powerful design to fit her long distance cruising personality. Mulder wanted to build a superyacht that would satisfy owners’ needs of a sub 100 foot yacht that can offer large living areas on the interior and exterior. Furthermore, a yacht that is not only able to reach destinations other vessels in this class cannot, but doing so in absolute comfort and safety. This was achieved by firstly designing a hull that can handle true deep water cruising placed on a sturdy semi displacement ocean-going platform, as proven during her sea trails on a choppy North Sea.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155521/image/large-a1439161117af48633cc2489505c0c19.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155521">Vripack was tasked with the design and development of the 94 Voyager’s naval architecture. They fitted Firefly with a round bilged hull shape to improve stability and comfort when at sea. Her raised bow is not just simply for aesthetic reasons, but creates a barrier that deflects any swell presented to her. A very narrow bow stem paired with a dual spray line and sharp flair above the forward portholes means bridge windows and deck spaces are kept as dry as possible. As opposed to many other vessels in this size range that are simply constructed to shipyard standards, Firefly was designed and built to meet RINA’s classification requirements.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155522/image/large-c4587d877874cd002035c616fc8523ef.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155522">     <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155523/image/large-f744669e8622bcd2af8e62f92eb50f8f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155523">Frank Laupman of Omega Architects drew and exterior shape that resembles a modern classic image, with several design cues which suggest that Firefly was not entirely created to spend her days tied up in a marina. On main deck she features oversized windows running through to the bridge area up forward, with angled forward and aft fashion plates blending the superstructure and hull together seamlessly. Rhythmically aligned portholes and foredeck scuppers visually stimulates and lends a sense of structure.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155524/image/large-d24388188143333337e9000a430c2c4b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155524">The idea behind Firefly’s sundeck was to have a spacious area where guests can not only relax at any time of the day, but will be able to utilise this as the primary social area on board as well. To achieve this, Mulder had a raised deck head structure installed with excellent head room that is fitted with large sun lights to create a wonderfully open and light area, perfect for relaxed days at anchor or large family dining occasions. The sundeck, which has been laid with natural teak, offers two large U-shaped dining areas forward along with a bar and grill area that offers plenty of storage space. The aft section is fitted with a davit crane to launch and retrieve the yacht’s tender, and can easily be transformed in an open sun bathing area with panoramic views across the anchorage.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155525/image/large-efcc428ae0b74cf5dd2dab9b790c2719.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155525">     <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155526/image/large-2317a6f7b0ae7bc07d7e164292b81df3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155526">On main deck below, one can really appreciate the ‘little ship’ feeling that Mulder set out to achieve. Traditional wooden capping rails line the entire main deck bulwarks, with wide side decks and high grade mooring stations on the aft deck adding to the ultimate functionality that Firefly offers. A lovely aft seating area on main deck offers an ideal spot for light breakfasts when in port or an elegant meeting area before heading out for a night on the town. From here, one can easily reach the large swim platform which has been perfectly designed for days of endless fun in the water and sun.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155527/image/large-b0d762375cd35dffad5c1ea1011d949f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155527">     <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155528/image/large-bbab9ef10178189c532fa7864326bb88.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155528">The platform features a separate hydraulic lift system that allows temporary storage of jet skis or a tender when moving between anchorages, and doubles as a pantograph boarding step to be used when moored stern-to in port.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155529/image/large-390b01b1f2e4fdd6fd4062f19223b298.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155529">     <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155530/image/large-aaa67b1ef3e257580b32c99b50d61fd0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155530">Forward on main deck is a private seating area that provides an escape for guests from other social areas on board. Perfect for sundown drinks when at anchor or simply enjoying the breeze through your hair while underway, the foredeck feels as a part to the rest of the exterior spaces while at the same time offering a secluded hideout for guests to enjoy.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155531/image/large-b345d5a8d202b192a62257bfaf7fb10f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155531">The new interior design house of Vickers Studio was responsible for decorating Firefly’s interior guest areas. John Vickers selected a beautifully relaxing beach house style atmosphere to meet the owner’s love of the ocean. Here in the main salon, accents of bright blues and white textured fabrics creates a laid-back yet elegant space where guests can enjoy uninterrupted views through what seems like a single glass panel on either side. Deep brown oak flooring accentuates the remaining natural colours throughout the area, keeps to the natural feel one experiences throughout the interior.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155532/image/large-bb97f0f55aa00098e7c3411a98806ad9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155532">Apart from the exceptional headroom, another stand-out feature of the main salon has to be the bright blue crystal-like artworks found on the dining area wall and lounge table. These conversation-inspiring pieces are crafted using multiple layers of blue resin to create a deep glow of blue and brings the entire space alive. Rare coral pieces have been strategically placed throughout the salon, further continuing Vicker’s ‘relaxed luxury seascape’ environment.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155533/image/large-76bc8d9219a1d0a3277a7d4655159458.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155533">     <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155534/image/large-9905077838b4fd72a2b56b40e7c31334.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155534">On the lower deck four staterooms are located providing accommodation for 8 guests. The full beam master cabin is situated aft and beautifully decorated in the same light blue and white tones as found on main deck. World renowned artist Rado Kirov was commissioned to sculpt a custom piece that now adds a soft contrast to the nautical theme of the master cabin.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155535/image/large-137ca24ba018743fff9de6cfdbe23ce9.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155535">Other sleeping quarters include the VIP cabin up forward and two twin cabins placed midships. A similar art piece can be found in the VIP cabin.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155536/image/large-b4df37bc5b62f6a9cb19df0081bfaa52.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155536">     <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155537/image/large-b718f56c03d8c418995725f291dd3faa.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155537">Mulder opted to fit Firefly with two low rpm derived Caterpillar C18 engines which gives the yacht exceptional fuel efficiency and ultra low noise level figures. She comfortably reaches 3600nm while travelling at 8 knots and can still reach a top speed of 18 knots if required. While underway the main salon reads a noise level of a mere 53 decibels and down stairs revealing very similar readings. Firefly is fitted with stabilisers from Naiad Dynamics and the yacht’s keel of 1.8 metres is sure to provide a stable ride in most conditions.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155538/image/large-22df46213b141202360ee7a7699ad6a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155538">Mulder managed to condense features commonly found on a large 40 metre yacht into their new 94 foot Voyager. Storages spaces are cleverly hidden, but once revealed, presents endless storage options. With hull number one a great success, Mulder is predicting to start the construction of number two before the end of the year. Firefly resembles a shift in the way comfort cruisers are designed and is leading the way in what is possible when innovative design and experienced build quality comes together.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155539/image/large-656b7482ff72b2659642c1cd471f69dc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155539">Firefly is currently for sale through West Nautical and will be on display at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival.By Charl van Rooy

Superyacht of the Week: Mulder's 94 Voyager Firefly

Mulder Shipyard has unveiled more images of their latest concept design, the 28 metre 2800 RPH-Full beam. Designed to be easily operated, the yacht is conceived to be suitable for both families and chartering, possible to operate with a limited crew and low running costs. Depending on the use of the yacht, it can be operated by a crew of three to eight.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155064/image/large-0eb2335d269ef9b417e512d2323bd292.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155064">Dirk Robert Mulder, Managing Director of Mulder Shipyard, commented: "We opted for a yacht with a maximum load line length of 24 metres as per the MGN 280 rules. We purposefully avoided the easier 24-metre CE rules as they are used on many yachts: some stretch as far as 29 metres in length by taking advantage of the flexibility of the rules without actually providing more security or quality to the owners than a small yacht of 15 or even 20 metres The yacht is designed by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects, who Mulder successfully partnered with on some of their latest projects."<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155065/image/large-5ba8f13e6e27d684198c4d896400a22f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155065">The 2800 RPH-Full Beam features a full beam master stateroom on the main deck, which can be fitted with a recessed balcony. Clients can choose from several different layouts, for both the interior, and the flybridge.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155066/image/large-9b2d34e35579f452c5eea1a361fcbf95.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155066">"A wonderful feature is the aft deck dining. On most yachts, the dining area is inside, forward of the saloon. In practice this means that this indoor space is hardly ever used on most yachts as everybody goes outside the moment they wake up. We had the idea to redesign the main deck to take this into account. We placed the dining table outdoors, under a sundeck roof so that it would be out of direct sunlight, and we designed drop-down windows to port and starboard while completely concealing the main entrance doors. Naturally, we also have a traditional layout available for the main deck".<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/155067/image/large-73664142f4d7ce12cc50c4be3ce06118.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/155067">Mulder chose a round-bilged, all-aluminium yacht to offer an economical cruising speed of twelve knots and the option of achieving 15-16 knots or even more if required.By Maarten Janssen

Mulder Shipyard unveils 2800 RPH-Full Beam

Mulder has announced that the 28.65 metres Mulder 94 Voyager has been successfully launched from the Zoeterwoude facility of Mulder Shipyard in the Netherlands on the 12th April. The Voyager is a full custom built yacht with an aluminium hull and superstructure built according to RINA classification. She features designs from the renowned Frank Laupman of Omega Architects, whilst her naval architecture was undertaken by Vripack.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/P-bMXSqYiJQ" width="560"></iframe>Inside, she boasts spacious and bright living areas, including a large saloon of 40 sqm and a ceiling height of 2.15 metres. She accommodates up to eight guests over four luxurious cabins, all of which come with en-suite facilities. Elsewhere, the flybridge is partly covered with an aluminium bimini and contains a royal grill bar, comfortable twin U-shaped settees, as well as cosy deck chairs and sunloungers, creating the ideal environment to socialise and enjoy the best of the yachting lifestyle.Equipped with twin Caterpillar 1150hp engines, she has a top speed of 18 knots, and a range of 3,500 nm at a speed of 10 knots. Over the next weeks the yacht is being prepared for her sea trials and will be ready for delivery this summer.The yacht is currently for sale with West Nautical.By Gemma Fottles

Mulder 94 Voyager superyacht launched

Mulder Shipyard has announced that the 22.5 metre yacht Float has been sold. Float is a Mulder 73 Wheelhouse built in 2007, and was sold to an Irish client. She accommodates guests over four cabins, and her interior is finished in white-wash teak combined with wengé details.<img alt="" src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/154073/image/large-1c8dd6ec19ceb578cd1ff093996966b4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/154073" class="legacy">Nick Mulder at Mulder Shipyard acted on behalf of the seller, with William Molloy from International Yacht Register introducing the buyer. She will undergo a series of upgrades over the coming weeks before she is delivered to her new owners ahead of the summer season.By Gemma Fottles

Mulder sells Mulder 73 Wheelhouse Float

Mulder Shipyard has recently introduced a new superyacht concept to the industry in the form of the Mulder 2800 Raised Pilot House - Full Beam. Measuring 28 metres in length, the all-aluminium vessel features naval architecture by Van Oossanen Naval Architects, whilst Frank Laupman of Omega Architects designed the interior and exterior. Amongst her characteristics are low runnings costs, ease of operation, as well as being suitable for both families as well as chartering.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/153277/image/large-810df9c13bf14ae175bd590dbf027a4b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/153277">On board, she accommodates up to ten guests as well as a crew of three, with the brand stating that there are opportunities for alternative layouts. The Raised Pilot House feature means that the wheelhouse is raised to a higher position on the vessel, giving the captain a better overview and allowing other valuable options regarding layout and usability in the interior.In this design, the “Full Beam” aspect relates to the saloon area having side decks, with the master suite located forward on the main deck utilising the whole beam of the boat. This design feature means that the feeling of privacy when in the master suite is substantially improved, as well as providing spectacular views.In addition, the aft deck dining is another notable feature, with a flush open deck floor plan of over 10 metres in total. Located outdoors with a sundeck roof, this area is perfect for enjoying a sophisticated al fresco dining experience while taking in uninterrupted views.Performance wise, she has an economic cruising speed of 12 knots. Although there are no exterior renderings currently available of the new model, we can confirm that the Dutch yard is currently working on their inaugural Raised Pilot House yacht, the Mulder 34 metre BN100.By Gemma Fottles

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