Family values

The Revolante 48 builds on the brand’s existing family and takes it into entirely new territory – larger, more versatile and with a bold new direction in design and performance. The core brief was to not only build on the style and intent of the current range that has been perfectly realised by Sanders, but to create a larger dayboat that would deliver a multifaceted profile with huge flexibility to cater to different days out on the water, as well as offering a luxurious retreat below to allow for weekending.

The result is a striking yet refined design that balances several core attributes – bold but not brash, confident yet understated, contemporary and still timeless. “The smaller models are very sporty and very forward in their design – they are very recognisable and that was always the aim, to stand out in that market,” says Mulder. “What we’ve done with the Flynt 48 together with Robert-Jan is pull that back a little to ensure she is a boat that truly stands out but which doesn’t need to shout to do so – she’s really something unique, neither too modern nor too classic.”

The Flynt Revolante 48 boasts beautifully sculped topsides, where concave surfaces blend with a distinct longitudinal crease and a chamfered edge below the gunwale. The graceful arc of the sheerline to the stern is mirrored in a gentle reverse sheer toward the bow, redolent of classics from the past but re-imagined with contemporary flavour. We drew the 48’s lines knowing that it would be offered both with and without the hardtop, so we worked hard to ensure the profile design would work well in either configuration.

Refined experiences

On deck, our experience developing multi-use layouts has come to the fore. Aft, the swim platform leads up to large sunpads that lie either side of a central walkway to the cockpit. There, L-shaped sofas create a social space with a centreline bar and counter running fore-aft. In front of that, the helm lies to starboard served by a two-person helm seat, with the companionway leading below to port. A second fixed sunbed on the foredeck extends the guest areas and adds versatility.

Below, a spacious aft cabin delivers two berths and ample storage, while the fully equipped head boasts a separate shower compartment. The galley and dining area complete with sofa, which can be converted for an additional two berths, confer true weekender comfort, while the modern and warm interior style blends a feeling of home and a feeling of luxury thanks to the incredible attention paid to materials and detailing for which Flynt Yachts is known.

“We really focused on the different ideas of how people might use the boat during the day,” Mulder says. “That could be easy cruising in the morning, then being active in the afternoon with water sports, swimming and playing around, and then perhaps having a party in the evening – we’ve considered not only different uses and the differing social needs throughout the day, but also how to transition between them.” It’s a philosophy that chimed well with Sanders, who not only has a lot of personal experience with boats but who has also sold a lot of them as well.

Performance review

None of this, of course, compromises performance and seaworthiness. The standard Flynt 48 will be powered by twin Volvo Penta 480hp engines, which will drive a completely new hull that has been optimised for speed, comfort and efficiency. “The result is a top speed that will be in the region of 38 knots in a boat that blends performance and precision with effortless handling,” Mulder enthuses. “She really will be like a glorious Grand Tourer.”

Pre-production engineering of the Flynt 48 is currently underway, with the moulds being CNC milled and finished before the first hull begins construction at Flynt’s new facility in Raalte, the Netherlands. Flynt will undertake both the composite work and interior outfitting inhouse which ensures maximum control over quality, finish and delivery times. The first Flynt 48 is scheduled to launch in Spring 2026.

“With the Flynt 48 we’re taking a major step forward with a powerful, modern dayboat with all the benefits of a weekender, and one that combines Dutch craftsmanship with international design sophistication,” Mulder concludes. “This project represents the perfect balance between Robert-Jan Sanders’ creative vision and Mulder Design’s design DNA. The result is a boat that evokes emotion – at any speed and at any time of day.”