Mulder Design
In like Flynt: Mulder Design and Flynt Yachts unveil stunning new Flynt Revolante 48
Dutch naval architecture and design studio Mulder Design has teamed up with Turkish shipyard Ares Yachts to bring a stunning new yacht to the market with a powerful selling point – a shortened delivery time thanks to the fact the hull is already well underway. The yacht draws on Mulder’s exceptional high-speed cruising hull – developed to offer either a high degree of efficiency or the ability to exceed hull speed by up to 30 percent depending on engine package selected – complemented by contemporary styling that is both agile and timeless.
“The core attributes are calm and elegant lines that work in harmony with the marine environment rather than screaming for attention,” he continues. “The project’s organic lines follow the flow of waves and clouds, and the yacht looks like she was sculpted by the wind. Further, the considered use of materials and colours with wood, glass and metal elements add to the clean design.”
Adds Piraye Şahi̇nkaya Orhun, Managing Director of Ares Yachts, “Project Opal is a very good-looking yacht which we think will appeal to a lot of people – and we would be able to deliver her in 36 months, which is exceptional for a fully custom 70-metre superyacht.”
Balanced approach
The core brief was to not only build on the style and intent of the current range, but to create a larger dayboat that would deliver a multifaceted profile with huge flexibility to cater to different days out on the water. The addition of an interior with a spacious cabin, fully equipped head and shower, galley, and dinette would confer overnighter capability, and the boat would be underpinned by Flynt Yachts’ unwavering commitment to building handcrafted yachts infused with the highest levels of Dutch quality.
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 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.”
Her lines are defined by 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. The 48’s lines have also been perfected both with and without the hardtop, meaning a sublime profile whichever option a client selects.
The choice of gemstone for the project name is a fitting one – opal is seen as a protective and activating stone that brings cheerfulness, optimism and spontaneity alongside creativity, originality and stimulation for beautiful things, all of which are reflected both in the design of Project Opal and in the onboard experience she offers her fortunate future owners.
The yacht’s layout features a handful of trademark Mulder Design elements, including flared bulwarks forward on the upper two decks which improve vision for the bridge wing stations up top, and provide for an expanded deck area around the owner’s suite which sits forward on the upper deck. The provisional general arrangement developed by Mulder Design adds a guest sky lounge aft, but potentially this could be reconfigured for a client to turn the entire upper deck into a vast private owner area complete with large aft deck and forward cockpit lounge.
Elsewhere in the GA, the lower deck is given primarily to the crew with the crew cabins, mess, the main galley and technical elements. The main deck forward houses six luxurious guest doubles with elevated views, and the main deck aft offers a sumptuous saloon and dining area leading out to an inviting multi-zone aft deck with bar, alfresco dining and aft lounge area. The top deck accommodates the wheelhouse and the captain’s cabin, along with an aft sundeck area, and the yacht is capped with a hidden treat – an intimate observation deck in front of the mast complete with spa pool.
Guests will also benefit from a big beach club in the stern with glass doors leading out onto the generous swim platform, which offers excellent water access thanks to a large transformer platform. A transverse garage holds the yacht’s various tenders and toys, and the foredeck doubles as a touch-and-go helipad for the ultimate arrival and departure experience.
The yacht’s 70-metre LOA is coupled to a 63.4-metre waterline length and an overall beam of 13 metres. A maximum draft of 3.15 metres ensures access to popular harbours and anchorages, while the provisional interior volume in excess of 1,400 GT offers plenty of scope for exceptional interior owner and guest spaces.
“This will be a one-off project, and what makes it extra special is the fast delivery time thanks to our experience as a large shipyard and our sterling reputation,” enthuses Şahi̇nkaya Orhun. “We estimate four months for finalising the GA and the superstructure architecture, and 32 months to complete the build, which is an exceptional delivery time for a custom 70-metre project. It will be built to commercial specification and there is potential for various propulsion options, including Voith Linear Jets if performance in the mid-20-knot range is required, or hybrid and even full electric propulsion packages.”
Mulder Design confirms the studio is excited to be collaborating with Ares Yachts on Project Opal. “The combination of advanced hull naval architecture and contemporary superstructure with Ares Yachts’ capability to deliver the highest standards of construction and finish makes this the perfect yacht for effortless, efficient cruising in understated luxury,” he concludes. “We think a lot of people will be excited by the project, and we are looking forward to meeting with prospective clients and to building the yacht of their dreams.”
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