The seventh yacht in the Mulder ThirtySix series, Q43, has officially been delivered to her owners.
Following an introduction by Chris Collins of Ocean Independence at FLIBS 2022, and shortly thereafter a yard visit, the yacht was sold.
The hull was already under construction at Mulder Enkhuizen, and the smooth building process continued at Mulder Zoeterwoude from April last year.
Sporting a Matterhorn white hull and sleek superstructure, this 297 GT yacht, like her sisterships, features naval architecture by van Oossanen and an exterior design by Claydon Reeves.
The yacht offers a luxurious five-stateroom layout, accommodating ten guests and hosting six crew members.
Q43’s interior is designed by Vickers Studio. John Vickers expressed: “We are so pleased to have been part of the design team for the new launch Q43, the latest Mulder Shipyard 36m. Our collaboration with Mulder on these 36m yachts has been so rewarding for us as designers, and the success of this yacht series are proven yet again with this new launch of hull number 7.”
Q43 was personalised with a light white background framed in the walnut joinery language. Turquoise and green blue fabrics are featured throughout, in the custom carpets created for the main saloon and owners’ cabin as well as the feature cushions and decorative highlights. These colours were picked out from the organically created wall art featured through the yacht, especially in the guest lobby panels which used seagrass and sea forest as the inspiration. Red was also an owner favourite colour which was used as highlights in two of the guest cabins sourcing fashion house fabrics for the cushions from Jean Paul Gaultier amongst others. The main saloon was created as a wide-open space with two storage and bar facilities both sides. This is a family of coffee connoisseurs, so the barista facilities are all customised to the highest level.
“Our brief was to create a home from home for a family new to yachting, who wanted all the adventure and touring possible. For real adventuring you need to get into all the bays and shallow anchorages as well as feel comfortable with ocean crossings and big seas all of which make these 36-meter yachts from the family run Dutch shipyard the very best choice on the market.”
Powered by twin Caterpillar C18 engines, Q43 achieves a cruising speed of 15 knots and a top speed of 16.8 knots.
She has now set sail for Norway, where her owners will enjoy their first moments on board before spending the season in the Mediterranean.
Q43 will be showcased at the Cannes Yachting Festival from 10 to 15 September and at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show from 30 October to 3 November this year.
To schedule an appointment, or to learn more, get in touch with the commercial team of Mulder.
Photos: Marianne Ottemann and Craig G. Bell @oceanscraig
