Located at the heart of the premium Dutch yachtbuilding industry just 20 minutes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Mulder Shipyard has come a long way since its launch in 1938. The family-run business now caters to sophisticated owners all over the world, offering an extensive range of custom-series and fully customised yachts between 18 and 40 metres. And with a second yard now under construction, Mulder’s facilities for both new builds and refits will be truly state of the art.
Guido De Groot Designed motor yacht Mulder 98 FLY
Covering an area of 7000 square metres, the new Mulder yard is just ten kilometres from the existing facility opened by Dirk Mulder Senior well over six decades ago. From the get-go the Mulder name was recognised as a template for quality in Holland and the yard’s reputation spread worldwide via the classic Super Favorite Cruisers (introduced in the 1960s), the Favorite Superior (1980s) and a wide range of Mulder custom-built motoryachts (1990s onwards).
Mulder 68 convertible yacht
Today, the yard’s primary focus is on semi-custom displacement and planing yachts in the Favorite, Convertible, Wheelhouse and Flybridge yacht models. Created in partnership with leading designers such as Theo Werner, Vripack and Guido de Groot, Mulder yachts are commissioned by clients as far afield as Russia and New Zealand. All owners know they can rely on an exceptional finish, the finest materials and first class engineering. Mulder yachts all share a long-lasting quality and excellent performance.
Managing Director Dick Mulder of Mulder Shipyard
“Innovation has been crucial to the Mulder success story,” says managing director Dick Mulder. “A recent example is the ‘Built by Mulder’ concept whereby clients utilise the expertise and craftsmanship to realise their own design for a dream yacht within the standards we apply at the yard. In addition to these one-off projects, the custom-series boats are only built in very limited editions of two or three to ensure an element of exclusivity for owners. With the core design and hull in place, new clients can choose for modified superstructures and customised layouts, equipment and interior. This flexibility enables us to keep average delivery times down to around 18 months.”
Highly skilled craftsmen at the Mulder Shipyard
Proof positive of the wisdom of this approach is the impressive number of repeat orders Mulder receives from delighted customers. Another key factor is the yard’s partnerships with leading suppliers in the Dutch maritime cluster, which further enhances the inherent quality of a Mulder vessel. Refits are also becoming increasingly popular at Mulder.
Interior of one of the Mulder Motor Yachts
Due to open in 2012, the new yard speaks volumes about the confidence with which Mulder sees the future. It will have two halls: The first will be equipped with two dry docks of 55m x 13m, while the second will allow for four yachts up to 30 metres in length to be simultaneously constructed. There will also be a 100-tonne boat lift and a modern office building.
New Mulder facilities due to be up and running in 2012
“Although the expansion requires a substantial investment it will eventually lead to major cost synergies,” adds Mulder. “In addition to new builds and refits, this second yard will provide services to our growing global fleet. The original location will focus on the Mulder Favorite and Bellagio, while also being used to store and maintain smaller yachts. When the first yacht is launched at the new yard in 2013, it will be clearer than ever how ready Mulder Shipyard is for the future.”
