Mulder Shipyard

What Mulder Shipyard does

Mulder Shipyard is a family-owned Dutch luxury yacht builder founded in 1938 and headquartered in Zoeterwoude, Netherlands, with a workforce of 51-100 employees. The company designs and constructs bespoke and semi-custom motor yachts ranging from approximately 15 meters to 36 meters, including the ThirtySix superyacht series, the Favorite series (1500, 1700, 2000, 2200, and Fast variants), Flybridge models, and fully custom builds. Its technical capabilities cover aluminum and steel superyacht construction, proprietary hull designs (Fast Displacement Hull Form and hard chine deep-V planing), and integration of premium marine systems from Caterpillar, Volvo Penta, and Naiad stabilizers. Vessels carry major classification certifications (RINA, ABS, MCA, LY3 commercial code, CE Class A/B).

The company operates an integrated business model combining direct-to-consumer sales of new yachts (custom and series), an in-house brokerage for pre-owned vessels, charter services, a planned-maintenance 360° Service program, and a private marina (Mulder Marina) in Warmond. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time sales of high-value vessels (typically priced on application for new builds, with pre-owned units such as the 2021 Favorite 1500 listed at €1,890,000), supplemented by recurring service contracts, brokerage commissions, and charter fees. Mulder targets ultra-high-net-worth individuals and a small base of charter/commercial operators, distributing exclusively through direct sales, international boat show presence (notably the Palm Beach International Boat Show), and its in-house brokerage network — no third-party dealers are used.

The shipyard has earned four Boat International Superyacht Awards (2016, 2018, 2020, 2024) and is led by Managing Director Nick Mulder. In March 2026, the company entered its first external naval architecture licensing relationship with US-based Manari Yachts and supported the launch of the Manari 52, signaling an extension of the Mulder Design IP into third-party yacht brands.

Name

Mulder Shipyard

Legal name

Jachtwerf D. Mulder B.V.

Website

https://muldershipyard.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mulder Shipyard is a family-owned Dutch luxury yacht builder founded in 1938, designing and constructing bespoke and semi-custom motor yachts from 15m to 36m for ultra-high-net-worth individuals worldwide, with integrated brokerage, charter, marina, and 360° lifecycle services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Yacht Manufacturing

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (3366), Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Motor Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Custom Superyacht & Megayacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAB), Custom Yacht Building & One-Off Projects (IMAJAEAL)

Keywords

• Luxury yacht building
• Motor yacht construction
• Superyacht manufacturing
• Custom yacht design
• Yacht maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zoeterwoude

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. New Yacht Sales - Custom Build: Mulder designs and constructs fully bespoke superyachts and custom vessels tailored to individual client specifications. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of high-value custom vessels, with pricing typically on application.
2. Series Yacht Sales: Sale of yachts from established series including ThirtySix (36m superyachts), Favorite 2200, Favorite 2000, Favorite 1700, Favorite 1500, and Favorite Fast. These semi-custom vessels are built to established designs with client customization options.
3. Pre-Owned Yacht Brokerage: Mulder's in-house brokerage department facilitates the sale of pre-owned Mulder yachts and other vessels, leveraging the company's extensive global network.
4. Charter Services: Mulder offers charter services allowing clients to experience yachting before purchasing, as well as providing yacht rental experiences for those new to yachting.
5. 360° Service: Comprehensive lifecycle services including planned maintenance (PMS), safety services, spare part management, and technical/operational support for Mulder yachts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mulder Shipyard designs, builds, and services luxury motor yachts ranging from approximately 15m to 36m, including the ThirtySix superyacht series, the Favorite series (1500, 1700, 2000, 2200, Fast), the Flybridge line, and fully bespoke custom builds. The shipyard complements its yacht portfolio with integrated 360° lifecycle services covering planned maintenance, charter experiences, pre-owned brokerage, and a private marina in Warmond.

Product overview

Mulder Shipyard is a Dutch yacht builder since 1938 offering a portfolio of luxury yachts across multiple series. The core product lines include the ThirtySix superyacht series (36M), the Favorite series ranging from 15M to 22M (Favorite 1500, Favorite 1700, Favorite 2000, Favorite 2200), the Flybridge series for classic flybridge designs, and Custom Build for bespoke yacht construction. Supporting the product lines, Mulder offers integrated services including 360° Service for maintenance and lifecycle management, Charter services for experience and try-before-you-buy options, Brokerage for pre-owned yachts, and a private Marina in Warmond. The portfolio emphasizes award-winning Dutch craftsmanship, innovative design, and unwavering commitment to family moments on the water.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mulder ThirtySix: A series of superyachts measuring 36 meters, featuring advanced naval architecture and award-winning design.
• Mulder Favorite
• Mulder Flybridge
• Mulder Custom Build
• Mulder 360 Service
• Mulder Marina

Products and services

• Mulder ThirtySix

Quantifiable outcome

• Four-time winner of Boat International Superyacht Awards across multiple years (2016, 2018, 2020, 2024)

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Heesen Yachts: Dutch luxury yacht builder producing fully custom and semi-custom aluminum motor yachts and superyachts in a similar size range to Mulder's ThirtySix and Favorite lines, with comparable direct-to-client sales model and Dutch craftsmanship heritage.
• Moonen Yachts: Netherlands-based custom luxury motor yacht builder (typically 30–40m) offering bespoke builds and refits, directly comparable to Mulder in scale, displacement/planing hull expertise, and family/heritage-driven positioning.
• Royal Huisman: Dutch custom yacht builder (sailing and motor) delivering fully bespoke projects for UHNWI clients, overlapping with Mulder on bespoke superyacht craftsmanship, premium pricing, and direct consultative sales.

Broad incumbents

• Amels (Damen Yachting): Dutch builder of luxury motoryachts (Limited Editions and full-custom) backed by Damen; comparable in size range and customization but operates at greater scale as part of the broader Damen shipbuilding group.
• Feadship: Iconic Dutch luxury yacht builder of fully custom motor yachts from ~30m to 100m+; competes for the same UHNWI custom-build segment as Mulder's ThirtySix but at significantly larger scale and global brand recognition.
• Sanlorenzo: Italian luxury yacht builder offering semi-custom and custom motor yachts across multiple series, competing for the same UHNWI buyer pool as Mulder but with a broader model lineup and listed-company scale.
• Benetti: Italian luxury motoryacht builder (part of Azimut-Benetti Group) with a wide range from ~30m to 100m+ custom builds; overlaps with Mulder's ThirtySix and Favorite series on size, customer type, and Italian-versus-Dutch craftsmanship rivalry.
• Princess Yachts: UK-based luxury motor yacht manufacturer with a broad flybridge and motor yacht range from ~15m upward; directly comparable to Mulder's Favorite and Flybridge series on size band and semi-custom approach.
• Sunseeker: British luxury motor yacht builder producing semi-custom and bespoke yachts in similar length ranges to Mulder, competing on premium quality, advanced engineering, and international dealer-driven sales.

Emerging players

• Wim van der Valk Continental Yachts: Dutch aluminum motor yacht builder offering custom and semi-custom yachts typically in the 20–35m range; comparable to Mulder on aluminum construction, Dutch craftsmanship positioning, and direct sales to UHNWI clients, though smaller in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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