Mulder Introduces 37.2m Mulder 122 as Evolution of ThirtySix Platform

Mulder Shipyard has introduced the 37.2-metre Mulder 122, describing the new design as the next evolution of the platform that produced nine Mulder ThirtySix yachts. The Dutch builder has used the additional length to create more exterior living space and refine proportions while retaining the balanced profile and character associated with the existing series.

A larger step from the ThirtySix

Mulder says the 122 builds directly on experience gained from nine delivered ThirtySix yachts rather than starting from a blank sheet. The new model increases overall length to 37.2 metres and uses that extra volume to expand exterior areas and reconsider details that influence how guests move through and use the yacht.

That evolutionary approach can reduce technical risk because the yard is developing a known design philosophy instead of changing every fundamental at once. For owners, the attraction is the possibility of gaining more space and updated features while retaining proportions and handling characteristics associated with an established family of yachts.

Exterior space becomes the main differentiator

Mulder highlights new exterior spaces and refined proportions as the most visible changes. The builder says the additional length has been used deliberately rather than simply extending the hull, with the aim of creating more usable room while keeping the visual balance that has defined its superyacht range.

On yachts in this size bracket, exterior planning increasingly has to accommodate dining, lounging, tender access and waterside use without making the profile appear excessively bulky. Small changes in overhangs, deck geometry and circulation can therefore have a significant effect on both appearance and day-to-day use.

Compliance options broaden operating flexibility

Where required, Mulder says the new design can be specified for IMO Tier III and US EPA Tier 4 compliance. Those options matter for owners considering long-term operation in regions with tighter emissions requirements or for yachts that may spend significant time cruising in North American waters.

Emissions compliance can affect exhaust-treatment equipment, machinery-space layout, weight and service access, so offering the option at platform level gives designers and buyers more room to account for those requirements early. Retrofitting comparable systems later can be considerably more complex.

Series development rather than replacement

The Mulder 122 appears intended to sit as a progression of the yard’s existing superyacht formula rather than a rejection of it. The yard’s emphasis on familiar character suggests that owners of earlier Mulder yachts are part of the audience, alongside buyers looking for a larger platform without moving into a completely different design language.

Mulder’s introduction comes as builders across the 35-to-45-metre sector increasingly refine proven platforms through additional volume, updated environmental systems and more flexible outdoor living. The 122 gives the Dutch yard a larger expression of that strategy while preserving continuity with its established fleet.

Official sources: www.muldershipyard.nl.