FLEXPLORER 146
MAT LAUNCHED!
The Evolution continues...
The Flexplorer 146 Mat marks a significant milestone in the evolution of
the series she belongs to. While the new vessel shares the foundational concept
of the Flexplorer line, she introduces substantial differences in equipment, layout,
Owners, guests, crew accommodation, as well as deck configuration, if compared
to Maverick, the first Flexplorer 146 that was delivered last month. Mat perfectly
shows the series’ adaptability and flexibility to match each Owner wishes and
specifications.
“With the Flexplorer line, Cantiere delle Marche demonstrates its exceptional
capability to transform a semi-custom explorer yacht into a fully custom
masterpiece. While we provide base designs such as Flexplorer, RJ, Deep Blue,
and Darwin lines to guide Owners on the style and character of their yacht, they
have the freedom to personalize every aspect as they wish. The number of decks,
for instance, can vary, highlighting the extensive customization available in design,
naval architecture, and engineering. This extensive level of personalization is what
truly defines our concept of semi-custom,” says Ennio Cecchini – Executive Chairman
and Founder of Cantiere delle Marche. “This range is giving us great satisfaction
both commercially and, above all, because it is contributing to further enhancing
our reputation in the yachting community while strengthening our position as the
world leaders in explorer yachts building.”
The latest Flexplorer 146 maintains the robust, exploration-ready aesthetic
that the series is known for but has a sleeker profile than the first Flexplorer 146
as she has a deck less. This is a substantial difference that goes hand in hand with
another first for the series: she doesn’t feature the iconic A-frame crane we saw
on both Aurelia, Flexplorer 130, and Maverick, Flexplorer 146.
Her owner opted for another sophisticated technical featuree to handle
large tender and multiple water-toys, the ‘invisible crane’ that debuted on the
explorer yachts of the RJ series built by Cantiere delle Marche. It consists in a
compartment encompassed in the thickness of the Sun deck overhang that
opens to let a powerful crane out. Once the launching or hauling operation is
completed, the crane arm retracts into its compartment and the huge aft deck,
featuring collapsible bulwarks, can then turn into an expansive outdoor lounging
area just a few steps from the sea.
Mat, like the entire Flexplorer line, has been masterfully designed by Hydro
Tec which was entrusted also in developing the yacht’s naval architecture
and engineering. The interiors have been crafted by Nauta Design, blending
elegance and functionality and they perfectly match the spirit of this eye-catching
explorer yacht.
“We are very happy with Mat, the 6th successful collaboration between
Cantiere delle Marche and Nauta,” says Mario Pedol founder of Nauta Design
who adds: “Mat’s interiors are spacious and well balanced. All guest areas boast
large windows to bring light and views into the interior and enhance the feeling of
indoor-outdoor connection. The yacht’s interior architecture is clean and refined
with natural materials that are pleasantly tactile and colors that are light and
pleasant to live among. The play of reflected light brings an element of constant
movement to the interiors that enlivens and enriches the appeal of clean forms and
natural tones.”
With a Gross Tonnage of 475GT Mat features generous social and private
spaces for the Owners and up to ten guests spread over three decks plus a
spacious Sun deck. A crew of nine manages the yacht’s operations and ensures
the comfort of Owners and guests.
At 44.50m and a displacement of 445t Mat is equipped with 65 000
litres fuel tanks that powers twin Caterpillar engine C32 each developing
746kW. This configuration enables a top speed of 14 knots and a range over 5
000 nautical miles at 10 knots.
