Cantiere delle Marche (CdM) has launched 44.5m Flexplorer 146 MAT, sporting substantial differences in equipment, layout, owner and guest accommodations, as well as deck configuration, compared to MAVERICK, the first Flexplorer 146 delivered in May 2024.
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 one less deck.
This significant difference goes hand in hand with another first for the series: she doesn’t feature the iconic A-frame crane seen on AURELIA, a Flexplorer 130, and MAVERICK, a Flexplorer 146. Instead, her owner opted for a sophisticated technical feature to handle a large tender and multiple water toys: the ‘invisible crane’ that debuted on the RJ series of explorer yachts built by Cantiere delle Marche.
This crane is housed in a compartment within the thickness of the Sun deck overhang and opens to deploy a powerful crane. After launching or hauling, the crane retracts, and the huge aft deck with collapsible bulwarks can transform into an expansive outdoor lounging area just a few steps from the sea.
MAT, like the entire Flexplorer line, has been designed by Hydro Tec, which was also responsible for developing the yacht’s naval architecture and engineering. The interiors, crafted by Nauta Design, combine luxury and functionality.
With a gross tonnage of 475 GT, 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.
With the Flexplorer line, Cantiere delle Marche demonstrates its exceptional capability to transform a semi-custom explorer yacht into a fully custom masterpiece. The number of decks, for instance, can vary, highlighting the extensive customization available in design, naval architecture, and engineering."
Executive Chairman and Founder
Cantiere delle Marche
Mat is equipped with 65,000-liter fuel tanks that power twin Caterpillar C32 engines, each developing 746kW. This configuration enables a top speed of 14 knots and a range of over 5,000nm at 10 knots.
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