Stunning motoryacht with the coolest helm seats ever | Mulder Healey review | Motor Boat & Yachting

When the grandson of Donald Healey builds a motor yacht, the result is just as arresting as the famous eponymous sports car with its two-tone paint. MBY's custom yachting contributor Alan Harper reports...
Mulder Healey specifications
LOA: 60ft 6in (18.45m)
Waterline length: 58ft 0in (17.68m)
Beam: 16ft 9in (5.10m)
Draught: 4ft 1in (1.25m)
Displacement (light): 30 tonnes
Engines: Twin Volvo D8 600hp
Top speed: 23.3 knots
Cruising speed: 20 knots
Fuel capacity: 4,500 litres
Water capacity: 900 litres
Range: 400nm
Noise: 67 dB(A)
Fuel consumption: 180lph
RCD category: A
Design: Vripack/De Groot/Healey
Price: Available on application
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[@petervanderhallen4833]

This the perfection in a boat’s walkthrough: an owner talking with passion and humor abt his boat. Wonderful yacht!

[@cookiemonster2299]

What an absolute stunner and the rising chairs had me laughing out loud in admiration, brilliant stuff. 🇬🇧👍❤️

[@donhappel9566]

It's a beautiful boat, but having worked with many brands from Italy, America, and England there's no way in hell I'd build an opening roof like that. EVERY SINGLE ONE of them has had problems. Just put in a fixed skylight and ditch the too-slow, too-wobbly, expensive and trouble-prone opening roof and helm chairs. Probably save $50K right there and a nightmare of future leaks and trouble. Of course, that's the true beauty of custom built - you can have it however you want. His boat, his choice.

[@wingedmonkeys548]

Jaja lol if it fails you stay suspended in the air

[@blewyd]

This guy has great taste and clearly a lot of experience in yachting. So many good ideas he and the designers have created that most people would have never thought of. Definition of a perfect yacht.

[@andrisbig7710]

Mostly he has shitloads of money and, hey good for him.

[@blewyd]

@@andrisbig7710 having a lot of money doesn't give someone experience in boating or good taste.

[@constantineding8700]

This guy is more cogent and coherent than most of the presenters of those boat channels. Just two minutes into this video I knew that he's a winner in his own life.

[@Ob1sdarkside]

That is a stunning boat! His wife nailed the interior, absolutely beautiful. His James bond seat is the icing on the cake

[@paulchambers6657]

What an absolutely beautiful boat with a captain who truly knows what he wants, well done sir 😀

[@Wtf0069]

Couldn't have put it better myself!

[@JS-pondering_reality]

Inexplicably bonkers only a true eccentric could conceive those chairs. What a fabulous craft, understated finesse and absolutely gorgeous.

[@RM-dq9ne]

If I ever have the money to have a yacht designed, I'm calling this guy

[@superhans4697]

Can't fault his taste. Beautiful interior.

[@clamospro9539]

The perfect yatch ever built in this planet. That's how old man manage paradise lifestyle on board.. glad to see this Channel.

[@BadYossa]

Probably the best video on your channel ever. To hear the build from his perspective was simply incredible. Someone you could happily have a pint with and listen to his tales. Beautiful yacht and truly inspirational man.

[@hugoandreae3785]

Thanks for the kind comment, I’ll pass on your thoughts to the owner.

[@darthkek1953]

Tall call mate, the MB&Y tour of the Spirit P70 was a thing of beauty. But I agree this one is stunning too.

[@BadYossa]

@@darthkek1953 Don't disagree with your view on the Spirit and a few others besides, but this is different in the sense that you see behind the sexy drone shots and actually meet the man who commissioned this beautiful vessel. His matter of factness (?) about design and engineering choices, coupled with the boyish glint in his eye and what would I class as a Wallace and Grommet approach to helm design, made this video something unique and utterly enthralling. This isn't purely about the boat, it's about the story it told. If it was 2 hours long, I would still feel "short changed". For the record, I'd have an Oyster 565, not to partake in regattas, but to bugger off down to the Southern Ocean and everywhere in between. Doesn't stop me from enjoying the amazing vessels I lust after on this channel mind 😊

[@paulriley7523]

It’s such a beautiful boat. And what a lovely man with great sense of humour. Wish him the very very best. Loved it.

[@skaraborgcraft]

As an ex-Pendennis wood worker, I approve! Cant let those standards slip, its what makes small yards stay in buisness.

[@chrish2996]

OMG 😲 Grandson of the famous Healey sports car. Beautiful lines, excellent interior design. The helm seat is way beyond amazing. Very cool video thanks 😊

[@hugoandreae3785]

Our pleasure

[@davidmwood560]

As a long time lover of Austin Healeys, (my last was a 100/6), this boat is sheer brilliance. Hydraulic seats? Incredible! What fun. Thank you for showing me around. A real privilege.

[@judsonquiaoit8256]

My only Healey was a 100 6 ..loved it left it to go into Army 1965...

[@paulclarke7991]

Such a BEAUTIFUL CRAFT YOU HAVE. IF I win the lottery I'm ordering one . WHAT A BEAUTY

[@pyootchnich]

Of all the boat videos recommended by the algorithm of KZbin, this one was one that stopped me in my tracks. Added it to my folder boats I’d like to buy one day. Maybe I’ll see you soon. Just a beautiful design. Always been a fan of the Austin Healey 3000 and appreciated the influence in the design of this boat.

[@MotorBoatYachting]

Glad to hear that you enjoyed, thanks for watching.

[@evantrott772]

This is the coolest dude on the planet

[@ohanachemdry808]

Thay seat going up is Sooooo Cool.....that is outside the box thinking......love it 😊😉

[@barryranicar6956]

What a great Video....Fantastic Boat owned by one happy man...Oh! and wife of course...

[@raydowley1038]

Beautiful just love the way Donald oozes the knowledge of the build he wanted, and I doth my cap to his excellent motorboat.

[@AnyoneCanSee]

Absolutely beautiful. This is a classic design executed so well, that it is a work of art. I've always loved Austin Healey Motors. I owned a 1958 Frog Eye Sprite back in the 1990s. It was my first car and I'd drive it every day which was pretty silly. They are not really a practically daily runner.

[@Ian-gf8id]

A thing of beauty. Oozes clever design, not too ostentatious, superb quality workmanship.

[@nicbennett6554]

I loved it when I read about it in MB&Y magazine, but seeing the video just elevated it even further. Fantastic!

[@duncanjames914]

Stunning! Go-go-gadget-go! Mulder Healey + Pendennis? I can't wait to see the children.

[@ToreHansen]

"Dont eject.."cool boat and video!

[@colinturner4158]

Loved the elevated chair

[@tacodias]

This is what custom should mean!

[@jaspervanderwoude7425]

What an awesome boat and owner! “Only downside is that it doesn’t eject me”🤣🤣

[@steveprice638]

Stunning boat. Just beautiful to see real craftsmanship. I hate to imagine the cost.

[@relicrestore2326]

Always a new surprise to see what Mulder has built. Must be loads of work to accomplish the dreams of their clients. What an amazing result!

[@MrEtc31265]

Tool Cool. Nice place for a hair cut as well.

[@davidanderson8381]

This is awesome. The design and nods to Healey cars brilliant. Thanks for the video.

[@hugoandreae3785]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@spignetti]

toys like this make a man wanna live forever....but so is not the case....enjoy the last years of your life in style i say....

[@spignetti]

this guy has stupid money....lol

[@alisavas9526]

This is an amazing boat and he's such a nice gentleman! I love the interior. It reminds me of a luxury ski chalet, another passion of mine. Very tasteful and calming indeed.

[@skink2020]

What a lovely gentleman and a very lovely boat.

[@larelate]

Wow wow wow wow wow. What a beaty! Wow Wow.

[@MotorBoatYachting]

So what you're saying is... wow?

[@larelate]

@@MotorBoatYachting wow

[@peterjordan-turner8789]

It is a beautiful thing, and just packed with superb ideas and design touches.

[@pootmahgoots8482]

I am in love with the style of this boat. The outside is very automotive inspired, reminiscent of an Austin-Healey and the interior has this very sleek, modern design with classic materials and is just very warm and cozy and absolutely gorgeous. This yacht is one of the very few yachts that satisfies every bit of my interest. Lovely boat, and smartly laid out. A real work of pride. :)

[@RaysTreg]

Wow!...every now and then you see a truly unique machine, where someone has taken the time to re-think how to do some things and it works.... WONDERFULL!!!

[@zzzak666]

I saw Healey and thought of the cars, very nice.

[@Iam-mad]

The dutch Vripack is the best interiour architect in wood available today!

[@AdamC66]

Handsome classic boat, lovely finish, great kit, especially the Inspector Gadget bit!

[@Veldtian1]

It's like a 50's Cadillac hardtop convertible motor yacht, tremendous job, sad we didn't get to meet *The Wife* .

[@mansve23]

It doesn‘t eject me 😂. Good video, pleasant owner. Thanks

[@crowdog56]

Fantastic boat! Hats off to Mulder, Vripack, Guido de Groot and, of course, Mr. Healey. For a 60' yacht she has a lot of good stuff in her. The fuel bunker system is impressive as are all the other systems; especially that helm seat! Bit of history: My friend in high school had a 1956 Austin Healey, purple in color. The windscreen folded down into "race" mode and it was at about the same angle as the windscreen on this boat. So that made me appreciate this beautiful boat even more. Bravo, Mr. Healey! I hope you and Pendennis build a whole bunch of these lovely yachts.

[@kevinwells768]

Love the seats. Thunderbirds are Go!

[@midas1929]

What a great yacht! Although the chair feature has been done in a similar way before by Steeler Yachts in Holland. Except for the head room in the midship cabin, this boat is perfect and stunningly beautiful. Mulder and de Groot always make beautiful yachts.

[@elcajondavid1]

Always great the owner showing off their vessel, and it looks great to boot.

[@shmac96]

What a genuine find! This has to be the 'homiest' boats I've seen featured. I like it even better than the Berings. This was practical, quality and comfortable! Wow!

[@dallisb1047]

Ravishing! Gorgeous! The style and colors harken back to the old wooden boats. Now all that I need are the funds to purchase one. Thank you for sharing!

[@theheyseed]

Beautiful boat and I also enjoyed having the owner give the tour.

[@The_Arby]

BEAUTIFUL!!!...My kind of Yacht :-)

[@jwrh1988]

Best boat ever shown on this channel... much better than the usual white plastic

[@mr.vancouver007]

Thanks for the most entertaining yacht video I've ever seen 😀 it's a gorgeous boat with some quirky bits 😋 absolutely brilliant helm seats what a genius idea 💡 👏 I'm in love with this yacht

[@tomcarlton854]

Brilliant and design.....!!!

[@davidantill6949]

What an amazingly good narration by the owner...so natural and amusing. Stunning boat too. My guess on price to build is £2.5 million

[@adrianthorpe8005]

2 m is standard princess, i say 3.5 m be guide

[@davidantill6949]

you're probably right

[@ducatiluvr]

Stunning boat

[@clifbradley]

Where is Hugo and Jack? What is this mockery? Lol cool boat. That's some experience in boating for that build.That chair is awesome. Like an Inspector Gadget thing. Go Go Gadget helm chair!

[@marineboy6033]

Absolutely a dream boat! Once I tried motorboating I never went back to the hassle of a sailing boat……

[@robertdowdall1068]

Brilliant

[@allsearpw3829]

ALL, round an amazing boat , built to their ideas of a sea going posh little ship . Happy sailing .

[@Nunyabizn3ss]

I NEED that seat in my office, to erm, assert dominance.

[@juixystardust5305]

Great galley and amount of space throughout. The neutral interiors make for a versatile space to work with your furnishings of choice .

[@dirkbogarde7796]

funny and beautiful. 🇬🇧 🇳🇱 I hope Pendennis gets many orders.

[@adamlingua3635]

Absolutely incredible and stunning. Hats off to you sir, thank you for sharing your yacht with us😄😄

[@steveghazarian]

Love the woodwork, beautifully done!

[@petermartin4675]

Smashing boat ,great looking woodwork.

[@superliegebeest544]

This must be the.most beautiful yacht ive seen.in years. Love everything the design,.the color. Inside outside. Hope u guys can enjoy this.for many years. And visit many beautiful places.

[@pascalekaiser1396]

Wow...what a package!

[@robindthornton]

Brilliant , They must produce some more

[@colinturner4158]

Amazing engine room

[@austinedwards1918]

Lovely man and a beautiful oat.

[@Waterbug2.0]

Love the whole boat!! The helm is my favorite besides the master. Good job decorating Mrs. Healey..🤙🏻

[@wildcolonialman]

Brilliant line and length.

[@janicesullivan8942]

Love the 1930s retro profile. Very nice “man cave” too!

[@johnhickman2915]

Extraordinary boat, beautiful

[@abdelhamidbc]

Has money and taste with a hint of craze I wanna see more from this guy’s life

[@steveghazarian]

Love the woodwork, beautifully done

[@dazphilpott2876]

Good old David. His boat is stunning it's kept next to my uncles boat in falmouth he also owns the cornish cider brand Rattler and the cornish cider farm near truro.

[@bbqreunie984]

Dutch quality pays off.

[@aaronerskine3401]

my grandfather had a 60 ft yacht he would trailer behind the family station wagon to the lake on weekends.. brings back great memories

[@MotorBoatYachting]

Wow, that must have been a big trailer!

[@Bluerockerguitarz77]

Truly Amazing Yacht !!

[@davidantill6949]

He's missing a trick...the theme to Thunderbirds should play automatically when the seat rises up through the roof

[@jonnowocky8179]

Absolutely a design Gerry Anderson would’ve loved

[@Thjonsson1]

What a boat! 60ft but it Feels like a super yacht! Beautiful lines and just perfect design, like it more than any modern princess or something like that!

[@stormtrooper9404]

Well dont get me wrong, its a beautifull boat, but... 60ft and only two average cabins are not my cup of tea! Heck, he does'nt even have the headroom in his masters!

[@DB-jh1kd]

Absolutely beautiful boat.

[@colinturner4158]

Beautiful boat very informative video the man knows his stuff enjoyed this

[@stevencarrollscorpio]

don't worry, all your boxes, checked, nice boat.

[@polygamous1]

Great Job designed for a very comfortable living money well spend unlike some owners who go for silly things like gold plated taps toilet roll holders n handles you spend your money to make your living on our boat pleasurable enjoy it mate well done

[@kayceaz]

Wow that is just so incredible. Loved The "boys room"

[@maphewification]

That is a proper modern day Gentleman’s cruiser.

[@karlmadsen3179]

Nice. I like his sense of humor. Everything is labeled, organized, and pristine. What's not to like?

[@ooshmarkowski2701]

Brilliant brilliant brilliant

[@quentint8742]

Absolutely gorgeous! The Great Gatsby of the ocean

[@ralphw1804]

Beautiful Yacht. Congratulations... well done!

[@4406bbldb]

Bravo, what a inspiration you are. And those chairs are so special. ,to me.

[@greggbutler9344]

Absolutely beautiful ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@singingtoad]

Those trick helm seats look like something you'd see in a Bond flick, I dig it. Very cool boat. Cheers!

[@eddu4361]

Raising stairs! Brilliant

[@chrisntheboat]

She is a beauty