MUMBLE 58 is a 58 m (190 ft) new-build superyacht project by Franco Gnessi / DYD, conceived as a Sport Utility Vessel (SUV): a yacht built around adventure, water sports and flexible living space.
"The spaces are versatile, designed to create an emotional microcosm for guests and friends in every area of the vessel." Franco Gnessi / DYD
The vision: redefining the superyacht
Until a few years ago, the usual idea of a superyacht was a small ship carrying wealthy, idle businessmen and their families from the coast to a set destination. That format called for very classic yachts with plenty of nautical muscle, where a long bow projection was the ultimate mark of "style". MUMBLE 58 sets out to change that picture.
History of the project
The starting point was historical. The straight bows and contained beams that came out of naval tank studies in the early 1900s, carefully reworked, gave the designers the basis for a modern, aggressive and captivating design. In the studio's words: "This is where we started from." The hand sketch below comes from that early design work, before the yacht was developed in 3D.
Concept sketch: the straight bow and contained beam
The concept: the modern owner
Many things have changed since the last century, and so has the typical owner. He is around 50, still plays sport, loves the outdoors, keeps fit and keeps up his hobbies, and lives surrounded by bold, daring and emotional design. He wants to use his yacht in a sporty way: beautiful terraces over the sea, large convivial spaces for lounge music at sunset, then dinner in a space that is private but never "confined".
Design philosophy: the Sport Utility Vessel
SUV, Sport Utility Vessel: great versatility with meticulous attention to design.
A floating mansion: many spaces can be opened up for parties or informal business meetings, so the yacht becomes a luxury "mansion" with many more possibilities.
Water sports first: a dedicated water-sports space, a kite launch platform and a water-level pool for suiting up before a dive, plus room for a large tender as a "bridge" to the mainland.
A modern approach: contemporary in every respect, for a young, attentive and above all informed audience.
Early design-study renders from DYD show the terraces and convivial spaces the concept was built around. Click an image to open it full size.
Aft terraces and the walkaroundBow relaxation zonePool deck overlooking the sea
Design
The straight bow gives MUMBLE 58 her distinctive profile. A continuous walkaround deck links the spaces on board, and interiors are designed to open up for parties and meetings.
Water sports and beach club
Dedicated water sports space with a kite launch platform
Pool at water level, used for suiting up for scuba dives
Stern garage with storage for a sizeable tender
Stern configurations: closed, garage open, or fully extended with garage and beach platform open
Life aboard
Bow relaxation zone with configurable seating and integrated shade
Bow infinity pool
Bow mooring area
Multiple luxurious staterooms with en-suite facilities
Deck Two: bridge and upper lounges
Main Deck: primary living and entertainment spaces
Deck One: leisure areas and guest accommodation
Lower Deck: crew quarters and technical spaces
Specifications
Designer's figures: steel hull, beam 11.57 m (37.96 ft), draft 2.74 m (8.99 ft), about 950 GT, diesel propulsion with engines to be selected by the buyer, a 16-knot cruising speed and 20 knots maximum. Seven cabins and nine guest heads.
Project status
MUMBLE 58 is a design project: shipyard to be determined and build to be confirmed. Ask us for the full brochure, deck plans and project details.
Drawings
Side view
MUMBLE 58 side profile drawing, Franco Gnessi / DYD
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General arrangement
Deck plans
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MUMBLE 58 deck plan: Deck Two with bridge and upper loungeMUMBLE 58 deck plan: main deck living and entertainment spacesMUMBLE 58 deck plan: Deck One with leisure areas and guest accommodationMUMBLE 58 deck plan: lower deck with crew quarters and technical spaces
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The designer
About the designer
Dynaship Yacht Design (DYD)
Franco Gnessi
Arch. Franco Gnessi founded Dynaship Yacht Design (DYD), now DYDXL Design Forge, in Latina, Italy. An architect trained at Rome's La Sapienza with post-graduate studies in naval architecture and hydrodynamics, he was technical director at the Itama shipyard and has taught yacht design in Rome and Pescara.
His studio handles the whole design path in-house, from hull lines and hydrodynamic calculations to 3D modelling and tank testing, for yachts from 15 m to 60 m and beyond.
Every custom build moves through the same six phases: concept confirmation and feasibility, contract and technical lock, engineering and production design, hull and superstructure, interior fit-out and systems, then commissioning and sea trials. Steel, aluminum and fiberglass builds each follow their own steps.
