Heesen Yachts uses one of a kind under-water “wing” to provide unparalleled efficiency.
New Boats Notebook – July 2014, update on the Heesen 55M Fast Displacement
Heesen AureliaQuick off the line is Heesen’s Aurelia, which you could probably guess is tenth in the builder’s line of 37-meter (121-foot) yachts, thanks to the big racing-inspired “10” painted on her aluminum hull. The racing theme continues in everything from her exterior colors, inspired by those of Gulf Oil racing, to her four
At LastLength: 145’Builder: Heesen, HollandYear Launched: 1990/2009Captain: Capt. Herbert MagneyBroker: Churchill Yacht PartnersContact: (954) 527-2626.www.churchillyachts.com.
Yachting EnlightenmentHeesen’s Aluminum Series launchesIn April 2011 Heesen released Air. The following month its first all-aluminum yacht, the 50-meter (164-foot) Satori (above), hit the water for her sea trials. Named for the first step of enlightenment toward Nirvana, she tips the scales at just under 500 gross tons (a key figure
The Netherlands-based Heesen launched another innovative yacht hot on the tails of Air and Satori. The 55-meter (180-foot) Quinta Essentia is the largest launch by the yard to date.
It seems every week I am getting another announcement of a Heesen launch or contract signed. It’s great news.
This past week they launched the 50-meter (164-foot) Satori, which is the enlightenment that is the first step to Nirvana in the Zen Buddhist tradition. At just under 500 gross tons, she has a top speed of 24 knots (27.6 mph), which will make it easy to marina-hop.
Catch Some AirPhoto Courtesy of Heesen YachtsThe Netherlands-based Heesen Yachts has delivered the 47-meter (154-foot) Air (above), the sixth 47-meter in the series (the sistership to 2009’s Blind Date, 2008’s Elandess), and has three more currently under construction.She has many classic megayacht
Heesen 50-Meter Man of SteelLooking to up his own ante on indulgence afloat, the owner of the 38-meter (125-foot) Man of Steel has commissioned Heesen Yachts to build a 50-meter successor, scheduled for delivery in 2008. Though she’s far from the biggest motoryacht around, she packs an impressive array of creature comforts
Water vapor fireplace on the Heesen Galactica Super Nova.
Heesen Yachts uses one of a kind under-water “wing” to provide unparalleled efficiency.
New Boats Notebook – July 2014, update on the Heesen 55M Fast Displacement
Heesen innovates on its first 55-meter semidisplacement yacht.
Heesen AureliaQuick off the line is Heesen’s Aurelia, which you could probably guess is tenth in the builder’s line of 37-meter (121-foot) yachts, thanks to the big racing-inspired “10” painted on her aluminum hull. The racing theme continues in everything from her exterior colors, inspired by those of Gulf Oil racing, to her four
At LastLength: 145’Builder: Heesen, HollandYear Launched: 1990/2009Captain: Capt. Herbert MagneyBroker: Churchill Yacht PartnersContact: (954) 527-2626.www.churchillyachts.com.
Yachting EnlightenmentHeesen’s Aluminum Series launchesIn April 2011 Heesen released Air. The following month its first all-aluminum yacht, the 50-meter (164-foot) Satori (above), hit the water for her sea trials. Named for the first step of enlightenment toward Nirvana, she tips the scales at just under 500 gross tons (a key figure
The Netherlands-based Heesen launched another innovative yacht hot on the tails of Air and Satori. The 55-meter (180-foot) Quinta Essentia is the largest launch by the yard to date.
It seems every week I am getting another announcement of a Heesen launch or contract signed. It’s great news.
This past week they launched the 50-meter (164-foot) Satori, which is the enlightenment that is the first step to Nirvana in the Zen Buddhist tradition. At just under 500 gross tons, she has a top speed of 24 knots (27.6 mph), which will make it easy to marina-hop.
Catch Some AirPhoto Courtesy of Heesen YachtsThe Netherlands-based Heesen Yachts has delivered the 47-meter (154-foot) Air (above), the sixth 47-meter in the series (the sistership to 2009’s Blind Date, 2008’s Elandess), and has three more currently under construction.She has many classic megayacht
Heesen 50-Meter Man of SteelLooking to up his own ante on indulgence afloat, the owner of the 38-meter (125-foot) Man of Steel has commissioned Heesen Yachts to build a 50-meter successor, scheduled for delivery in 2008. Though she’s far from the biggest motoryacht around, she packs an impressive array of creature comforts
