Heesen YN 19550 Project Altea sold

by Heesen Yachts 16 Apr 2021 11:32 BST

YN 19550 Project Altea © Heesen Yachts

Heesen is delighted to announce the sale of Project Altea, YN 19550, the second yacht to be built on the Nova Plus design and engineering platform.

50-metre, full aluminium construction
Ultra-efficient Fast Displacement Hull, shallow draft
Exterior by Omega Architects, interior by Cristiano Gatto
Twelve guests in six cabins

An all-aluminium 50-metre that features the patented Fast Displacement Hull Form, Altea comes in at just under 500GT, and was begun by Heesen as a speculative build. Her contemporary exterior design by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects soon caught her owners' attention, with its long waterline, vast outdoor spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows and a purposeful profile characterised by chunky spray rails and an almost vertical bow. Once her Cristiano Gatto interior, Dutch pedigree and short delivery time were added to the mix, a deal was soon struck - Altea's owners being already familiar with Heesen's unrivalled levels of quality and craftsmanship, having chartered several recent yachts from the Heesen fleet.

Project Altea's top speed of 19.5 knots and transatlantic cruising range of 3,750 nautical miles at 12 knots come courtesy of two 1,080kW (1,448hp) MTU 12V 2000 M72 engines, and with her FDHF hull design she will be one of the fastest and most economical motor yachts in her class. A draught of just 2.15 metres also makes her the perfect yacht to enjoy the Bahamas' shallow anchorages and the crystal clear seas around Sardinia.

YN 19550 Project Altea - photo © Heesen Yachts

Six elegant staterooms can accommodate twelve guests, while five cabins are provided for the yacht's nine-strong crew. Cristiano Gatto is now working with the owners and their team to fine-tune the yacht's warm and tranquil interior design, with a selection of contemporary loose furniture that will personalise the yacht to their taste and lifestyle. A carefully considered combination of leading brands and custom-designed items will complete the indoor and outdoor spaces, their luxury and comfort eloquently expressed by tactile combinations of simple but refined materials, such as the leather and parquet floor in the main saloon, and the precious Loro Piana fabrics of the bespoke sofa.

While different colour accents underline each cabin's individuality, the main deck is characterised by a deep-sea blue that flows from the saloon through to the master suite. The sky lounge features rich purple hues that extend to the outdoor areas, where bespoke Paola Lenti furniture creates a classic contemporary ambience.

The yacht will be primarily for the use of the owners' family, but will also be available for charter by selected clients. During the purchase process the owners were represented by Franco Ambrosi of Zarpo Yachts. After delivery Project Altea will join the Zarpo Yachts and Tony Lovec Yacht Management fleet, and offered for charter in the Mediterranean and in the Caribbean. Her experienced Italian captain, Antonio Gerini, will supervise the yacht's completion and take the owners to explore the Mediterranean this summer and the Bahamas next winter. Captain Gerini has a long history with Heesen, having previously supervised new builds and captained other yachts in the fleet.

Project Altea will soon leave her dock and will remain in Heesen's harbour for commissioning before going to the North sea for intensive testing. Delivery will be in time for the summer season.

Arthur Brouwer, Heesen CEO, comments: "We are honoured to welcome the owners and their family to the wider Heesen community, and look forward to delivering their dream yacht in time for a glorious Mediterranean summer filled with sunshine, sea breezes, and perfect days."

Specifications:

Built by: Heesen Yachts Builders B.V. OSS, The Netherlands
Hull type: Twin propeller motor yacht, fast displacement hull form
Naval architect: Van Oossanen Naval Architects / Heesen Yachts
Interior designer: Cristiano Gatto Design Team
Exterior styling: Omega Architects
Classification: ABS * A1 commercial yachting service *AMS Large commercial yacht code LY3
Hull: Aluminium
Superstructure: Aluminium
Accommodation: 12 guests in six cabins, nine crew in five cabins
Length overall: 49.8m
Beam overall: 9.1m
Draft at half load: 2.15m
Displacement (half load): 316 tons approx.
Tonnage: 499 GT approx.
Maximum speed (half load): 19.5 knots
Range: 3750 nm at 12 knots
Fuel capacity: 45000 litres
Fresh water capacity: 16000 litres
Main engines: 2x MTU 12V 2000 M72
Maximum power: 2x 1080 kw
Gearbox: 2x ZF 3350
Engine control: MTU Blue Vision NG
Propellers: 2x five blade fixed pitch
Generators: 2x Zenoro, each 118kw, 50 hertz
Energy storage: Magnus Marine ES200 80 kva virtual generator with 64 kwh batteries
Bowthruster: Electrically driven make ZF-Marine 90kw
Stabilisers: Naiad Dynamics, 2 Fins, Type 720, Zero Speed
Fresh water maker: 1x Idromar, capacity 12000 litres per day
Hot water boiler: 2x 200 litres
Sanitary treatment: Hamann HL-Cont plus 025
Air conditioning: Heinen & Hopman
Anchor winch: 2x Maxwell 11000 VWC
Mooring capstan: 2x Maxwell 8000 VC
Passarelle: Hydromar Seascape
Tender crane: Hydromar SWL 2400 kg
Jacuzzi: Poolspa Victoria
Tender LxB: 6.2m x 2.6m
Tender weight: 2000kg WET
Water scooter LxB: 3.3m x 1.25m