BLIND DATE
blind d ate 47 metre
steel displacement
What makes a Heesen so distinctive? Custom built in Holland, it is not just a matter of style but more importantly, the contemporary application of engineering: the architecture of performance. Our concept has evolved over 30 years and the experience we have accrued is unlike that of any other yacht builder in the world. Building in steel to enormously demanding tolerances, the Heesen hull-form is unique – quite simply no other ship shape so optimises the way a yacht moves through water. Meticulous attention to weight reduction results in increased levels of luxury. A Heesen is a Heesen because we are dedicated to one principle: the performance of luxury.
lind Date is the ďŹ fth 47 metre steel, full displacement yacht from Heesen. Custom-built in less than 24 months, she has a number of distinct features all made possible by our ability to adapt proven engineering performance. Her specially developed bulbous bow creates an anti-wave for a smoother path through the water. The result is a reduction in the power needed to achieve a given speed. Less power requires less fuel.
six metre tender and jetskis are housed in the large garage and launched by our track system eliminating the need for cranes. The transom unfolds to create a square teak swimming platform.
Designed by Omega, the aluminium superstructure is a beautiful fusion of curves. Tiers of semi-circles descend from the radar arch through sun deck, upper deck and main deck down to a gently cambered transom. The upper deck superstructure was customised and extended to include a gymnasium. Circular stairwells, circular tables, sofas, seating and even bars. One Blind Date definitely moves in the right circles.
he incredible 20 metre sun deck recreates the atmosphere of a private resort. Jacuzzi and sunbeds aft (circular, naturally), a bar and shaded dining area, and a forward full-width sun mattress. On the main deck, a bar in the saloon leads out to the aft deck creating a vast indoor and outdoor entertaining space.
Heesen superstructure is so strong that very few supporting pillars are needed. This means uninterupted views from the vast full-beam sofas on the aft main deck or when dining on the upper deck. All of the stainless steel work, including handrails, windlasses and even decorative details such as hurricane lamps, are manufactured in-house. By controlling the production process, we ensure everything is built to our standards.
upper AfT DeCk: One Of six Dining OpTiOns
MAin sALOOn AnD Dining AreA
The contemporary Art Deco interiors were London-based keech green’s first yacht interior design project. Their concepts were extremely sophisticated, technically demanding, complex and innovative – ideal for Heesen. The shipyard worked closely with a team of several specialists, including Oortgiese and Metrica, for building the structure. Liquid metal artists Based upon, collaborated with keech green to create marine panelling used throughout the yacht. The result is a fusion of form and function, meticulously installed into the interior design by Heesen.
“Leaning on their vast experience and wealth of knowledge, we were able to mould our clients’ brief into design reality.” keeCH green – inTeriOr Designers Of BLinD DATe
ining the stairwell, a three-dimensional panel finished in antiqued liquid bronze and installed with 4.000 optical ďŹ bres extends for over eight metres. Heesen created the perfact surface to which this masterpiece of contemporary panelling was aďŹƒxed.
Heesen enabled the keech green design to come alive while taking care of the yacht building, safety, weight and performance characteristics, all of which cannot be compromised.
in the sky lounge, rosewood furniture and fine fabrics create an elegant atmosphere. Behind the central television cabinet is a bespoke games table for chess, draughts and cards.
he main deck master suite layout was adapted to create a walk-in wardrobe and a very substantial bathroom featuring a spectacular centrally mounted caramel onyx bath.
uest bedrooms on the lower deck include two equal Vips, one double and one twin cabin, all beautifully ďŹ nished in fabrics from designers Turnell + gignon and ralph Lauren.
All cabins have exotic onyx bathroom panelling. The skill of fitting mico-thin layers of this beautiful but brittle material is something for which Heesen master fitters have a peerless reputation.
eesen believes that the quality of the crew areas is directly related to the performance of the crew. The wheelhouse is handsomely furnished to create an eďŹƒcient working environment for the captain. The engine rooms and galley have been built to provide comfortable and well-organised environments for the crew to go about their duties.
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upper DeCk
MAin DeCk
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specification Hull type:
Twin propeller, round bilge,
TECHNICAL DETAILS
displacement
Maximum speed (50% load):
15,5 knots
naval Architect:
Heesen Yachts
range at 12 knots:
4.000nm
exterior Designer:
Omega Architects
fuel capacity:
60.000 litres / 15.875 us gallons
interior Designer:
keech green / Omega Architects
fresh water:
20.000 litres / 5.280 us gallons
Classification:
Lloyds
100A1 ssC YACHT [ ] LMC
Large Commercial Yacht
PROPULSION DETAILS
Code LY2 / MCA
Main engines:
2 x MTu 8V 4000 M70
Hull:
steel
Maximum power:
2 x 1.160kW
superstructure:
Aluminium
gearbox:
2 x Zf 4661
engine control:
MTu Blue Vision, three control stands
DIMENSIONS guests:
10
Water lubricated shafts:
stainless steel Ø 127mm
Cabins:
full-beam master suite,
propellers:
schaffran five blade fixed pitch Ø 1.600mm
two double cabins, two twin cabins
DIMENSIONS
generators:
2 x kilo-pak
power:
2 x 99kW
Length over all:
46,70m / 153ft 2in
Bowthruster:
Hrp 100kW, hydraulically driven
Beam over all:
8,83m / 29ft
steering system:
sperry Marine systems
Draft:
2,85m / 9ft 4in
stabilizers:
VT naiad, type 620 with
Displacement (50% load):
360 tons
2 fins of 3m 2 , zreo speed
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nyone looking to purchase a new yacht from Heesen should be conďŹ dent that the quality of the Company is equal to that of the yachts.
Heesen stands for individuality and quality in a world where these principles are increasingly compromised. A Heesen will always be hand built by craftsmen in Holland. A
The fact that this is the case is due in no small
Heesen will always be custom-built to combine the Owner’s ideas
part to the principles of the founder. frans Heesen
with our expertise. A Heesen will always be the highest denominator
founded the Company that bears his name in 1978.
of performance and luxury. A Heesen will always look like a Heesen
THe fuTure frOM THe pAsT
because it performs like a Heesen.
Where most yachts were made from steel,
Continuous investment has created one of the most modern
his yachts were to be built in aluminium. Where most yachts had
construction facilities in the world. great efficiency gives owners
displacement hull-forms for slow, long distance cruising, his yachts
custom-built yachts using pre-engineered platforms, in a time scale
were to use semi-displacement hulls and be performance-driven.
and to a quality that is unsurpassed.
YACHTs frOM
37-65 AprrOxiMATeLY
400 eMpLOYees
MeTres AnD BeYOnD
44.000
150
OVer YACHTs LAunCHeD sinCe 1978
sQuAre MeTres
sHipYArD siTe
fAsT DispLACeMenT HuLL COnCepT
1978 Heesen fOunDeD
Oss sHipYArD
united kingdom germany
france
n 30 years we have delivered over 150 yachts. Our current range of yachts includes aluminium and steel, displacement, semi-displacement and fast displacement hulls from 37-65 metres and beyond. Heesen is recognised as the world leader in aluminium yachts and our 65 metre fast displacement project is 30 per cent more efficient than any other yacht of this size.
amsterdam
Heesen moved into steel production in 2000 as a result of a specific client request. indeed 50 per cent of our sales are to existing clients, progressing through options of length, construction material and hull dynamics.
rotterdam
Our Oss shipbuilding complex has nine modern sheds, five dry docks, over 44.000 square metres of space and the most sophisticated construction programme imaginable: eindhoven
orchestrating the integration of more than four million parts
germany
per year. in 1978 frans had a visionary idea – today it is a company called Heesen.
dusseldorf
belgium
sales@heesenyachts.nl www.heesenyachts.nl +31 (0) 412 665544 rijnstraat 2, 5347 kL Oss The netherlands