Icon Yachts Rapid Refit of 41m Seven Sins

Icon Yachts have just successfully completed a rapid 6 week refit of the 41m (135ft) Heesen Seven Sins that was launched in 2005. Early in the morning on June the 19th Seven Sins left the Icon yard in Harlingen, Holland and headed down to the Mediterranean Sea for the summer season.

Icon Yachts managed to complete the extensive refit under the estimated time of 10 weeks, quite an achievement by the yard to complete it within 6 weeks. There was a list of jobs to do as long as your arm which included; A hull re-paint, generator overhaul, new teak on the swim platform and internal systems overhaul just to name a small fraction of the jobs.

A total of 8 refit projects have now taken place at the yard over the last 18 months. Martin Anderson Captain of seven Sins commented 'This was a 10 week refit done by Icon Yacht in 6 weeks. This was only possible due to a very dedicated and efficient team. working until midnight was more common than an exception'.

Double Take For Heesen Yachts

The Dutch shipyard Heesen this week has just signed a contract to build a new 42m (132ft) fast displacement and have also sold their 47m (154ft) displacement project California to delighted owners that will take the delivery next month, June 2012. This is a great week for the yard in terms of new builds and sales, and adds to an order book that consists of 12 Megayachts that will all be delivered to their owners by the end of 2015, Wow now that's an order book.

The 42m Fast Displacement

The 42m fast displacement (seen in the below image) will be the first Heesen hull with to be equipped with Hull Vane. Created by Piet Van Oossanen from Oossanen Naval Architects, Hull Vane is a foil fitted below the hull that can reduce resistance through the water by 24% at maximum speed, achieving an average reduction in drag of nearly 18% over the entire speed range.

Hull Vane also reduces the motion and acceleration of the yacht in heavy seas due to the damping effect of the foil below the hull. This results in a much more comfortable motion for guests in heavy seas.

Her exterior lines have been designed by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. Twelve guests will sleep in 6 cabins: the owners have two suites one which is positioned aft on the upper deck and includes a gym, the second is located in the traditional place forward on the main deck and includes a starboard balcony, a studio and a large walk-in closet. The guest accommodation is located on the lower deck and feature 2 double and 2 twin cabins all of which have private ensuite bathrooms.

This innovative Megayacht project is due for completion in 2014 and its going to be presented to the yachting community at the Monaco Yacht Club on September 19th.

The 47m Project California

Project California is the 9th Megayacht in Heesen's award winning 47m displacement class. Again Frank Laupman of Omega Architects is responsible for the smooth exterior lines of this award winning yacht. Bannenberg & Rowell Design have taken the interior decor back to styles that were seen in California in the 1940s and 1950s, with the main deck taking on the styling of the classic Hollywood era with the use of bleached wenge floorboards, white elm and stainless steel paneling, leather and marble. The combination of the different woods used was inspired by custom made surfboards built from recycled timber.

She will have a maximum speed of 15kts, with a range of 4,000nm at a speed of 12kts. She is scheduled for delivery to her new owners in June 2012.

Heesen's New 50m Build Confirmed

Heesen Yachts have just announced the sale of there newest yacht a 164ft based on the revolutionary fast displacement hull from (FDHF) by Van Oossanen and Associates. This mega yacht will be delivered in 2015 and during her construction she will be known as project YN 16750.

Due to her unique and revolutionary hull she will be able to reach a max speed of 18.5kts with only two 1,000Kw MTU's installed. She will be fuel efficient and for a comfortable Atlantic crossing it will take only 45,000 liters of fuel. The owner has commissioned Laupman from Omega Architects and AB studios to design the exterior and the general arrangement. Her clean and striking lines are emphasized by contrasting bands of wraparound glass windows. The interior will be cosy and inviting with swamp oak and dark coloring.

She will be able to accommodate 10 guests in 5 cabins. The master suite is 61 square meters and has two dressing rooms and with bathrooms. the other cabins consist of 2 VIP cabins and 2 twin cabins. These cabins are located on the lower deck and will all have en suite bathrooms. Beyond the cabins the guests will be able to enjoy 237 square meters of outdoor living space to relax and entertain. The yacht also has a 21 square meter beach club that incluedes a sauna and a hammam.