New Model: Heesen 55-meter YN 20255

Heesen is delighted to announce the delivery of the first yacht of the restyled 55-metre series following intensive tests in the North Sea. Titled m/y Iris Blue Heesen yard number 20255 met all the required specifications, and the tests were conducted smoothly and according to plans. During the second day of trials, the super yacht was tested in rough sea conditions, with waves up to 1.7 metres from north to northwest and westerly to north-westerly winds with gusts up to 28 knots. Just like her foresisters, YN 20255 proved to be highly responsive, accepting steering commands immediately. The use of large rudders in conjunction with a powerful steering unit makes for a very quick reaction, as does the high pitch of the propellers. The overall effect instils great confidence in the captain when manoeuvring in strong wind conditions. Frank Laupman of Omega Architects, the original designer of this series, carried out the restyle of the exterior lines. The design restyling lends the super yacht a more assertive stance on the water. The owner's quarters now feature a veranda on the starboard side, which is a truly transformative innovation. This feature is something truly unique that fundamentally changes the space experience in the 78 sqm stateroom, which now also includes new walk-in wardrobes. The possibility to access an outdoor area in complete privacy is a wonderful addition to this space. The layout has also been reconsidered and now features a larger sundeck with a bar around the whirlpool forward. On the main deck, the central atrium has been modernised, with a wider and revised main staircase, while there is an additional companionway from the wheelhouse deck up to the sun deck to ease crew access.

Technical Data:

LOA - 55 m (180.5ft)

Beam - 9.6 m

Draft - 2.25 m half load

Displacement - 760 gt*volume

Fuel Capacity - 100,000 l

Water Capacity - 24,000 l

Accommodation - twelve guests in six cabins, thirteen crew in seven cabins

Engines - 2 x MTU 8v4000 M63 1341hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - fifteen knots max, thirteen knots cruise

Range - 4500 nautical miles at cruise

Hull Shape - Fast Displacement Hull Form

Construction - steel

Project - Frank Laupman of Omega exterior, Luca Dini interior

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