Heesen Yachts proudly announces the joining, or "marriage", of the aluminium hull and superstructure as well as the positioning of the engines on the 57-metre Custom. This part of the yacht building process also offers the curious a first look at the profile of the four-decker and, of course, the elegant exterior lines designed by Omega Architects.
Cristiano Gatto, who has already realised twelve projects with Heesen, drew the interior and also acts as the owner's representative: "Now we can see the beauty of the project in reality. While 3D visualisations give a good idea of what the yacht will look like, it makes a big difference when the design is brought to life." All materials are now being meticulously selected; the selection process for the marble took place just a few days ago in Verona, Italy.
The "Setteesettanta" owners get their private deck
"Setteesettanta" is the first Heesen yacht with a bridge on the fourth deck. The owners' privacy is ensured by the upper deck with a suite plus panoramic view and terrace. The project has a total interior volume of 920 GT.
Niels Vaessen, CEO of Heesen, says: "The 'Setteesettanta' project reflects the core values of Heesen with its aluminium hull, shallow draft (2.30 m) and precise construction. Seeing this 57-metre yacht take shape fills us with pride. Celebrating this milestone and honouring maritime traditions is important to us. We are proud of our capabilities and look forward to growing as a shipyard."
With the wedding, something else very important came on board: the installation of the two MTU 16V2000 engines is now making great strides forward, with the power package promising a top speed of 18 knots. "Setteesettanta" is now being further equipped and is due to be launched in January 2026.
Uske Berndt
Editor News & Panorama
