Heesen Yachts in the Netherlands has delivered the 186-foot Santosha, which is the first hull in the builder’s 57m series.
Exteriors are by Omega Architects, with interiors by Harrison Eidsgaard. According to the shipyard, the yacht is “highly personalized” to meet the preferences of the owners, who have years of chartering experience.
“We are honored to have had the opportunity to build this exceptional yacht for such a wonderful family,” Niels Vaessen, CEO of Heesen Yachts, stated in a press release. “Both the Heesen and owner’s teams worked tirelessly to bring Santosha to life. I am confident she will set a new standard for Heesen yachts, offering unparalleled comfort and style for those who love to cruise.”
During sea trials in the North Sea, Heesen’s team says, Santosha achieved a top hop of 22 knots with twin IMO Tier III-compliant MTU 16V 4000 M65L engines. The yacht’s displacement is approximately 510 tons at half load.
The client was introduced to Heesen by MarineMax and Northrop & Johnson. MCM helped to coordinate the project throughout the build process.
MCM’s Peter Wilson says the all-aluminum yacht “combines exceptional speed and performance with hydrodynamic efficiency. At slower speeds, she offers a remarkable range, and her shallow draft makes her incredibly versatile, allowing her to excel in various conditions, making her a multipurpose vessel. The owner’s design talent and considerable experience from many other projects was brought to bear on Santosha, and her success is in no small part due to their intimate involvement throughout.”
Santosha also represents a significant milestone in Heesen’s yacht design and engineering. “The accuracy of the weight calculations was critical in achieving the Bahama draft,” said Peter van der Zanden, head of Heesen’s engineering department. “This yacht exemplifies our commitment to precision engineering and design excellence.”
Accommodations are for 12 guests in six staterooms. The owner’s apartment is on the main deck, spanning nearly 700 square feet.
When will Santosha debut in the United States? The yacht is expected to be at the Palm Beach International Boat Show in March 2025.
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