Heesen Yachts in the Netherlands just announced that it has sold Project Angelica, a 180-foot motoryacht in the builder’s 55-meter Steel series.
The deal was finalized on December 30, marking Heesen’s fourth sale in 2024. Delivery of the yacht is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027.
Exterior design on Project Angelica is by Omega Architects. Interiors are by Luca Dini Design and Architecture. Heesen says the buyer is an experienced superyacht owner who has requested modifications to tailor the vessel to his lifestyle of year-round cruising.
“Bringing the owner’s vision to life will be a collaborative effort involving Heesen’s skilled specialists, the owner’s team, and the designers at Luca Dini,” the builder stated in a press release. “Together, they will personalize the yacht’s interior aesthetics to reflect the client’s unique preferences and create a truly one-of-a-kind superyacht.”
Internal volume on Project Angelica is 760 gross tons, with interior space that spans nearly 4,300 square feet. The layout includes seven staterooms for a total of 12 guests.
The yacht is being built with the Fast Displacement Hull Form developed by Van Oossanen and engineered by Heesen. Power will be a pair of 1,350-horsepower MTU 8V 4000 M63 IMO III engines, with projections for a top hop of 15.5 knots and a transatlantic range of 4,500 nautical miles at 13 knots.
The owner, apparently, put Heesen through its paces before signing on the dotted line to buy the yacht. According to Ruud van der Stroom, chief commercial officer of Heesen Yachts: “Their vision for Project Angelica was both challenging and inspiring, engaging our design and engineering teams as they crafted innovative solutions to meet the client’s specific requirements.”
Heesen’s 55-meter series, he added, is ideal for this type of client, as it “offers an exceptional platform for clients to express their individuality and achieve their ambitions. It combines striking exterior design, outstanding seaworthiness and unmatched Dutch craftsmanship. The interior volumes are among the largest in their class, and the quality of workmanship is unparalleled. We are thrilled to welcome this client to the Heesen family and look forward to creating a superyacht that will be a remarkable addition to our fleet. Together, we will transform Project Angelica into a true reflection of its owner’s vision.”
What else is happening at Heesen Yachts? The shipyard has 11 yachts under construction, with deliveries scheduled through 2027. Deliveries expected in 2025 include Serena, Orion, Venus, Agnetha and Frida.
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