Review: Heesen "Yalla"

The flip side of the master. No single word, or phrase, can conjure up and justify the interior decor. Simple, yet magnificent. Comfortable, yet modern. Futuristic, but familiar.

Rich Italian marble walls and backsplash highlight the his/hers sinks sporting chrome fixtures. A full size tub and shower, as well as double walk-in closets offer full creature conveniences. Covering the medicine cabinet is an elongated mirror. Floors are also Italian marble.

Another perspective of the master bath. Palatable design elements throughout encourage this megayacht to take on the characteristics of an exclusive art shoppe rather than a sailing craft, such as these clever, fashionable flower vases.

Again a statement in minimalist expression, on the main deck (two) VIP staterooms with ensuite heads cloister themselves in deep browns, against light beige wall treatments. Curving wood design of the desk and under-berth drawers add to its comfort with stark and clean appeal. The recessed lighting below the bed pedestal literally creates a levitating effect. Like sleeping on air? No, you're on Yalla... the ultimate waterbed.

A mirror of the Owner’s bath, the VIP head features the same curving elements of design, with a large mirror/medicine cabinet, plus marble accents on the walls, and an inset sink.

Twin berths set apart in two guest or children’s staterooms follow the linear/curving theme and beige/vanilla/chocolate colors. Desks can hold computers or writing pads, with drawers for optional equipment.

Marble inset floors plus light maple and walnut woods follow the bathroom motif in the guest head. Not shown... the crew’s quarters consist of three double cabins on the lower deck, plus a crew mess and separate laundry room.

Nestled in Yalla’s engine room are twin MTU 16V 4000 M90 diesel workhorses. Max power available is 2x 2.720 kW. She’s ready to go anywhere in the world the owner’s fancy asks of her. So with all these fine, luxurious amenities, I’ll bet you’re still wondering: “How did this perfect lady Yalla manage the dangerous trek through her maiden voyage, assaulted by screaming winds and pelted by tumultuous seas, off the coast of Holland/France?” True, all the bad dogs were out that day, just itching for a scrap...

The answer is, She wondered what the shouting was all about. After all, this megayacht was in her element; she was born and raised to take whatever the sea serves up on any given day. What challenge? She had a ball. Through it all, her real question might have been...

“What time does the REAL party start?”

Review by Capt. Chuck Gnaegy.​

SPECIFICATIONS:

LOA: 154’2”
Beam: 29’6”
Draft: 8’2”
Displ: 555,500 lbs.
Fuel: 18,200 gals.
Water: 4,300 gals.
Power: 2x MTU 16V 4000 M90 diesels
Top Speed: 25 knots
Cruise Speed: 16 knots
Range @ 12 knots = 3,400 Nm

For more information, contact:

Heesen Yachts
1850 S.E. 17th Street, Suite 122
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 522-2300
http://www.***************