New Build: Heesen 50M FDHF Explorer Yacht

Heesen Yachts sign contract for 50-meter FDHF Explorer superyacht​

Dutch superyacht builder Heesen Yachts recently secured contract for a 50-meter all-aluminum Explorer type yacht based on the Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) concept.

Naval Architects Van Oossanen and Associates have worked on the FDHF concept and this very concept has made its way onto the hull of the new Heesen 50-meter Explorer. The design of the hull is low-resistence in nature and really allows the vessel to slip through the water alot easier than other wise.

Imagine only twin 1,000 Kw MTU engines are needed to drive this vessel to a top speed of 18.5-knots. As 'little' as 45,000 LT of fuel can run this vessel past Atlantic Ocean crossing range making her lighter and also more efficient at utilizing the same fuel.

In construction she will be known as YN 16750 and have exterior design Omega Architects. Accommodation will be in one very large Master Stateroom and four guest rooms that are two VIP-type staterooms and two twins. A look at the rendering shows two large tenders stored on the fore deck (in front of the bridge) thanks to the long bow. The bow itself is vertical and also will host separate lockers for toy storage. YN 16750 is expected to be completed in 2015 according to schedule.

For more information:

Heesen Yachts
Rijnstraat 2
5347 KL Oss
The Netherlands
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