The official keel laying of the 57-metre full custom YN 20857, code-named Project Setteesettanta, took place on December 14 at Heesen Yachts’ shipyard in Oss. It is the first yacht to have the bridge on the fourth deck, a special feature for a Heesen yacht.
The owners were also there to celebrate this milestone in the construction of their yacht and welded the traditional “good luck coin” to section two of their new yacht.
Designer Cristiano Gatto has been entrusted with looking after the interior design and will represent the owners as their advisor during the build, while Hugo Morgan-Harris is in charge of the technical side.
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Heesen firsts
At 57 metres in length, with an enclosed volume of 920 GT, Project Setteesettanta involves a few firsts for Heesen, including the bridge on the fourth deck.
Despite the fourth deck, Heesen’s traditional sleek appearance is maintained thanks to a light and unobtrusive mast designed by Frank Laupman, which blends in with the superstructure. New flat Star Link comm panels that replace the traditional domes also contribute to this clean and neat design.
New design traits found in some of the most recent Heesen designs include a near-vertical bow and the open transom, complete with a double staircase around a four-metre infinity pool.
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Accommodation
The owners have reserved the entire upper deck to ensure their privacy. A large master stateroom boasts 180-degree views and a private forward terrace of nearly 200 square metres that can serve as a touch-and-go helipad. The enclosed mooring deck augments the privacy for the owners and streamlines operations for the crew.
There is a VIP cabin forward on the starboard side of the main deck, adjacent to a fully equipped gym. Four large guest staterooms, two twins and two doubles can be found on the lower deck, while an oval staircase ascends through all four decks, running back-to-back with the crew staircase for perfect space optimisation.
The dining area on the main deck is located towards the stern, adjacent to the aft terrace. Thanks to wide sliding doors, this space seamlessly connects with the outdoors.
Watch the video of the tank test and the interview with Sjoerd van Herk, Heesen’s senior naval architect, and Perry van Oossanen from van Oossanen Naval Architects, below.
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Project Setteesettanta
The details of Project Setteesettanta are:
- Full custom 57m, all aluminium, 18 knots
- Fast Displacement Hull Form, shallow draft, ultimate efficiency
- Exterior by Omega Architects, interior by Cristiano Gatto Design
- Four decks, with the owner’s deck with a vast forward terrace and touch-and-go helipad
- 920 GT internal volume, 12 guests in six staterooms, 13 crew
- Delivery in 2026
