Heesen Yachts and christened and delivered YN 20350, MY ALP at Hellevoetsluis, the Netherlands. This is where ALP has been berthed following completion of rigorous tests in the North Sea and while preparing for its maiden voyage.
ALP belongs to Heesen’s successful 50-metre semi-displacement series. The exterior lines were penned by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. With a top speed of 23 knots, ALP combines fast cruising, comfort, and luxury with technology. Focus when building the yacht was on intelligent engineering, precise aluminium construction and meticulous weight calculation.
Heesen is one of the few shipyards in the world that can build aluminium hulls in-house to the finest tolerances. Aluminium welding is a rigorous discipline that requires a combination of education, technical skills, focus and stamina. Precise engineering, exact construction, and effective project management ensure that the weight control meets the strict requirements without compromise on luxury.
Thanks to its shallow draught of just 2.1 metres, ALP is suitable for exploring the Bahamas; the length of 50 metres makes it perfect for entering Mediterranean ports.
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Interior and entertainment
Cristiano Gatto’s team and Heesen’s in-house engineers were responsible for the interior design. The interior spans almost 380 m2. The yacht features an expansive sundeck, partially protected by a hardtop, a whirlpool surrounded by sun pads aft, a bar and dining area, and a seating area forward. The wheelhouse deck aft terrace is ideal for al fresco dining. Thanks to sliding doors, this space connects with the sky lounge, creating a vast outdoor indoor area.
The main deck aft sports raised sun pads serviced by an adjacent bar. Elevating the relaxation area guarantees guest privacy when docked stern to in a marina. Additionally, this design solution allows a full-height beach club just below.
When the transom door is open, it connects seamlessly with the beach club and creates a space by the sea.
ALP has left the Netherlands for its maiden voyage to the Mediterranean.
Photo: YN 20350, MY ALP, on its maiden voyage towards delivery (by Heesen Yachts).
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