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Heesen Yachts are pleased to introduce YN<strong>19</strong>550 Project Altea,<br />
a 50-metre FDHF all aluminium motor yacht below<br />
500GT and the second yacht built on the design and engineering<br />
platform of Nova Plus. Altea offers fast yet highly efficient<br />
performance thanks to her FDHF aluminium hull with a<br />
shallow draft of just 2.15 metres. Her contemporary exterior design,<br />
by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects, showcases a profile<br />
characterised by a long waterline and floor-to-ceiling windows. A<br />
gently reversed stem with spray rails gives her a distinctive look.<br />
Thanks to two MTU 12V 2000 M72 main engines of 1,080kW each,<br />
she will reach a top speed of <strong>19</strong>.5 knots and will have a range of<br />
3,750 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 12 knots. <strong>The</strong>se characteristics<br />
make Project Altea one of the fastest and most economical<br />
motor yachts in her class.<br />
Twelve guests will enjoy almost 350 square meters of interior<br />
space. <strong>The</strong>y will be accommodated in six elegant staterooms and<br />
will be discreetly serviced by nine crew in five cabins. Italian designer<br />
Cristiano Gatto created a tranquil and warm interior design,<br />
a crowd-pleaser décor that invites guests to relax and unwind<br />
after an active day at sea.<br />
Stained Canaletto and American walnut are the main veneers<br />
used for both flooring and walls. Textured leathers and custom<br />
carpets by <strong>Luxury</strong> Pride deliver a tactile experience and add a<br />
third dimension to the opulent interior design. Gatto and his<br />
team have created bespoke soft furnishings that add a sense of<br />
comfort and exclusivity. Top tier materials, such as silk and velvet,<br />
are paired with fine details and leather trims to create an<br />
elegant and unconventional contrast.<br />
<strong>The</strong> fine cabinetry company, Heesen Interiors, recently completed<br />
the interior mock-up. Clients can now get a real feel for materials,<br />
finishes and lighting exactly as they will be built. In addition,<br />
the one-to-one mock-up offers the unique opportunity to test<br />
and perfect the precise engineering behind the sophisticated interior<br />
construction. This will result in more rigorous and efficient<br />
construction and installation timings.<br />
Project Altea is on schedule and available for delivery in Spring<br />
2021.<br />
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