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quintaessentia
55metre aluminium semi-displacement
quintaessentia
What makes a Heesen so distinctive? Custom-built in Holland, it is not just a matter of style but
more importantly, the contemporary application of engineering: the architecture of performance. Our
concept has evolved over 30 years and the experience we have accrued is unlike that of any other
yacht builder in the world. Building in aluminium to enormously demanding tolerances, the Heesen
hull-form is unique – quite simply no other ship shape so optimises the way a yacht moves through
water. Meticulous attention to weight reduction results in increased levels of luxury. A Heesen is a
Heesen because we are dedicated to one principle: the performance of luxury.
Quinta Essentia – the ancient Greek magical mystical fifth element.
At 55 metres this highly impressive yacht, the largest yet built by Heesen, presents
so many breakthroughs in both aesthetic and technical terms. She looks
unconventional and challenges the notion “why” with the answer, “why not?”
uinta Essentia’s vital statistics are
staggering. Nearly 800 gross tonnes
of internal volume powered along
at 24 knots. A highly efficient hull and 147.000 litre fuel tanks
result in a range of over 4.500 nautical miles.
Working for an Owner who has consistently built at Heesen
and demands the most challenging concepts, flawlessly built,
has resulted in some extremely accomplished shipbuilding.
For example, the metallic red paintwork is specially formulated
in honour of the Owner’s Montemaggio Merlot vineyard,
while the radical ‘eye’ concept in the master suite includes
not only full-height windows but also technically challenging
glass bulwarks to create panoramic infinity views. At Heesen,
necessity is the mother of invention.
ne of the most technically difficult feats was the construction of the 7.000 litre main deck Jacuzzi pool. Pressurised water falls
through 3.000 one-millimetre holes drilled into a 3 metre length of polished stainless steel embedded into the deckhead. A ballast
tank in the tender garage maintains the water at the required level regardless of how many guests are in the pool. Such is the
pressure of the falling water that it can be used as a screen for projecting films.
Yet another tour-de-force engineering
feature was the demand for a wet dock
to house the 25 foot limousine tender.
The concept allows guests to simply walk
aboard the tender without the tricky
manoeuvres required when embarking
from the swimming platform. Such a complex feature is all
the more remarkable on a 55 metre yacht.
he entire sun deck is dedicated to health
and beauty and includes a fully-equipped
Technogym, sauna, steam room and
professional treatment salon. Guests can
relax between sessions in a circular
television lounge with spectacular views and sea-grass
panelling. On deck there is a second Jacuzzi, sunbathing areas
and a large dining terrace.
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The sky lounge is shaped like a figure of eight with two intersecting circular saloons surrounded by curved full-height windows that
open out to side balconies and the aft deck. Heesen expertise and dedication to weight reduction mean that this amount of glass in no
way compromises performance. The complex installation of a baby grand piano and fireplace in the forward television lounge were just
two examples of Heesen’s ability to work with the most challenging briefs.
he dining saloon was positioned within the second circular area of the upper deck. The entire main deck was then
dedicated to a massive open-plan lounge. Our in-house craftsmen worked closely with the designer and specialists
from Sinnex to achieve two objectives: exceptional style, flawless build quality.
Pearlised panelling required over twenty layers of lacquer sprayed and hand rubbed to produce
the desired effect. The degree of installation difficulty was increased by the design requiring
extremely fragile macassar ceiling bands that continue down the full height of the wall.
ustom-engineered Ad Notam black mirror
plasma screens were seamlessly fitted within macassar cabinets.
As with all such highly reflective surfaces only perfect construction
standards eliminate distortions.
Twelve guests sleep in six cabins including a master suite of almost 100 square metres on the main deck. The scope of the master
suite is staggering. Set within a concave cocoon of glass, the bedroom opens out on both sides to a full-length private balcony. A
ceiling height of over 2 metres emphasises the size of the suite. Walk-in wardrobes, an additional double cabin and a private office
create the atmosphere of an entire apartment dedicated to the Owner.
n the ensuite bathroom – contemporary technology
has been fitted within period design style. The
one-piece black stone bath is mounted on a white
onyx floor. Edging the lacquered wood cabinets is
black marble detailing and the mirror is inset
with an immaculately bonded silver leaf frame.
Guests have individual customised control pads
for operating the entire entertainment system:
blinds, lighting and even crew communications.
GUEST VIP CABIN
uest suites have the same level of luxury and
detailing as is evident in the rest of the yacht.
Superbly planned, the convetible, full-beam
VIP, double and twin cabins on the lower deck
open directly onto a central lift lobby therefore
maximising the size of each cabin.
Beds and furniture are all set on plinths giving the impression
that they are floating. The less the furniture sits on the floor, the
greater the atmosphere of light and space. It is preferable but
more difficult to build cabins this way – that is why it is a Heesen.
The bridge is equipped with a touch sensitive optical glass console. Balancing weight, power and performance, MTU V20 engines
were installed. Because we believe that the quality of crew areas directly affects their efficiency, Quinta Essentia has been built
to exceed the latest MCA regulations for crew accommodation.
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Hull Type: Twin Propeller, hard chine, semi-displacement
Naval Architect: Heesen Yachts / Van Oossanen & Associates
Exterior designer: Omega Architects
Interior designer: ken Freivokh design – Michela reverberi design
Classification: ABS A1 Commercial Yachting Service AMS
large Commercial Yacht Code lY2 / MCA
Hull: Aluminium
Superstructure: Aluminium
ACCOMMODATION
Guests: 12
Cabins: Full-beam master suite, two double cabins
(main deck + lower deck), one full-beam VIP
cabin convertible into 2 doubles, one twin cabin
DIMENSIONS
length over all: 55,00m / 180ft 5in
Beam over all: 9,90m / 33ft 10in
draft: 3,00m / 9ft 10in
displacement (50% load): 500 tons
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Maximum speed (50% load): 24 knots
range at 12 knots: 4.500Nm
Fuel capacity: 125.000 litres / 33.000 US gallons
Fresh Water: 30.000 litres / 7.925 US gallons
PROPULSION DETAILS
Main engines: 2 x MTU 20V 4000 M93l
Maximum power: 2 x 4.300kW
Gearbox: 2 x ZF 23560d + ZF autotroll
Engine control: MTU Blue Vision
Water lubricated shafts: Stainless steel 431 Ø 180mm
Propellers: Schaffran five blade fixed pitch Ø 1.800mm
Generators: 2 x kilo-Pak, each 175kW at 50Hz
1 x kilo-Pak, emergency 80kW at 50Hz
Bowthruster: HrP 120kW, hydraulically driven
Steering system: Sperry Marine Systems
Stabilizers: VT Naiad, type 820 with 2 fins of 4,66m2,
zero speed
specification
© Heesen Yachts 2011.The information contained in this brochure (including without limitation any information concerning the dimensions, capabilities and performance characteristics of any yacht) is given in good faith but is not warranted to be accurate. All such information is subject to change at any time without notice. HeesenYachts gives no warranty or representation, nor shall it be liable, in contract, tort or any other way, for any claims relating to or arising from any use made of any such information. All intellectual property rights of whatsoever nature and howsoever arising in the information contained in this brochure belong toHeesen Yachts without whose prior written consent no such information may be copied, adapted, distributed, published, displayed, communicated to the public or otherwise used in any way in whole or in part anywhere in the world.
nyone looking to purchase a new yacht from Heesenshould be confident that the quality of the Company
is equal to that of the yachts.The fact that this is the case is due in no small
part to the principles of the founder. Frans Heesenfounded the Company that bears his name in 1978.
THE FUTUrE FrOM THE PASTWhere most yachts were made from steel,
his yachts were to be built in aluminium. Where most yachts haddisplacement hull-forms for slow, long distance cruising, his yachtswere to use semi-displacement hulls and be performance-driven.
Heesen stands for individuality and quality in a world where theseprinciples are increasingly compromised.
A Heesen will always be hand built by craftsmen in Holland. AHeesen will always be custom-built to combine the Owner’s ideaswith our expertise. A Heesen will always be the highest denominatorof performance and luxury. A Heesen will always look like a Heesenbecause it performs like a Heesen.
Continuous investment has created one of the most modernconstruction facilities in the world. Great efficiency gives ownerscustom-built yachts using pre-engineered platforms, in a time scaleand to a quality that is unsurpassed.
YACHTS FrOM
37-65M E T r E SANd BEYONd
44.000SQUArE METrESSHIPYArd SITE
APrrOXIMATElY
400EMPlOYEES
FASTdISPlACEMENTHUll CONCEPT
1978HEESEN FOUNdEd
OVEr150YACHTS lAUNCHEd SINCE 1978
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amsterdam
rotterdam
eindhoven dusseldorf
belgiumgermany
unitedkingdom
germany
france
n 30 years we have delivered over 150 yachts.Our current range of yachts includes aluminium and steel,displacement, semi-displacement and fast displacement hullsfrom 37-65 metres and beyond.
Heesen is recognised as the world leader in aluminiumyachts and our 65 metre fast displacement project is 30 percent more efficient than any other yacht of this size.
Heesen moved into steel production in 2000 as a result ofa specific client request. Indeed 50 per cent of our sales areto existing clients, progressing through options of length,construction material and hull dynamics.
Our Oss shipbuilding complex has nine modern sheds,five dry docks, over 44.000 square metres of space and themost sophisticated construction programme imaginable:orchestrating the integration of more than four million partsper year.
In 1978 Frans had a visionary idea – today it is a companycalled Heesen.
