aurelia

37 metre semi-displacement

hat 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 our yachts move 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.

urelia is a

Heesen 37 metre sportster – our tenth unique yacht of this size.

Her extrovert appearance was inspired by the Owner’s vision for

something distinctly different – a homage to sports car heritage.

Indeed Aurelia was named after the very first Gran Turismo – the

Lancia Aurelia GT.

The world’s finest mid size sports yacht gives each owner and

their designers the opportunity to create without compromise.

From the outset, Aurelia was destined to be highly distinctive

and for more reasons than just her racy colour scheme.

Aurelia powers along at 30 knots thanks to a hull honed for

efficiency and meticulous attention to weight reduction.

Acknowledged as world leaders in the construction of aluminium

yachts, a Heesen requires less power to achieve a given speed –

and less power means less fuel.

Gulf Oil Racing colours were adapted by Dobroserdov Design

and applied to the yacht and even the 14ft Castoldi tender

stored in the large tender garage and launched using the

Heesen track system that is both safer and requires less space

than a traditional crane mechanism. The transom door folds

down to create a large swimming platform.

Our tenth, 37 metre produced yet another

new sun deck layout. At 87 square metres

and extending to nearly 50 per cent of the

overall length, the sun deck is equipped

for every activity. The two Seakeeper gyro

stabilizers virtually eliminate rolling at

anchor without affecting speed or handling.

Aurelia has three options for dining.

The sun deck is protected from cross

breezes thanks to tinted glass panels

set within the superstructure.

SUN DECK

On the main deck, twin tables are often set

for casual dining or cocktails and canapés.

The indoor dining saloon opens out onto

the large terrace, ideal for entertaining.

ith interiors by Bannenberg & Rowell, Aurelia’s

‘GT’ car concept required a considerable degree of detail in

every aspect of the design.

From the Linley Aston Martin chairs to the automobile grille

bookcase insets, every classic feature exudes craftsmanship.

Working with long-term partners such as Sinnex and the Heesen

owned Oortgiese ensured that this complex concept was built

to immaculate standards that have consistently won awards.

Details make the difference. Heesen engineers were able to safely

include a bio-ethanol open fireplace. Knurled stainless steel

cabinet handles were custom built in-house.

Practically every surface was assigned a subtle pattern. In the main saloon,

the diamond leather ceiling (inspired by Bentley sports car seats), the walnut

herringbone floors and the bulkhead panelling, all posed installation challenges.

Patterns need to start and end precisely in corners, horizontally lined fabrics must

stretch with no distortion over many metres of panelling.

he Heesen 37 metre concept gives owners

considerable scope to decide on the internal layout. Extending

to more than 55 square metres, Aurelia’s main saloon includes

a dining area and a conservatory with 180 degree views.

The magnificent hand crafted two metre American walnut dining

table sits under an inset ceiling with a deco centre-light feature.

Sophisticated entertainment and control systems have been

concealed throughout the yacht. A Kaleidescape film and music

library is controlled by customised interfaces. Oculus YachtEye

information gives guests a full feedback about the Aurelia’s

route and destination.

orward on the main deck, the full-beam master is

an exceptionally impressive suite.

Used throughout the cabins, a dramatic ‘tyre tread’ patterned

carpet has been precisely laid to align with doorframes. Inspired

by Jaguar sports car seats, the leather headboard was rib stitched,

glazed and polished to gain a deep lustre..

With heated floors and mirrors, the master bathroom is a

combination of natural stone and white Statuario marble. On

a sports yacht where performance is a high priority, Heesen

expertise enables the use of 4 mm veneers to reduce weight.

MASTER SUITE

uest cabin design pays homage to three

of the greatest names in automotive styling: Bertone’s orange

Lamborghini twin cabin, Pininfarina’s Ferrari red double cabin

and Zagato’s Aston Martin green double cabin.

Spinneybeck leather headboards, teak and walnut details all

form part of very high specification guest accommodation where

additional portholes were built into the ensuite bathrooms.

Only Heesen custom construction gives owners the freedom to

fine-tune the design to achieve exactly what they require. Aurelia

is yet another example of the performance of luxury.

eesen believes that both quality and quantity

of space directly affect the performance and wellbeing of the

crew. Apart from three guest cabins, the customised lower

deck layout has enough space for a comfortable captain’s

cabin. With totally separated crew and guest areas, the overall

result is a larger laundry room and a main deck galley that is

nearly twice the size of most comparable yachts.

Sun Deck

Bridge Deck

Main Deck

Lower Deck

GENERAL

Hull type: Twin Propeller, hard chine, semi-displacement

Naval Architect: Heesen Yachts

Exterior Designer: Omega Architects

Interior Designer: Bannenberg & Rowell Design

Classification: ABS A1 Commercial Yachting Service AMS

MCA Large Commercial Yacht Code LY2 short

range

Hull: Aluminium

Superstructure: Aluminium

ACCOMMODATION

Guests: 8

Cabins: Full-beam master suite,

two double cabins, one twin cabin

DIMENSIONS

Length over all: 37,30m / 122ft 4in

Beam over all: 7,50m / 24ft 7in

Draught: 2,20m / 7ft 2in

Displacement (50% load): 155 tons

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Maximum speed (light load): 30 knots

Range at 12 knots: 1.900Nm

Fuel capacity: 30.000 litres / 7.925 US gallons

Fresh water: 8.000 litres / 2.100 US gallons

PROPULSION DETAILS

Main engines: 2 x MTU 16V 4000 M90

Maximum power: 2 x 2720 kW

Gearbox: 2 x ZF 7550

Engine control: MTU Blue Vision

Water lubricated shafts: 2 x Stainless steel AISI 431

Propellers: Schaffran five blade fixed pitch Ø 1.350mm

Generators: 2 x Kilo-Pak, each 50kW at 50Hz

Power: 2 x 50kW

Bowthruster: Hydromar 50kW, hydraulically driven

Steering system: Northrop Grumman Sperry Marine

Stabilizers: 2 x Seakeeper Model 21000 gyro stabilizers

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specification

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

OSS SHIPYARD

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.

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