Heesen Yachts this week uncovered the 50m 1(64-foot) Project Maia
superyacht at its shipyard in Oss, the Netherlands.
The steel-hulled,
full-displacement motor yacht from the Dutch yard is based on the same
technical platform as its award-winning 164-foot superyacht Ann G launched in
2015. Featuring in-house naval architecture and engineering, Maia has the
stance of a large cat ready to pounce, thanks to its exterior by Clifford Denn
Design. Curvy, flowing forms and sharp knuckle lines are accented with subtle nods
to automotive design such as the “Fisker whiskers” of the aft fashion plates
and contemporary navigation lights. The yacht’s sporty aesthetic is accentuated
by Heesen’s traditional pelican bow with a reversed sheer line.
Maia offers up no less than 250 sqm (2,690 square feet) of deck space
arranged over three levels, an accomplishment made possible by well-positioned
tenders carried on the fore deck where they can be quickly deployed. A
wavebreaker at the front of the tender storage deflects splash. As a result of
this out-of-the-way stowage, outdoor enthusiasts can spread out on the stunning
52-foot sundeck, which has ample room for the yacht’s most impressive design
feature: a spacious beach club with a bar, a sauna, and a stellar sound system.
The bridge-deck sky lounge is an adaptable area dedicated to
rest, with large windows and full-height glass doors opening to sea breezes by
day, but then providing a more intimate setting by night, in which to hunker
down while bathed in soft lighting once the sun sets.
Powered by two MTU 1,340 hp engines, Maia will reach a
respectable top speed of 15 knots, with a range of 3,800 nm at its cruising
speed of 12 knots. Maia’s many distinguishing and practical exterior design
features are complemented by a bright and modern Reymond Langton interior,
which has been executed with both owner and charter guests in mind.
Calming, soft tones are combined with bespoke furniture that
echoes the geometric elements of the striking artwork and a walnut-clad main
staircase rising through the yacht. A thoughtful LED lighting concept washing
the ceilings and walls in a warm glow creates an inviting atmosphere, as does
the use of contrast between light, bleached oak, and stained walnut. A subtle
graphic motif runs throughout, punctuated with textured metal and feature
fabrics.
Accommodating up to 10 guests in five staterooms, the
main-deck owner’s suite has a private office that leads to the generous
full-beam bedroom in which large windows provide panoramic views and plenty of
natural light. A roomy bathroom in oak and limestone features stained walnut
and a Volga blue granite vanity. Four lower-deck guest suites (three doubles
and one twin on the lower deck) are again light and airy, and 10 crew members
are accommodated in five cabins.
Following its current outfitting stage, the yacht will
undergo sea trials in the North Sea. Maia is scheduled for delivery in 2018.
(heesenyachts.com)
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