What makes Heesen yachtes so special? Must be the relation the Netherlands have with the ocean, a provider who agreed its inhabitants to control its power and design its contour with incredible inspiration and technology. Style is not that important in Holland as the use of the most advanced engineering, the search for a solution delivering the maximum performance in an always luxurious environment.

The yacht Aurelia is a sample of what the creative ability and technology of the Dutch people can achieve. Its appearance clearly resembles a sport car; even its name was chosen after the introduction of the Lancia Aurelia GT. 

This time the Heesen team developed a 37 meter vessel, mainly manufactured with aluminum. The special design provides a soft travel over the ocean. Actually, thanks to the careful attention to reducing weight and the sharp shape of its hull, it is able to surf at 30 knots.

Aurelia’s sun deck is only 87 square meters with an overall length of almost 50 percent; it is equipped to perform almost any maneuver. The two stabilizing gyroscopes Sea keeper nearly eliminates the anchor swing without any effect in speed or maneuverability. 

 

 

 

 

To enjoy dining, the sundeck has a roof made by two crossing arches which are attached to the glass panels of the superstructure

The Aurora main deck is ideal for gathering with guests in an informal meal, hors d’oeuvres, or why not, a cocktail.  The interior dining room, on the other hand opens to a terrace, a perfect space for entertaining.

Although in a subtle way, must of the interior surfaces have an assigned pattern: The roof in the main hall is upholstered with leather in a diamond pattern; a design resembling the seats of a Bentley, walnut covered floors shaped as fish skeletons, the masonry panels, everything was an installation challenge. To make the wooden patterns fit exactly in every corner, the carpet perfectly straight, are some examples of the challenges posed by the floor.

 

 

 

 

The Hessen 37 concept offers its owners wide decision choices on the internal distribution. The Aurelia’s 55 meters main hall includes a dining room and observatory with a 180 degree view.

The magnificent hand crafted walnut dining room table is located under a roof embedded with a deco inspired chandelier.

The yatch is also equipped with sophisticated entertainment and control equipment, such as a Kalidoscope library to enjoy movies or music; it also has  custom interfaced controls which allow people to enjoy the entertainment while the Oculus YatchEye provides information and feedback on Aurelia’s incidents and destination.

The master suite is towards the foredeck, it is an exceptional setting for relaxation or even a business meeting if needed.

 

 

In accordance with the concept, the carpet’s print design resembles tire ruts aligned with the door frames, also inspired by the sporty seats of the Jaguar, the headboard is made of stamped and polished sewn leather, for a deep shine. 

With heated floors and mirrors, the master bath is a combination of natural stone and statuary white marble. In a sprt Yatch where performance is a priority, Hessen experience allows the use of 4 milimeter finishing molds, to reduce weight

The guest cabin is home to three of the greatest names in automotive design: The  double cabin  orange Lamborghini,  Bertone; the double cabin red Ferrari, Pininfarina  and the Aston Martin crew yellow, Zagato.  The Spinneybeck leather backs, in teak and walnut finishes, are all part of the demanding specifications to accommodate guests

Hessen is a company convinced that both quantity as quality of space affects directly  the performance and  welfare of the crew, therefore at the lower deck, besides the three guest rooms, there is enough room for the captain’s cabin . The guest and crew areas are completely separated, the overall result is a larger laundry facility and a gallery in the main deck almost twice as large as most comparable yachts.

 

 

Specifications:

Length:

122 ft 4 in

Draught: 

7 ft 2 in

Water capacity: 

2,100 Gal

Fuel capacity: 

7,925 Gal

Engine: 

 2 x MTU 16V 4000 M90

Displacement: 

155 Tons

Maximum Speed: 

 30 knots

 

Text: AMURA ± Photo: HEESEN YACHTS