UPDATE, JULY 20, 2015: Ann G has been delivered. Heesen reports that she proved her mettle during sea trials, exceeding the promised top end of 15 knots by 0.6 knots. Abundant Art Deco elements are found throughout the yacht. We’ll have a Megayacht News Onboard feature following the debut of Ann G at the Monaco Yacht Show.
Read on for the original article and video.
Hand-over should occur in less than a month for Ann G, the Heesen previously known by her hull number, YN 17350. She’s been conducting sea trials, allowing the public to get a full look at her custom-designed profile.
You read that right: Ann G is a fully custom megayacht. Even with its variety of series-built projects, Heesen Yachts has continued to offer clients the ability to start with a clean sheet of paper. The owner of Ann G tapped Clifford Denn Design for styling and the general arrangement. “We went through lots and lots of designs with him,” Clifford Denn of the eponymous design firm told us. The owner wanted the tenders stowed on the foredeck, which necessitated a little higher-profile wheelhouse. Furthermore, Denn says, the owner wanted big, wide stairs and roomy interior spaces.
You’ll have to wait a few weeks before we can show you those roomy interior spaces, however. For now, imagine a showcase of Art Deco, from Reymond Langton Design. Jason Macaree, a director of the design studio, says the owner of Ann G wanted a blend of both modern design and Art Deco, with the latter being the dominant look. For example, in the dining area, blue resin is used as an inlay in the table. Polished stainless steel also features heavily in the decor, as do intricate details.
While the video footage here isn’t offshore, Heesen expects Ann G to top out at 15 knots. She’s powered by twin MTUs, which should also allow a best-cruise range of 4,000 nautical miles (at 12 knots).
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