Heesen Yachts’ YN 17145, a.k.a. Project Necto, gained a buyer this spring. The 147’6” (45-meter) flying-bridge yacht is what Heesen calls a “sportster.” The styling is sportier, sharper, and sleeker than that of most of its other models.
Project Necto is all-aluminum yacht and expected to be as speedy as she looks. The anticipated top speed under light load is 30 knots. Her hard-chine, semi-displacement hull form comes from Omega Architects. Heesen Yachts and Omega Architects, as we’ve explained previously, are frequent collaborators. Power for Project Necto is being provided by twin MTU 16V 4000 M73Ls. Scaled back to 12 knots, Project Necto should see a 2,750-nautical-mile range. The 9’2” (2.82-meter) draft means no skinny-water cruising, but clearly that doesn’t matter to the owners.
What does matter to the owners is putting their personality into the alfresco and interior areas. They’re working with Cristiano Gatto Design. Like Omega Architects, the interior-design studio is also familiar with Heesen Yachts. This marks the third megayacht for the two companies. The owners have requested Cristiano Gatto Design employ soft, warm tones. The rendering of Project Necto’s saloon and dining area above give you a hint of the effect. The 27’6” beam (8.4 meters) will be put to full use there.
So, too, will the full beam be put to good use in the master suite, shown below. The same walnut paneling that will characterize relaxation spaces elsewhere will be used here. Overall, Project Necto will have a modern decor.
Up to eight guests will join the owners for cruises. Surely much of their time aboard Project Necto will be spent on the sundeck. In fact, the 904-square-foot (84-square-meter) area will be used pretty much first thing in the morning, for exercise. No fixed furnishings will be in place as a result.
Project Necto will be delivered early next year.
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