The Roman god Neptune is temperamental, which relates to the sea being unpredictable. Project Neptune, however, promises an ambiance of calmness and relaxation on the water. While still some time from delivery, the megayacht marked her hull and superstructure joining in late November at Heesen.
Announced as YN 18556, Project Neptune is a custom 184-footer (56-meter) incorporating the Fast Displacement Hull Form by Van Oossanen Naval Architects. A few Heesens to date have proven the design to be as efficient as it was intended. Van Oossanen created it for a relatively high speed as well as good efficiency at cruising speed. Traditionally, high-speed yachts are less efficient at cruising speed. The FDHF, by contrast, reduces resistance up to 20 percent. Heesen anticipates that Project Neptune will achieve a 15½-knot top speed under MTU power, along with a 4,300-nautical-mile range at 13 knots.
In a first for Heesen, Project Neptune features styling by H2 Yacht Design. If you’re a fan of the UK studio’s styling, you’ll note some signature curves in her profile. Once completed, silver metallic paint will highlight her mast, wing stations, and transom, further accentuating her.
Accentuating the interior, Reymond Langton Design is blending a multitude of materials, tones, and shapes. Pale fiddle-back sycamore paneling will combine with light-tone taupe leather, bronze, and white onyx. Subtle geometric designs will characterize some areas, while traditional simplicity will characterize others. In addition, Reymond Langton Design is incorporating custom art crafted of bronze, glass, gypsum, and more as accents.
One area of special note in terms of decor: the beach club. Look for backlit blue panels, bamboo, and teak, for a thematic tie to the sea. Since tenders will stow beneath the foredeck, the transom is freed up for relaxation.
These decor elements aren’t the only things setting Project Neptune apart. In fact, her general arrangement is a bit different. Five guest staterooms, with one being on the bridge deck, join the master suite. Naturally, the master spans the beam and has significant floor space, 914 square feet (85 square meters). Given the 770 gross tonnage, the guest suites, and other relaxation areas, should be ample in feel. Indeed, Heesen describes the staterooms as “grandiose.”
Thirteen crew will take care of Project Neptune upon delivery in 2019.
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