Heesen Yachts launch 50m YN 16750 motor yacht SIBELLE

The leading Dutch shipyard, Heesen Yachts, is excited to announce that they ...

Heesen Yachts launch 50m YN 16750 motor yacht SIBELLE

February 04, 2015

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The leading Dutch shipyard, Heesen Yachts, is excited to announce that they launched the brand new Y/N 16750 motor yacht Sibelle at their facility in Oss on Friday, December 19, 2014. Superyacht Sibelle is a striking 50-metre fully custom vessel below 500GT, with an aluminum hull and superstructure. She will be tested in the North Sea and handed over to her Owner by the end of February 2015.

50m Heesen superyacht Sibelle - Photo by Dick Holthuis

50m Heesen superyacht Sibelle - Photo by Dick Holthuis

Luxury yacht Sibelle is large enough to offer her Owner and his guests everything they need without compromise. At the same time, she is also small enough to allow plenty of freedom to anchor in bays with crystal clear water.

The experienced Owner, and the Captain and his team, were deeply involved in the conception of this unique vessel. Thanks to their personal collaboration with the experts at Heesen shipyards the achieved results exceeding expectations.

Luxury motor yacht Sibelle - Photo by Dick Holthuis

Luxury motor yacht Sibelle - Photo by Dick Holthuis

While attracted by the benefits of the Fast Displacement Hull Form, the Owner requested a plumb bow; this radical and dramatic design feature implemented not only a styling tour de force, but also a dedicated study to ensure the best possible course-keeping – especially in high wave conditions – and to allow greater comfort on board.

Tank testing at the Wolfson Unit MTIA – with a free running self-propelled model in extreme wave conditions – proved the exceptional ability of the hull design; both in comfort and course-keeping, and confirmed the extraordinary high-performance figures that are inherent to the FDHF.

Superyacht Sibelle - Launching Ceremony - Photo by Dick Holthuis

Superyacht Sibelle - Launching Ceremony - Photo by Dick Holthuis

Super yacht Sibelle will be able to reach a maximum speed of 18.5 knots with only two 1.000kW MTUs installed. Hence an ocean-crossing range is achieved with minimal fuel capacity; only 45.000 litres are required to comfortably transit the Atlantic, leaving plenty in reserve.

The naval architect, Perry van Oossanen comments: The modest propeller tunnel design allows for 1.5 m diameter propellers. The hull is fitted with Quantum XT zero-speed fins, and bilge keels, offering a maximum reduction in roll angle at anchor. The design of the hull, the appendages and the propulsion arrangement have been focused on obtaining the best fuel efficiency possible, without sacrificing performance and comfort when running in waves.”

The Owner appointed Frank Laupman from Omega Architects and Mikhail Labazov and Andrei Savin from Architectural Bureau A-B Studio to create the exterior design, the general arrangement and the interior décor of Sibelle superyacht.

Motor yacht Sibelle - Photo by Dick Holthuis

Motor yacht Sibelle - Photo by Dick Holthuis

The clean and elegant exterior lines are emphasized by contrasting bands of wraparound glass.

To describe the design of Sibelle yacht the team of architects chose the oxymoron Complex simplicity: the lines look like they are running parallel, but in reality they are not! It is all about small adjustments that give an impression of parallelism to the eye.

Simplicity as the ultimate form of luxury is the design philosophy behind the cosy and inviting interior décor where the design of bleached teak wood panels creates continuous horizontal lines.

Ten guests can be accommodated in five cabins. 61 square metres are dedicated to the master suite; traditionally located forward on the main deck, she boasts two separate dressing rooms, each with a private ensuite bathroom. The four guest cabins (two VIP, one twin and one double) all have ensuite bathrooms and are positioned on the lower deck. Different light settings will reveal the genius loci of every cabin.

SIBELLE yacht - saloon

SIBELLE yacht - saloon - Photo credit to Omega Architects

Beyond their cabins, guests can enjoy 237 square metres of outdoor living space.

The main and rescue tenders are placed on the fore deck under way. When they are in the water, this vast area with opening bulwarks, transforms into a perfect party space adjacent to the sea.

This configuration allows the aft lower deck to be used as a large (21.5 square metre) beach club / wellness area equipped with sauna – accessible directly from the main saloon aft through an internal staircase.

Superyacht SIBELLE - Dining

Superyacht SIBELLE - Dining - Photo credit to Omega Architects

The design of motor yacht Sibelle proves that high speed cruising can be achieved without sacrificing either luxury or efficiency.

SPECIFICATIONS OF YN 16750 SUPERYACHT SIBELLE:

GENERAL

HULL TYPE: TWIN PROPELLER, FAST DISPLACEMENT

NAVAL ARCHITECT: VAN OOSSANEN NAVAL ARCHITECTS

INTERIOR DESIGN: OMEGA ARCHITECTS

INTERIOR DISGN ADVISER: AB STUDIO

EXTERIOR DESIGN: OMEGA ARCHITECTS

CLASSIFICATION: ABS  A1 YACHTING SERVICE  AMS

LARGE COMMERCIAL YACHT CODE LY2 / MCA

HULL: ALUMINIUM

SUPERSTRUCTURE: ALUMINIUM

DIMENSIONS

LENGTH OVER ALL: 49,90M / 163FT 8 INCHES

BEAM OVER ALL: 9,00M / 29FT 6 INCHES

DRAFT: 2,33M / 7FT 8 INCHES

DISPLACEMENT (50% LOAD): 315 TONS

ACCOMMODATION

CREW: 11

GUESTS:  10

CABINS: FULL-BEAM MASTER SUITE, TWO VIP CABINS, ONE DOUBLE CABIN, ONE TWIN CABIN

TECHNICAL DETAILS

MAXIMUM SPEED(50% LOAD): 18,5 KNOTS

RANGE AT 13 KNOTS: 3.150 NAUTICAL MILES

FUEL CAPACITY: 45.000 LITRES

FRESH WATER: 16.500 LITRES

PROPULSION DETAILS

MAIN ENGINES: 2 X MTU 8V 4000 M63

MAXIMUM POWER: 2 X 1.000 KILOWATT

GEARBOX: 2 X ZF 4600

ENGINE CONTROL: MTU BLUE VISION

PROPELLERS: SCHAFFRAN FIVE BLADE FIXED PITCH Ø 1.500 MILLIMETRES

GENERATORS: 2 X KILO-PAK, EACH 99 KILOWATT

BOWTHRUSTER: HRP 135 KILOWATT, HYDRAULICALLY DRIVEN

STABILISERS: QUANTUM XT, MODEL 2200 WITH 2 FINS OF 3.40/4.40 SQUARE METRES, ZERO SPEED

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