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The Aquamarine by Heesen Yachts Is no Longer a Concept

The Aquamarine is being built as we speak. Scheduled to launch on February 2021, she is a fresh example of a luxurious lifestyle, not just vacation.
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She is beautiful. She does look stylish. She could even be a concept. Well, at one point she was. But the concept stage is over, and as you read these words, she’s received another divot, another weld, even another component to add to her overall grace and beauty.

Just so we are on the same page here, the Aquamarine is a 164 foot (50 m) fast-cruising aluminum yacht. She has a shallow draft of 7 feet (2.15 m), making her perfect for cruising through shallow bays of exotic islands, but can stand up on her own in sea-faring conditions too.

Right off the bat she offers us a pleasing geometry for our eyes. The hull and exteriors of the ship offer us a balance between black and white tones that are accented by clear and clean, full-bodied lines.

The Aquamarine
Photo: Heesen Yachts
The use of large amounts of glass similar to the Aqueous 120, offer the main deck a high level of privacy, but also allows you to take in the sights. As we travel towards the top of the vessel, the use of glass becomes less and less obvious, ending with the sundeck where almost none is found.

However, on the sundeck you will find seating and lounging areas at both the front and rear of the deck, and even a jacuzzi with a dining table. A bar completes this area.

Underneath, the wheelhouse deck offers outdoor dining and a large sky-lounge area. If, after dining, you wish to take your guests or family to a more climatized area, this deck features a lounging space and bar all in the comfort of air-conditioning. This space too is covered in glass to offer privacy but visibility to the outside world. A hidden space on this deck offers a chance to catch some Z’s if you have a bit too much to drink.

The Aquamarine
Photo: Heesen Yachts
Now down to the main deck. This is where we see that heavy use of glass. All but the last few feet of this deck are not enclosed. Here your family or guests can all enjoy peace, quiet, and privacy. The interior of this space brings with it a striking symmetry between the left and right sides of the ship, offering the eye and your brain the feeling that its at the center of it all. And you are.

Here the master bedroom can also be found with a full bathroom including tub, shower, and his and her's space. A full-size kitchen is also equipped here. Be it you have a chef, or you just want to show off your cooking abilities, the space to express yourself as if in the comfort of your own home, is available.

All remaining rooms for family, guests and crew will be found on the lower deck. But don’t think that just because it’s the lower deck there’s less style. Not so. The rooms keep true to the interior design of the ship and are considered classified as suites. Not so sure if for the crew too.

The Aquamarine
Photo: Heesen Yachts
The very rear of this deck also expands to reveal a garage for tenders and toys, but also acts as a sea-deck or patio to enjoy breakfast on or just have a coffee with the Mrs.

Two new MTU 16V 4000 M65L will be powering your trips. And all on lower emissions. With these engines she’s able to kick it up to a 23-knot top speed and a range of 3,100 nautical miles.

She might not be the largest of yachts that you may have seen around these parts, or the most packed with bells and whistles, but she is versatile, beautiful, well mannered, and within six months, can be checked out with a walk-through.
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About the author: Cristian Curmei
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A bit of a nomad at heart (being born in Europe and raised in several places in the USA), Cristian is enamored with travel trailers, campers and bikes. He also tests and writes about urban means of transportation like scooters, mopeds and e-bikes (when he's not busy hosting our video stories and guides).
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