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Heesen Yachts - 55m - For Sale

Presented by Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov, the 55mbyHeesen Yachtsis amotor yachtbuilt as asteel yacht, pairing a Van Oossanen hull with interiors by Luca Dini Design.

Selecting a 55m

With a 55 m LOA and 9.6 m beam, the 55moffers balanced proportions, a 760 GT volume, and efficient performance at 13.5 knots cruising and 15.5 knots maximum. The monohull configuration enhances predictable handling, while the steel construction supports comfort and long-term durability. Shestakov Yacht Sales and Andrey Shestakov are ready to guide you through specifications, build discussions, and acquisition steps for this flagship platform byHeesen Yachts.

Features of the Model

Builder and model: Heesen Yachts—55m

Type and construction: motor yacht;steel yachtwith steel decks

Hull configuration: Monohull

Hull designer: Van Oossanen

Interior designer: Luca Dini Design

Propulsion: 2 x MTU, Inboard, Diesel

Performance: 13.5 kn cruise (15.54 mph); 15.5 kn max (17.84 mph)

Capacities: Fuel 26,400 gal; Fresh water 6,340 gal

Accommodations and crew: Accommodation count 12; Sleeps 8; Heads 8; Crew cabins 7; Crew beds 14

Technical Specifications

LOA: 180 ft (55 m)

Beam: 31 ft (9.6 m)

Max draft: 10.4 ft (3.17 m)

Gross tonnage: 760 GT

Hull: Monohull; steel yacht

Deck material: Steel

Engines: 2 x MTU; Type: Inboard; Fuel: Diesel

Speed: Cruise 13.5 kn (15.54 mph); Max 15.5 kn (17.84 mph)

Accommodation count: 12; Sleeps: 8; Heads: 8

Crew: 7 cabins; 14 beds

Designers: Hull — Van Oossanen; Interior — Luca Dini Design

Pricing and Ordering

For pricing, availability, and ordering details on the 55mbyHeesen Yachts, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will coordinate next steps, from detailed specification reviews to shipyard consultations, tailored to your requirements.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of yacht is the 55m? A: The55mis amotor yachtbuilt as asteel yachtbyHeesen Yachts, featuring aMonohullconfiguration.

Q: What are the key dimensions and tonnage? A: LOAis 180 ft (55 m),Beamis 31 ft (9.6 m),Max Draftis 10.4 ft (3.17 m), andGross Tonnageis 760 GT.

Q: What performance can I expect? A: The yacht offers a Cruising Speedof 13.5 kn (15.54 mph) and aMaximum Speedof 15.5 kn (17.84 mph).

Q: How is guest and crew capacity arranged? A: Accommodation countis 12,Sleepsis 8,Headsare 8, withCrewin 7 cabins and 14 beds.

Q: Who designed the hull and interiors, and what materials are used? A: Hull Designeris Van Oossanen,Interior Designeris Luca Dini Design; the yacht is asteel yachtwithSteeldecks.

Owner Experience Review

Owners gravitate to the 55mfromHeesen Yachtsfor family cruising and transatlantic passages, where the reported 4,000–6,000 nm displacement‑cruise range and six‑cabin layouts make itineraries practical and comfortable. The same configuration, together with beach‑club arrangements and a sundeck spa, makes these boats attractive for charter programs, and several hulls built on spec have shown that the platform works both as a private yacht and a resalable asset. One owner summed up the experience simply: "This latest yacht gave me the opportunity to refine the design and make many small changes," a sentiment echoed across the series’ personalization stories.

At sea, the Fast Displacement Hull Form is a defining trait, delivering efficient fuel burn and reassuring seakeeping across a wide speed envelope. Depending on propulsion and load, owners report long‑range cruising around 10–12 knots and top speeds roughly in the 15–22‑knot band. Several yachts underwent post‑delivery engineering updates—elastic gearbox mounts and rubber shaft couplings—to trim noise and vibration, with reviewers noting measurable reductions; owners generally view this as evidence of the yard’s responsiveness rather than a deal‑breaker.

On the practical side, typical installations use MTU 4000‑series mains, well‑known units that nonetheless demand scheduled heavy servicing and proactive parts provisioning. Running and crew costs are significant at this size, even as the 55mseries has tended to retain strong resale within the 50–60 m bracket; prospective buyers are wise to commission thorough technical surveys and plan lifecycle costs from the outset.

Pros and Cons

Long‑range capability (4,000–6,000 nm at displacement cruise) and six cabins suit family cruising and transoceanic passages.

FDHF delivers efficient fuel consumption and good seakeeping across speed ranges.

Strong charter appeal with sundeck spa and beach‑club arrangements, and the series shows solid resale performance.

Typical MTU 4000‑series mains require scheduled heavy servicing and proactive parts provisioning.

Some hulls have needed post‑delivery noise/vibration mitigation (elastic gearbox mounts, rubber shaft couplings), so budget for commissioning tweaks.

Annual running and crew costs are significant; full technical surveys and lifecycle costing are recommended.

Comparison with Other Models

Model	LOA	Beam	Draft	Speed (Cruising/Max)	Gross Tonnage
55m	180' 0" (55 m)	31' 0" (9.60 m)	10' 5" (3.17 m)	13.5 kn / 15.5 kn	760
44M	146' 0" (44.68 m)	29' 0" (9.10 m)	25' 10" (7.87 m) – 27' 11" (8.50 m)	12 kn / 23 kn	458
38 meter	123' 0" (37.69 m)	24' 0" (7.40 m)	6' 11" (2.10 m) – 7' 10" (2.40 m)	10 kn / 13 kn	290
CUSTOM	180' 0" (55 m)	30' 0" (9.40 m)	9' 10" (3 m)	17 kn / 25 kn	781
1996 Heesen	125' 0" (38.38 m)	24' 0" (7.42 m)	22' 8" (6.92 m)	8 kn / 28 kn	232
Trideck	125' 0" (38.10 m)	25' 0" (7.62 m)	26' 10" (8.17 m)	12 kn / 17 kn	257
4400 Aluminium	144' 0" (44 m)	27' 0" (8.50 m)	8' 2" (2.50 m)	17 kn / 23 kn	458
Aluminium semi displacement motor yacht	144' 0" (44 m)	27' 0" (8.43 m)	7' 3" (2.20 m)	14 kn / 17 kn	377
55m steel	180' 0" (55 m)	31' 0" (9.60 m)	-	12 kn / 15.5 kn	766
N/A	164' 0" (49.98 m)	29' 0" (9 m)	7' 1" (2.15 m)	11 kn / 23 kn	499