Licensed Yacht BrokersSales and service of yachts and ships55m steelbyHeesen Yachtspairs Northern European engineering with elegant Italian styling. This largemotor yachtfeatures a robuststeel hullby Heesen van Oossanen and interiors by Luca Dini Design and Architecture. Presented by Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov.
Selecting a 55m steel
Selecting the right 55-meter yacht revolves around build quality, performance, and interior vision. If you value steel construction, balanced speed, and generous volume, the 55m steelstands out, offering accommodations for up to 12 with seven crew cabins and thoughtful space planning guided by Luca Dini Design and Architecture.
Features of the Model
- Dimensions and volume suited for serious world cruising: 55 m (180 ft) LOA, 9.6 m (31 ft) beam, and 766 GT gross tonnage.
- Capable, efficient performance: 12-kn cruising (13.81 mph) and 15.5-kn maximum (17.84 mph).
- Propulsion by a single MTU inboard diesel engine; substantial fuel capacity of 26,417.2 gal.
- Robust monohull construction with a steel hulland steel decks.
- Interior by Luca Dini Design and Architecture with accommodations for up to 12, eight heads, and seven crew cabins.
- Hull design by Heesen van Oossanen for efficiency and seakeeping.
Technical Specifications
- Type: motor yacht
- Builder: Heesen Yachts
- Model: 55m steel
- Hull category/material: steel
- Hull configuration: Monohull
- LOA: 55 m (180 ft)
- Beam: 9.6 m (31 ft)
- Gross tonnage: 766 GT
- Engines: 1 x MTU, Inboard, Diesel
- Cruising speed: 12 kn (13.81 mph)
- Maximum speed: 15.5 kn (17.84 mph)
- Fuel capacity: 26,417.2 gal
- Fresh water capacity: 6,340.13 gal
- Accommodation: up to 12
- Heads: 8
- Crew cabins: 7
- Deck material: Steel
- Hull designer: Heesen van Oossanen
- Interior designer: Luca Dini Design and Architecture
Pricing and Ordering
For current pricing, build options, and delivery timelines for the 55m steel, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will align specifications, confirm availability, and guide you through a streamlined purchase process withHeesen Yachts.
Questions and Answers
Q: What are the cruising and maximum speeds of the 55m steel? A: Thecruising speedis 12 knots (13.81 mph) and themaximum speedis 15.5 knots (17.84 mph).
Q: How many guests and crew can be accommodated? A: The yacht offers accommodationsfor up to 12, with8 headsand7 crew cabinsfor efficient service and privacy.
Q: Who are the designers behind the hull and interiors? A: The hullis by Heesen van Oossanen, and theinterioris by Luca Dini Design and Architecture.
Q: What is the hull type and material? A: It is a monohullwith asteel hull, complemented by steel decks, and categorized as amotor yacht.
Q: How can I purchase or build this yacht? A: Connect with Andrey ShestakovatShestakov Yacht Salesto discuss ordering, pricing, and options for the55m steelbyHeesen Yachts.
Owner Experience Review
Owners gravitate to the 55m steelfromHeesen Yachtsfor practical reasons: six-cabin layouts with a spacious owner suite suit family cruising, and multiple hulls have proven themselves on the charter market. The series also attracts private and repeat owners, with semi-custom and spec builds moving quickly. Interiors by established studios such as Bannenberg & Rowell, RADYCA, and Luca Dini are common, and many owners keep the original design schemes while commissioning their own finishing and artwork. Later55m steelhulls introduced a reconfigured central atrium, a larger sundeck, and an owner terrace; one concise design brief noted, "He wouldn’t like an oversized saloon with different zones."
On the water, the Fast-Displacement Hull Form delivers efficient performance in the mid-teens, with documented figures around 11–16.6 knots and sea trials that often exceed contractual speeds. Handling is described as responsive, with quick steering and good manoeuvrability credited to large rudders and powerful steering units. Noise and vibration control is a strong point—"We’re five decibels below our target in most places on board"—and later hulls received engine-room upgrades, including gearboxes on elastic mounts and rubber shaft couplings to further cut vibration. As an operating reference, Moskito has reported roughly 150 L/h at 11 knots. Typical crew complements of about 12–13 and gross tonnage around 740–760 imply routine class and yard maintenance; public owner and forum threads focus largely on build progress and delivery, with no widely reported recurring mechanical failure pattern.
Pros and Cons
- Efficient FDHF delivers mid-teens performance and responsive handling, with sea trials often exceeding contractual speeds.
- Quiet, low-vibration execution, with reports of being five decibels below target and added ER isolation on later hulls.
- Family- and charter-friendly layouts: six cabins, spacious owner suite, refined atrium/sundeck/owner terrace, and reputable interior studios.
- Operating profile demands a 12–13 crew and routine class/yard maintenance typical for ~740–760 GT yachts.
- Specification evolves across the series; earlier hulls may lack later engine-room isolation upgrades.
- Interior preferences vary, with some owners avoiding oversized, multi-zone saloons, so customization decisions are needed.
Comparison with Other Models
| Model | LOA | Beam | Draft | Speed (Cruising/Max) | Gross Tonnage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55m steel | 180' 0" (55 m) | 31' 0" (9.60 m) | - | 12 kn / 15.5 kn | 766 |
| 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 | 180' 0" (55 m) | 31' 0" (9.60 m) | 10' 5" (3.17 m) | 13.5 kn / 15.5 kn | 760 |
| N/A | 164' 0" (49.98 m) | 29' 0" (9 m) | 7' 1" (2.15 m) | 11 kn / 23 kn | 499 |
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