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HEESEN YACHTS REVEALS YN 20457 PROJECT AKIRA , NOW NAMED SANTOSHA
Heesen Yachts is delighted to reveal YN 20457 Santosha , formerly known as Project Akira , ahead of her delivery to experienced owners this fall .
The first in Heesen ’ s new 57-metre series , she boasts an interior volume of 780GT and features exterior lines penned by Frank Laupman of Omega Architects . Originally built on speculation , the vessel ’ s design took a new direction when the owners came on board . Working closely with the yacht ’ s interior designer , Harrison Eidsgaard , and Heesen ’ s interior engineers , the clients have tailored the yacht to reflect their taste and lifestyle , transforming Akira into Santosha .
HIGHLIGHTS
• First in the new 57-metre series
• Exterior by Omega Architects – interior by Harrison Eidsgaard
• 22 knots top speed and 3,900Nm at 13 knots
• Shallow draft ideal for cruising in the Bahamas
• 780 GT internal volume , 400 sqm luxurious interior
• Glass elevator
• 35 sqm luxurious beach club
• 12 guests in six staterooms
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 66 2024