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Heesen Yachts is a Dutch builder known for fast, aluminum-hulled yachts, having pioneered the use of fast-displacement aluminum hulls for large private yachts starting in the 1980s.
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History
Founded in 1978, Heesen built its reputation partly on speed: the yard delivered what was, at the time, the fastest yacht of its size, drawing on aluminum shipbuilding techniques more commonly associated with naval and commercial fast-craft construction.
Build philosophy
The yard focuses on semi-custom builds using standardized aluminum or steel hull platforms, allowing shorter build times than a fully custom yard while still offering substantial customization of interior and exterior styling.
- HeadquartersOss, Netherlands
- Founded1978
- Size range30m – 70m+
- TypeSemi-custom & fast aluminum yachts
Notable: Heesen remains closely associated with speed-focused yacht design, a distinguishing characteristic relative to yards that prioritize maximum interior volume over performance.
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