A second impressive hybrid yacht has been launched by Dutch boatbuilder Heesen in the 5000 aluminum FDHF class.
With a distinct exterior styling and shallow draft, she uses an efficient diesel and a diesel-electric propulsion system.
The yacht, known as Project Electra, is the sistership to the award-winning superyacht Home.
Project Electra is a 50 meters creation that was built at the firm's shipyard in Oss. Frank Laupman of Omega Architects created the distinctive profile with extensive use of glass to help characterize her exterior lines along with a long waterline and near-vertical bow.
The contemporary design package offers plenty of outdoor living and dining space on the bridge deck aft.
Owners and guests can enjoy a lounging area
On the main deck aft, her owners and guests can enjoy a lounging area featuring a fixed swim platform with the entire space created to deliver an enjoyable life at sea.
The contemporary interior was created by Italian designer Cristiano Gatto and delivers an elegant calm, using custom furniture and flowing organic curves.
Guests also enjoy the views thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows that help to flood the interior with natural right.
The pale colors of the interior paneling are contrasted with the dark oak flooring and mullions. There's also a dramatic grand staircase and cabinetry to help emphasize the interior space.
There are six staterooms onboard to accommodate 12 guests and these feature private en-suite bathrooms.
Master suite spans the entire nine meters beam
The master suite is located on the main deck forward and it spans the entire nine meters beam. The bathroom has a large marble shower, a separate toilet and large vanity. There's also an office in the suite.
The lower deck is home to a full-beam VIP suite, along with two double and two twin suites. All of these have access to a sauna and fully equipped gym.
The hybrid Project Electra delivers a fuel-efficient and quiet propulsion system with flexible power management and cost-saving benefits. There are four cruising modes:
- Hybrid mode: quiet cruising at up to 9 knots using electrically-powered shaft motors
- Economic mode: delivering speeds of between 9 and 12 knots - suitable for longer passages
- Cruising mode: the traditional mode has a speed of between 12 and 15 knots with diesel engines delivering the power and the generators meeting hotel electrical demand
- Boost mode: this delivers the yacht's top speed of 16.3 knots with generator-powered shaft motors being brought into service alongside the yacht's main engines.
