Heesen Yachts has announced the keel laying of Project Evita, a 57-meter all-aluminium yacht currently under construction at the company’s facility in Oss, Netherlands. The new vessel, featuring a shallow draft suitable for cruising the Bahamas, is designed to reach a top speed of 22 knots at half load.
“To achieve such a high top speed, the yacht must be lightweight, so we are naturally building in aluminium – something that we here at Heesen have elevated into an art form over the years,” said Peter van der Zanden, General Manager of Design and Development at Heesen Yachts. “The vertical bow guarantees a long waterline length for maximum efficiency and speed potential, while the aft end is composed of complex sweeping curves. This yacht will be unmistakable when she enters a new harbour.”
The exterior, designed by Omega Architects, includes an elongated profile and a distinctive scoop-shaped stern with sharp angles and dynamic lines. As the second vessel in Heesen’s new 57m Aluminum Class with FDHF, Project Evita has a volume of 780 GT.
Inside, Harrison Eidsgaard’s interior design accommodates up to 12 guests in six staterooms. A central elevator connects all three decks. Amenities include a pool on the main deck aft and a transom lazarette for water toy storage.
Project Evita is scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2027.
Heesen Yachts is a Dutch ship building company that specializes in custom-built superyachts in aluminum and steel from 30m to 70m in size. Founded in 1978, it has launched more than 170 yachts since its inception.