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Infinity Deck: A First Look at Project Evita’s Scallop-Shaped Architecture
A Structural Coronation in Oss
The Dutch shipyard Heesen Yachts has just reached a definitive construction milestone with the successful joining of the hull and superstructure for YN Project Evita. This 56.7-meter motor yacht represents a high-stakes play for the yard, standing as the largest vessel ever built on speculation in their history. With the structural phase complete, the project now enters the outfitting stage, marking the point where the vessel’s final classification rules are implemented and the countdown to its 2027 delivery begins.
Bahamas Ready: The Draft Logic
In a segment of the market often hampered by depth constraints, Project Evita offers a unique proposition. Despite her 187-foot length and substantial 780 GT internal volume, the yacht maintains a surgical 2.3-meter draught. This specific engineering choice ensures that the vessel remains “Bahamas Ready,” allowing a prospective owner to access secluded shallow-water anchorages that are typically off-limits to yachts of this scale. It is a vessel designed for those who value total geographic freedom.
Fast Displacement Fluidity
Performance is rooted in Heesen’s signature all-aluminum Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF). This geometry allows Project Evita to reach a blistering top speed of 21.5 knots—a figure that mocks the traditional cruising speeds of displacement yachts in this class. When dialed back to 13 knots, the yacht achieves a 3,900-mile transatlantic range, proving that high-velocity capability doesn’t have to come at the expense of long-range autonomy. Furthermore, IMO Tier III compliance ensures it can enter the world’s most strictly protected cruising grounds.
The Scallop-Shaped Profile
The exterior, penned by Omega Architects, introduces a distinctive scallop-shaped transom that sets the vessel apart from her predecessors. A significant departure from the award-winning Santosha is the redesigned aft section. Heesen has opted to replace the conventional beach club with a six-square-meter infinity pool on the main deck aft, creating an immediate and visceral connection to the waterline. The sundeck is equally ambitious, divided into three zones that include sun loungers, a central bar under the hardtop, and a forward lounge.
Interior Transparency and Craft
Inside, the 780 GT volume is utilized with a focus on accessibility and vertical flow. A central glass elevator serves three decks, a feature that caters to multi-generational families seeking ease of movement. The owner’s stateroom is a private 60-square-meter sanctuary that spans the full 10.5-meter beam on the main deck forward. While Harrison Eidsgaard handled the layout logic, the actual fabrication is being executed by Heesen Yachts Interiors, where Dutch cabinetry is merged with contemporary tech to meet the highest artisanal standards.
The 2027 Horizon
As Project Evita moves into the outfitting sheds, it remains a rare opportunity for a buyer to personalize a large-scale project without the traditional multi-year wait of a full custom build. Scheduled for delivery in Q3 2027, the yacht is a testament to the shipyard’s confidence in the aluminum 50-meter-plus market. By merging high-speed efficiency with a shallow-water blueprint, Heesen has created a vessel that refuses to compromise on where it can go or how fast it can get there.
