Project Aura, YN 19650, is a 50m full displacement motor yacht under 500 GT.
Aura has a steel displacement hull designed by Heesen's in-house naval architects and engineers; its drag-cheating bulbous bow allows her to glide through the water with ease.
Clifford Denn has drawn an external form inspired by classic automotive elements with generous outdoor spaces and highly resolved detailing. Her naval wheelhouse profile adds a masculine touch, while the traditional raked bow and reverse sheer offer a striking side view.
Aura’s large sun deck comes complete with jacuzzi, al fresco dining and sun loungers. With tenders and toys stored on the foredeck, a spacious beach club brings guests close to the water.
Aura’s interior, by British studio Reymond Langton Design, is defined by clean lines and surfaces. Billowing clouds of white and taupe lend an ethereal elegance, with sharply accented highlights in sea green and deep blue. Textured materials evoke a sense of calm, refined by chic Scandinavian simplicity. Five staterooms can accommodate up to ten guests, with the owner's suite located forward on the main deck and the remaining guest cabins down below.
Crucially for a yacht whose owner might wish to add personal touches to the interior, Aura's design environment has been carefully conceived to be both subtle and adaptable, easily allowing for bespoke features to be applied to the finished design scheme.
Two MTU 8V4000 M63 engines give her a top speed of 15 knots and a range of 3,800 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 13 knots.
Project Aura, YN 19650, is due to be launched in August and, following rigorous testing in the North Sea, will be available for delivery in October 2021.
Heesen Yachts is a Dutch ship building company that specializes in custom-built superyachts in aluminium and steel from 30m to 70m in size. Founded in 1978, it has launched more than 170 yachts since its inception
Credits: Heesen Yachts