Overview

Originally delivered in 2011 as Serenity, the 55 metre (180.4 feet) Abbracci stands as a perfect example of the quality, flexibility, and durability of Heesen27s designs and its approach to engineering and construction. Her exterior lines, created by Omega Architects, encapsulate the shipyard27s design DNA and style with a 27pelican beak27 bow that expresses a trademark negative sheer. Her design also accomplishes an impressive feat by conferring elegance to the yacht27s profile, which delivers carefully proportioned curves and style features while perfectly disguising the yacht27s large interior volume. That this has been achieved while maximizing the views from her interior guest areas and without impacting on her exterior spaces is a further demonstration of the attention to detail that Heesen puts into every facet of the yachts it creates.

As a milestone yacht, Abbracci has consistently proven herself since her launch having already logged close to 60,000 miles in just six years. Such proven world cruising ability is testament to her fundamental design, for which Heesen27s expert in-house naval architecture team worked closely with Van Oossanen Naval Architects to further refine Heesen27s proven displacement hull form. The result is a hull that is not only supremely comfortable in all conditions, but which also offers an impressive 6,000-mile transoceanic range at 10 knots. The yacht easily exceeds her design speed while offering exceptional seaworthiness and efficiency. Her flared bow minimizes green water over the deck in rough conditions, while ensuring her ride is soft, gentle, and quiet. Moreover, with fuel consumption of only 227 litres per hour even at 13 knots, she has proven her value as a long-distance displacement explorer taking her owners and guests on far-flung adventures in luxury, style, and economy.

Despite her extensive interior volumes, Abbracci retains superb exterior spaces which were designed to maximize guests27 experiences. The sun deck offers multiple relaxation areas with a custom mosaic spa pool forward and a social seating and sunbathing area aft, both benefiting from extensive views while underway or at anchor. Between them, an enclosed gym and spa area 26ndash; complete with steam room, sauna, and massage room 26ndash; not only creates the perfect indoor-outdoor area for relaxation but also confers privacy, as well as wind protection to the aft deck space.

The upper aft deck offers both a large, alfresco dining area and an expansive aft seating area, while the main deck offers an additional seating and entertaining area both with built-in settees and loose furniture. Care has been taken to ensure a seamless flow throughout between interior and exterior, and between each deck.

It is testament to Heesen27s craftsmanship and attention to detail that Abbracci27s interior remains largely the same as when she was built, except for a few personalizing touches of her new owners that include elements of the soft furnishings and additional art. Her overall style is contemporary with classic touches, and her interior design comes from the board of Frank Laupman of Omega Architects. Paneling and cabinetry throughout feature high gloss and polished maple with burled maple veneers, complemented by eleven different types of marble 26ndash; including Calcutta marble, Iranian gold onyx, fiorito and breccia paradiso 26ndash; that have been carefully and skillfully cut into concave and convex curves. The overall effect of the blond veneers and creamy stone serves to create a spacious and airy interior, highlighting the yacht27s impressive 858-gross-ton volume. Bespoke glass decorations further enhance the tranquil atmosphere.

The owner27s suite is located forward on the main deck, but while the positioning may be traditional, its layout is right up to date. The main bedroom area takes the form of a vast circular room boasting balconies on both sides and floor-to-ceiling windows that bathe the space in light. A generous study-cum-studio to starboard offers the perfect private escape or work area while affording a buffer between the main deck foyer and the master27s sleeping area. The ceiling above the bed has been re-imagined as a sky adorned with fluffy clouds thanks to further etched and mirrored glasswork panels that follow the motif and style found in the guest areas. The owner27s stateroom offers an en suite bathroom forward with a sumptuous central oval bathtub and adjacent shower stall. Covering 13.6 square meters, the en suite feels spacious and uncrowded, while the warm, pale and creamy colour palette matches the wider interior theme conferring a sense of holistic harmony.

The generous VIP suite on the lower deck spans the full, 10 meter (33 feet) beam of the yacht and offers a generous sleeping area to starboard and a large, 10.8 square meter en suite bathroom to port complete with a full-sized tub. Heesen27s exceptional craftsmanship is once again evident in the superb finish of the cabin and bathroom, creating a truly luxurious guest experience.

Offering the perfect space for formal entertaining or perhaps for when adventure cruising in colder climes, the dining room occupies the forward end of the vast, 94-square-metre main deck saloon. The room features a glass divider that subtly separates the dining table from the aft seating area while maintaining connection and a degree of intimacy. An electric door connects the guest dining area to a large serving pantry and through to the professional galley, ensuring crew can both serve food and clear the table quickly and efficiently.

The wraparound bridge has been designed with operational efficiency in mind, offering 180-degree views from the console and access to both side decks for additional visibility and for ease of maneuvering in confined quarters. While the bridge equipment received some upgrades in a recent refit, the fundamental layout has remained untouched 26ndash; and it has proven itself time and again with close to 60,000 miles logged in six years.

Features

Exterior lines created by Omega Architects
27Pelican beak27 bow expressing a trademark negative sheer
Design confers elegance while disguising large interior volume
Maximizing views from interior guest areas without impacting exterior spaces
Heesen in-house naval architecture team worked closely with Van Oossanen Naval Architects
Refined displacement hull form
Supremely comfortable hull in all conditions
Impressive 6,000-mile transoceanic range at 10 knots
Fuel consumption of only 227 litres per hour at 13 knots
Sun deck with custom mosaic spa pool forward and social seating and sunbathing area aft
Enclosed gym and spa area with steam room, sauna, and massage room
Upper aft deck with large alfresco dining area and expansive aft seating area
Main deck seating and entertaining area with built-in settees and loose furniture
Interior paneling and cabinetry featuring high gloss and polished maple with burled maple veneers
Eleven different types of marble including Calcutta marble, Iranian gold onyx, fiorito and breccia paradiso
Bespoke glass decorations
Owner27s suite with balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows
Study-cum-studio to starboard for private escape or work area
Owner27s stateroom en suite with central oval bathtub and adjacent shower stall
Generous VIP suite on lower deck spanning full 10 meter beam
VIP suite sleeping area to starboard and large en suite bathroom with full-sized tub to port
Vast, 94-square-metre main deck saloon with dining room and glass divider
Electric door connecting guest dining area to large serving pantry and professional galley
Wraparound bridge with 180-degree views and access to side decks
Bridge equipment upgraded in recent refit
Close to 60,000 miles logged in six years