Top Flight 09/10-2020 | Page 127

Number 9–10 /125/ September-October 2020 English summary TOP FLIGHT HEESEN SOLEMATES Length 55 M Width 9,6 M Displacement 600 T Cruising speed 15.5 KNOTS Maximum speed 18.5 KNOTS While some are calculating their losses due to the pandemic, and some are developing scenarios for private events for the customers due to the cancellation of major boat shows this year, Heesen has quickly rescheduled its production process in accordance with the new rules and regulations. Two yachts have already been launched at the shipyard during the pandemic. The second one, handed over to the client in August, was the 55-meter Solemates. Solemates differs from other 55m yachts launched by Heesen with a completely new living space layout and an impressive 760 gross tonnage interior. The yacht accommodates six double cabins on its board, making it a serious competitor to larger yachts. In addition, the layout of cabins, saloons and other useful spaces on board of Solemates is absolutely the same as on a megayacht. A 82 m2 master suite is located on the main deck and is divided into a study, a bedroom and dressing rooms. VIP cabins are located on the deck above - on the bridge, and four standard guest cabins are on the lower deck; two of them are easily converted into cabins with two separate berths (ideal for children or assistants who travel with you). What else unites Solemates with megayachts is a perfectly planned wellness area at the stern of the lower deck: a fitness room and a beach club with all the necessary infrastructure - from showers to comfortable chairs, and, of course, a wide bathing platform. The bow of the yacht accommodates a garage for cutters and “water toys”, which has become another popular solution in recent years. Those who prefer not to go far from the tents and the bar while sunbathing, are welcomed on the upper deck. To cut a long story short, it’s an ideal yacht! And it is available for charter: Solemates will be renting out in the Eastern Mediterranean. Cruising speed 13 KNOTS Cruising range 4500 N.M. Interior BANNENBERG & ROWELL Exterior OMEGA ARCHITECTS 125