Monte Carlo by name, go-anywhere by nature: Heesen’s new 62m Steel

Heesen starts work on a new 62m fit for the Riviera – Not all clients like to start from a blank sheet of paper when mapping out their custom yacht. That’s why Heesen has just added a detailed new 62m to its portfolio of concepts – codenamed ‘Monte Carlo’.

With the emphasis on water sports and fitness, flexible living-working areas and a seamless indoor-outdoor experience, the guiding light is relaxed living on the water. A true four-decker, Monte Carlo is a large yacht by any measure, with a volume and amenities that punch well above its weight.

“We had a lot of requests for such a boat from former owners, so it made sense to add a concept design ready to be developed,” says Heesen CEO Niels Vaessen. “In this way, we are addressing a key market segment that wants Dutch craftsmanship and a custom fit-out in the shortest possible timeframe.”

Outstanding owner’s deck
The design offers tremendous volume and flexible layout possibilities. And by putting the wheelhouse up top, the entire upper deck is freed for the owner, with a huge forward-facing stateroom.

“It is a very open master suite, with the bathtub, shower and office all interconnected,” says Peder Eidsgaard. “The potential is huge. With privacy sidedeck gates aft, you expand the master suite to include a private foredeck with its own sundeck, jacuzzi and a fold-down balcony to starboard. From his/her office, the owner can walk straight out onto the balcony and take a seat.”

Spoiling the guests
This in turn frees up the main deck for guest accommodation, and Eidsgaard proposes up to five spacious cabins here. A fabulous “beach lounge” dominates the main deck aft, with sliding side doors and drop-down bulwark balconies to make it feel like life at the water’s edge.

“We’ve created openness and long sightlines by moving the trunking and technical areas forward out of the salon,” adds Eidsgaard. “Then we’ve separated the lift so that the stairs can wind up through three decks with a central void  alongside full-height glass.”

A world outdoors
Monte Carlo’s main deck is naturally the focus for outdoor living, boasting a 23-square-metre pool and access to the huge beach club with drop-down wings. But each deck has its little secret corners and opportunities for fun. From the outdoor kitchen of the wheelhouse deck with its smart awning system to the firepit under the mast of the sun deck, the yacht speaks of experience.

“We really worked hard to optimise the layout of Monte Carlo,” says Peter van der Zanden, Heesen’s head of engineering. “It’s a masterpiece of space utilisation, and one that we have pre-engineered, so that the technical platform can be finalised more quickly.”

A feast of fitness
While the beach club and sea platform cater to water sports, Heesen hasn’t neglected wellness. It has carved out space for a large gym, sauna, hammam and massage/beauty centre on the lower deck.

Meanwhile, a deep toy store behind the transom is perfect for e-foils, surfboards, bikes, diving kit and more. To starboard, a shell door opens to reveal a garage big enough for two Waverunners and there is space under the foredeck for two tenders, including one of around 7m length.

Sustainable thinking
In line with Heesen’s BlueNautech strategy, the boat is technically enabled for serial hybrid propulsion, and has a methanol-ready tank layout for future conversion to hydrogen combustion or even a fuel-cell. The fast displacement hull form is optimised for 12-knot cruising, but the power train maxxes out at an impressive 16 knots.

Written by Sam Fortescue