Ann G
| LOA | 49.6 m |
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| Delivered | 2015 |
| Hull type | full-displacement steel |
| Exterior | Clifford Denn Design |
| Interior | Reymond Langton Design |
| Naval architecture | Van Oossanen and Heesen in-house |
| Top speed | 15.6 knots on trials |
| Recognition | World Superyacht Awards 2016 finalist |
A fully custom statement
Heesen delivered Ann G in 2015 as a fully custom 49.6 metre motor yacht. She rides on a full-displacement steel hull engineered by the yard's in-house naval architects with Van Oossanen. The brief was individuality and craft, and every deck carries the owner's fingerprints. She was a finalist at the 2016 World Superyacht Awards for displacement yachts below 500 GT. That recognition confirmed the ambition behind the project. Judges responded to her craft and character.
Full-custom construction gave the owner freedom to pursue a strong design vision from keel to mast. The result is a boat with a clear identity all its own. On trials she exceeded her contracted speed and reached 15.6 knots. She is a considered yacht built for an owner who knew exactly what they wanted. Every detail was chosen with intent. The finished boat rewards that care in full.
Clifford Denn's refined lines
The owner appointed Clifford Denn to draw the exterior, and the studio delivered complex, refined lines that Heesen's aluminium craftsmen brought to life. The profile is elegant and detailed, rewarding a close look at the way the volumes resolve. It is a sophisticated shape that suits the jewel-like interior within. She stands apart from the yard's more familiar profiles. The detailing repays a slow, close look. Heesen's welders turned complex drawings into clean metal.
The deck layout balances entertaining space with quiet corners for the owner. Sun and shade are arranged for comfort across climates, and access to the water is easy. Every terrace was drawn for real use, not for effect. The exterior carries the same care as the rooms below. Sun and shade are balanced for comfort in any climate. Access to the water is direct and easy.
Macassar ebony and backlit onyx, a full-custom Heesen with real personality.
Deco heaven below decks
The interior is the work of Reymond Langton Design, appointed on the very day the studio opened its London office. Rich Macassar ebony sets the tone, accented with stainless steel details for a glamorous, deco feel. Backlit white onyx and soft leather add warmth and depth to the scheme. The overall effect has been described as deco heaven, and it earns the phrase. The materials were chosen for glamour and depth. Light plays across the onyx and ebony through the day.
The layout hosts guests in beautifully finished cabins with a generous owner's suite. The materials were chosen for richness and tactility, a rich, sensory interior. Every surface was resolved with jewellery-box precision. It is one of the most distinctive interiors in the Heesen fleet. The mood is glamorous without slipping into excess. Every space feels deliberate and personal.
Steel and craft
Ann G's full-displacement steel hull was created by Heesen's in-house team for range and a settled ride. The engineering favours comfort and reliability over outright speed, and she still beat her contract figure at 15.6 knots. The displacement platform suits the long, relaxed cruising her owner had in mind. She is as capable as she is beautiful. The displacement hull keeps her steady on a long passage. Comfort was never traded away for looks.
The build showcases Heesen's craft in both steel and the aluminium superstructure. The complex exterior detailing demanded real skill from the yard's welders and finishers. That craftsmanship is visible everywhere, inside and out. Ann G is a demonstration of what full-custom Heesen can achieve. The build set a high bar for the yard's craftsmen. Owners feel that ambition in every detail.
The owner it suits
Ann G suits the owner who wants a jewel of a yacht with a strong, individual character. The Reymond Langton interior appeals to buyers who love rich materials and a glamorous mood. Her full-custom origins and awards recognition give her genuine standing. She is a boat for someone who treats design as central, not incidental. Her look invites a second and a third glance. She rewards an owner with a strong aesthetic.
The 49.6 metre size keeps her manageable while still delivering full superyacht presence. She rewards an owner who cruises for the pleasure of the spaces as much as the destinations. For a design-driven buyer, few boats of the era have this much personality. Ann G is a collector's kind of yacht. Her character sets her apart from the era's more cautious designs. Owners who love design tend to fall for her quickly.
Engines and systems
| Main engines | 2x MTU 8V4000 M63 diesels, reported as about 1,300 to 1,340hp each, one broker spec sheet states 1,000kW each, combined roughly 2,600 to 2,680hp. |
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| Top speed | 15.6 knots achieved on sea trial, contracted for 15 knots. Some listings round to 16 knots. |
| Cruising speed | 12 knots. |
| Range | 4,000 nautical miles at 12 knot cruise. |
| Hull and construction | Steel hull, aluminium superstructure, full-displacement configuration. |
| Naval architecture | Van Oossanen Naval Architects, with Heesen in-house engineering. |
| Gross tonnage | 499 GT, deliberately kept just under the 500 GT commercial threshold, standard practice to ease crew certification and regulatory burden. |
| Classification | Lloyd's Register 100A1 SSC Yacht, LMC UMS. Large Commercial Yacht Code LY2 per one broker listing. |
| Fuel capacity | 60,000 litres. |
| Fresh water capacity | About 20,000 litres. |
| Beam | Reported inconsistently: 9m per Boat International, 9.6m per a broker, 8.6m per Arcon Yachts. |
| Draft | Reported inconsistently: 3m per Boat International, 2.6m per Arcon Yachts, about 2.9m per another source. |
| Accommodation | 5 cabins, 1 owner's suite, 3 double, 1 twin, for 10 guests. Crew of 10. |
| Notable engineering feature | Raised wheelhouse and lifted foredeck bulwarks, purpose-built to stow a 6 metre tender on the bow without blocking helm sightlines. |
| Stabilisers, thrusters and generators | Not found in any source fetched, a genuine gap in available public data. |
What owners and crew report
Exterior designer's account of the owner's brief
Clifford Denn described a demanding, hands-on owner. We went through lots and lots of designs with him. The owner specifically requested tenders stowed on the foredeck and big, wide stairs and roomy interior spaces, which forced the wheelhouse to be raised and the foredeck bulwarks lifted to preserve sightlines.
Clifford Denn, via Robb Report and Boat InternationalInterior designer's account of the owner's aesthetic direction
Pascale Reymond of Reymond Langton said the owner wanted masculine and square elements of art deco, the colours blue and cream and stainless steel, and that the central staircase was conceived as the yacht's centerpiece: the core of the yacht is the staircase, it needed to be a big story.
Pascale Reymond, Reymond Langton Design, via Boat InternationalProject manager's delivery statement
Konstantin Kolpakov of Arcon Yachts said Ann G's owner is a client with strong vision and high expectations, and that the result, the quintessence of customisation and superb attention to detail, is a muscular yet sleek motoryacht that will make heads turn wherever she goes. He separately called the build a big challenge for everybody.
Konstantin Kolpakov, Arcon Yachts, via CharterWorld and Boat InternationalSea trial account
Reported as among the most rigorous sea trials of any recent custom superyacht: North Sea trials in July 2015 followed by a shakedown cruise in the Norwegian fjords. She exceeded her contractual top speed of 15 knots by 0.6 knots, reaching 15.6 knots.
Robb Report and Boat InternationalIn-depth editorial walkthrough
Boat International's feature documents the build in detail: a 2010 project start via a French broker introduction, a 2011 pause through the financial crisis, resumption in 2012, and the full art deco interior scheme, including a Crystal Caviar chandelier spanning two decks, Portoro marble and hand-embossed silk velvet wall covering in the owner's suite.
Boat InternationalCurrent charter broker's walkthrough, under the name Lady Li
Arcon Yachts, marketing the yacht as Lady Li, describes the Clifford Denn exterior as classical and classy, elegant and brutal and highlights extra-wide doorways and stairwells giving a sense of scale beyond her actual length, plus a beach club with bar, hammam and gym.
Arcon Yachts
What is good, and what to watch
Strong points
- Genuine award pedigree, not just marketing claimsWon Most Achieved and Best Exterior Design at the 2015 World Yachts Trophies in Cannes, plus the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show Nautilus Trophy. Was a finalist for the 2016 World Superyacht Awards in its class and for the ShowBoats Design Awards and a nominee at the 2016 International Superyacht Society Awards.
- Performance beat contract spec at sea trialDelivered 15.6 knots against a contracted 15 knots, on twin MTU 8V4000 M63 engines. A real, measured trial result, not a brochure figure.
- A true full-custom build with a distinct design signatureThe arrow bulwark line and raised wheelhouse, built to fit a 6 metre tender on the bow without blocking helm sightlines, is a genuine engineering solution unique to this hull, not a stock Heesen profile, per the exterior designer.
What to watch
- Fully bespoke art deco theme has not proven durable across ownershipThe yacht required a documented interior refresh in 2019 under the name Sairu, still by Reymond Langton, adding a new chandelier, sculpture and stone mosaics, suggesting the original art deco scheme needed updating for a subsequent owner rather than being a timeless, resale-ready interior.
- Unusually high name and ownership turnover for a decade-old trophy custom buildRenamed four times in ten years, Ann G to Lady Li to Sairu to Julia, with at least two ownership changes reported. That is a faster turnover than typical for a flagship full-custom build of this caliber, consistent with a highly personal art deco interior being a harder resale proposition than a neutral contemporary scheme.
- Current market status is genuinely contradictory across brokersRomeo United Yachts currently lists the yacht for sale under its original name Ann G, price on request, while Boat International and SuperyachtTimes reported it already sold in-house by Arcon Yachts and renamed Julia in 2022 or 2023, remaining in Arcon's charter fleet. These cannot both be current; one listing is very likely stale.
- Modest performance envelopeA 12 knot cruise and 15 to 16 knot max is typical for a full-displacement 50 metre but is not a performance yacht. Buyers wanting faster passage-making should note this is a comfort and range oriented hull.
Practical detail
| Charter rate, as Lady Li, Arcon Yachts listing | 250,000 euros a week plus VAT and about 30 percent APA. |
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| Charter rate, as Julia, secondary report | $283,000 a week, reported by autoevolution but not confirmed on a primary broker page, so treat as unverified or possibly dated. |
| Asking price when marketed as Sairu, 2022, Arcon Yachts in-house | 28,500,000 euros. |
| Reported final sale price, as Sairu to Julia | About $31 million, per autoevolution, not independently confirmed by a second named source. |
| Current for-sale listing, as Ann G, Romeo United Yachts | Price on request. Conflicts with reports the yacht already sold and was renamed Julia; likely a stale broker listing. |
| Estimated value and running costs, unverified aggregator estimate | About $35M value and about $3M a year running costs per SuperyachtFan, an aggregator site rather than primary journalism. Treat as a rough industry rule of thumb, roughly 10 percent, not a sourced figure. |
| What a buyer or charterer should check | Confirm current name and charter or sale status directly with the flag or broker before proceeding. Public sources actively disagree on whether the yacht is for sale as Ann G or already sold and chartering as Julia. Also confirm which post-2019 interior refresh state applies. |
Questions owners ask
How big is the Heesen Ann G?
LOA: 49.6 m. Delivered: 2015.
Who is the Heesen Ann G for?
The design-driven owner who wants a jewel-like, fully custom yacht with a glamorous deco interior and award-shortlisted pedigree.
What is the Heesen Ann G good at?
Genuine award pedigree, not just marketing claims. Won Most Achieved and Best Exterior Design at the 2015 World Yachts Trophies in Cannes, plus the 2015 Monaco Yacht Show Nautilus Trophy. Was a finalist for the 2016 World Superyacht Awards in its class and for the ShowBoats Design Awards and a nominee at the 2016 International Superyacht Society Awards.
What are the drawbacks of the Heesen Ann G?
Fully bespoke art deco theme has not proven durable across ownership. The yacht required a documented interior refresh in 2019 under the name Sairu, still by Reymond Langton, adding a new chandelier, sculpture and stone mosaics, suggesting the original art deco scheme needed updating for a subsequent owner rather than being a timeless, resale-ready interior.
What do owners and crew report about the Heesen Ann G?
Clifford Denn described a demanding, hands-on owner. We went through lots and lots of designs with him. The owner specifically requested tenders stowed on the foredeck and big, wide stairs and roomy interior spaces, which forced the wheelhouse to be raised and the foredeck bulwarks lifted to preserve sightlines. (Clifford Denn, via Robb Report and Boat International)
Who it is for: The design-driven owner who wants a jewel-like, fully custom yacht with a glamorous deco interior and award-shortlisted pedigree.