Home

• LOA: 49.8 m
• Delivered: 2017
• Construction: all-aluminium, 499 GT
• Exterior: Omega Architects
• Interior: Cristiano Gatto Design
• Accommodation: 12 guests in 6 cabins
• Propulsion: hybrid fast-displacement, about 45 litres per hour at up to 9 knots
• Draught: 2.12 m

A first that mattered

Heesen delivered Home in 2017 after a build known as Project Nova, and she arrived carrying a genuine world first. She was the first fast-displacement yacht to combine that efficient hull with a full hybrid propulsion system. The point was quieter, cleaner cruising without giving up the pace and range Heesen owners expect. The industry noticed, and the boat collected several awards through 2017 and 2018. Home has become the reference for hybrid at this size.

At 49.8 metres she is built entirely in aluminium, hull and superstructure, with a 9.1 metre beam and a shallow 2.12 metre draught. She sits at 499 GT across three decks, so she stays in a manageable regulatory and operating band. The shallow draught opens up anchorages that deeper boats must skip. For an owner, she is a technically pioneering yacht that remains easy to run. Her modest footprint keeps the crew small and the costs sensible.

Light lines above the water

Omega Architects drew an exterior that is bright, low and modern, with expanses of glass that flood the interior with daylight. The profile is clean and unfussy, a fitting shell for the calm interior within. Deck spaces are open and sociable, arranged around easy access to the sea. She looks contemporary without chasing a trend that will date her. The glass-led profile suits the bright interior it protects.

The outdoor areas were planned for a family that lives outside when the weather allows. A generous sun deck, a sheltered aft cockpit and a swim platform keep guests close to the water. Toys and tenders stow neatly so the beach area stays clear. The whole boat encourages time spent looking outward at the view. Every outdoor space was drawn for easy family living.

The world's first hybrid fast-displacement yacht, and it still runs whisper quiet.

Fourteen shades of white

The interior story is unusual and worth telling. Sinot began the design on speculation, but the original scheme did not suit Home's owner, so Cristiano Gatto was brought in to reinvent it. Gatto worked with 14 shades of white alongside brushed spruce and grey Koto woods to create a soft, residential feel. The effect is less superyacht and more a bright house by the sea. The palette was chosen to calm the eye after a day in the sun.

The layout carries 12 guests across six cabins, with the light palette running through every space. Materials were chosen for warmth and calm, and the glazing keeps the sea present from almost every seat. It is an interior designed to soothe after a day outdoors. Home earned its name honestly. It is a space that simply welcomes you aboard.

Silence you can measure

The engineering is the reason Home matters. Her aluminium Fast Displacement Hull Form is efficient on its own, and the hybrid system takes that further. In hybrid mode she can cruise at up to 9 knots on around 45 litres of fuel an hour, gliding through an anchorage with the main engines and generators quiet. That silence is the luxury, felt every evening on board. The efficient hull does much of the work before the batteries even help. Owners notice the calm long before they notice the fuel savings.

Beyond the peace, the hybrid drive lowers running costs and emissions, which suits owners who cruise protected waters. The intelligent power management balances comfort and economy without demanding attention from the crew. Home proved that hybrid could be practical at this size. Every hybrid Heesen since owes something to this boat. The system keeps the boat quiet at anchor and clean under way.

The owner it suits

Home suits the owner who wants a pioneering, low-emission yacht that is still genuinely relaxing to use. The shallow draught and modest volume make her flexible and easy, ideal for owner-driven cruising in beautiful, quiet places. The bright Gatto interior appeals to buyers who want a calm home afloat. She is a boat for people who value the evening at anchor as much as the passage. The shallow draught lets her nose into places larger yachts must admire from a distance.

Her award record and world-first status give her a story to tell, which matters to owners who care about provenance. For a family stepping into semi-custom yachting, she is proof that green credentials and comfort can share a hull. She is compact enough for a couple and capable enough for a season. Home was well named and remains well loved. Her story still draws admirers wherever she cruises. She proved that a greener yacht need not feel like a sacrifice.

Who it is for: The owner who wants a pioneering hybrid yacht with a bright, residential interior and shallow-draught access to quiet anchorages.