Does Heesen build in steel or aluminum?

Both. Heesen offers aluminum yachts, typically chosen for performance and lighter weight, and steel yachts, typically chosen for range and comfort at cruising speeds. Many recent designs use a steel hull with an aluminum superstructure. The hull material affects how a yacht is surveyed, maintained and valued, so it is one of the first things a buyer should confirm.

Can I buy a Heesen before it is finished?

Sometimes. Heesen has a long practice of building yachts on speculation, so there may be a hull under construction that a buyer can acquire and complete with their own choices for the interior and some details. Availability changes with each build cycle, so it is best discussed early. Daniel can help assess such opportunities independently.

Where are Heesen yachts built?

Heesen yachts are built in Oss, in the southern Netherlands, where the yard has been based since its founding in 1978. Interior work is carried out by the company's own specialists. Many owners return to the yard or its service network for maintenance and refit work.

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About Heesen

Frans Heesen founded the yard in 1978 in Oss, taking over a small boatbuilding business and delivering his first yacht the following year. Its reputation for performance came early, with aluminum yachts built for speed. Over the following decades Heesen grew into one of the busiest Dutch superyacht builders, and in 2025 it passed into Dutch private ownership.

The yard builds on speculation as well as to order, which means a buyer can sometimes step into a yacht that is well advanced in build. Its series platforms, in aluminum for performance and steel for range, are refined from hull to hull, while Smart Custom and Full Custom options give owners more freedom over layout and styling.

Heesen is also associated with efficient hull design, notably its Fast Displacement Hull Form, and with yachts such as Home, an early hybrid built on speculation, and Genesis, an 80-meter all-aluminum yacht delivered in 2023.

Heesen yacht models

Heesen organizes its range around proven platforms in steel and aluminum. Names evolve with each generation, so buyers should confirm the exact version of any yacht.

50m AluminiumPerformance-oriented 50-meter platforms, offered with semi-displacement or fast displacement hulls.
50m SteelSteel 50-meter yachts designed for longer range and comfortable cruising.
55m SteelA larger steel platform with more volume for owners and guests.
Xventure 57mA steel-hulled yacht with an explorer-minded layout and generous deck space.

Heesen yachts for sale

Heesen yachts change hands both publicly and privately. There may be no Heesen in the current Reel Deal Yachts selection, but Daniel can search the wider market, including yachts that are not publicly listed.

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Buying a Heesen yacht

Knowing whether a Heesen is aluminum or steel shapes the whole purchase. Aluminum yachts are usually lighter and faster, while steel yachts favor range and comfort. A survey should be tailored to the hull material and to the propulsion package, and buyers should review how the yacht has been used, how many hours the engines have run and when major service intervals fall.

Many Heesens are built to a common platform, so the specification sheet and interior finish often distinguish one from another. It is worth reviewing any yard-supported refit work, class and flag, and charter history. These yachts are at home in the Mediterranean and the Bahamas, and Daniel's buying guide outlines what to expect.

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Selling a Heesen yacht

The number of Heesens on the water means there are usually useful comparables, which helps Daniel arrive at a realistic price. He compares sold yachts of the same platform and hull material, then adjusts for age, specification, maintenance and condition.

Heesen buyers are often experienced owners stepping up in size, and they tend to be specific about what they want. Daniel can reach them privately or present the yacht more widely with cooperating brokers and at shows such as Monaco and Fort Lauderdale. His guide to selling a yacht covers preparation, including documents and survey readiness.

Heesen new builds

For a new Heesen, owners can look at yachts under construction on speculation as well as custom commissions. Daniel can help compare those options, bring in an owner's representative and coordinate with the yard and designers, acting independently for the client. A yacht already in build can shorten the wait considerably, while a custom commission gives more say over layout, styling and technical choices. The right answer depends on how soon the owner wants to cruise and how precise the brief is.

How Daniel guides a new build

Why work with Daniel Grant

Daniel's approach is personal and unhurried, and he works from Miami, New York and Europe with the brokerage infrastructure of Reel Deal Yachts behind him. For Heesen owners, that means a clear view of sold comparables, straightforward advice on positioning and a process that respects their time.

He is equally at home helping a first-time superyacht buyer understand the difference between a 50-meter aluminum and a 50-meter steel Heesen as he is guiding a seasoned owner through a quiet sale.