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A “HERON” IS PLANING ON THE INTERNATIONAL PANORAMA WITH YACHTS WITH DARING AND TECHNICALLY COURAGEOUS LINES

eron as in “heron”. The yard of this name entered the Heron 56 came with a rather singular hull, the result of in-depth yachting sector relatively recently and took shape in 2017, research developed through an analysis of the hydrodynamic flows though studies and investigations into yachting began for along the waterlines and then simulation that made it possible to be sure H of the results with no risks on the hull’s performance company management much earlier. However, the technical ide- as were clear from the beginning. To enter the market breaking the historical rules on waterlines traditionally adopted for motor- is exactly the hull which it is reductive to define as unusual. The boats. The first model built is a 56 footer with an intriguing design surfaces of the hull are completely smooth and you immediately developed by a designer who has always operated above all on noticed the complete absence of stabilising fins, steps or redans. sailing yachts, a sector where perhaps more attention is paid to The aim was to create a hull that could guarantee minimum re- studying the hydrodynamic forces applied to hulls that must nec- sistance to forward movement, limited consumption, excellent essarily be efficient solely under the thrust of the wind. performance with small engines and maximum comfort. The wa- terlines are designed to guarantee constant longitudinal trim at The first model: Heron 56 any speed. The designer wanted to create a hull that was able Heron 56 had a hull that was quite singular below the waterline, to increase the potential of maintaining the same longitudinal the result of in-depth research developed through an analysis of trim within the so-called “Delta speed”, the range between the the hydrodynamic flows along the waterlines and then simulation minimum cruising speed of a yacht and its top speed: the trim that made it possible to be sure of the results with no risks on the of traditional hulls tends to vary depending on the speed until hull’s performance. The strong and innovative point of the yacht top speed is reached, while the longitudinal trim of the Heron 56 remains always constant. The yacht can offer strong sensations TECHNICAL DATA: thanks to a polyvalent hull that can maintain high stability and lift. Length overall: 17.90 m Another characteristic is the vertical bow that is slim, sharp as Waterline length: 15.20 m a blade and longitudinally curved. The side surfaces of the bow Max beam: 4.71 m are flat, almost stretched to favour the effect of the aerodynamic Fuel tank: 2,200 lt Displacement: 14 – 16.5 ton flows over the vessel’s sides. The singular shape of the sides has Engines: 2 x 435 hp Volvo Penta IPS600 been designed as a development of the submerged part of the 2 x 600 hp Volvo Penta IPS800 keel. The centre of gravity of the hull is further forward than that (to owner’s request) Design speed: 32 Kn of traditional hulls while astern the rounded cone shapes with a NOVEMBER 2020 NOVEMBER (with Volvo Penta IPS800 engines) rounded chine provide the point of support. In purely aesthetic 48 After the interest aroused from the launch of the Heron 56, the yard, after a careful project phase, began producing its first 38 footer.

terms, the lines of the hull are emphasised by custom painting re- missions giving top performance. The yacht has a character that quested by the owner that give impact and elegance to the yacht. is certainly unique in the current international yachting panora- In functional terms, the yacht immediately transmits a sense of ma. The ideal owner is one who wants to cross the boundary line freedom as the deck is designed to be experienced truly in the of “traditional” yachting standards. open. There are extensive open areas with flooring in teak which, starting from the bridge, show the central station for the captain The range is growing and armchairs on each side, all in Silvertex. Under the protec- After the interest aroused from the launch of the Heron 56, the tion of the wide windscreen in steel and Perspex, the console is yard, after a careful project phase, began producing its first 38 ergonomic and has touchscreen control the navigation instru- footer. The philosophy of the yard showed it was courageous and ments. Amidships is the galley area with a peninsular housing polyhedric for the waterlines of the new 38, compared with the orig- all appliances needed to prepare and preserve food; when not inal Heron 56, were specially redesigned to exploit fully the various in use the foldaway elements are completely hidden in a special propulsion systems planned. The real technical innovation was the cabinet. Just astern is the living area with sofas for eight people insertion of hydrodynamic support fins in the hull from amidships and the transformable table. The relaxation area astern as a large to the stern to assist planing and fully exploit the power of the latest sunbed above the door of the garage and a bathing platform lit generation outboard engines to be fitted to the first model. There by spotlights and with a foldaway ladder. The garage can house a was no change in the shape of the topsides which are almost com- small tender. The forward area is fitted with a sunbed interrupted pletely similar to those of the yacht with which the yard entered the in the centre by a twin hatch that provides air and light below market, the 56. Compared with the original project some elements decks. A distinctive element is the T-top in carbon that provides were modified to deliver more natural light below decks. On the shade amidships. The interior layout has the master cabin for- sides large windows were inserted but they do not affect the over- ward with a bathroom divided to create a roomy shower cabinet. all look of the boat. The aim is to maintain the style that identifies Amidships are the two guest cabins with separate bunks, both the Heron Yacht brand. The project was developed in partnership with their own bathroom. Astern is the crew cabin accessed from between SC Superyacht Design and the yard’s design office and the deck to maintain the privacy of owner and guests. The in- focuses on optimising the new waterlines specially developed for ternal fittings are contemporary and refined in natural bleached the various propulsion systems planned (inboard/outboard or out- oak with leather inserts in all cabins and ceilings in metallic grey board). The first model to be produced, which will have outboard lacquer. Going back to the technical aspects, the yacht has two engines, so along project phase aimed at perfecting the speed Volvo Penta IPS600 engines giving a total of 870 hp. This choice and trim of the boat with different loads. The use of sophisticated reflects the particular advantages of the hull: relatively few horse- software for computerised fluid dynamic simulation facilitated the power for such a significant displacement full on request of the attainment of excellent results. Aesthetically the boat is elegant, owner, alternative engine/transmission systems can be installed, in line with the design philosophy followed by the yard. The design from in-line through to the most high performance surface trans- focused on producing a 38 footer with a registration length of less 2020 NOVEMBER 49 50

NOVEMBER 2020 TECHNOLOGY safety of a larger boat ofalarger safety and roominess the while maintaining costs running to reduce boat category small inthe 10msothat itremained than ofless length aregistration footer with a38 onproducing focused design The shower cabinet. shower cabinet. aroomy to create divided a bathroom with forward cabin master the has layout interior The Technical data also to the practicality of maintenance. They carried out an ergo- nomic analysis of the command station and the instrumentation Length overall: 11.65 mt (including bow anchor and sternplatform) to ensure perfect visibility, paying particular attention to the fold- Hull length: 9.99 mt (small craft <10 mt with platform retracted) Max beam: 3.63 mt ing dashboard. This was to permit immediate control in case of Max displacement Walkaround 7.0 Ton - need without needing to dismantle internal and external panels. Day Cruiser 7.6 Ton This avoided the risk of dangerous infiltration of water on systems Max draught 0.95 mt and electronics. For the fitting out the yard went into partnership Freshwater tank: 250 Lt with a network of suppliers and Italian craftsmen confirming their Fuel tank: 900 Lt decision to privilege Italy and the excellences of our country also EC design category: “B” in the yachting sector. The interiors are now being fitted out with Performance EFB 2x400 hp Walkaround 41 Kn - Day Cruiser 40 Kn the creation of furnishings which will later be installed on board Performance FB 2x350 hp Walkaround 42 Kn - Day Cruiser 41 Kn already finished once the systems have been completed. The deck plan includes a mobile bar with integrated fridge, a folda- than 10 m so that it remained in the small boat category to reduce way top, a working surface with wash basin and gas rings. A large running costs while maintaining the roominess and safety of a locker houses the liferaft for easy access. The large hatchway in larger boat. Finite element calculations for the structures and hull the cockpit facilitates maintenance of the engines in the inboard/ aimed at reducing the weight of the boat while maintaining the outboard version while for the outboard version the space can be highest safety standards possible by using vinylester resins and used for stowing water toys. The T-top will be in carbon to reduce composite fibres in Aramat for the hull and carbon for the deck weight also with an eye to limiting fuel consumption. The design and T-top. To optimise production costs the project, developed of the interior layout is being developed and is aimed at offering in 3-D, includes work on the moulds using numerically controlled the maximum comfort in elegant and sober environments. In the milling machines. Various modules of the deck will be produced standard version there will be a cabin with a double bunk, and according to the versions built (Day Cruiser or Walkaround) and a separate bathroom with integrated shower. As an option that the kind of transmission installed (outboard, inboard or surface can be an extra double bunk below decks at the level of the com- propellers). The designers also looked not just at ergonomics but mand station.

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