NAPLES, FL (April 11, 2023) – Northrop & Johnson and MarineMax are proud to announce the sale of Project Akira, YN 20457, by Yacht Brokers Wes Sanford of Northrop & Johnson and James Corts of MarineMax, acting on behalf of the buyer.
The first of Heesen’s all-aluminum 57-meter fast yacht series Project Akira features an ultra-efficient, lightweight, Fast Displacement Hull Form. She has an enclosed volume of approximately 780 GT. The yacht also features a shallow draft, allowing for cruising worldwide Construction of this yacht began in February 2022.
“We couldn’t be happier to have matched this family with such an excellent Dutch shipyard,” said Yacht Brokers Wes Sanford of Northrop & Johnson and James Corts of MarineMax. “Everyone involved understands and shares the value of pedigree, quality and detail, which is a great place to build a long relationship and a fantastic yacht. In Project Akira, Heesen, Harrison Eidsgaard, and Omega Architects have developed an incredible 57-meter fast, shallow-draft platform for cruising the world and, even more specifically, exploring The Bahamas. We look forward to completing this stunning yacht for the summer shakedown voyage in the Med. She’ll turn heads in every anchorage!”
