Heyman 42, the boat (13m) for sailing from the northern seas to the tropics

Nordic, marine, rugged, suitable for living aboard even in winter, we could sum up the Swedish Heyman 42 PPH, a boat competing in the European Yacht of the Year at Boot Dusseldorf.

Heyman 42 – What a boat it is

The boat has a retro style, with a distinctive inverted stern line reminiscent of classic boats, as well as the deck that goes up toward the bow.

One of the key points of the design, however, is the deckhouse, which it would be more accurate to describe almost as a pilote house, a stunning full-glass deckhouse.

An interesting solution for a Nordic boat, because it allows in the winter months to have more warmth inside and save on heating consumption, which is planned anyway on the Heyman 42 42 PPH. Very particular is the choice for the keel. The yard’s idea is that this can also be an exploration boat, and in order to really be able to sail anywhere from the northern seas to tropical reefs, you need a hull that is also suitable for shallow waters. For this reason, the yard has come up with a kind of long keel, with a fairly small section, however, offering a draft of only 1.48. The reduced draft is compensated for at least in part by the horizontal length of the keel, but a second option is also offered.

A kind of additional “canard,” an additional retractable centreboard that brings the draft to more than 3 meters, can be hidden inside the long keel upon request, to be used in case of need, such as upwind when not facing shallow waters. The rudder, on the other hand, is equipped with a protective semi-skeg.

The interior is basically designed for a couple, with the intention of making this boat a kind of ultra-comfortable second sailing home. There is still room for a double-bed guest cabin, however, and in general the central living area is also large and especially takes advantage of the panoramic view from the deckhouse.

Heyman 42 PPH – Data Sheet

Length overall 13.52 m (bowsprit included) Hull length 12.66 m Waterline length 11.83 m Beam 4.30 m Draught 1.48 m Draught with centreboard 3.02 m Displacement 11 400 kgs Sail area 93 sq. m.

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