YachtTalk Special 4: Sparta design special with Winch Design

At 67 metres with an internal volume of approximately 1,200 gross tons, Project Sparta is Heesen’s largest steel-hulled displacement motor yacht to date. In the fourth episode of Heesen’s YachtTalk Specials, host Charlotte Kan heads to Barnes in London to catch up with Winch Design duo Jim Dixon, Director of Yachts and James Russell, Associate, Yacht Exteriors. They reveal how Sparta’s sleek exterior lines immediately impressed her owner when the concept was first unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2018.

Sculpture on the sea Project Sparta is the latest in a long line of collaborations between Heesen and Winch Design, but it’s also one of the most complex designs. Sparta began life as yacht concept Avanti, aside from a few personalised touches, the high-performance sporty design remains true to the original drawings penned by Russell.

“Project Sparta is alive,” says Dixon. “It’s a very lithe and athletic looking boat. It’s a sculpture on the sea and will look very nice on the water. I think one of the factors that attracted the owner from the beginning was how immediately recognisable the design is, and the emotional connection that resulted from that.”

This Superyacht Guide item is an original editorial summary based on the official Heesen Yachts news release.

Image source: Heesen Yachts official news release.