50m Heesen motor yacht Ela listed for sale under new JCA

The 49.9-metre Heesen motor yacht Ela has been listed for sale under a new joint central agency with Thom Conboy and Chris Collins of Ocean Independence and Antoine X. Larricq of Fraser. The announcement comes days before her attendance at this year's Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, where she will be one of the most expensive yachts on display. 

Delivered in 2021 by Heesen Yachts, Ela was constructed in aluminium from the Dutch yard's Nova Plus design and engineering platform. Her Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF), "arguably the most efficient hull in her class", was designed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects, while her exterior – characterised by her plumb bow – was penned by Omega Architects. Her "airy" interior is from the studio of Cristiano Gatto.

Ela can accommodate up to 14 guests in six spacious cabins, comprising a full-beam owner’s suite on the main deck and a full-beam VIP, two double cabins and two twins (each with an additional Pullman berth) situated on the lower deck.

The Dutch build is recognised for the exceptional amount of structural glass across her profile, which makes for a bright interior with excellent views outwards. A clever addition is the mirrored window mullions, which provide light while seeming almost invisible so as not to disturb her contemporary profile. 

Her Gatto interior is characterised by fine materials, soft furnishings, warm walnut veneers and soft matte finishes to create a relaxed ambience throughout. There are interesting details in her living spaces, including colour-changing lighting in the saloon's coffee table and dining table, embedded with onyx. In addition to her welcoming, open-plan living spaces, highlights on board include a fully-equipped gym and sauna on her lower deck. 

On deck, Ela's guests can enjoy watching a movie forward at the bow – with the tender bay converting to an outdoor cinema – or al fresco dining aft on the bridge deck. There is also a Jacuzzi on the sundeck, in addition to a full-service bar. 

Closer to the water, the beach platform boasts a large stepped-ladder system that can be lowered for easy access from the sea or raised to form a diving board: perfect for her large toy box, including Seabobs, Jet Skis and Fliteboards.

Twin MTU diesels power the 499GT, ABS-classed motor yacht for sale at up to 19.5 knots with a cruising speed of 14 knots. She has a low draught of 2.1 metres, allowing access to anchorages and cruising grounds that other 50-metre yachts cannot reach.

Ela is currently lying in Fort Lauderdale, USA, ahead of her attendance at FLIBS, with an asking price of $38,500,000.