Overview & Key Features
Returning to the market with motivated sellers and a $500,000 price reduction, this 1986 Heesen, refit in 2025, presents an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking a proven, turn-key yacht at a competitive price. Her recently refreshed contemporary interior offers a bright, stylish, and welcoming atmosphere. The layout accommodates 12 guests across five well-appointed cabins, including a generous full-beam master suite, two VIP cabins, and two twin cabins with Pullmans. Each cabin is fitted with en-suite bathrooms and modern entertainment systems, ensuring guest comfort and privacy.
The main salon is spacious and tastefully decorated, with large windows flooding the space with natural light. Comfortable lounge seating and a formal dining area create an ideal setting for both intimate dinners and relaxed gatherings.
Designed for warm-water cruising, her expansive sundeck offers multiple areas for leisure and entertainment, including a jacuzzi, a fully equipped bar, sun loungers, and shaded seating. The aft deck provides an additional al fresco dining space, while her swim platform ensures easy access to the water for swimming and watersports.
Built by Heesen Yachts to the highest standards, this yacht offers reliable performance and efficient cruising. Her low fuel consumption makes her ideal for extended voyages in destinations such as The Bahamas and the Caribbean. She has undergone multiple refits and technical upgrades, including her most recent 2025 works and 40-year survey, ensuring she is in top mechanical and aesthetic condition.
A highly successful charter yacht, she has a proven track record of generating strong financial returns for her owner. With few similar yachts currently on the market, her established reputation and popularity make her a standout choice for buyers seeking a vessel with immediate charter potential.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive 40-Year Survey Completed in 2025
- Full Paint Job and New Teak Decks in 2022
- Spacious Sundeck with Jacuzzi and Large Wraparound Bar
- Dutch Pedigree with Exquisite Interior Joinery Maintained in Excellent Condition
- Accommodations for 12 Guests, Featuring an On-Deck Primary and Four Additional Guest Lower Cabins
- Established Charter Program Available for Transfer to New Ownership
Machinery
- (2) Deutz TBD 616V16 diesels. Engines new in 2002
- Port Engine Rebuilt 02/25/2013
- Starboard Engine Rebuilt 02/25/2013
- Port Engine Total Hours 03/09/2025 10,834 –SMOH 5317
- Starboard Engine Total Hours 03/09/2025 10,803 – SMOH 5315
- (2) ZF gearboxes – New 2019
- (2) 65 kW Northern Lights generators both rewound in 2015 208V/60 Hz output
- Port Generator Total Hours 02-26-2025 – 27,180
- Starboard Generator Total Hours -2-26-2015 – 25,748 - SMOH 0 Hours
- Generator fuel consumption 4.8 gal/hr/ 18.2 liters/hr
- 20,000 BTU air conditioning, 2 chillers, 1 new in 2015
- Nautilus Sea-R.O. watermakers 2,800 US gallons per day
- (2) Naiad Datum stabilizers rebuilt in 2015
- Naiad bow thruster
- Electrohydraulic steering system
- Westfalia Centrifuge fuel separator & filtration & Racor filters
- (2) 11OV Staingray freshwater system
- Atlas shore power
- Spa3 new in 2009
- Jets Head System
- Hamann Marine Sanitary System
Ancillary Equipment
- Nautilus Sea-R.O. watermakers – 2,800 US gallons per day
- 20,000 BTU air conditioning – 2 chillers (1 new in 2015)
- (2) 110V Staingray fresh water system
- Westfalia Centrifuge fuel separator & filtration
- Racor filters
- Jets Head System
- Hamann Marine Sanitary System
Safety & Security Equipment
Safety Equipment
- (2) 20-person life rafts
- (25) life jackets
- (2) SOLAS inflatable life jackets
- (20) Ascotherm Mk IV TPA (Thermal Protective Aids) AED
- (1) EPIRBS
- (20) Flares
- First Aid Supply Kit
- (2) ACR GMDSS portable radios
- (2) EEBD
- Honda 4.5 hp crash pump with hose
- (2) Spotlights – New 2022
Fire Safety
- Fire Control System Consilium 2009
- 208V fire/bilge pump
- 110V fire/bilge pump
- 24V fire/bilge pump
- (2) Fire-fighting suits
- (2) Breathing apparatus
- (5) Fire hydrants
- (2) 10m hose
- (2) 20m hose
- Handheld fire extinguishers throughout
- (2) CO2
Security Equipment
- Custom CCTV System
- (4) Cameras Wheelhouse monitor
- Propel Monitoring System – New 2022
- Propel Monitoring System and alarms added to crew mess – New 2023
Communication
- Nera F77 satellite phone
- KVH Mimi M satellite phone
- (2) lcom fixed VHF
Navigation
- FLIR – New 2022
- (2) Furuno radars – DC New 2023 – AC New 2024
- Sperry Marine Gyro compass
- Sestrel 6" Magnetic Compass
- Simrad Satellite HS52 compass
- Simrad Autopilot
- Furuno AIS
- Furuno Depth sounder
- Furuno GPS
- Time Zero on Furuno NavNet and ship's monitor plotter
- Furuno NX700 Navtex
- Kobelt Control System – New 2013 – Rebuilt 2023 with 1 full spare kit onboard
Deck Equipment
- Steen dual horizontal gypsy anchor windlass system with capstans
- (2) Stockless Navy anchors 1/2" anchor chain
- Sangiunetti Chiavari 4400 lb. davit (2009)
- Besenzoni Passerelle integral to the hull swim platform
- Underwater lights x 6
Audio / Visual Entertainment
- Marine Starlink – New 2022
- All TV’s replaced with Samsung – New 2019
- Creston Audio Rack – New 2019
- All Speakers – New 2019
- WiFi repeaters throughout yacht
- Apple TV (Skylounge)
- 55" Sony Bravia flat screen (Skylounge)
- Apple TV (Guest Staterooms)
- Sony Bravia flat screens (Guest Staterooms)
- Apple TV (Crew Mess)
- Bravia flatscreen (Crew Mess)
- Bose Life Style Ill theatre entertainment system (Skylounge)
- Sony Bravia CCTV repeater Bose Free space amplifiers with Apple Airport Express receivers (Salon)
- Bose 151 speakers (Salon)
- SeaTel DAC2200 Sat TV ACU on board for our Direct TV services
Office Equipment
- In Ship's Office computer with printer
Galley & Domestic Equipment
- Viking Ovens – New 2024
- Kitchenaid range top – New 2024
- Microwave (Crew Mess) – New 2024
- Full-size fridge/freezer (Crew Mess)
- True refrigerator and True freezer (Control room)
- (2) Kalamera wine fridge (Salon) – New 2020
- Vitrifigo Hydro automated icemaker (Salon) – New 2024
- (2) Miele Professional washers
- (2) Miele Professional dryers
- (1) Rowenta pressure iron & steamer
Tender and Watersport Equipment
- 17’ Novurania Inflatable 2009
- (2) Yamaha FX Limited WaveRunners – New 2023
- 2 Sea Bobs
- Knee Board
- 2 inflatable paddle boards
- Water Skis x 2
- Wake Board x 2 (Liquid Force)
- 12 standard snorkels & flippers
- Aquabana Water Slide – New 2024
- Inflatable Hot Dog
- Inflatable Teak Docking system with two loungers
- Inflatable Big Slice Tube
- On Deck Cinema
- On Deck Rope Swing
- Board Games
Accommodation
SEA AXIS accommodates 12 guests in 5 staterooms.
The master stateroom is located furthest forward on the main deck with a centerline, king-sized bed. The private ensuite is located aft, with a Jacuzzi tub, glass shower, his and hers sinks, toilet, and bidet.
Located on the lower deck midship are three additional staterooms:
- 1 x King VIP centerline bed with ensuite
- 1 x King VIP centerline bed with ensuite
- 1 x (2) Twin beds with pullman and ensuite
The remaining guest stateroom is located on the lower deck aft, with access via a staircase in the main salon:
- 1 x (2) Twin beds with pullman and ensuite
SEA AXIS accommodates seven crew in 3 crew cabins with two bunks each and a Captain's double cabin on the bridge deck. All cabins have an ensuite head and showers
Refit Summary
2025
- 40 Year class survey completed including all necessary items plus the following:
- All overboard, through hull and sea chest connections examined
- All mooring stations and windlass operations examined
- Bow thruster machinery and room examined
- All steering gear and steering room examined
- All bullhead penetrations inspected
- All access hatches, watertight doors, fire doors, freeing ports, stern door, scuttles, skylights examined
- All collision, transverse and longitudinal bulkheads examined
- Fire and safety control plan reviewed and confirmed
- All accommodation void spaces examined
- Dead ship starting arrangement/testing
- Generators operational test/load sharing
- Main engine reduction gears examination. optional
- Main engines operational test
- Fire main system. Test using two hoses. Emergency fire pump if fitted.
- Bilge system operation/ Suction test / alarms
- Fire detection system / test of head detectors / general alarm / manual call points
- Certificate of service for extinguishers, CO2 system, Galley fire suppression system, SCBA, etc., Water mist system if fitted, to be tested.
- Fuel tanks shut off valves
- Ventilation dampers test
- Battery system / battery log
- Fuel oil storage and transfer system examination / shut down
- Oily water separator examination and test if available
- Sewage treatment system examination
- Steering gear test / examination
- Main switchboard examination
- Watch and monitoring alarm system
- Compressed air reservoir examination
- Galley examination
- Gaseous fuel tank if available, room to be provided with gas detector, test to be performed.
- Annual Bahamian Flag and Class - Charter Certs done for 2025/2026
- Duct cleaning throughout the vessels. Very invasive projects.
- New air handler in VIP and in ECR
- Replaced multiple blowers
- Replaced multiple valves
- New windlass
- New piping for bilge/fire manifold
2024
- Rebuilt bow windlass
- Rebuilt High Pressure pumps for Water Maker
- Completed Tailshaft 5 year Special survey. Props/Shafts all in good order
- Replaced upper and lower seals on stabilizers as well as pressure tested full system and actuators
- Replaced the heat exchanger plates and gaskets
- Service and rebuilt passerelle rams
- Replaced both salt water pumps for AC system
- Varnished all exterior tables and flag pole – Done yearly last completed October 2024
- Replace actuators for both damper fans
- Major service on Davit. Rebuilt Rams, worked on tank and new controller system
- Replaced starboard anchor chain
2023
- Added new Low-Pressure Pumps for Water Maker
- Replaced the entire shell plating on the bow
- Full exterior refit. (New Paint, New Teak, New Hot Tub and lots of new hardware)
- Replaced Level sensors on 2 fuel tanks and fresh water tank
- Replaced the exciter on port generator
- Rebuilt Swim platform door and port main deck door
- Replace both intake and extraction fans and replaced the VFDs associated
2022
- Added Dometic air handlers in the galley
- Replace Main cross over valve in engine room
2021
- Rebuilt bilge pumps (2 DC 1 AC)
- Replace exterior furniture on boat deck
2019
- Crew in 2024, Salon in 2019, Aft twin in 2019, and all others replaced in 2017
- Replaced numerous Fire/ Bilge Valves – 2019 to now
- Replaced the numerous valves around the boat – 2019 to now
- Replaced most air handlers throughout the vessel 2019 to 2025
- Replaced a lot of bilge and fire main piping – 2019 to now
- Replace a lot of insulation throughout the boat for the chiller system – 2019 to now
Recurring / Ongoing
- Serviced the top end of main engines and cooling
- Top side overhaul on both generator – completed every year
- Replace trim tilt motor on Novurania
- Major service every year on Miele washer and dryers. Replaced 2 drums last year
- Replaced Carpet every 12–18 months