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We showed the hull plug in a previous post. Now, this is one of the finest moulds we have seen – port side being waxed: 8 turns of waxing, in different directions, at set intervals and using the correct materials, meticulously monitored by the craftsmen themselves. Working on the deck mould: And the near-finished result (picture shows the forward coachroof coaming): Both hull and deck are infused with a low… Read More

It is entirely possible to design a yacht by first defining a hull shape, then add a sail plan, followed by an interior layout and finally add some kind of  installations and reinforcements. In that order, and no going back. With the PPH, we are making a more generous yacht both to sail, and to live on board. The goal was never to make her different for the sake of… Read More

Production of the PPH is under way. The hull plug has been milled and will be transported to the builders, Ridas Yacht, later this week. This means the start of a several-week long work to finish the moulds for the hull. The same process goes for the deck plug, which is just starting and will follow a few weeks later. A couple of days ago, PPH# 2 was sold. This… Read More

image (c) Dan Ljungsvik The new design is being renamed in preparation for series production – she is now HEYMAN 34 SPORT. More to be published about this exciting new racer, soon! Wind this time was between 18 and 24 knots, blowing from the shore so sea state was calm. The Heyman 34 Sport gladly leaves “hull speed” limits in these conditions. Bear away just a few degrees, ease the… Read More

A few persons have asked how does the the cockpit play together with the pilot house. Going inside, there are only two low steps down into the pilot house. The pilot house seating is even on the same level as the cockpit, on the other side of a glass bulkhead. The PPH is obviously rather different from most other boats but how will she appear in real life? To answer… Read More

Fact 1: While the full page on the new Heyman 42′ PPH (here) has been updated at regular intervals, we have shamefully neglected showing anything on this NEWS page. Fact 2: The first PPHs have been sold and all hands are now at the final preparations. First yacht will be launched next June. Fact 3: There is a new brochure on the PPH which can be downloaded here How do… Read More

Just published – a set of new images of the PPH, along with updated specifications. Work is underway on all fronts. A few views, much more to be found here Click for full-size images!

Heyman 34′ #1, second test sail. Spring is in the air.   Sunny day and a little more wind of up to 20 knots steady. Water ballast was not used   Today’s crew Owner Torbjörn Hurtig, Peter Gustafsson, editor of ‘Blur’ Henrik Ottosson, North sails Images and video kindly provided by Peter Gustafsson     Video and all images courtesy of Peter Gustafsson, Blur (link). Follow his writing also on… Read More

Celeste 34′ #1 ‘Celes’ Hits the Water and Flies   The Celeste 34 prototype leaving the yard for her first test sail. Wind was 12 knots, gusting a little more Speed with Jib up to 7 knots With Code Zero 8-9 knots and With the small gennaker 11-12 knots. Water ballast was not in use for this trial. Great fun. Celeste 34 Sport Launch&Trial  on Vimeo.  

After the latest update a few months ago, the PPH has now finally found its way, also in the details. Watch for example the cockpit unfold in the new post on the PPH: (Please click on the image and allow a little while to start rolling) The first one will be ready in 2021 – see the presentation here