Rossinavi's new 173-foot Heed yacht gives owners a private pool
Italian shipyard Rossinavi has officially unveiled Heed, a fully custom 173-foot aluminium superyacht that gives the owner a private pool. Rossinavis new 173foot superyacht debuted at the Monaco Yacht Show after launching in January, pairing under-500 GT volume with stylish interiors and splashy outdoor living.
Key Takeaways
- Rossinavi launched the fully custom aluminium yacht Heed in January and has now presented her in full at the Monaco Yacht Show.
- The owner's suite sits forward on the upper deck and opens to a panoramic outdoor space with a private pool designed for counter-current swimming.
- Exterior design is by Alberto Mancini; interiors are by Achille Salvagni, with a natural palette and sea-inspired furnishings.
- Twin Caterpillar C32 engines (2,230 hp total) deliver a 17-knot top speed, 13-knot cruise, and a 4,000-nautical-mile range, plus silent battery operation at anchor.
What makes Rossinavi's Heed stand out at Monaco?
After hitting the seas earlier this year, the 173-foot Heed made her official debut. The Italian yard presented the yacht in her entirety at the Monaco Yacht Show, according to Robb Report.
Federico Rossi, Rossinavi's chief operating officer, called it an extremely stimulating project that will leave its mark on the market. Built in close collaboration with the owner, Heed pairs a fast-displacement hull with a volume under 500 GT.
"Working within the 499 GT threshold allowed us to rethink proportion and space with greater freedom," exterior designer Alberto Mancini explained. Her silhouette mixes sleek architectural lines with balanced volumes, accented by a metallic gray hull finish that shifts with the light.
Where is the private pool on this 173-foot yacht?
Unlike the usual main-deck layout, the owner's suite is positioned forward on the upper deck. Mancini says that creates a quieter, more intimate connection to the sea. The suite opens to a panoramic outdoor space featuring a private pool designed for counter-current swimming.
Guests get more water time at the beach club, which includes another pool and fold-out terraces that immerse them in their surroundings. Inside, the main salon is fully glazed for uninterrupted ocean views, while the panoramic dining area has a fold-down balcony that opens to the water. An observation deck offers yet another vantage point.
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How does Heed balance style, space, and performance?
Achille Salvagni executed interiors meant to feel shaped by water, wind, light, and time. Sofas unfold like waves, armchairs evoke pebbles and shells, and sculptural details appear to grow from walls and ceilings. The palette pairs brushed, bleached wengé floors and bleached teak walls with dark eucalyptus accents.
On power, Heed runs twin diesel Caterpillar C32 engines totaling 2,230 hp. That setup yields a top speed of 17 knots, a cruising speed of 13 knots, and a range of 4,000 nautical miles. An advanced onboard battery system also allows silent, emission-free operation at anchor.
Together, the private owner pool, under-500 GT volume, and Monaco debut mark Heed as a custom statement from Rossinavi—spacious, stylish, and, as Robb Report put it, just the right amount of splashy.