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R.B.Dereli Yachts

The 39.65-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/272" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="R.B.Dereli Yachts (Company)">R.B.Dereli</a> explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1827" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Happy Dolphin II39.65m (130'1&quot;)R.B.Dereli Yachts2005">Happy Dolphin II</a> is for sale with Efthimis Karalis and Julien Solari of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Camper & Nicholsons International (Company)">Camper &amp; Nicholsons</a>. Delivered in 2005, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> benefited from a comprehensive refit in 2024 totalling almost €2.8 million.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371929/image/large-f8aa486c6e6104975a25940526ec094a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371929">She features exterior and interior design by her Turkish builder, with naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/796" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Fry Associates Inc. - Fryco (Company)">Fry Associates Inc</a>. The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale’s</a> interior blends traditional flair with modern comfort, offering a timeless yet inviting atmosphere.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371930/image/large-d06140ecf0f0de64246f1943304225bd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371930">Her main saloon showcases a bright, welcoming space enhanced by glossy wood finishes and refined detailing. Aft, a lounge with deep sofas invites relaxation, while a formal dining area sits forward, separated by a central bulkhead.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371931/image/large-b12c2d3bfa4233301db2b924a332b912.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371931">On the main deck, the lobby features a compass star marquetry inlaid into the floor, with staircases connecting the decks above and below, illuminated by a skylight overhead. The upper saloon on this level offers a more casual setting, complete with sofas, a bar and a desk.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371932/image/large-6e5b7ba072939fef59b14b76c4af4f09.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371932">Accommodation on the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/r-b-dereli/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">R.B.Dereli yacht for sale</a> is for up to 11 guests across five well-appointed staterooms. The main deck is home to the master suite, which features its own private parlour with a desk and storage, alongside a generous en suite bathroom with his-and-hers sinks. Two doubles and two twins are located on the lower deck, completing the layout of the yacht <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/happy-dolphin-ii" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Happy Dolphin II yacht for sale</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/371934/image/large-6199c49fd426821eb643d43b2c75f8bf.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/371934">Outdoors, the sundeck is fitted with a high bar, sink and built-in sofas, along with shaded alfresco dining. Further alfresco dining is offered on the main deck aft, while the spacious swim platform provides easy access to the water. The upper aft deck connects seamlessly to the upper saloon through curved sliding glass doors, where a pair of adaptable armchairs create a flexible seating arrangement.In terms of performance, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1827" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Happy Dolphin II39.65m (130'1&quot;)R.B.Dereli Yachts2005">Happy Dolphin II</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1409" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="MTU (Company)">MTU</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 10 knots and a top speed of 12.3 knots.

R.B.Dereli yacht Happy Dolphin II for sale

The 39.65-metre R.B. Dereli explorer yacht Happy Dolphin II is for sale with Efthimis Karalis and Julien Solari of Camper & Nicholsons. 

40m R.B.Dereli explorer yacht Happy Dolphin II on the market

<img src="/uploads/store/photo/53740/image/large-a77d58aba2f72fea849d143cb3352b22.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/53740">Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/272" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="R.B.Dereli Yachts (Company)">R.B.Dereli Yachts</a> in Turkey in 2005, the 39.6-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1827" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Happy Dolphin II39.65m (130'1&quot;)R.B.Dereli Yachts2005">Happy Dolphin II</a> is one of two sister ships built by the Tuzla-based shipyard together with the 41.4-metre superyacht<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/306" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Golden Horn41.4m (135'10&quot;)R.B.Dereli Yachts2007">&nbsp;Golden Horn</a> from 2007. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1827" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Happy Dolphin II39.65m (130'1&quot;)R.B.Dereli Yachts2005">Happy Dolphin II&nbsp;</a>is built with a steel hull and composite superstructure for a comfortable oceangoing experience and cruises at 12 knots. She sleeps up to 10 overnight guests and operates with a permanent crew of seven members. Here she is seen arriving in the port of Athens, Greece.

Motor yacht Happy Dolphin II arriving in Athens

The 40m Turkish-built motor yacht Happy Dolphin II arriving in the port of Athens.

The 40m motor yacht Happy Dolphin II arriving in Athens

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/127463/image/large-724071ad386bad03af77fe8240b2596a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/127463">The 41m expedition superyacht Golden Horn off Monaco<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/306" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Golden Horn</a> pictured off Monaco during the 2008 Yacht Show. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/306" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Golden Horn</a> was built by R.B. Dereli, who also built her smaller sister ship <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1827" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Happy Dolphin II</a>, in 2007. Designed by Fryco, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/306" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Golden Horn</a> was built to Lloyds class and is powered by twin Lugger diesels. The 41.40 metre expedition superyacht is offered for sale through Antoine Larricq of Fraser Yachts Monaco, asking EU 13,900,000.For more information on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/306" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Golden Horn</a> and other <a href="http://www.superyachttimes.com/sale/">superyachts for sale, visit the SuperYachtTimes.com Sales Page</a>.

The 41m expedition superyacht Golden Horn off Monaco

On Friday 30 March the R.B. Dereli shipyard in Tuzla, Istanbul launched their latest yacht, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/306" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Golden Horn</a>. The Marmara 42 <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/306" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Golden Horn</a> is a close sister ship to Happy Dolphin II which was launched by the same shipyard in 2005.She has a steel hull and a composite superstructure and is built to Lloyds +100A1. The yacht can accommodate 10 guests, with an owner’s suite on the upper deck and 4 guest cabins. There are crew quarters for up to 7 crew. The interior of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/306" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Golden Horn</a> is finished with beautiful Anigre veneer.<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/306" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Golden Horn</a> is set for delivery in June of this year and she is currently for sale through Antoine Larricq of Fraser Yachts, who also kindly supplied us with the photos of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/306" data-legacy="true" href="#managed-by-application">Golden Horn</a>. <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/122248/image/large-f22b68fc3e3e0f6777b34db551beb483.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/122248"> <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/122249/image/large-811e7f18b29acac1674710e03c076905.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/122249"> <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/122250/image/large-345e474ef9cdf6c4456d0086ba9f4323.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/122250"> <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/122251/image/large-c710ec16842aee74aadf0726fa8be1d6.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/122251"> <img src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/122252/image/large-a75da13875e7cf980a966f894360dda7.jpg" alt="" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/122252">