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Elada and Harbour Moon yachts in Ionio Pelagos 

Elada by Bilgin 

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<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/191078/image/large-8de0827604710a847a0369721289245e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/191078">Motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elada45.0m (147'8&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2014">Elada</a> was built by Turkish shipyard, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Bilgin Yachts (Company)">Bilgin Yachts</a>, in 2014. The 45-metre superyacht features both exterior and interior design from British company <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/161" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="H2 Yacht Design (Company)">H2 Yacht Design</a>. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elada45.0m (147'8&quot;)Bilgin Yachts2014">Elada</a>, with her reverse bow and blue accents, is seen here next to 43.13-metre motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harbour Moon43.14m (141'6&quot;)Heesen Yachts1996">Harbour Moon</a> (Ex: Honey Money) in Ionio Pelagos, Greece. Built by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a> in 1996 and constructed entirely out of aluminium, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/1021" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Harbour Moon43.14m (141'6&quot;)Heesen Yachts1996">Harbour Moon</a> features an interior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/41" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Donald Starkey Designs (Company)">Donald Starkey</a> and an exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/54" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Heesen Yachts (Company)">Heesen Yachts</a>. She was refitted in 2016 by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/681" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Monaco Marine (Company)">Monaco Marine</a> in La Ciotat.

45m yacht Elada and Harbour Moon in Greek waters

Here, the 45m yacht Elada and 43.13-metre yacht Harbour Moon are seen in Ionio Pelagos.

Elada and Harbour Moon in Greek waters

Bilgin’s new state-of-the-art shipyard near Istanbul is a significant step forward for the Turkish yacht builder. Not just in terms of investment, but also as part of a long-term strategy to build bigger and raise the international profile of the brand. SuperYacht Times was the first media group to visit the facility and explore the two exciting new 80-metre projects currently under construction in the brand’s brand new sheds...<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/37811/image/large-ebf8946c8a61a3d7dc2f404ce51d701d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37811">Drive west along the coast from Istanbul’s Ataturk airport for half an hour and you come across the high-end, real estate development of West Istanbul Marina. Luxury villas and apartments overlook the picturesque marina with its restaurants and cafes. Dominating the scene are Bilgin’s brand new construction hangers and 700-tonne travel lift. Fully operational except for the reception, gym, lounge area and suites for visiting clients that is due for completion by the end of the year, the facility represents a multi-million euro investment for the Turkish builder as it moves beyond its sub-500GT comfort zone.“We started planning the new shipyard over four years ago, but we had been talking about it for much longer,”&nbsp;says Yildirim Bilgen, sales executive for Bilgin Yachts. “It’s all part of a long-term plan to upgrade our facilities and promote the brand to a wider audience. Turkey has lagged behind the Italians and north Europeans with our marketing strategies. It’s time to change that.” &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/31714/image/large-bb855e645e873ddb0405222b8280d663.JPG" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31714">Before moving to its new headquarters, Bilgin was based down the road in Küçükçekmece. Like many boat builders in Turkey, it specialised in traditional, cold-moulded wood construction and the yard was filled with the heady aroma of sawdust and resin. Bilgin’s last wooden boat was the 45-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4808" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Elada45.0m (147'8&quot;)">Elada</a> in 2014, which overlapped with its first steel yacht, the 48.70-metre M&amp;M (now <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3928" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Timeless48.7m (159'9&quot;)">Timeless</a>) launched in 2012. &nbsp;Since switching completely to steel and aluminium, the hulls and superstructures are fabricated at a dedicated yard in Yalova on the eastern side of the Bosphorus. That site is also due to be replaced, and Bilgin has acquired land nearby to build a new metalworking facility. After a first coat of primer, the bare hulls are then floated across the Sea of Marmara for fitting out. The first 80-metre hull (263 I) arrived at West Istanbul Marina in November 2017, followed a few months later by her sister ship (263 II). &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/31717/image/large-fe9634414a6077557681813262d6a208.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/31717">With exterior styling by Unique Yacht Design and interiors by H2 Yacht Design, the two superyachts are an impressive sight standing side by side in the largest of the pristine sheds that can be extended to over 100 metres in length (alongside are two 75m x 28m construction bays). At close to 1,680GT, they are more than twice the volume of the 51.80-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/4807" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Dusur51.8m (169'11&quot;)">Dursur</a>, Bilgin’s largest yacht on the water, and when 263 I is launched in the first quarter of next year she will be the biggest of her kind completed in Turkey. Hull 263 II is expected to follow six months later, but the yard is in no hurry: “When you’re building yachts this size that take three or four years, it makes no sense to rush it,” says Yildirim.&nbsp;“We need time to achieve the high-quality construction we strive for and we’re not prepared to sacrifice those standards, even if the owner wants his yacht sooner.”&nbsp;The repeat client who commissioned the 80-metre projects is the owner of two other Bilgin yachts, a 35.5-metre and a 45-metre launched respectively in 2006 in 2011, both of which are named&nbsp;Tatiana. The contract for the first hull was signed in 2015 and the second followed a few months later. Conventional diesel drive was chosen from the start and, apart from a few styling details and a forward helipad on 263 II, the sister ships are identical in terms of technical specifications, performance and general arrangement with accommodation for 16 guests. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/37815/image/large-3d5e41afa784d3c840a5a582b4ae654f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37815">In addition to the amenities you would expect to find on an 80-metre custom superyacht, a standout feature is the 9-metre indoor swimming pool in the beach club on the lower deck. Flanked by two shell doors that can be lowered to create side platforms, the stability calculations were made with the pool full, but to avoid splashing in a seaway the 23 cubic metres of water can be dumped into two heated reserve tanks during navigation. &nbsp;Both projects are built to full LY3 compliance and the ABS classification includes ABS Comfort Plus notation – a first for a Turkish-built yacht. The notation takes into account noise, vibration, indoor climate and lighting to ensure optimal onboard comfort, and Bilgin worked closely with noise control consultants van Cappellen to achieve the strict criteria. In the cinema room on the lower deck, for example, extra insulation was added not so much to block noise and vibration from the engine room getting in, but to prevent sound escaping into the adjacent gym when the cinema is in use. &nbsp; &nbsp;Another first for Bilgin is the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) exhaust treatment, which ensures high engine power and efficiency while reducing NOx emissions. Hull 263 I could have been exempt from this Tier III provision, but the shipyard deliberately delayed the keel-laying until after the IMO regulations came into effect for the North American and US Caribbean Emission Control Areas at the start of 2016. &nbsp;<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/37817/image/large-24d576c1a69ad28e60c69f3f33e5d4c3.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37817"> “The catalytic converters take up as much space as the MTU engines, which meant a bigger engine room than usual,” says naval architect and project manager Sencer Güneer. “But we took the decision to have them installed anyway. Like the Comfort Plus notation, they represent added value for the owner by future-proofing his investment."&nbsp;With a workforce of over 360 personnel, Bilgin designs and manufacturers in-house all the fitted furniture aboard its yachts and moved its furniture factory from Tuzla to be closer to the new shipyard. The 5,000-sqm facility includes a metalwork shop that can make stainless steel and aluminium components from watertight doors, cranes and deck cranes to bollards, handrails and hydraulic passerelles. Rather than relying on subcontractors, manufacturing in-house means the company has total control over its build schedules and quality standards. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/37813/image/large-1215b330a361a893f8c6457b6908e49d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37813">Bilgin is pushing ahead with other projects and has started two new builds on spec in Yalova: a 67-metre and a 48-metre sister ship to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6001" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nerissa47.5m (155'10&quot;)">Nerissa&nbsp;</a>named&nbsp;Ilium, which will debut at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show. The shipyard is in advanced negotiations with a client for a 108-metre project by H2 Yacht Design and the owner of the 52-metre Benetti&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/617" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="My Falcon52.0m (170'7&quot;)">My&nbsp;Falcon&nbsp;</a>(ex-Sai Ram), which was undergoing a cosmetic refit at the time of our visit, is considering a new 58-metre yacht with the yard. If the owner of 263 I and 263 II decides to sell, he is also expected to build bigger. &nbsp;Bilgin Yachts enjoys an international market but is not widely recognised as an international brand. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/37818/image/large-c6c263e9ac3e7aeae604be32d044ff1e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/37818">Getting that message across involves challenging preconceptions and exploiting the full array of marketing tools available, including social media channels. Bilgin’s new shipyard is part of this branding process. As a world-class facility that shows its commitment to creating the right environment for building high-end superyachts, it resets the bar for shipyards in the country and elsewhere. &nbsp;“When&nbsp;<a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/6001" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Nerissa47.5m (155'10&quot;)">Nerissa</a>&nbsp;was in Monaco last year, we had visitors who after touring the yacht and touching the finishes were surprised to learn that she was built in Turkey,” says Yildirim.&nbsp;“Then when I told them Bilgin has been building yachts for over 100 years, they were even more surprised. And the biggest surprise of all came at the end when I told them the price!” &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title=""><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/23641/image/large-5807815e2703721ae6618b7a54d59cdb.png" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/23641"></a>This article is featured in the latest edition of the SuperYacht Times newspaper. <a href="http://www.superyachtcompany.com/newspaper/the-superyacht-times-subscription" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Subscribe now</a> to receive your copy straight to your door and never miss another issue.

Insight: Bilgin reborn

<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/157773/image/large-ae221c89472963075400589c03a69b0a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/157773">Superyacht Elada in Monaco Pictured here cruising off Monaco last September is the 45 metre Elada, built by the Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts in 2014. She features both exterior and interior design from British company H2 Yacht Design, who have collaborated with Bilgin on several superyacht projects over the years. Elada shares many similarities with superyacht M, which was launched in 2012. Accommodating up to 12 guests on board, some of her most attractive features include an extensive lounge area on the foredeck, which comes complete with a Jacuzzi.By Gemma Fottles, photo by Tom van Oossanen

The 45m Elada cruising off Monaco 

The 45 metre semi-displacement superyacht, Elada, was built by the Turkish shipyard, Bilgin Yachts. After signing the contract for the vessel in 2012, she was launched earlier this year and is a development of the 40 metre superyacht M, which was launched, also by Bilgin, in 2012. She features both interior and exterior designs by H2 Yacht Design, and is easily recognisable for her unusual reverse bow.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150642/image/large-6d48a7fa70bbd8ad4695cb2bfc784b3b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150642">When designing Elada, though it was the reverse bow concept and strong, simple lines of M that drew the owner to the design, the design evolved in several ways. Firstly, the vessel has been lengthened by 5 metres in total, and a softer superstructure was developed to give a subtly different, but very unique exterior. Though the design is perhaps unusual, Bilgin Yachts assures that the performance, reliability or any other integral factors are not compromised in any way. The deck spaces are substantial, the interior volume is extremely high and the windows flood the interior with light. She is built out of wood, like a lot of Bilgin yachts, which Yildirim Bilgen of Bilgin Yachts commented is a, “construction method that is as strong as GRP construction.”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150643/image/large-d63911c9f9fec67c4ed8c5a7b9698636.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150643"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150644/image/large-cffeb5c57707d634f410ecdd7b20d2d6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150644">As part of this development, H2 Yacht Design also introduced the blue painted highlights across the superstructure to give a very personalised look, and certainly one that would stand out from the crowd. The blue was especially selected by the owner and reflects the individuality of both the yacht and the owner themselves.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150645/image/large-6ac483f7f35bb6d2a0897db1a542aa5b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150645">Some of the main features of the exterior are include the folding transom door with access to a large beach club and generous amounts of space perfect for sun lounging and relaxation. Connecting the bridge deck to the sky lounge is an exterior dining table that easily seats up to 12, making al fresco dining easy, convenient and extremely enjoyable.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150646/image/large-6f2ee5178f1e68f20a440755f0450cea.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150646"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150647/image/large-f2fe3421c0fe1a8c57000024916360ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150647"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150648/image/large-27b9b8bb917edacc912d2f420a9d2e5a.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150648">Elada’s exterior spaces provide ample room for sun lounging, relaxation and entertainment. Her high bulwarks wrapping round the front deck protect a large seating area and also work to protect one of the two Jacuzzi’s on board, one located on the bridge deck forward, the other located on the sundeck forward and including wraparound bar seating and lounging space aft. Both of the Jacuzzi’s are spacious and come with a glass front.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150649/image/large-6b3eba8d073466bb85a61b8346fb7580.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150649">The brief for the interior was to reflect a blend of classic and modern styling with an emphasis on the use of quality, high glossed veneers to achieve this finish. The contrast to the exterior is vast, and can be a bit of a shock at first. However, despite the innovative and unique exterior design, Johnnie Horsfield of H2 Yacht Design comments that, “the owner had very particular requirements that the interior should be timeless and quite traditional. This resulted in fine detailing throughout the yacht that can be appreciated in every cabin and public space.”<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150650/image/large-265f0835d226e7e5c772f99071b7a293.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150650"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150651/image/large-dd5906d4bb4f5b66542f5749fb9f36c6.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150651"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150652/image/large-0365018b709f753f7838321b5204299b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150652">A recurring theme of a hand finished ribbed and scalloped wood detailing repeats throughout the yacht and is highlighted with decorative and indirect lighting in all areas. Materials used throughout the interiors include pelisandro, beli, madrano burl, imbuya pomela, ebony macassar, wenge, backlit honey onyx and backlit wild agate - to name but a few.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150653/image/large-6ef8b8599b8de3df9f2fb3dc4643f4ee.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150653">Elada accommodates up to 12 guests over 6 luxurious cabins, including four double/twin guest en suite cabins on the lower deck, as well as a VIP cabin located forward on the main deck which includes a private VIP lounge. The ultimate in private luxury, however, has been reserved for the owners suite. Located on the bridge deck, the commodious area opens onto a large private aft terrace, guaranteeing the utmost exclusivity. The owners suite also comes with a sophisticated office complete with skylight, and beautiful backlit onyx detailing to the bathroom.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150654/image/large-78eb5923283dbbd084394554d0c8394b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150654">Several of her interior features include the formal main saloon &amp; dining area with temperature controlled wine fridges, as well as the indoor/outdoor sky lounge with large skylight. Conveniently, the sky lounge converts to a second owners cabin with king size bed, private office and bathroom.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150655/image/large-183ef69d30dcc6f82541bea822a2dc5c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150655"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150656/image/large-2cc6e0955a7b1d950399dcda17508829.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150656"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150657/image/large-00fc73444526722b47a72f215e21b61b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150657">In regards to her performance, she is powered by 2x CAT C32 1900bhp 2300 rpm Marine Diesel Engines, providing her with a maximum speed of 18 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots. At an eco speed of 12 knots, she has a range of 2600 miles, at 15 knots she has a range of 1250 miles, and at maximum speed she has a total range of 700 miles.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150658/image/large-2947068439623e46429da9a7f5aef200.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150658"><img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150659/image/large-f7fbe45def0fe9761013e02ad3733888.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150659"> <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150660/image/large-8319c64704f062d44b4a48db35239a9d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150660">Delivered to her happy owner earlier this year, she will be used privately and is not currently being considered for charter business. She is intended for use for coastal and offshore cruising around Europe and the Mediterranean.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/150661/image/large-b591eb52041f526b958c60566527085b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/150661">By Gemma Fottles

Superyacht of the week: The H2 designed Bilgin Elada

Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts have launched superyacht Elada this weekend. Bilgin and H2 Yacht Design joined forces again on this distinctive new 45 metre yacht, which shares many similarities with superyacht M, launched in 2012.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/148996/image/large-a9cd8e5263888c57de00f8d0fb2c676c.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/148996">With both exterior and interior styling from H2 Design, the yacht features a version of the vertical plumb style bow for a more aggressive look, whilst maintaining a full five cabin layout with a large owners suite aft on the bridge deck, and a large VIP cabin forward on the main deck. Four more guest cabins can be found on the lower deck.Special features include a large lounge area on the foredeck, complete with a Jacuzzi.The yacht is powered by twin 1915 hp Caterpillar engines, which provide a top speed in the region of 20 knots.By Maarten Janssen

Bilgin launches 45m superyacht Elada

Just before the summer, Turkish superyacht builder Bilgin Yachts launched their first Bilgin 160 Classic superyacht M&amp;M, which was very well received at the Cannes and Monaco Yacht shows. SuperYacht Times visited the shipyard in Istanbul where we discovered that the yard has recently also sold two new construction projects. <img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141572/image/large-d0af7efbb7d6c39849bc90b90f97b0c0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141572">The first superyacht project is the Bilgin 147, a 45 metre yacht, which resembles the lines of superyacht M, launched in May. The new 45 metre yacht is the yard's second superyacht to feature a reversed bow. Powered by twin 1915 hp Caterpillar C 32 engines, the new yacht will cruise at 17 knots, and will peak at 22 knots. There will be guest accommodation up to 12 guests, in a master stateroom, 1 VIP cabin, and 4 guest cabins. Special features include a large lounge area on the foredeck, complete with a Jacuzzi.<img alt="" src="https://syt-store-production.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/photo/141573/image/large-fdc730551dbc6e8a71cfbe30465bd45b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/141573">The yard also signed a contract for a Bilgin 164, Alfulk. This 49.90 metre yacht features a traditional bow, and will be powered by twin 1650 hp Caterpillar 3512C engines, with which she will cruise at 13 knots, with a maximum of 16 knots. There will be guest accommodation up to 12 guests, in a master stateroom, 1 VIP cabin, and 4 guest cabins. Both superyachts are designed by H2 Yacht Design.Bilgin Yachts +90 532 792 8782 <a href="mailto:info@bilginyacht.com?subject=Bilgin%20Yachts%20on%20SuperYachtTimes.com">info@bilginyacht.com</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.bilginyacht.com/">www.bilginyacht.com</a> By Maarten Janssen