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Bilgin Yachts’ 40m Project M yacht and 49 m gentleman’s yacht Bilgin 160 Classic to be launched in 2012

November 25, 2011

Two beautiful and distinctive motor yachts currently under construction at the Turkish Bilgin Yachts yard are scheduled for launch in the spring of 2012. The two yachts include the modern 40m superyacht ‘M’ (project M), which was recently rolled out of her shed and an elegant classic gentleman’s Bilgin 48.7 metre yacht Bilgin 160 Classic.

Superyacht Project M by Bilgin Yachts in collaboration with H2 Yacht Design

Superyacht Project M by Bilgin Yachts in collaboration with H2 Yacht Design

40m Project M superyacht:

Motor Yacht ‘Project M’ is a beautiful and very distinctive vessel created in collaboration between Bilgin Yachts and H2 Yacht Design (for both the interior and exterior styling). Her aggressive look has been created by means of a vertical plumb style bow and striking contemporary lines. Bilgin Superyacht M features a four cabin layout with a spacious master suite forward on the main deck, two guest cabins, one VIP and large aft lounges on both decks.

The striking 40m Project M Yacht by Bilgin Yacht designed by H2 Design

The striking 40m Project M Yacht by Bilgin Yacht designed by H2 Design

48.7 m motor yacht Bilgin 160 Classic

This classic gentleman’s yacht is also currently under construction at the Turkish shipyard . The Bilgin 160 Classic although being a more traditional looking yacht, she features all the latest in technology and appliances. Beautiful Turkish wood craftsmanship is one of the main features of this stunning luxury vessel. Accommodation on board of this 49m yacht will be provided to 12 guests. Powered by twin MAN 700hp engines she is designed to reach a maximum speed of 13 knots and a cruising speed of 11 knots.

Bilgin 160 Classic superyacht by Bilgin Yachts

Bilgin 160 Classic superyacht by Bilgin Yachts

45m Bilgin charter Yacht Tatiana - Exterior desinged by Joachim Kinder

45m Bilgin charter Yacht Tatiana - Exterior desing by Joachim Kinder

The Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts have been busy builing yachts and pleasure crafts for over 45 years. Some stunning recently delivered motor yachts include the award winning Bilgin 123 motor yacht NOOR, Bilgin 110 MADNESS, Bilgin 127 M/Y INDIANA, the Bilgin 123 superyacht TEE-DJE and the 33.5m charter yacht TATIANA.

New 40m superyacht by Bilgin Yachts and H2 Yacht Design

October 19, 2010

Following the successful collaboration of the 37m (123ft) motoryacht ‘TJ’ (Tee Tje), Bilgin Yachts and H2 Yacht Design have joined forces again to design a stunning and distinctive new 40m superyacht that is now well under construction in Istanbul.

New 40m superyacht by Bilgin Yachts and H2 Yacht Design

New 40m superyacht by Bilgin Yachts and H2 Yacht Design

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 four cabin layout with a large owner’s suite forward on the main deck, and large aft lounges on both decks.

Bilgin are coming out of the shadows to reveal themselves to the yachting world as a viable alternative to both Turkish yards as well as offering stiff competition to the Italian yards building in this segment of the market. By making mutual partnerships with established designers and technical consultants along with the combination of quality and amazing value for money makes them perfectly placed to make a bigger impact on the market as a whole.

Bilgin shipyard in Istanbul, Turkey have who have been building yachts and pleasure craft for over 45 years have delivered 4 superyachts this year alone including Bilgin 123 motor yacht NOOR, (Hull number 802), Bilgin 110 M/Y Madness, (Hull number 805), Bilgin 127 superyacht Indiana, (Hull number 809), and Bilgin 123 Motor Yacht Tee-Dje (Hull number 801.)

As well as the new 40m superyacht  by Bilgin Yachts and H2 Yacht Design that is now in build, Bilgin and H2 are working on an even bigger 45m version soon to be revealed as the next build project at this prolific up and coming yard.