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Crafted by hand. Made to last. Building a gulet is a traditional craft passed down through generations in coastal Turkey. Each yacht is handmade, using time-honored techniques and natural materials. The process begins with the keel (the backbone of the yacht) before the wooden frame gradually takes shape. A 25-metre gulet typically requires around 50 to 70 tonnes of carefully selected timber, depending on the design and interior. Strong hardwoods such as iroko, teak, mahogany

A gulet is a traditional wooden yacht, originally built in Turkey for fishing and transport along the Aegean coast. Today, gulets are popular charter yachts, offering a mix of handcrafted elegance and modern comfort in Turkey, Croatia, Greece and many other countries. The history of the gulet dates back centuries to the coastal towns of southwestern Turkey, particularly Bodrum and Marmaris, where wooden boatbuilding became a way of life. Originally used by fishermen, sponge d