Christened Ancora, the 47.2-metre yacht will be delivered to her American owners in October – a first for the Turkish shipyard.
Ancora’s glossy, sculptural exterior is courtesy of VYD Studio while her naval architecture was completed by Ginton Naval Architects.
Accommodation is for up to 10 guests split between five cabins, alongside crew quarters that accommodate up to eight. While full details are yet to be disclosed, Red Yacht Design is the studio behind her interiors. On-deck features include a sundeck plunge pool, a sheltered cockpit with stern-facing seating, fixed sunpads on the bow for sunbathing and a beach club with an unfolding transom and opening balconies.
“Having delivered its 100th yacht on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye, the shipyard is experiencing the honour of flying the country’s flag in international waters,” commented a spokesperson for Mengi Yay Yachts.
Powered by twin Caterpillar engines, Ancora can reach a maximum speed of 15.5 knots, a cruising speed of 12 knots and a range of 3,100 nautical miles.
The news comes at a busy time for the Turkish shipyard, with eight yachts currently under construction according to BOATPro. This includes the first two units in its “go anywhere” explorer series, Virtus XP.
