Bilgin Yachts recently announced a milestone debut: the launch of TAMASHA, the flagship vessel for the new 52m Bilgin 170 series. This innovative motor yacht represents an exciting step for the Turkish shipyard, showcasing their growing production capabilities and strengthened position in the global superyacht market. TAMASHA represents a refined vision of yachting by blending performance, contemporary elegance, and highly personalized craftsmanship.
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Tuğba Şengün Topgül, Bilgin Yachts Marketing Director, noted, “The [launch] ceremony was a deeply proud moment for the entire Bilgin family. …to see [TAMASHA] touch the water with such grace and grandeur was a testament to the passion and hard work of our team. This event wasn’t just a launch; it was the beginning of her story.”
TAMASHA is a next-generation yacht shaped through close collaboration between the owner and the shipyard, with exterior design and naval architecture by Unique Yacht Design and interiors by Hot Lab. Featuring a bold bow, athletic profile, and the shipyard’s first-ever light brown hull, the yacht expresses what Emrecan Özgün of Unique Yacht Design calls a balance between “personal statement and social hub,” designed to harmonize organically with the sea and reflect the owner’s lifestyle.
The project’s success is a testament to a deeply collaborative and meticulous build process. Nikolay Kondratiev, who served as the owner’s representative, remarked that working on TAMASHA was “one of the best projects of my life” due to the collaborative efforts of all involved. Kondratiev notes, “A high level of proficiency and responsibility of workers, supported by a great corporate working culture and reliable top management, allowed us to deliver the client the best yacht Bilgin has ever built on their fifty-meter platform.”
Commercial Director of Bilgin’s shipyard Berkay Yılmaz, emphasized the collective effort behind the build, stating, “This great result would not have been possible without every single member of our team.”
Constructed with a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, TAMASHA’s interior layout boasts expansive living space, abundant natural light, and the essence of modern luxury. Seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces, designed for seamless connection to the water, ensure the yacht is equally suited for both quiet relaxation and large-scale entertaining.
After her launch, TAMASHA remained at West Istanbul Marina for final outfitting. Signaling an accelerating trajectory for the shipyard, the 52-meter series has generated strong market demand, with six more hulls already underway. Bilgin Yachts’ expanding order book further reflects this momentum, featuring an 86-meter build, a new 80-meter project, and four units of a newly introduced 53-meter model, solidifying the brand’s position in the large-yacht sector.
TAMASHA Specs:
- Length: 170.6ft (52m)
- Beam: 30.3ft (9.25m)
- Draft: 8.5ft (2.6m)
- Gross tonnage: 499GT
- Cruising Speed: 10kts
- Maximum Speed: 16kts
