The 62 metre long ketch marks the entry of the Turkish shipyard, which was only founded in September 2023, into the superyacht market. With a length of 62 metres, "Simena" is the 21st largest sailing yacht in the world. The two-master, designed for twelve guests and in accordance with Rina Charter Class C, is currently for sale for 45.9 million euros and will be shown officially for the first time at the Monaco Yacht Show.
Classic design
The yachts designed by Taka Yacht Design and Design Unlimited With its classic lines, the ketch is reminiscent of clippers and early steamships. "The main inspiration for the exterior design was the old clipper ships - especially the bow with the long bowsprit," explains Osman Tanju Kalaycioglu, Naval Architect and owner of Taka Yacht Design. The hull was welded from steel, while the superstructure was made from carbon fibre. The masts are made of aluminium. "Simena" skilfully combines classic and contemporary design elements. Traditional teak decks and varnished Sipo mahogany wood are reminiscent of the golden era of sailing, while state-of-the-art comfort features have been seamlessly integrated. Piraye Sahinkaya Orhun, Yachts Projects Director at Ares Yachts, emphasises the special features of the flagship: "'Simena' combines the elegance of a classic ketch with state-of-the-art technology."
Innovative hybrid drive
The "Simena" can accommodate up to twelve guests and nine crew members. The owner's suite is in a prime location on the main deck in the forward area. The guests, like the crew of nine, move into their suites one deck below. Propulsion is provided by a hybrid system that enables the yacht to travel at up to six knots purely electrically and therefore silently. An 882-kilowatt diesel generator can support the 220-kilowatt electric motors and allows a top speed of 14.5 knots with a range of 4,000 nautical miles at a cruising speed of eleven knots. The interior exudes understated sophistication: Walnut cabinets, textured leather and fabrics and antique-looking brass accents create a classically elegant ambience. The showers are fitted with patterned tiles and Calacatta Oro and Patagonia White marble. Modern amenities such as TV lifts in the saloon and owner's suite are discreetly concealed to preserve the yacht's clean lines and timeless spirit.
Technical data
- Length: 62 metres
- Hull material: Steel
- Structure: Carbon
- Masts: Aluminium
- Drive: Hybrid (electric motors + diesel engine)
- Range: 4,000 nautical miles at 11 knots
- Guests: 12
- Crew: 9
- Height of main mast: 59.5 metres
- Height of mizzen mast: 48.7 metres
- Mainsail: 470 square metres
- Genoa: 597 square metres
- Staysail: 356 square metres
- Class: Rina Charter Class C
- Broker: Northrop Johnson
- Price: 45.9 million euros
Martin Hager
Editor in Chief YACHT
Martin Hager is editor-in-chief of the titles YACHT and BOOTE EXCLUSIV and has been working for Delius Klasing Verlag for 20 years. He was born in Heidelberg in 1978 and started sailing at the age of six, in an Opti of course. This was soon followed by 420s, Sprinta Sport and 470s, which he also sailed on the regatta course with his brother. His parents regularly took him on charter trips through the Greek and Balearic Islands. Even at a young age, it was clear to him that he wanted to turn his passion for water sports into a career. After graduating from high school and completing an internship at the Rathje boatbuilding company in Kiel, it was clear that he did not want to become a classic boatbuilder. Instead, he successfully studied shipbuilding and marine engineering in the Schleswig-Holstein state capital and focused on yacht design wherever he could. His diploma thesis dealt with the “Testing of a new speed prediction method for sailing yachts”. In 2004, the superyacht magazine BOOTE EXCLUSIV was looking for an editor with technical and nautical background knowledge, a position that was perfect for Martin Hager. The application was successful and a two-year traineeship was arranged. After twelve years as an editor, the editorial team changed and he took over responsibility for BOOTE EXCLUSIV as editor-in-chief in 2017. After long-time YACHT editor-in-chief Jochen Rieker moved to the role of publisher, Martin Hager also took over the position of editor-in-chief of Europe's largest sailing magazine YACHT, which is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year, at the beginning of 2023. When he's not working on topics for the two water sports titles, Martin Hager likes to go out on the water himself - preferably with kite and wingfoil equipment or on a little after-work trip across the Alster.
