Bilgin Yachts launches its first yacht of 2016

Turkish Yacht builder, Bilgin Yachts has announced that its first launch of 2016 has been successfully made. The 46.8m superyacht, now christened Giaola-Lu, is the 23rd yacht Bilgin has built since its entry into the 30m+ superyacht market in 2003 with 34.7m M-Irafish.

Giaola-Lu will be delivered to her Mexican owners in late May following an extensive period of sea trials, which will start immediately. Prior to her launch, the owner decided to make a few minor changes to the interior, which is contemporary/minimal with intricate details, designed by London-based designers H2 Yacht Design.

H2 Yacht Design designed Giaola-Lu two years ago for the Turkish shipyard and the result is outstanding, with a strong profile and plumb bow. Three large rectangular windows forward, make for a prominent feature and bring together the square window theme of the light grey hull.

Designed and equipped to RINA Commercial Class Maltese Cross Hull and LY3 regulations, Giaola-Lu will be capable of unrestricted coastal and offshore cruising around Europe, the Mediterranean, Atlantic and the Caribbean. Bilgin also worked closely with Unique for her system design.

Giaola-Lu will be delivered this summer, following her sea trials.

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