Motor Yachts, Sailing Yachts, Semi-Custom Yachts
From 27m (88’) to 53m (174’)
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For six decades, Mengi Yay has grown from a humble workshop in Istanbul into a rising force in the global superyacht market, pairing Turkish craftsmanship with forward-thinking design. Its evolution reflects a deliberate shift from tradition toward innovation, guided by a family ethos that continues to shape every project.
From the earliest wooden fishing boats to contemporary steel, aluminum, and composite superyachts, Mengi Yay’s journey embodies adaptation and ambition. The yard has invested heavily in modern facilities, structured build methodology, and design partnerships that allow it to compete at the highest level while preserving its artisanal roots.
Owners visiting the yard find a team comfortable with bespoke complexity, yet focused on precision, reliability, and long-term service. Each yacht represents both a technical achievement and a personal story, crafted around the client’s vision and sustained by the legacy of a family dedicated to excellence.
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Mengi Yay
An Overview of the Shipyard's History, Specialty, Iconic Builds, and Partnerships
Shipyard History
Mengi Yay Yachts is a prestigious Turkish shipyard renowned for its expertise in crafting luxury yachts. Established in 1964 by the Mengi family, the company initially focused on building wooden fishing and cargo vessels. Over the years, Mengi Yay transitioned into the high-end yacht industry, blending traditional craftsmanship with innovative design and cutting-edge technology.
The shipyard operates from its state-of-the-art facilities in Tuzla, Istanbul, an area recognized as a hub for shipbuilding in Turkey. Mengi Yay has built a reputation for delivering bespoke motor and sailing yachts tailored to the specific desires of its clients, offering vessels ranging from sleek motor yachts to sophisticated sailing yachts.
With a commitment to quality and sustainability, Mengi Yay utilizes advanced materials like steel, aluminum, and composite in its construction processes. The shipyard’s portfolio includes award-winning yachts and partnerships with leading naval architects and designers, solidifying its status as a global leader in luxury yacht manufacturing. Since its creation, the Mengi Yay shipyard has delivered over 50 vessels.
Shipyard Specialty
The Mengi Yay Shipyard specializes in the construction of semi and full custom luxury yachts, renowned for their exceptional quality, innovative design, and meticulous craftsmanship. The shipyard excels in creating bespoke vessels that cater to the unique preferences of its clients, offering a seamless blend of elegance, performance, and advanced technology.
Mengi Yay’s expertise spans motor yachts and sailing yachts built using premium materials such as steel, aluminum, and composites. Their state-of-the-art facilities in Tuzla, Istanbul, enable the production of yachts ranging from 80' (24m) to over 171' (52m), tailored to the highest standards of luxury and functionality.
The shipyard’s dedication to excellence is evident in its collaborations with world-class naval architects and designers, as well as its focus on integrating sustainable and cutting-edge solutions, such as hybrid propulsion systems and energy-efficient technologies. Mengi Yay’s specialty lies in transforming visionary concepts into masterpieces of maritime engineering.
Notable deliveries and models
The family-owned yacht builder has earned acclaim for delivering a series of world-class luxury yachts, each a testament to the yard’s craftsmanship and innovation. Among its celebrated models is the Virtus series, featuring sleek lines, spacious interiors, and state-of-the-art technology that highlight the yard’s commitment to luxury and performance. The line includes the 47.3m ANCORA (2023), the yard’s 100th yacht, and the 39.4m TWINS (2024), with the Virtus XP represented by the 52.5m GRAY WOLF (2026), the largest yacht built by Mengi Yay.
The shipyard’s other notable deliveries include the 35.8m SEA STAR (2020) and the 44m GISA (2023), both featuring modern aesthetics, advanced engineering, and custom-built layouts tailored to client specifications. The S1 series is represented by the 47.5m SERENISSIMA I (2024) and her sistership SERENISSIMA II (2025). The 34.5m CABANA, the first hull in Atlante Yachts’ Classic 35 series, built by Mengi Yay, adds to this record, honored with the Motor Yacht 25-40 Metres award at the 2026 International Yacht and Aviation Awards. Additionally, Mengi Yay’s sailing yachts, such as the 42m GWEILO (2008) and the 42.5m L’AQUILA (2021) with her sistership, the 42m LEGATO (2024), showcase the yard’s expertise in combining traditional elegance with modern functionality.
International recognition extends to earlier builds: the 45m AQUARIUS won Power Yacht over 40m at the 2017 International Yacht and Aviation Awards, and the 27m ICEBERG won Power Yacht 25-40m at the 2018 edition.
Design collaborations on models and projects
The Turkish shipyard is renowned for its collaborations with world-class naval architects and designers. Partnering with design firms such as Ginton Naval Architects, VYD Studio, Van Oossanen Naval Architects, Arrabito Naval Architects and Nuvolari Lenard, Mengi Yay creates bespoke vessels that blend striking aesthetics with innovative engineering.
The Virtus line exemplifies the seamless integration of contemporary design and luxurious interiors developed with Ginton Naval Architects and VYD Studio, and the Virtus concept won the Concept Over 40 Metres award at the 2019 International Yacht and Aviation Awards. For GRAY WOLF, VYD Studio’s exterior and interior styling is paired with naval architecture by Van Oossanen Naval Architects, which also engineered the S1 series, styled inside and out by Nuvolari Lenard. SERENISSIMA I was a finalist for Best Naval Architecture and Outstanding Exterior Design at the 2025 BOAT International Design and Innovation Awards. CABANA pairs naval architecture by Arrabito Naval Architects with design by VYD Studio. Ginton Naval Architects also designed the sailing yachts L’AQUILA and LEGATO. The yard renewed its trust in Nuvolari Lenard with the NL Plus line, which includes the NL 50 Plus and NL 52 Plus.