Turkey

Ibrahim Konya

The 36.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay Yachts (Company)">Mengi Yay&nbsp;</a>motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5616" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquila36.5m (119'9&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2015">Aquila</a> is on the market with Nicholas Tsaoussis of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2237" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="SuperYachtsMonaco (Company)">SuperYachts Monaco</a> in a joint central agency with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6862" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lima Yachting (Company)">Lima Yachting</a>. Delivered in 2015, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> was previously named Pennon.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324696/image/large-2f7420d90fbdf67a0b98f4183f71a347.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324696">She features naval architecture and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ginton Naval Architects (Company)">Ginton Naval Architects</a>, with interior design crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ibrahim Konya (Company)">Ibrahim Konya</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324737/image/large-cbaea52877d1b5e85167439dde38c21b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324737">In 2024, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/mengi-yay-yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Aquila for sale</a> underwent a cosmetic refit and now boasts a sleek, minimalist interior with classic nautical accents, enhanced by ambient ceiling lighting. Her main saloon leads seamlessly into the formal dining area, offering a refined and open setting for entertaining guests.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324746/image/large-d9f1041b409fddca07709e4820827731.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324746"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324749/image/large-6eeaf094b315e93a2972be8117df7c73.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324749">At a volume of 290 GT, she can accommodate up to 10 guests across five well-appointed staterooms, including a full-beam master suite located on the main deck.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324700/image/large-1e1ef24305fb0ada2528efb91ec58844.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324700">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> offers a variety of outdoor spaces designed for comfort and relaxation. Her deck areas are outfitted with sunpads, sofas and an open-air dining space, which are ideal for socialising, sunbathing or enjoying peaceful moments at sea.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324698/image/large-a4ed46105938992c785752c40a541a3e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324698">She is equipped with BT-TRAC fin stabilisers, ensuring enhanced comfort while underway. Performance-wise, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/mengi-yay-yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Mengi Yay yacht for sale</a> is powered by twin <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1408" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Caterpillar Inc (Company)">Caterpillar</a> engines, delivering a cruising speed of 17 knots and a top speed of 21 knots.All photos provided courtesy of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ibrahim Konya (Company)">Ibrahim Konya</a>.

Mengi Yay yacht Aquila for sale 

The 36.5-metre Mengi Yay motor yacht Aquila is on the market with Nicholas Tsaoussis of SuperYachts Monaco.

37m Mengi Yay motor yacht Aquila on the market

The 36.5-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/752" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Mengi Yay Yachts (Company)">Mengi Yay</a> motor yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5616" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquila36.5m (119'9&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2015">Aquila</a> has been relaunched at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/5160" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="West Istanbul Marina (Company)">West Istanbul Marina</a> following an extensive nine-month refit. The project, which began in May 2023, was initially planned as a modest interior and exterior update, but expanded into a full-scale renovation, transforming the yacht completely.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325114/image/large-7a8f7ce583624b6e5d483a67a1602192.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325114"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324690/image/large-d11b1e2bc3cd30fd27fce9d29595de63.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324690">Previously named Pennon, the yacht was originally launched in 2015, with exterior design and naval architecture by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/285" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ginton Naval Architects (Company)">Ginton Naval Architects</a> and interior design penned by Turkey-based designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ibrahim Konya (Company)">İbrahim Konya</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325108/image/large-593441746410726dde7ca4b929d049fd.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325108"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325109/image/large-c9cffff57400eeab429fba0b4ccd4bdc.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325109"> <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324730/image/large-fab8a2599708d225b1d71ff9fbea461d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324730"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324733/image/large-a8a1934100619897da9dee1bdc3123e4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324733"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324727/image/large-c1511d148f665cd88e779c792301bce4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324727">The refit work on <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5616" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquila36.5m (119'9&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2015">Aquila</a> included a comprehensive interior redesign and a striking change in hull colour, shifting from her original gold, to sophisticated shades of grey. The new interior design merged modern minimalism with classic nautical elements, highlighted by striped upholstery. <img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325110/image/large-021a349a36a2f0e7efd0de8532f2251e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325110"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324745/image/large-d78ed98e094df4bcd401368e09107fc0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324745"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324760/image/large-e479849347e2dd5db3ad1a2689ec30be.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324760">The redesign, led by designer <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/7833" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Ibrahim Konya (Company)">İbrahim Konya</a> and his team, introduced new furniture and detailed enhancements throughout the yacht. Notable additions include a new games room on the upper deck and state-of-the-art large-screen televisions installed on both her upper and main decks.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325112/image/large-f45b8957279ca38700552392178c93e0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325112"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325113/image/large-2e16b00bcfe2eaacb10cdd836a47d8db.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325113"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324716/image/large-b274531af7711bf0d3dbaa64135bede5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324716"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324719/image/large-de9000071a202a0aeb523ce2c9489780.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324719"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324703/image/large-52fdd020c63381d78c14a0eb5da476f7.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324703"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324698/image/large-a4ed46105938992c785752c40a541a3e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324698">On the technical front, significant upgrades were made to <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5616" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquila36.5m (119'9&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2015">Aquila</a>’s engines and generators. Both underwent a complete overhaul, with all electrical systems renewed and updated and cutting-edge navigation equipment installed to enhance her operational performance.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/325115/image/large-9cc0396b59820c307f0a65bef2bc022e.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/325115"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324692/image/large-5dab9785548025982a1b0b9800103133.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324692"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5616" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Aquila36.5m (119'9&quot;)Mengi Yay Yachts2015"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324694/image/large-6d4a2a3b366568339f3c22802cef7c7b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324694">Aquila</a> is currently listed for sale with <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/6862" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Lima Yachting (Company)">Lima Yachting</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/324689/image/large-d1dc21510f2afd1c41dee6df6b527233.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/324689">

37m Mengi Yay motor yacht Aquila completes extensive refit

The 36.5-metre Mengi Yay motor yacht Aquila has been relaunched at West Istanbul Marina following an extensive nine-month refit.