Turkey

Kerim Acar Yacht Design

The 36.4-metre <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tansu Yachts (Company)">Tansu</a> yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Preference 1936.4m (119'5&quot;)Tansu Yachts2011">Preference 19</a> has entered the market with David Westwood and Mark Van Gelderen of <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">TWW Yachts</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217783/image/large-ba9061b95772dabf9993875533b9da57.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217783">Delivered in 2011, the explorer yacht from Turkey features naval architecture crafted by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kerim Acar Yacht Design (Company)">Kerim Acar Yacht Design.</a> Moreover, she features an award-winning contemporary interior and exterior design penned by her builder’s in-house team.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/217782/image/large-7f4c744fab02799f1173aa0d335de451.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/217782">The <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/preference-19" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht Preference 19 for sale</a> has been well-maintained and retains an exceptional charter track record. Recently, she was fitted with new Trac electric zero-speed stabilisers and successfully completed her 10-year class special condition survey. Over the past year, the main engines and generators of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/motor/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">motor yacht for sale</a> have undergone scheduled maintenance and overhauls.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/182241/image/large-9325d85db2a8b5344d31c1aa35e57c60.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/182241"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/181978/image/large-821b7da72e558ef4bb9187a85bde37e5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/181978"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Preference 1936.4m (119'5&quot;)Tansu Yachts2011">Preference 19’s</a> saloon offers an inviting ambience to those onboard, featuring a fresh, loft style interior accented with neutral tones and light wood flooring.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/181966/image/large-363343ec178a9d50ac5c9ed3cf75e125.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/181966"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/181965/image/large-ab15dd3ab02e8c23c63cec8d3de763ad.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/181965">Accommodations for up to 10 guests include an owner’s stateroom, two VIP suites and two twin suites. Additional crew cabins are provided for up to seven crew members, including the captain of the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/tansu/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Tansu yacht for sale</a>.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/359576/image/large-8f00e7370658dec4b55ca1e5a324ecb5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/359576"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/359575/image/large-f2c8c99dd2e03ef062f2f1675d67826d.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/359575"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/181968/image/large-b1b5deb3cf2213d4e3db6bff95bab8a5.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/181968"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/181964/image/large-0aae22718ac4ebe8f49ec600da3a76bb.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/181964">Moreover, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Preference 1936.4m (119'5&quot;)Tansu Yachts2011">Preference 19’s</a> expansive aft deck serves as the perfect setting for launching toys and tenders, enjoying a workout, or simply soaking up the sun.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/181972/image/large-d99a55d3c02c3440c95b1e1f71f0156b.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/181972"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/181969/image/large-f42e376aa6d0adc0be6d76bdb01d5147.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/181969"><img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/181967/image/large-b65162d8cbd8c7ce2e9bf71aef834911.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/181967">In terms of performance, the <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">yacht for sale</a> is propelled 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, giving her a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/181970/image/large-ccadaf3d6236d9d073ebd533a6b32cb0.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/181970">

36m Tansu motor yacht Preference 19 on the market

The 36.4-metre Tansu yacht Preference 19 has entered the market with TWW Yachts.

<img src="https://photo-assets.superyachttimes.com/photo/175010/image/large-c678a26a311e235470ac98ade79a5890.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/175010">Delivered in 2011 by Turkish yard <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/tansu" target="_blank">Tansu Yachts</a> under her original name Nomade, the steel and aluminium superyacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Preference 1936.4m (119'5&quot;)Tansu Yachts2011">Preference 19</a> is seen here in Marina Kastela outside Split, Croatia. <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/companies/kerim-acar-yacht-design" target="_blank">Kerim Acar Yacht Design</a> is responsible for her naval architecture and the entire yacht is designed in-house by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tansu Yachts (Company)">Tansu</a>. Inside, <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/preference-19" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">Preference 19</a> can accommodate up to 10 guests across five staterooms. Guests can choose from a main-deck master suite, two doubles and two twins all with ensuite bathroom facilities. With multi-functional outdoor areas, guests can utilise the large aft-deck for either tender storage or as a relaxation area. The bar, sun loungers and biminis can be found on the upper deck, which also has access to the saloon and dining area.

Tansu superyacht Preference 19 in Kastela

The Tansu superyacht Preference 19 from 2011 spotted in Marina Kastela, Croatia this summer. 

The Turkish superyacht Preference 19 in Kastela

After four months <a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/yachts/for-sale" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">listed for sale</a>, the 36.4-metre explorer yacht <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Preference36.4m (119'5&quot;)Tansu Yachts2011">Preference</a>, previously named Bartender, has found a new owner after being introduced by Jason Duggan at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/4547" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="TWW Yachts (Company)">Thompson, Westwood and White</a> and Jim Elliot at <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/526" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Northrop and Johnson (Company)">Northrop &amp; Johnson</a>.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/62722/image/large-b2923a804bcf8c90f96a4e8e6f0aded4.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/62722">Delivered in 2011 by Turkish yard <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tansu Yachts (Company)">Tansu Yachts</a> under her original name Nomade, the steel and aluminium superyacht features both an interior and exterior design by <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/1756" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Tansu Yachts (Company)">Tansu</a>, and won an award at the 2012 ShowBoats International Design Awards. <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Company/2189" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Kerim Acar Yacht Design (Company)">Kerim Acar Yacht Design</a> is responsible for her naval architecture.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/62731/image/large-39fc23c2552ead0e4aa139d754cc8aa8.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/62731">The DNV/GL classed and MCA compliant <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Preference36.4m (119'5&quot;)Tansu Yachts2011">Preference</a> can accommodate up to 10 guests onboard across five staterooms. Guests can choose from a main-deck master suite, two doubles and two twins all with ensuite bathroom facilities. With multi-functional outdoor areas, guests can utilise the large aft-deck for either tender storage or as a relaxation area. The bar, sun loungers and Biminis can be found on the upper-deck, which also has access to the saloon and dining area. <img src="/uploads/store/photo/62736/image/large-bd770ab1354c2b34fc88b52c11c9f160.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/62736"><a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Preference36.4m (119'5&quot;)Tansu Yachts2011">Preference</a> features zero speed stabilisers and is powered by twin CAT 1,940hp engines that can take her to a range of 3,200 nautical miles whilst cruising at 12 knots.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/62737/image/large-322fbc3bfb4e1016e5da882ac445b25f.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/62737">At the time of sale, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3414" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Preference36.4m (119'5&quot;)Tansu Yachts2011">Preference</a> was asking €7,800,000, which is equivalent to €34,667 per GT.<img src="/uploads/store/photo/62725/image/large-e5a2077e7751276282f209f6d6ea2283.jpg" data-gid="gid://syiq/Photo/62725"> Market statistics courtesy of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.superyachttimes.com/market-intelligence" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="">SuperYacht Times iQ</a><ul><li>In 2018 Turkish yachts sold at an average asking price of €9,283,740, equivalent to €22,849 per GT</li><li>In 2018 yachts in the 34-38-metre range sold at an average asking price of €4.966.488 or €21,039 per GT &nbsp;</li><li>Yachts built circa 2011 in Turkey measuring around 36m sold at an average asking price of €4,322,514 or €19,013 per GT during 2018</li><li>Two Tansu yachts, <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/5695" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Cyclone43.7m (143'4&quot;)Tansu Yachts2017">Cyclone</a> and <a data-gid="gid://syiq/Yacht/3411" href="#managed-by-system" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" title="Obo35.2m (115'6&quot;)Tansu Yachts2010">Obo</a>, were sold last year for an average value of €9,475,000 &nbsp;</li><li>Today there are four Tansu yachts for sale at an average asking price of €8,225,000 &nbsp;</li></ul>