400.000 €
Asking Price
Atlantic Yacht Brokers
London, United Kingdom
Listed by Briar Linkwood
Briar
2002 Custom Gulet Motor Sailor
About This Yacht
This magnificent 79-foot custom gulet represents the perfect marriage of traditional Turkish craftsmanship and modern performance cruising. Fresh from a comprehensive 2024 refit that included complete epoxy lamination of the hull, she emerges ready to deliver years of Mediterranean adventures with the reliability and comfort today's discerning cruisers demand.
Gulets have graced the Turkish coastline for centuries, evolving from working vessels into the ultimate platform for exploring the Eastern Mediterranean's hidden coves and historic harbors. This 2002 custom build honors that heritage while embracing contemporary standards of comfort and capability. The 2024 refit transformed her structural integrity with professional epoxy lamination—a significant investment that ensures decades of watertight performance ahead. Twin 280-horsepower MAN diesels provide confident passage-making ability whether under power or sail, while the traditional gulet hull form delivers the stable, comfortable motion that makes extended cruising a pleasure rather than an endurance test.
The layout speaks to her charter pedigree and versatility: one master suite, one VIP cabin, and two generous double cabins, each with private facilities and climate control throughout. This configuration works beautifully for extended family gatherings, friendship flotillas, or boutique charter operations in the lucrative Turkish and Greek markets. The spacious proportions typical of gulet design mean genuine living space, not the compromised quarters found on production sailboats of similar length.
At under £500,000 with a fresh refit completed, she represents exceptional value in the displacement motor-sailor category. The combination of proven MAN power, recent structural work, and classic gulet versatility creates an opportunity for buyers seeking either a distinctive private yacht or a turnkey charter business platform in one of the world's most desirable cruising grounds.
Machinery & Systems Twin 280-horsepower MAN inboard diesels provide reliable propulsion through direct-drive systems to four-blade bronze propellers, with both engines showing just 1,400 hours—modest use for their age. The MAN engines are renowned for their durability and parts availability throughout the Mediterranean, a critical consideration for extended cruising. The 2024 refit included comprehensive attention to mechanical systems, ensuring all running gear, shaft seals, and through-hulls meet current standards. A robust generator supplies ship's power for the comprehensive air conditioning system that serves all four cabins plus salon spaces, essential for summer Mediterranean conditions. Fuel capacity is substantial, typical of gulet design, providing extended range under power when wind conditions don't cooperate. The epoxy lamination completed in 2024 represents a significant structural upgrade, creating a moisture barrier that prevents osmosis and extends hull life indefinitely. Freshwater capacity and a watermaker system support extended periods at anchor, while 220V shore power connections allow comfortable marina stays throughout Europe and Turkey.
Navigation & Electronics Electronics suite includes modern chartplotter with Mediterranean cartography, providing intuitive navigation through the complex coastlines of Turkey, Greece, and Croatia. Radar system offers all-weather capability and traffic awareness in busy charter areas and shipping lanes. Autopilot reduces crew workload during longer passages, while VHF radio with DSC provides essential communication and safety functionality. AIS transponder ensures visibility to commercial traffic and integration with collision avoidance systems. Depth sounder, speed log, and wind instruments deliver the data needed for safe navigation and sail trim optimization. Entertainment systems throughout include salon and cabin audio, with cockpit speakers extending the ambiance to outdoor living spaces. GPS navigation integrates with all systems for redundancy and reliability. Recent updates during the 2024 refit ensure all electronics meet current standards for Mediterranean cruising and charter operations.
Accommodations The four-cabin layout maximizes the gulet's generous 79-foot length, beginning with a full-beam master suite positioned for privacy and featuring a proper queen berth, hanging lockers, drawer storage, and an ensuite head with separate shower stall. The VIP cabin offers similar appointments with a comfortable double berth and private facilities. Two additional guest cabins provide genuine double berths—not cramped quarter berths—each with their own heads and showers, ensuring every guest enjoys privacy and comfort. All four cabins feature individual air conditioning controls, opening ports for natural ventilation, and quality joinery in traditional gulet style with varnished woodwork and classic detailing. The salon spans the full beam with generous settee seating, formal dining capability for eight, and entertainment systems. The galley is positioned for efficient service with full-size refrigeration, four-burner cooktop, oven, ample counter space, and storage for extended provisioning. Throughout, the traditional gulet aesthetic of warm wood tones and classic joinery creates an inviting atmosphere distinct from production fiberglass interiors.
Deck & Exterior The expansive deck layout showcases gulet design at its finest, with vast teak decking providing secure footing and classic aesthetics. The aft cockpit serves as the primary outdoor living space with built-in seating, large dining table, and cushioned lounging areas under a fixed awning that provides essential shade in Mediterranean summers. Forward deck areas offer additional sunbathing space and crew working areas for sail handling. A generous swim platform with teak decking and boarding ladder provides easy water access for swimming, snorkeling, and tender operations. Substantial bowsprit and traditional gulet rig carry working sails that provide genuine sailing capability, not merely auxiliary power. Deck equipment includes electric windlass with chain and rope capacity, substantial ground tackle for secure anchoring in crowded bays, and proper deck hardware throughout. Side decks are wide and protected by substantial bulwarks, ensuring safe movement forward even in seaway conditions. The traditional gulet profile with raised cabin house and sweeping sheerline creates the distinctive appearance that turns heads in every harbor, while providing the interior volume that makes extended living aboard genuinely comfortable.
Key Features • Comprehensive 2024 refit including complete epoxy hull lamination • Twin 280hp MAN diesels with only 1,400 hours and direct-drive reliability • Four-cabin layout: Master, VIP, and two doubles, all ensuite with air conditioning • Classic Turkish gulet design with authentic teak decks and traditional styling • Proven charter layout ideal for Eastern Mediterranean operations • Substantial 79-foot length providing genuine liveaboard volume • Fresh structural work ensures decades of reliable service ahead • Priced under £500K representing exceptional value post-refit
4
Cabins
8
Berths
4
Heads
2
Crew
Specifications
Manufacturer
Custom Gullet
Model
Motor Sailor 79ft
Year Built
2002
Length Overall
79 ft
Beam
21.3 ft
Type
Motorsailer
Condition
Used
Location
Mugla
Country
turk
Listed
16 Mar 2026
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