SOLD: Second Unit of 50m Bilgin 163 Series
Bilgin Yachts has officially announced another successful sale; the second unit of the 50-metre Bilgin 163 series.
The sale was facilitated through a collaboration between FGI Yacht Group, with Frank Grzeszczak Jr., Vice President & Sales Broker of FGI Yacht Group and Berkay Yılmaz, Commercial Director of Bilgin Yachts, playing a pivotal role in the transaction.
“We are excited about the sale of the second unit of Bilgin 163, which is a reflection of the yacht's exceptional design and the superior quality of craftsmanship by our team,” said İsmail Şengün, CEO of Bilgin Yachts. “It is gratifying to see our ambitious project come to fruition and receive such positive feedback from our clients.”
He also expressed his pride for the AME project which scheduled for delivery in May 2024: "The level of professionalism and flexibility shown throughout the negotiation and design process has been nothing short of exceptional. I am confident to say that Bilgin was the perfect match for my client who required considerable flexibility and freedom to make changes to an already in-build project. Once the yacht is delivered, the owner will have opportunities to create unique memories with family and friends."
Berkay Yılmaz, the Commercial Director of Bilgin Yachts describes the interior of Bilgin 163-II as modern, luxurious and elegant. He commented: “Project AME is an evolution of Project Eternal Spark and M/Y Snow 5 (which was displayed at Monaco Yacht Show 2022 and successfully sold). She is going to be an another stunning yacht to float in the US waters for an experienced yacht owner. It was an exciting process to implement client’s lifestyle and experience with a perfect team of Hot Lab & FGI.”
“The two most crucial elements for creating a refined and comfortable yacht are the colors utilized in her interior areas and the shapes incorporated into the architectural design," he adds.
Hot Lab are responsible for her opulent interior, which is primarily based on few natural colours which include the entire range of sand, cream, light grey and off-white elements. Modern materials, such as 3D massive woods, metal-mesh laminated glasses, chromed stainless steel elements, rich carpets and fabrics directly coming from the rich Italian textile heritage to create relaxing, welcoming interiors for those on board.
The Bilgin 163, a perfect mixture of design, craftmanship and attention to every detail, is equipped with twin 1,450 CAT engines. In terms of performance, she has a maximum speed of 16.5 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots, with a range of 5,000 miles.
"We are excited about the sale of the second unit of Bilgin 163, which is a reflection of the yacht's exceptional design and the superior quality of craftsmanship by our team. It is gratifying to see our ambitious project come to fruition and receive such positive feedback from our clients."