First Bilgin Classic 160 motor yacht now for sale at Bilgin Yachts

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The Bilgin Classic 160

Jeremy Bottau at Turkey’s Bilgin yard tells me he’s now taken over the listing for the 48.7m Bilgin Classic 160, the first yacht in this series.

Currently under construction with launch due in May 2012, the Bilgin Classic 160 captures the look and feel of a golden era in luxury yachting. Classic in style, she is packed with the very latest technology and appliances as well as displaying the very best in Turkish wood craftsmanship.

A superb gentleman-style yacht, she is is being built to RINA class and commercial standards and includes zero speed stabilisers to offer a comfortable and high performance cruising experience.

Accommodating 12 guests in four double and two twin cabins, she is asking €9,150,000. For more information contact:

Bilgin Shipyard
Jeremy Bottau
M: +33 620 14 66 98
E: jb@bilgin-shipyard.com
W: www.bilgin-shipyard.com