Yacht Blog & News from Turkey - Turkey Boats
News, market notes and practical guides on buying, owning and running a yacht in Turkey, written by an Istanbul yacht broker.
How to Choose a Turkish Yacht Broker You Can Trust
How to choose a Turkish yacht broker you can trust: check independence, commission, and honest answers on survey, VAT and running costs before you sign.
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Yacht Broker in Turkey: What They Do and When to Use One
Learn what a yacht broker in Turkey does, when you actually need one, typical commission, and the survey, VAT, flag and...
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Yacht Purchase Paperwork in Turkey: Closing the Deal
Yacht purchase paperwork in Turkey, step by step: the sale agreement, survey, VAT status, Bill of Sale, source-of-funds...
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Yacht Delivery Across the Mediterranean from Turkey
Yacht delivery across the Mediterranean from Turkey: sail on its own keel or ship as cargo, with routes, flag and VAT p...
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First-Time Yacht Buyer Turkey: A Practical Guide
A first time yacht buyer's guide to Turkey: budget for running costs, pick the right boat and region, and get survey, V...
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Yacht Sea Trial Checklist: What to Check Before You Buy
A yacht sea trial checklist for buyers: test the engines, steering, electronics and systems under load, learn who pays,...
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Yacht Management for Absentee Owners in Turkey
Yacht management for absentee owners in Turkey: what crewing, maintenance, berthing and paperwork cover, realistic runn...
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Yacht Depreciation: How It Works and How to Limit It
Yacht depreciation explained: how the value curve works, what accelerates it, and practical ways to buy, maintain and s...
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Turkish Flag vs Foreign Flag for Your Yacht
Turkish flag vs foreign flag yacht: a broker's honest guide to registration, staying in Turkish waters, costs, and how...
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Yacht Financing in Turkey: How Buyers Fund a Purchase
Yacht financing in Turkey explained: marine mortgages, securities-backed and equity routes, lender paperwork, costs, an...
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Wintering a Yacht in Turkey: Lay-Up Guide and Costs
Wintering a yacht in Turkey: compare wet and dry lay-up, learn what winterising involves, budget the running costs, and...
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Negotiating Yacht Price: A Buyer's Practical Guide
Negotiating yacht price with confidence: use comparable sales, the survey and sea trial, VAT status and running costs t...
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New Build Yacht in Turkey: Commissioning with a Shipyard
Commissioning a new build yacht in Turkey: the process, timelines, stage payments, contracts, tax and real risks, from...
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Yacht Insurance in Turkey: What Owners Need to Know
Yacht insurance in Turkey explained: compulsory liability, hull and machinery cover, what drives the premium, and the c...
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Blue Cruise Turkey Routes: A Guide to the Riviera
The best blue cruise Turkey routes on the Turkish Riviera: Bodrum, Gokova, Gocek, Fethiye and the Lycian coast, plus wh...
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Gulet vs Motor Yacht vs Sailing Yacht: Which to Buy
Gulet vs motor yacht vs sailing yacht: a broker's honest guide to who each suits, real running costs, resale and the ch...
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Best Time to Buy a Yacht in Turkey, Season by Season
The best time to buy a yacht in Turkey is usually autumn and winter for price and leverage. Compare the seasons and tim...
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Yacht VAT in Turkey: Buying and Owning Explained
Yacht VAT in Turkey explained: how VAT applies when you buy, import or own a yacht, plus VAT status, transit logs, exem...
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Buy a Yacht in Turkey as a Foreigner: A Buyer's Guide
Can a foreigner buy a yacht in Turkey? Yes. Learn the buying process, real costs, VAT, flag, registration and survey st...
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New vs Pre-Owned Yacht: Which to Buy in Turkey
New-build or pre-owned yacht in Turkey? Compare cost, customisation, delivery time, depreciation and risk to decide whi...
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Yacht Ownership Costs in Turkey
The real cost of owning a yacht in Turkey: berthing, maintenance, insurance, crew, fuel and management - and how to kee...
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Yacht Survey and Inspection in Turkey
What a yacht survey in Turkey covers, why an independent inspection matters, the sea trial, and how to read a survey re...
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Yacht Flag Registration in Turkey
How yacht flag registration works in Turkey: choosing a flag, the documents you need, the registration process, and how...
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Top 5 Best Yacht Brokers in Turkey
Discover the top 5 best yacht brokers in Turkey, offering expert guidance, trusted services, and the best deals for buy...
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Top 6 Best Websites to Find Used Yachts
Explore the top 6 best websites to find used yachts, with expert tips to compare listings, prices, and features for you...
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Top 10 Best Countries to Buy a Yacht
Discover the top 10 best countries to buy a yacht, including tips on regulations, costs, and ideal destinations for yac...
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Total Cost of Importing a Yacht to Turkey
Learn the total cost of importing a yacht to Turkey, including taxes, customs duties, VAT, registration fees, and key s...
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Top 5 Yacht Charter Destinations in Turkey
Discover the top 5 yachting destinations in Turkey, from the Turkish Riviera to the Aegean - the best sailing routes, m...
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Top 8 Best Marinas in Turkey for Yacht Owners
Discover the top 8 marinas in Turkey for yacht owners - world-class facilities, secure berths, premium services and pri...
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Top 10 Shipbuilders in Turkey
Discover the Top 10 Shipbuilders in Turkey, renowned for luxury yachts, naval expertise, innovation, and world-class sh...
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The Best 10 Yacht Brands to Buy in Turkey
Discover the top yachts brands in Turkey to buy. Here is a list of the best 10 Turkish yacht companies and shipyards fo...
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