The 252’6” (77-meter) megayacht known as Turquoise NB63 has made her first trip. Well, sort of. The builder used its floating dock to transfer her from its construction site to its outfitting site in Istanbul.
At Turquoise Yachts, initial build takes place at its Kocaeli, Turkey facility. The work there includes not just joining the steel hull and aluminum superstructure. It also includes piping and other mechanical installations. The Kocaeli facility is conveniently across the bay from Turquoise’s other yard in Pendik, a district in Istanbul. That’s where completion takes place.
Three weeks ago, shipyard staff loaded NB63 onto Turquoise’s 2,500-ton-capacity floating dock. (See the transfer in the video below.) Besides the above-mentioned mechanical systems, the megayacht also had preliminary wood paneling in place. The rest of the interior, from the drawing boards of H2 Yacht Design, is coming aboard now that NB63 is in Istanbul. There’s still a long way to go—delivery is the second quarter of next year—but all final outfitting, including painting, will proceed.
Once handed over, NB63 will entertain an owner’s party of up to 18 guests. She’s the largest Turquoise project to date, with styling echoing that of a previous delivery, Vicky. (Vicky measures 236 feet, or 72 meters.) NB63 has her own profile elements as well, including a stretched arch extending fully aft. Furthermore, the megayacht boasts grand spaces, benefitting from the bigger LOA and beam. These include a capacious lobby with a striking staircase, plus an elevator. All guest accommodations are on the main deck, fitted with oversize windows, further ensuring an ample feeling. Some of the staterooms can convert to form one large suite, too. Even crew—20 can stay aboard—get good areas, including two lounges and their own gym.
Outside, Turquoise NB63 indulges the owner with a private pool, toward the bow, just outside the master suite. Guests couldn’t possibly get jealous, given that the sundeck offers them a 16-foot-long (5-meter-long) pool.
Sea trials should occur next March.
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