Turkish Yard Delivers 52m Semi-Custom Motor Yacht with Extended Exterior Spaces
Bilgin Yachts has announced the delivery of Ada, the second unit from its Bilgin 170 series, a 52-metre semi-custom motor yacht that departed the Turkish yard’s Antalya facilities at the start of summer to embark on her maiden season cruising the Aegean and Mediterranean coastlines. The steel and aluminium build represents a significant achievement for the shipyard, following the successful delivery of the first unit, Tamasha, in May. Ada was launched in December 2025, two years after the yard announced her sale in November 2023 to a first-time superyacht client. The vessel is the result of a collaborative design effort between Bilgin Yachts, exterior designer Emrecan Özgün of Unique Yacht Design, and Milanese interior designer Hot Lab. Although based on the Bilgin 163 series layout, Ada features a more traditional bow design that significantly improves exterior space, a key selling point of the 170 platform.
Emrecan Özgün, founder of Unique Yacht Design, explained the design philosophy behind the series. “Our goal with the 170 series was to offer the exterior spaces typically found on 60-metre yachts within a sub-500 GT platform,” he noted. “Ada is sleek, sexy and modern. We focused on maximising the transition between luxury indoor and outdoor living, ensuring a design that remains contemporary and relevant even ten years from now.” The yacht has been developed with an efficient displacement hull to deliver the attributes of the Bilgin 170 platform: optimised hydrodynamics, long-range capability and high levels of onboard comfort. According to the shipyard, the sundeck is “one of the largest in its size range” and has been designed with an eight-person Jacuzzi, a dining area and a bar. The bridge deck has also been extended by one and a half metres, while the bow offers an additional relaxation area once the rescue boat is deployed. An extended swim platform also offers more space at the water’s edge.
Enrico Lumini, design director of Hot Lab, described the interior approach. “The Bilgin 170 series offers a captivating balance of style, functionality and craftsmanship,” he explained. “What defines modern luxury is the intelligent layering of materials and textures, creating interiors that feel inviting, elegant and timeless.” The Bilgin 170 offers an interior volume of 499 GT, with approximately 20 per cent more usable volume than yachts in the 48-metre range, according to the shipyard. Accommodation on board Ada is for up to 12 guests, including a generous owner’s suite on the extended bridge deck. Hot Lab has opted for rich textures, soft tonal transitions and carefully selected materials to define her interior spaces.
Alper Eroğlu, senior project manager of Bilgin Yachts, highlighted the evolution of the platform. “Details that were once custom requests, such as the forward anchor observation pockets and the oversized gangway typically reserved for 80-metre yachts, have now become standard due to their success,” he explained. “We even integrated a dedicated garbage room in the bow, a feature virtually unseen in previous 50-metre yachts.” Power for Ada comes from twin CAT IMO Tier 2 engines, providing a maximum speed of 16 knots, a cruising speed of 10 knots and a range of 5,000 nautical miles. This propulsion package ensures efficient long-range cruising capability while maintaining the comfort and performance expected from a modern superyacht platform.
Bilgin Yachts continues to expand its order book with significant momentum. Exclusive data from BOATPro revealed the shipyard to have 16 yachts currently under development, including its new flagship, the 82-metre Project Bond. The fourth in-build Bilgin 170, known as NB85, was sold by brokerage firm Fraser earlier this year with a 2027 delivery date, demonstrating sustained market demand for the platform. Ada’s successful delivery and maiden season represent a validation of the Bilgin 170 design philosophy, which balances the spacious exterior living typically associated with larger yachts with the operational efficiency and flexibility of a sub-500 GT platform. As the second unit enters active service, the series continues to establish itself as a compelling option for owners seeking contemporary design, expert Turkish craftsmanship and the practical advantages of a semi-custom build.
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