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Yacht building in Bodrum
Building
boats in Bodrum is as old as the town, going back some 2500 years. History
records that Artemisia, the ruler of Caria, commanded her own naval squadron in
the battle of Salamis in 480 BC, lending credence to the belief that ships were
built in or near the city of Halicarnassus (ancient name of Bodrum). The
seafaring traditions of the Carians and Dorians, who lived together in
Halicarnassus and supplied ships to Egyptian Pharaohs, add weight to the
premise that shipbuilding here is an ancient craft. Late records, from the days
of the Ottoman Empire, show that the galleons for the Ottoman navy are built in
Bodrum.
Boatingturkey is specialized
in management of constructing traditional wooden Turkish yachts. We act as the
controller of yacht construction and material supply while working with the
most experienced local yacht carpenters.
Traditional
yachts are built as motor/sailor yachts. The wooden material used in yacht
construction are mainly pine, mahagony, oak and white oak. The masts are made
of white oak or steel. Mechanical parts are generally imported and well known
brands are prefered. Interior design is built to the needs of the client for
either private or commercial purposes. Depending on the yacht type, size and client's
budget the construction of a yacht may take from 8 months to 24 months.
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