Yacht Survey & Delivery
Kuşadası, Turkey
Buying at Setur Kuşadası or D-Marin Didim? Many boats here have stood ashore for long periods, so we also check dried-out seals, seized valves and battery condition, and report in English within 2-3 working days.
Unlike Bodrum or Göcek where boats are chartered hard, Kuşadası and Didim have a different risk profile. Many boats here are owned by expatriates or seasonal users and spend extended periods on the hard or in marina berths with minimal maintenance. This creates a specific set of problems that a standard walkthrough will miss.
We survey at Setur Kuşadası Marina, D-Marin Didim and the Güllük area. The issues we encounter most frequently: packing gland and shaft seal deterioration from long dry periods, moisture ingress in deck cores, electrical systems degraded by salty coastal humidity, and teak decking cracked by intense Aegean sun without seasonal care.
An independent survey carried out to ABYC standards documents every system with photographs and clear priorities, giving you the evidence to negotiate fairly or walk away with confidence.
Findings are written exactly as found, whoever commissions the survey; the report belongs to the client and is not shared without their written instruction.
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Surveying in Kuşadası: marinas, haul-out and local points
Kuşadası has many foreign-owned sailing yachts and boats wintering locally. Condition surveys for sale and insurance are asked for as often as pre-purchase surveys.
Where boats are hauled
| Marina | Travel lift | Dry storage |
|---|---|---|
| Setur Kuşadası Marina | 80 t; 45 t boat mover | 150 boats |
Capacities as of September 2026. Send the marina the boat's weight and beam in writing before booking. All marinas are in the marina and boatyard directory.
What we look at closely here
Close to the northern Aegean, wind and sea set the sea trial day. Haul-out is planned around the marina's travel lift bookings.
Planning
The travel charge is €40. Nearby Didim also has a marina with large hardstanding. Delivery distances and fees are in the route table.
Harbours that take yachts
| Harbour | Depth | Berthing and facilities | For yachts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Güzelçamlı harbour (Kuşadası) | About 80 boats; run by the cooperative. Larger boats can also enter. | Larger boats can also enter; confirm depth ahead. |
Only harbours that take yachts are listed; places suited only to small boats are left out. The draught limit allows about half a metre under the keel at the shallowest berth; a length limit is given where the source states one. Space varies by season, so call the harbour operator before arriving, especially in summer. The afloat parts of a survey can be done in these harbours; the underwater hull needs a separate haul-out.
Service, parts and logistics
Trades and service
Routine maintenance is done in the marina's technical area in Kuşadası; for major work, services in İzmir are also used.
Parts, materials and accessories
Parts and materials mostly come from İzmir.
Travel and logistics
İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport is reached by road. Kuşadası Setur and nearby yards have workshops; parts arrive from İzmir same-day, specialist gear from İstanbul. Didim and Güllük are close hardstanding options.
Repair planning
If you want a recommendation for repairing a finding, we can suggest trades; the work is invoiced directly to you, and we never sell repairs on a boat we surveyed. If a repair depends on parts, the lead time is added to the haul-out and delivery schedule.
Survey fees in Kuşadası (2026)
The survey fee follows our calculator: length in feet × €22.50, multiplied by the type and age factors; for Kuşadası a travel charge of €40 is included. Figures for boats 6-15 years old, sea trial included, excluding VAT:
| Length | Sailing yacht | Motor yacht | Catamaran |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 ft | €800 | €1,000 | €1,250 |
| 35 ft | €900 | €1,150 | €1,450 |
| 40 ft | €1,050 | €1,350 | €1,600 |
| 45 ft | €1,150 | €1,500 | €1,800 |
| 50 ft | €1,300 | €1,650 | €2,000 |
For your own boat: survey cost calculator. Delivery distances and fees from Kuşadası: route table below.
Surveys nearby: Izmir · Cesme · Didim · Bodrum
Related guides: Passage planner · Coastal map · Cape passage board · Sea conditions · Routes and departure timing · Provisions, water and fuel calculator · Fuel stops · Safe anchorages · Harbours
Everything You Need to Know
About Buying a Yacht in Turkey
The main haul-out facilities in the area: Setur Kuşadası Marina (80 t; 45 t boat mover). Capacities as of September 2026; the boat's weight and beam are sent to the marina in writing before booking.
The travel charge is €40, shown as a separate line in the quote. For moisture readings the boat should dry ashore for at least a week; the report is delivered in 2-3 working days.
We pick the sea trial day from the wind and wave forecast, and reserve the haul-out ahead against the marina's travel lift calendar.
Ready to Survey Your Boat in Kuşadası?
Setur Kuşadası Marina: we book the haul-out slot and plan the drying time and sea trial with you; we reply as soon as we can.
Calculator results are estimates, not binding offers. Only the written quote given before work starts is binding. See Terms of Service.
Scope: The survey is non-destructive and nothing is dismantled; details on the survey types page.
Delivery distances and fees from Kuşadası (2026)
| Route | Distance | Non-stop | Overnight stops | Sailing yacht 40 ft | Motor yacht 40 ft (fuel extra) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuşadası → Teos (Seferihisar) | 33 NM | 1 day | 1 day | €150 + VAT | €150 + VAT |
| Kuşadası → Didim | 43 NM | 1 day | 1 day | €150 + VAT | €150 + VAT |
| Kuşadası → Çeşme | 60 NM | 1 day | 2 days | €550 + VAT | €150 + VAT |
| Kuşadası → Bodrum | 72 NM | 1 day | 2 days | €550 + VAT | €150 + VAT |
| Kuşadası → İzmir | 121 NM | 2 days | 3 days | €850 + VAT | €150 + VAT |
| Kuşadası → Ayvalık | 126 NM | 2 days | 3 days | €850 + VAT | €150 + VAT |
| Kuşadası → Marmaris | 141 NM | 2 days | 3 days | €850 + VAT | €150 + VAT |
| Kuşadası → Göcek | 167 NM | 2 days | 4 days | €850 + VAT | €550 + VAT |
| Kuşadası → Fethiye | 169 NM | 2 days | 4 days | €1,100 + VAT | €550 + VAT |
| Kuşadası → Istanbul (Ataköy) | 306 NM | 3 days | 7 days | €1,700 + VAT | €850 + VAT |
Departure: Kuşadası; 40 ft with skipper, April-October, excluding VAT, fuel, provisions and marina fees (November-March +20%). Days assume about 5 knots: some 120 NM a day non-stop, about 48 NM with overnight stops. Other boats and dates: delivery calculator; more legs: delivery routes.
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