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18–24 months for a typical 18–20m gulet from keel-laying to sea trial. Larger bespoke builds run 24–36 months. Any yard quoting significantly less will either sacrifice quality or miss the schedule.

A 14m gulet starts at approximately €320,000–€420,000 in standard specification. An 18m deluxe gulet runs €700,000–€950,000. A 22m bespoke gulet with teak: €1.4M–€2.0M. Use our Build Cost Estimator for a detailed breakdown.

40–55% lower for equivalent quality. Labour costs, overhead, and material sourcing are significantly lower. The craftsmanship knowledge for gulet construction is deeper in Bodrum and Marmaris than anywhere else in the world.

Yes — this is exactly the situation Surveyyat is designed for. Most clients are based in Northern Europe or the US. We are the eyes on the ground. You make decisions based on our weekly reports and attend for key milestones if you wish.

Hull planking: iroko is the standard — durable, rot-resistant, well understood by Turkish yards. Teak adds 25–40% to material cost. Decks: teak is the premium choice. Interior: mahogany or sapele. Mast: Douglas fir. See our Timber Guide for full detail.

Cold-moulded uses thin wood veneers laminated with epoxy — a stiff, strong monocoque shell that does not need caulking and has lower long-term maintenance. It costs 15–25% more to build but eliminates caulking maintenance entirely.

Yes. Always. Without exception. A wooden vessel can look perfect and have serious moisture ingress, frame rot, or corroded fastenings invisible to the eye. The survey fee (€950–€2,400) is the cheapest insurance you will ever buy.

Yes — this is one of the survey's primary practical uses. Survey findings become the basis for price negotiation. A documented €15,000 repair bill gives you well-evidenced grounds for a price reduction.

High moisture readings in hull planking; soft or punky frames; corroded or missing keel bolts; inaccessible seacocks; DIY electrical work; and any seller who is reluctant to allow an independent survey.

New build gives you exactly what you want and full provenance from day one — but takes 18–36 months and requires active supervision. Second-hand is faster and often better value if the vessel is well-maintained. Our AI Advisor can help you think through this for your specific situation.

Original construction documentation; Turkish tonnage certificate if Turkish-flagged; all survey reports; engine service history; maintenance logs; registration documents; and any charter licence.

Yes — and the yard's reputation is not the point. Even excellent yards have production pressures and staff variations. No matter how reputable, a yard's quality control exists to protect the yard, not the buyer.

Typically once per week during active construction, more frequently at critical stages (keel-laying, planking closure, systems before joinery). You receive a written report every Friday.

40–80 annotated photographs from the visit; progress status against the timeline; any deviations from specification; materials verified; and our recommendations where action is required.

English primarily, with full Turkish fluency for yard communication. All reports are written in English.

2–4% of the total build contract, agreed as a fixed project fee. For a €700,000 build: €14,000–€28,000 for complete coverage across 18–24 months. No hourly rates, no additional charges for extra visits.

€950 for vessels up to 14m; €1,200–€1,800 for 14–22m; €1,800–€2,400 for 22m+. Travel within the Bodrum–Göcek–Marmaris corridor is included.

No. We quote a fixed fee for every engagement before we begin. The only exception is travel outside our standard geographic coverage, quoted separately and transparently.

A broker represents the seller. An agent represents the yard. We represent you — and only you. We take no commission from yards, sellers, or anyone else. Our only income is the fee paid by the client.

Yes. Surveyyat is an ABYC Professional Member — the internationally recognised certification for marine surveyors, referenced by the US Coast Guard and accepted by major flag states and insurers.

15+ years of continuous presence in Bodrum, with ongoing relationships in yards across the Bodrum–Marmaris–Göcek triangle. We are not visiting surveyors — we are a permanent local authority.