Pricing, transaction volumes, demand trends, and independent assessment of the Turkish wooden yacht market in June 2026.
| Size / Year | Condition | Price range | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16-18m · 2008-2014 | Good | €200K-€340K | ▲ +5% |
| 18-20m · 2010-2016 | Good | €360K-€520K | ▲ +8% |
| 20-22m · 2012-2018 | Good | €480K-€720K | ▲ +9% |
| 22-24m · 2015-2020 | Excellent | €700K-€1.0M | ▲ +11% |
| 24m+ · 2018-2022 | Excellent | €1.0M-€1.8M | ▲ +12% |
| Cold-moulded premium | Any | +€80K-€200K | ▲ Widening |
| Vessel / spec | Build cost | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 14m Gulet · Standard | €320K-€420K | 12-16 months |
| 18m Gulet · Deluxe | €700K-€950K | 18-22 months |
| 20m Gulet · Deluxe | €900K-€1.25M | 20-26 months |
| 22m Gulet · Bespoke/Teak | €1.4M-€2.0M | 24-30 months |
| 24m Gulet · Full bespoke | €2.0M-€2.8M | 28-36 months |
Cold-moulded construction commands a clear premium and is increasingly requested by informed buyers. Vessels with documented build supervision files are selling faster and at higher prices. The 18-22m segment is the most liquid, typically 60-120 days to sale for well-priced vessels.
The best Bodrum yards are booking 12-18 months ahead. Access to the most experienced craftsmen is not simply a matter of budget, it requires established relationships. Material costs have risen approximately 12-15% since 2024.
Inaccessible seacocks: 38% of surveys. Electrical deficiencies: 55% of vessels over 10 years. Standing rigging past replacement interval: 40% of surveyed vessels. Elevated moisture at frames in 2010-2015 build gulets is increasing.
The Turkish wooden yacht buyer in 2026 is predominantly Northern European (UK, Netherlands, Germany, Scandinavia) and Middle Eastern. Average commission budget: €600,000-€1.4M. Second-hand budgets: €350,000-€750,000.
| Category | Low season | Shoulder | Peak (Jul-Aug) | Annual weeks | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (4 cabin, 8 guests) | €7,000-€10,000 | €10,000-€14,000 | €13,000-€17,000 | 14-18 | ▲ +6% |
| Deluxe (5-6 cabin, 10-12 guests) | €11,000-€16,000 | €15,000-€22,000 | €20,000-€28,000 | 18-22 | ▲ +8% |
| Luxury (6-8 cabin, full teak) | €22,000-€32,000 | €30,000-€45,000 | €40,000-€65,000 | 20-26 | ▲ +11% |
For a specific assessment of what your budget can realistically achieve, new build, second-hand, or both, speak to us directly.