Yacht Survey & Delivery
Yalova, Turkey

Surveying in Yalova: marina, haul-out and local points

Setur Yalova Marina in the town centre is the main marina on the Sea of Marmara outside İstanbul, and haul-outs are done there. The nearby Yalova shipyard zone is busy with new-build and refit work.

Haul-out

Capacities as of September 2026. The boat's weight, beam and draught are sent to the facility in writing before the appointment. All marinas are in the marina and boatyard directory.

What we look at closely here

South-westerly and north-easterly gales. Marmara gales leave marks on berthed boats. We look at fender and topside chafe, worn lines and the deck fittings around the cleats.

Boats fresh from the yard. On a boat just out of new-build or refit we check the work against the specification before acceptance; see refit consultancy.

Planning

For moisture readings the boat must be ashore and drying for at least one week; we book the haul-out with the facility. The travel charge is €150, shown as a separate line in the quote; the survey calculator gives an estimate.

Where we work

Setur Yalova Marina · Yalova shipyard zone · Çınarcık · Armutlu

Getting to know Yalova

Boats in the area

Yalova is a short ferry ride from İstanbul, so many boats at the marina belong to İstanbul owners who come at weekends. Motor yachts and mid-size sailing yachts dominate. Because the shipyard zone is close, we also see boats brought here for maintenance or refit; before a purchase we ask who did the latest work and to what scope, and compare it with the invoices.

Marmara water and anodes

Surface water in the Sea of Marmara is less salty than in the Aegean. This affects anode choice directly: an anode chosen for full-salt water may not protect as expected here. We check how far the anodes have wasted, look for corrosion around the shaft, propeller and saildrive, and measure protection with a zinc reference electrode. Mussels and shell fouling grow fast in the Marmara, so seawater intakes and the cooling circuit are checked separately.

Season and lay-up

In the Marmara boats often winter afloat, and south-westerly and north-easterly gales strain lines, cleats and fenders. Boats that are hauled out usually change hands in autumn and spring. Because the boat must dry ashore for at least one week before moisture readings, winter surveys are planned around the weather.⁠⁠‍​‌‌‍​‍​‍⁠⁠‍‌‌‌​‌‌​‌​

Common routes

Boats bought in Yalova usually go to İstanbul marinas, the Princes' Islands or the Marmara islands. Boats heading for the Aegean pass through the Dardanelles, planned around current and shipping. A survey before such a delivery assesses the engine, cooling, fuel system and steering for the long passage.

Practical notes for buyers

For buyers coming from İstanbul, survey day can be planned around ferry times. The haul-out is done in the morning, the boat dries for at least a week, and moisture readings and the underwater inspection are completed at the end of that period. A calm morning is chosen for the sea trial, with engine, gearbox, steering and electronics measured under load.

Service, parts and logistics

Trades and service

The Yalova shipyard zone is busy with new-build and refit work, and the marina has maintenance and repair workshops. General jobs such as machining, welding, hydraulic hoses and upholstery can be done in the city's industrial area.

Parts, materials and accessories

Parts and chandlery usually arrive quickly from İstanbul.

Travel and logistics

İstanbul's airports are reached by ferry or by road over the Osmangazi Bridge. Close to the Yalova shipyard zone, parts and labour draw on İstanbul’s wide supply network within a few hours; major repairs are usually solved on the spot.

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 Yalova (2026)

The survey fee follows our calculator: length in feet × €22.50, multiplied by the type and age factors; for Yalova a travel charge of €150 is included. Figures for boats 6-15 years old, sea trial included, excluding VAT:

For your own boat: survey cost calculator. Delivery distances and fees from Yalova: route table below.

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