Alia Yachts' 45m SAN Completes Sea Trials
Alia Yachts in Antalya, Turkey, has successfully launched its full custom, all-aluminium 45-meter motor yacht, SAN. After progressing through sea trials, the yacht is set for delivery to its owners this June and will make its international debut at the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show.
Design and Construction:
- Exterior and Interior Styling: Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design
- Naval Architecture: Lateral Naval Architects
Design Features:
- Focus on Al Fresco Socializing: The design emphasis is on exterior spaces, featuring a fully open main deck extending from the stern to the bow and folding aft bulwarks to maximize outdoor living space.
- Innovative Raised-Pilothouse: The pilothouse is raised over the superstructure, which is constructed with full-height glass facades and sliding doors both aft and forward, providing an unparalleled open feeling on the main deck.
- Guest Accommodations: The yacht includes four guest cabins and an owner’s stateroom on the lower deck.
- Interior Design: The contemporary and richly detailed interior is styled to the personal preferences of the owners.
Statements from Key Figures:
- Gökhan Çelik, President of Alia Yachts: "SAN is a striking and innovative boat that highlights our strengths as a truly custom builder. It’s projects like this that attract the best clients from all over the world."
Current Projects and Future Plans
Following the announcement at the beginning of the year that Alia Yachts sold and is building a full-custom 45m project, the company has also signed recent contracts for another 45m custom project and a 43m custom explorer yacht. Excluding SAN, Alia Yachts currently has five yachts under construction, ranging from 43m to 60m.
Conclusion
The successful sea trials and upcoming delivery of the 45m SAN underscore Alia Yachts' capabilities as a premier custom yacht builder. The debut of SAN at the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show is highly anticipated, showcasing innovative design and construction excellence that continues to attract discerning clients worldwide.
