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Onur Erardag, the founder of Nautique Yachting, a brokerage firm based in Turkey, brings an extensive background in yachting to his business. Having grown up in a family passionate about sailing, Erardag has been immersed in the yachting world from a very young age. He began competing in sailing regattas across Turkey at the age of…

The 26.78-metre Azimut motor yacht Lulwa sold in a deal with Onur Erardag of Nautique Yachting introducing the buyer with Alain Auvare of Fraser and Samantha Pilepich of Azimut Yachts representing the seller. Delivered in 2020 as part of the Azimut Grande 27 Metri series, Lulwa features exterior design by Stefano Righini Design, interior design penned by Salvagni Architetti and naval architecture by Azimut Yachts. Lulwa spans three decks and offers accommodation for as…

Benetti has announced the launch of the 34.36-metre motor yacht White Rose, part of the Benetti Oasis 34M series, which took place last week on the 6th of December. The yacht has been built for a Turkish owner and has been designed in collaboration with British design firm RWD for the exteriors, while the interior styling is curated by…

The 34.36-metre Benetti Oasis motor yacht sold, with Onur Erardag of Nautique Yachting introducing the buyer and Edouard Vignal of Ocean Independence representing the seller. The motor yacht is currently under construction and has an expected delivery date of spring 2024. The 265 GT yacht showcases exterior design penned by UK-based design studio, RWD, while her naval architecture is the work of…

The 29.1-metre Sanlorenzo motor yacht Vittoria I sold, with Onur Erardag of Nautique Yachting introducing the buyer and Dimitris Kyriazakos of EKKA Yachts representing the seller. The Sanlorenzo SL96 model showcases both exterior and interior design envisioned by Francesco Paszkowski, while her naval architecture is the work of her builder, Sanlorenzo. Delivered in 2015, she can accommodate up to eight guests across her four opulent staterooms, with…

Nautique Yachting has become the exclusive dealer for Wider Yachts in Turkey, marking an exciting partnership that brings a breath of fresh air to the yachting world. With Nautique Yachting’s trusted experience and comprehensive services combined with Wider Yachts’ innovative and sustainable design, they aim to set new standards in the industry..The partnership between Nautique…

The 27.6-metre Sanlorenzo motor yacht Aquila Q, previously named Aquila, has been sold with Onur Erardag of Nautique Yachting Turkey representing the buyer and Anıl Mustafa Aycan of Trio Deniz representing the seller. Delivered in 2008, she features exterior and interior design by Francesco Paszkowski, with naval architecture by Sanlorenzo. Up to eight guests are accommodated onboard, and she also has accommodation for four crew…

The 29.1-metre Azimut motor yacht Memories Too sold in a deal with Onur Erardag of Nautique Yachting introducing the buyer and Dimitris Kyriazakos of EKKA Yachts representing the seller. Memories Too was delivered in 2018 as part of the Azimut Grande 30 Metri series. The flybridge yacht features exterior design by Stefano Righini Design, with naval architecture from her builder Azimut Yachts. With 163 GT of interior…

The 27.06-metre SanlorenzoSD92 model motor yacht has sold off the market in an in-house deal by Nautique Yachting. The Italian shipyard first delivered her in 2010, at which time Mai was the smallest model in the Sanlorenzo SD line. She was previously named Saspa and Genie 2. The sold motor yacht has a beam of 7.15-metres, a draft of 1.82-metres, and a total volume of…

Benetti’s 30.2-metre motor yacht Escape S sold in an in-house deal with Nautique Yachting broker Yasemin Ilhan. Escape S was delivered in 2006 from Benetti’s Viareggio facility as part of the popular Benetti Tradition 100 series. Escape S, previously named Lalika, features a classic exterior design from the boards of Stefano Righini Design with traditional lines and two decks. Her refined interior was penned by Zuretti Interior Design.…

The 60-metre superyacht Ramble on Rose sold after being on the market for less than three months and she has now been renamed Aifer. The negotiations of this CRN superyacht were handled by Onur Erardag of Nautique Yachting, who introduced the buyer, and with Rob Newton of IYC representing the seller. The yacht has been purchased by a young Turkish businessman, who has…

Sanlorenzo’s 31.08-metre motor yacht Majola sold in France. Onur Erardag of Nautique Yachting Turkey introduced the buyer to this motor yacht, while it was David Legrand of Fraser who represented the seller. Majola was launched in 2020 and is part of Sanlorenzo’s highly successful 102 Asymmetric series. Zuccon International Project was the design studio that handled her exterior styling, while it was her builder, Sanlorenzo, that…

The 31.5-metre Overmarine Mangusta motor yacht Danush sold in an in-house deal with Onur Erardag of Nautique Yachting Turkey representing both the buyer and seller during negotiations. The Italian-built yacht was delivered in 2018 as part of the Mangusta 105S series. Danush, previously named Natush, is furnished with high gloss surfaces and leather panelling. She features naval architecture from Andrea Bacigalupo and an exterior…

The 28.9 metre motor yacht Eagle One has been sold, with Nautique Yachting representing the buyer and ABYS Yachts representing the seller. Eagle One was delivered in March 2021, while Ferretti Engineering Department oversaw the yacht’s naval architecture. Stand out design features on this yacht for sale include a hydraulic bathing platform at the stern and a Jacuzzi on the flybridge. In the main…

The Benetti 28.5-metre motor yacht Sunrise has been sold in an in-house deal at Nautique Yachting. It was Onur Erardag, founder of the firm, who headed the negotiations and secured a signing for this 2011 Benetti 93 Delfino. Sunrise made her first splash 11 years ago, under her maiden name Nica 2, featuring an exterior designed by Stefano Righini Design, an interior styled by Galeazzi Design and…

The 26.62 metre Azimut Grande motor yacht Ares N, listed for sale by Navis Marine, has been sold with the buyer introduced by Onur Erardag of Nautique Yachting in Turkey. Built in GRP by Italian yard Azimut to a design by Stefano Righini, she was delivered in 2019 as an Azimut Grande model. Accommodation is for eight guests in four cabins…

Onur Erardag, founder of brokerage firm Nautique, tells SYT how he found his feet in business By Rebecca Smurthwaite. Please introduce yourself and give an overview of Nautique Yachting: I grew up in a yachting family, so sailing has always been part of my life. From the age of seven, I competed in sailing regattas…

The 26.0-metre motor yacht Black Pearl Ajaccio Riva 85, built in 2009 by Riva, has been sold by Nautique Yachting. BLACK PEARL AJACCIO (EX FORTUNA OMEGA) is 2009 model Riva 85 Opera, launched in 2008 and refitted in 2017. Measuring 26m (85,4ft), she was designed by Mauro Micheli and accommodates up to 8 guests in 4…

The 22.55-metre motor yacht M/Y Alexandra’s Princess S72, built by Princess, has been sold by Nautique Yachting. PRINCESS S72 2017 – FULL SPECIFICATIONS Hull color: White Walnut interior wood Gloss finish Helm console is Charcoal with helm seats in Firenze Black leather with Firenze Black perforated leather panelling and contrast stitching Teak laid flybridge Electrical Continental 220v/240v…

The 27.6-metre motor yacht The Unifier King Abdulaziz The First, built by Sanlorenzo, has been sold. Camper & Nicholsons broker Richard Higgins represented the seller, and Onur Erardag from Nautique Yachting represented the buyer. The yacht was built in 2017 by the Italian shipyard in Liguria, and she belongs to the Sanlorenzo SD92 series. This is her first sale since her delivery in…

The 34.1 metre Sanlorenzo motor yacht Piacere, listed for sale by Javier Navarro at Zarpo Yachts, has been sold with the buyer introduced by Onur Erardag of Nautique Yachting. Built in GRP by Italian yard Sanlorenzo with an exterior design by Francesco Paszkowski, she was delivered in November 2017 as one of the yard’s ever popular SD112 models. Accommodation in a…

A 29.1 metre Sanlorenzo SL96 motor yacht, listed for sale by the Sanlorenzo yard, has been sold with the buyer introduced by Onur Erardag of Nautique Yachting. Built with a GRP hull and superstructure at the Italian yard to a design by long-time collaborator Francesco Paszkowski, the SL96 was delivered in spring 2018. As with all the…

The 42.6 metre motor yacht Avant Garde 2, listed for sale by Burgess, has been sold with the buyer introduced by Onur Erardag at Nautique Yachting. Built in GRP by Italian superyacht yard CRN Ancona to a design by Zuccon International Project, Avant Garde 2 was delivered in 2010 as one of the popular CRN 43m series and is RINA classed and MCA compliant.…

The 24.97 metre motor yacht Blue Dodo V, jointly listed for sale by Alexis Colin at ABYS Yachting with Altinel Yachting, has been sold with the buyer introduced by Onur Erardag at Nautique Yachting. Built in GRP by Italian yard Pershing to a design by Fulvio de Simoni, she was delivered in 2015 as a…

The 29.5 metre motor yacht Sea Lion II, listed for sale by Onur Erardag at Nautique Yachting, has been sold with the buyer introduced by Dimitris Kyriazakos at Ekka Yachts. Built in GRP by Italian builder Ferretti Custom Line to a design by Zuccon International Project, Sea Lion II was delivered in 2006 as one of the yard’s Custom Line models.…

The 32.9 metre motor yacht Ace, listed for sale by Onur Erardag at Nautique Yachting in Turkey, has been sold in an in-house deal. Built in GRP by Italian yard Ferretti to a design by Zuccon International Project,Ace was delivered in 2016 as a Custom Line 108 model with all the options. RINA classed, she accommodates 10 guests in five cabins comprising…

The 37.04 metre motor yacht Sonic, listed for sale by Jean-Marie Recamier atCamper & Nicholsons International, has been sold with the buyer introduced by Onur Erardag of Nautique Yachting Built in GRP by Italian yard Custom Line to a design by Zuccon International Project, Sonic was delivered in 2016 as a Navetta 37 model. 10 guests are accommodated in five en suite cabins on this yacht…

The 28.5 metre motor yacht Novastar has been sold with Jelena Vezia at Ocean Independence representing the seller while the buyer was introduced by Onur Erardag at Nautique Yachting. Designed by Stefano Righini, Novastar was built in GRP by Italian yard Benetti to RINA class and MCA coded with delivery in 2015 as a Delfino 93 model. A neutral interior by Achille Salvagni employs ebony wood…

The 42.4 metre motor yacht Alive, listed for sale by Fergus Torrance at Torrance Yachts, has been sold with the buyer introduced by Onur Erardag at Nautique Yachting in Turkey. With exterior styling and interior design by Omega Architects,Alive was built in steel and aluminium to ABS class by Dutch yard Heesen Yachts and delivered in 2014. An interior layout…

The 25.7 metre motor yacht Just Another Toy, listed for sale by Onur Erardag at Nautique Yachting, has been sold with the buyer introduced by Nordstar Russia. Designed by Bernard Olesinski, Just Another Toy was built in GRP by British yard Princess Yachts and delivered in 2014 as a Princess 82 model. Her décor has satin-finished walnut joinery throughout and she…

Six yacht sales were announced during a steady week for the brokerage market. The total asking price was in excess of £35.3 million ($47.1 million) with the price of one yacht withheld. The most active brokerage house was Nautique Yachting, which was involved in two deals. Blue Agave was this week’s most expensive sale  Source:https://www.boatinternational.com/yacht-market-intelligence/superyacht-industry-data/superyacht-market-reports/brokerage-market-round-up-july-30-august-3-2018–37761

The 32.9 metre motor yacht Aynur’a, listed for sale by Onur Erardag at Nautique Yachting in Turkey, has been sold in an in-house deal. Built in GRP by Italian yard Ferretti to a design by Zuccon International Project,Aynur’a was delivered in 2016 as a Custom Line 108 model with all the options. RINA classed, she accommodates 10 guests in five…

The 38.4 metre motor yacht Blue Agave has been sold by Nautique Yachting in an in-house deal. Designed inside and out by Francesco Paszkowski, she was built in GRP to RINA class and MCA coded by Italian yard Sanlorenzo and delivered in 2015 as one of the yard’s SD126 models. An interior with satin finished anigre wood panelling accommodates up…

The 38 metre motor yacht Enki, listed for sale by Onur Eradag and Yasemin Ilhan at Nautique Yachting, has been sold in an in-house deal. Built in GRP to Lloyd’s class by Italian yard Cantieri di Pisa to a design by Pier-Luigi Spadolini, Enki was delivered in 2001 as an Akhir model and was fully refitted in 2016. Her interior can…

The 26.3 metre motor yacht Lalika, listed for sale by Nautique Yachting, has been sold by Yasemin Ilhan in an in-house deal. Designed by Stefano Righini,Lalika was built in GRP by Italian yard Benetti to ABS class with delivery in 2006 as one of the yard’s Tradition 100 series and has had the same owner since new. An expansive interior…

The 30.75 metre motor yacht El Patron, listed for sale by Nautique Yachting, has been sold in an in-house deal within two months of coming on the market. Built in GRP by Italian yard Azimut to a design by Stefano Righini, El Patron was delivered in 2006 as a Leonardo 100 model. Accommodation is for up to eight guests split across four…

The 55 meter (181.43 ft) new construction motor yacht support vessel New Frontiers has been sold by our partner Yachts.in through Damen in collaboration with Amels. New Frontiers features many strong support features, in addition to fully-fitted guest accommodations for six across three cabins, including a main deck master suite and 50 square meter aft sun deck,…

Built in steel and aluminium by Dutch superyacht yard Feadship to a design by De Voogt, Seaflower was delivered in 2002 as a full displacement yacht. At the time she featured one of the most expensive interiors per square metre on any Feadship. The interior theme is elegant and relaxed, with mahogany and cherry woods…

The 53 metre motor yacht support vessel Umbra, listed for sale by Stuart Larsen at Fraser, has been sold with Damon Smallwood at Yachts.In introducing the buyer. Built in steel and aluminium by Dutch yard Damen with naval architecture by Azure Naval Architects, she was delivered in 2008 and had a major refit in 2014. The refit, at Oceania…

The 34.95 metre motor yacht Domani, listed for sale by our  Nautique Yachting in Turkey, has been sold in an in-house deal. Built in GRP by Italian yard Benetti to a design by Stefano Righini and RINA classed, Domani was delivered in 2005 as one of the yard’s Benetti Classic 115 models. MCA compliant, she…

Built in GRP by Italian yard Benetti to a design by Stefano Righini, Paradis M was delivered in 2007 as one of the yard’s always popular Tradition Supreme 100’ models. A contemporary interior by Francois Zuretti uses cherry wood paneling and fine marbles to marvelous effect. She offers accommodation for eight guests in five cabins…

Paris Hilton says she will perform at sister Nicky’s wedding at London’s Kensington Palace next month. Paris told guests at Nicky’s bachelorette party in Miami Beach that she plans to DJ and may even sing at her sister’s posh nuptials to banking heir James Rothschild on July 10. Guests expected include the cream of London…

VanDutch + Champion Porsche Collaborate on VIP Transfer to Boat Show 11/3/2016 – 11/7/2016 Dear VanDutch Enthusiast, We are proud to announce a partnership with Champion Porsche during and beyond the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. VanDutch VIPs enjoy complimentary Porsche Cayenne shuttle service to and from the VanDutch Sales Center on Las Olas Boulevard. Our exclusive…