Turkish seafaring's wooden heritage is rich. Each boat type is shaped by its region's sea and use. Here are the best-known classic wooden boat types and their characters.
Tirhandil
A double-ended (no transom), elegantly lined, sea-kindly classic type. Loved for sailing and cruising; a favourite of classic-boat enthusiasts for its aesthetics and sea-keeping.
Gulet
A broad, comfortable, transom-sterned classic cruiser. The symbol of "blue voyage" cruising; its large interior volume and deck make it ideal for overnight cruising.
Transom-stern and others
Transom-sterned boats and regional variants offer different uses and aesthetics. Each type needs care suited to its construction.
The common thread: care
Whatever the type, classic wooden boats need regular varnish, caulking and rot checks. We restore these boats while preserving their original character.
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