Esenyacht, the prominent new Turkish superyacht shipyard, has concluded a final round of investment in its joinery and furniture shop, that now permits it to take on yacht projects from third parties. Even in a country that has a history of wood-working dating back thousands of years, Esenyacht’s new facilities stand out for their quality as well as breadth of capability. The workshop is currently working on the 50m sailing yacht Troy, penned by Tim Saunders Yacht Design and the company’s in-house design team. She is scheduled for launch later this year.
New 50m sailing yacht TROY currently under construction at Esenyacht
Headed up by Ferhat Kaya, the strength of the workshop is based on its combination of modern technology and old-fashioned craftsmanship. At its core lies over fifty individual craftsmen with skills ranging from cabinet making, joining and machining to marquetry, inlay and carving. They are supported by technology that includes a four-axis CNC milling machine, a computer controlled calibration machine, a range of heat and humidity controlled ovens and climate-controlled storage, alongside the more usual sawing and woodworking tools.
Together these resources give Esenyacht the ability to create every element of a yacht’s hull, interior and exterior made of or constructed in wood, including highly artistic items such as inlaid tables and carved detailing.
Esenyacht completes investment in its joinery and furniture shop
The production techniques applied at Esenyacht have also been developed to match the highest standards to be found anywhere in the world of superyacht building. Any potential issues in the layouts of interiors are resolved prior to production via the use of full-scale mock-ups created within the workshop. High-quality manufacturing is ensured by the use of high–strength panels and cage (carcass) systems. High-strength glulam (glue laminated timber) and LVL lamination technics are also used in production.
“We are dedicated to delivering international standard projects to our clients with a view to gaining total customer satisfaction,” explains the company’s founder, Kadir Esen.
The development of a comprehensive joinery and furniture capability is in keeping with the Esenyacht ethos of building yachts that are handcrafted down to the finest details. Not only does this create a level of personalisation that cannot be achieved with a long and complex supply chain, it also gives a greater degree of control over critical elements such as quality control and on time delivery, thereby helping to ensure that projects are delivered on schedule and to specification.
A number of third party projects are currently under discussion, and the quality and scope of the facility is expected to attract further enquiries from both marine and residential / commercial designers and project managers.
