Craftsmanship
Hand skills developed over generations remain the foundation of every hull, every joinery detail and every finished surface.
Chairman of Mengi Yay Yachts
From Craftsmanship to the Future of Superyachts.
Hüseyin Mengi is the Chairman of Mengi Yay Yachts, carrying more than six decades of family craftsmanship into a new era of custom superyacht design, engineering and construction.
A Life Shaped by the Sea
Born into a family of craftsmen, Hüseyin Mengi entered yacht building as an apprentice at a young age. He learned the business through direct experience across different areas of production before taking the helm of Mengi Yay Yachts in 1996.
His leadership combines traditional craftsmanship, modern engineering, international design collaboration and a long-term commitment to yacht owners. That approach shapes every custom superyacht project developed at the shipyard in Tuzla, Istanbul.
A Legacy Measured in Generations
- Heritage since
- Heritage since
- Years of yacht-building knowledge
- Years of yacht-building knowledge
- Custom superyachts
- Custom superyachts
- Design and engineering collaborations
- Design and engineering collaborations
Lifetime support philosophy for every yacht delivered.
Leadership
Every Yacht Begins with Trust.
A superyacht is not simply manufactured. It is imagined, engineered and built through years of trust between the owner, designers, engineers and craftsmen.
Engineering
Naval architecture, structural engineering and systems integration are treated as disciplines of equal weight to design.
Innovation
New materials, quieter propulsion and more efficient systems are adopted when they genuinely serve the owner and the sea.
Long-Term Ownership Support
The relationship with an owner continues after delivery, through service, refit and technical guidance.
Yacht Building
Yacht Building Expertise
Custom superyacht construction in Turkey brings together naval architecture, heavy engineering and fine craftsmanship under one roof.
Custom Superyacht Construction
Fully bespoke projects developed from a first sketch to sea trials.
Naval Architecture and Engineering
Hull form, stability, structure and systems engineered for the intended use.
Interior and Exterior Craftsmanship
Joinery, stone, metalwork and finishing carried out by in-house craftsmen.
Steel and Aluminium Construction
Steel hulls with aluminium superstructures, prepared and fared to superyacht standards.
Sustainable Yacht Technologies
Efficiency, emissions and lifecycle considerations addressed early in design.
Yacht Refit and Lifetime Support
Refit, modernisation and continued technical support for delivered yachts.
Projects
Selected Series and Projects
A selection of yacht lines and projects built or developed by Mengi Yay Yachts, presented here as part of Hüseyin Mengi's professional record.
NL Plus
Custom motor yacht line
Virtus
Series established in 2018
Virtus XP
Explorer-oriented development of the Virtus series
Ancora
Custom yacht project
Serenissima
Custom yacht project
Legato
Custom yacht project
HÜSEYİN MENGİ
Timeline
- 1964
Beginning of the Mengi Yay yacht-building heritage.
- 1983
Hüseyin Mengi joins the family business as an apprentice.
- 1996
Hüseyin Mengi takes the helm of Mengi Yay Yachts.
- 2006
First steel superyacht contract.
- 2018
Establishment of the Virtus series.
- Today
International custom superyacht projects and design collaborations.
Insights
Insights
Perspectives on craftsmanship, owner relationships and the future of yacht construction.
The Enduring Value of Craftsmanship in Modern Superyachts
Digital tools have transformed yacht design. The final quality of a custom superyacht is still decided by hands.
Why Owner–Shipyard Trust Defines a Successful Custom Build
Contracts describe obligations. Trust decides how quickly problems surface — and how well they are solved.
The Future of Sustainable Yacht Construction
Sustainability in yacht building is largely an engineering problem: less resistance, less waste, longer life.
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