PANFELISS

PANFELISS is a 37.49-metre wooden planing yacht built by Mengi Yay in Turkey in 2009 and refitted in 2021, sailing under the Turkish flag. Built by one of Turkey's established traditional boatyards in a custom configuration, she represents the gulet-adjacent tradition of Turkish timber construction applied to a more performance-oriented planing hull. At 242 gross tonnes, her wooden construction gives her a warmth of character and acoustic quality that GRP and aluminium alternatives do not replicate.

She is best suited to guests drawn to the Turkish and Greek island circuit — her primary charter regions are Greece, Turkey, Mykonos, and the broader Mediterranean. Up to 12 guests are accommodated across five cabins, with a crew of five providing capable, personal service. The crew-to-guest ratio is lighter than comparable western Mediterranean yachts, which suits guests seeking an informal, owner-style atmosphere rather than hotel-grade formality. Those requiring extended range, large crew, or western Mediterranean coverage will find other options more appropriate.

The 2021 refit is a meaningful consideration for a wooden-hulled vessel: timber yachts require more intensive and more frequent maintenance than steel or aluminium equivalents, and a recent refit suggests the structural and cosmetic condition is at or near peak. Her planing hull delivers a cruising speed of 17 knots and a maximum of 27 knots — capable performance for a timber vessel of this size — though her range of 680 nautical miles reflects the fuel demands of the planing platform.

Deck amenities include a jacuzzi, exterior bar, sun deck, sunpads, at-anchor stabilizers, and both underway and at-anchor stability systems. The water sports inventory covers a SeaDoo jet-ski, a Seabob, wakeboard, banana, canoe, water-skis, snorkelling, and fishing equipment — a straightforward selection aligned with active family or social group charters. The wooden construction and Turkish charter circuit give PANFELISS a distinct character within her category.

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