Bilgin Yachts Sells Third 52m Bilgin 170 Superyacht Project Apogee Ahead of 2027 Delivery

The 52m superyacht Project Apogee has been sold, with AJ Blackmon of Ikonic Yachts representing the buyer and Berkay Yılmaz representing the shipyard. Delivery is scheduled for summer 2027.

Built by Turkish shipyard Bilgin Yachts, Project Apogee is the third hull in the Bilgin 170 series. The semi-custom superyacht features exterior design and naval architecture by Unique Yacht Design, with interiors by Hot Lab. The sale secures Bilgin's final available delivery slot for 2027.

The interior of the Bilgin 170 has been developed around spacious guest areas and a separation between private accommodation and communal living spaces. Specific materials and finishes for the superyacht have not yet been disclosed, although the semi-custom construction programme allows for further personalisation ahead of delivery.

The motor yacht's exterior design aims to provide outdoor spaces typically associated with 60m superyachts within a sub-500GT platform. A beach club opens directly onto the water at the stern, while private balconies provide additional outdoor areas for guests. The 52m yacht features a steel displacement hull and aluminium superstructure, with a beam of 9.25m and an internal volume of 499GT.

Bilgin superyacht Ada at anchor side view
Superyacht Ada

The yacht accommodates 12 guests across six cabins, supported by eight crew members and a captain. The layout includes a private upper-deck owner's suite with its own balcony, alongside a main-deck VIP cabin featuring a second private balcony.

Powered by Caterpillar IMO Tier 2 engines, Project Apogee has a maximum speed of 16 knots and a cruising speed of 10 knots, with an approximate range of 5,000 nautical miles. The yacht has a fuel capacity of 55,000 litres.

A Look at the Bilgin 170 Fleet

Project Apogee joins two completed Bilgin 170 superyachts, Tamasha and Ada, both delivered in 2026. The two sisterships share the series' 52m platform, with exterior styling by Unique Yacht Design and interiors by Hot Lab. Together, they provide a reference for the design, proportions and onboard arrangement buyers can expect from Project Apogee, while the semi-custom approach allows individual owners to personalise their yachts.

Tamasha
52m Bilgin Yachts
Bilgin 170 | 2026
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Guests

12

Cabins

6

Crew

9

Ada
52m Bilgin Yachts
Bilgin 170 | 2026
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Guests

12

Cabins

6

Crew

9

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