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Yacht Survey in Istanbul
In Istanbul boats are split across both shores: Ataköy and Beylikdüzü on the European side, Kalamış-Fenerbahçe and Tuzla on the Asian side. Both shores have hard standing and haul-out; we survey at every marina and boatyard in the city.
Where surveys take place in Istanbul
We work at every marina and boatyard in the area. The places boats most often lie:
- Haul-out
Ataköy Marina
Bakırköy, European side · Travel lift
- Haul-out
West İstanbul Marina
Beylikdüzü, European side · Hard standing
- Haul-out
Setur Kalamış ve Fenerbahçe Marina
Kadıköy, Asian side · Travel lift and hard standing
- Haul-out
Viaport Marina
Tuzla, Asian side · Travel lift and large hard standing
The distance between the two shores drives the plan: the survey date follows the marina and the haul-out booking. The yard fee is paid to the yard and is not part of the survey fee.
How the survey runs
- 1The boat's make and model, length and marina are sent over; fee and date are agreed.
- 2The haul-out for the hull survey is booked with the yard. Moisture readings need the hull to dry for 24-48 hours after washing.
- 3Ashore: hull, keel, skin fittings and propeller. On board: engine room, electrics, deck, rig and interior.
- 4On the sea trial the engine is run at full load and through the rev range with the diagnostic tool connected.
- 5The written report is delivered the day the field work ends; each finding carries an urgency grade and an estimated cost range.
Fee
A pre-purchase survey is charged on length: €26/ft plus VAT. The calculator estimates the travel item for Istanbul at €350; the exact figure is stated in the quote. Example: a 40 ft sailing yacht (0-5 years) comes to €1,390 plus VAT.
Haul-out, washing and relaunch are paid to the yard and are not part of the survey fee. For an estimate by type and age, use the fee calculator.
What the survey covers
A pre-purchase survey has nine parts; the scope of each is set out on its own page:
Frequently asked questions
Surveys in Istanbul: common questions
How much does a survey in Istanbul cost?
Which Istanbul marinas can haul out?
How long does the survey take and when is the report ready?
Do you travel to boats outside Turkey?
Contact
Book your survey
Tell us where the vessel lies and your approximate date — we reply the same day.

Serkan Kotel
Yacht surveyor · IIMS · ABYC · MCA — the person who answers the phone, walks the boat and signs the report is the same person.
Phone
+905320595917Service areas
Bodrum · Yalıkavak · Turgutreis · Milas · Göcek · Fethiye · Marmaris · Datça · İstanbul · Ayvalık · Antalya