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Yacht Building

Bodrum, Bozburun and Fethiye are important yacht man- ginning of 1970s. The main traditional yacht types produced
ufacturing centers of Muğla besides producing ships and are tirhandil, gulet and square stern yachts. Among them,
boats. With the development of tourism in particular, all the reputation of the gulet has been recognized and appre-
types of yachts are produced from commercial and private ciated all over the world exceeding the boundaries of Bod-
yachts for yacht tourism to normal yachts and mega yachts rum and even of Turkey.
for exporting.
The dimensions of the gulets have increased in proportion
Yachting in and around Muğla is a sector that covers many to the development in tourism industry. The comfort stan-
areas, from its construction, rental operations, repair and
maintenance services in winter to exportation. dards have developed. The cabins were refurbished with
special bathrooms, air-conditioners, minibar and wide beds.
In Bodrum that stands out in yacht building, private and Many companies and individuals register themselves on the
commercial yacht production for export started at the be- order list in order to buy this “handmade” yachts.

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