SANREF

SANREF is a 35-metre planing motor yacht built by Falcon Yachts in 2007 and registered under the Turkish flag. Constructed from GRP, she represents a production-era approach to performance cruising that prioritises speed and agility over displacement comfort. No refit is on record, which prospective charterers should factor into expectations around interior finish and systems currency.

With accommodation for 12 guests across five cabins and a crew of five, SANREF operates at a crew-to-guest ratio that suits a moderately attended holiday rather than a high-service private charter experience. She is actively available as a charter yacht across the Eastern Mediterranean and the Turkish coastline — regions well-suited to her shallow draught and planing capability. She is best matched to groups who value movement and watersports access over prolonged anchoring in one location. She is less well-suited to guests seeking a quiet, refined cruising experience or those prioritising contemporary interior styling.

What distinguishes SANREF within her size category is her performance envelope. A maximum speed of 26 knots is notably quick for a 35-metre vessel, and her cruising speed of 16 knots allows her to cover meaningful ground between destinations in a single day — an advantage on a Turkish coast itinerary where the distances between anchorages can otherwise consume charter time. Her planing hull delivers this performance at the cost of some sea-keeping composure in open-water conditions, so she is at her best in the sheltered bays and coastal passages for which the Aegean and Turquoise Coast are well known.

The onboard experience is oriented primarily around active water use. A selection of water toys — including water skis, a wakeboard, paddleboards, and a ringo — positions SANREF as a good fit for energetic groups, particularly families with older children or younger adult parties. The absence of a listed tender is worth clarifying with the operator prior to booking, as shore access arrangements will need to be confirmed. Crew service at this scale is functional and attentive rather than formal, consistent with the relaxed nature of Turkish gulet-style charter culture that permeates the region even aboard motor yachts.

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