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Extravagant 147-foot long superyacht worth £16million with its own spa, gym and beach club – but is built out of wood

The one-off vessel named Aquarius was customed designed for a British owner and is made from plywood while the interior frames and beams are sapelli and mahogany

THIS EXTRAVAGANT 147-foot long superyacht worth £16million comes complete with its own spa, gym and beach club - but it is built entirely out of wood.

The one-off custom vessel named Aquarius is made from plywood while the interior frames and beams are sapelli and mahogany.

This stylish 147-foot long superyacht has been built entirely out of wood in a one-off design
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This stylish 147-foot long superyacht has been built entirely out of wood in a one-off designCredit: MengiYayYachts/BNPS
The £16million boat - built specifically for a British owner - comes complete with its own sauna, pictured, and has bespoke decking throughout
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The £16million boat - built specifically for a British owner - comes complete with its own sauna, pictured, and has bespoke decking throughoutCredit: MengiYayYachts/BNPS
The superyacht has luxurious leather interiors and the most up-to-date controls in the command area for the captain
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The superyacht has luxurious leather interiors and the most up-to-date controls in the command area for the captainCredit: MengiYayYachts/BNPS
The dining area leads into an open plan living space where there are plush white furnishings and an oriental theme throughout
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The dining area leads into an open plan living space where there are plush white furnishings and an oriental theme throughoutCredit: MengiYayYachts/BNPS

It was designed for a British owner, who asked for the yacht to be made with wood because it would last longer than steel and be more flexible for manufacturing and repairs.

The triple decker boat, which may look similar to other mega-yachts, has a retail price of 18million euros.

It has distinctive wooden decking throughout, a master cabin with a bathroom, office and a dressing room, which takes up an entire floor.

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In addition, there are four guest cabins, a captain's cabin and three crew cabins.

It can travel at 16.5 knots and there is also a spa, gym and a beachclub.

The yacht was built by Turkish company Mengi Yay, which has been in business for more than 50 years, and took 18 months to complete.

Only a handful of shipbuilders across the globe build wooden yachts and the Aquarius is thought to be the largest wooden superyacht built to date.

The triple decker boat was custom designed for a British owner by Turkish company Mengi Yay, which has been in business for more than 50 years, and took 18 months to complete
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The triple decker boat was custom designed for a British owner by Turkish company Mengi Yay, which has been in business for more than 50 years, and took 18 months to completeCredit: MengiYayYachts/BNPS
The British customer had asked for the yacht to be built with wood as this would last longer than steel and be more flexible for manufacturing and repairs
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The British customer had asked for the yacht to be built with wood as this would last longer than steel and be more flexible for manufacturing and repairsCredit: MengiYayYachts/BNPS
The outside area of the ship features port and starboard fold out sections and an extendable bathing platform as well as plenty of relaxation space
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The outside area of the ship features port and starboard fold out sections and an extendable bathing platform as well as plenty of relaxation spaceCredit: MengiYayYachts/BNPS
The lavish yacht, with its distinctive wooden decking, has a master cabin with a bathroom, office and dressing room, pictured right, which takes up an entire floor
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The lavish yacht, with its distinctive wooden decking, has a master cabin with a bathroom, office and dressing room, pictured right, which takes up an entire floorCredit: MengiYayYachts/BNPS
The Aquarius vessel, pictured is the living space, can travel at 16.5 knots and there is also a spa, gym and a beachclub
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The Aquarius vessel, pictured is the living space, can travel at 16.5 knots and there is also a spa, gym and a beachclubCredit: MengiYayYachts/BNPS

Bahadir Sen, of Mengi Yay, said: "The first boats sailing all around the world were made of wood. So, wooden boat building is as old as human history.

"Now, we all are sure that this material has proven itself for durability and reliability.

"It is both economic and fast as it is a lighter boat with the same machinery.

"Classic and old-style boats are now only used by enthusiasts. However, the gulet style (wooden vessels) and classic boats are quite common in the southern part of Turkey, Bodrum.

"There's an expression called 'Bodrum's Gulet' and such boats are frequently used for touristic purposes as daily trip boats.

With just a handful of shipbuilders across the globe building wooden yachts, the Aquarius is thought to be the largest wooden superyacht built to date
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With just a handful of shipbuilders across the globe building wooden yachts, the Aquarius is thought to be the largest wooden superyacht built to dateCredit: MengiYayYachts/BNPS
The sleek boat is made out of plywood and the outer shell has been laminated and painted
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The sleek boat is made out of plywood and the outer shell has been laminated and paintedCredit: MengiYayYachts/BNPS

"We have built steel, aluminium and wooden yachts in our Mengi Yay shipyard since 1964.

"This yacht was made of wood by special request from the customer who is a British owner.

"We don't hesitate to use wood material because of labour advantages, ability to make rapid changes in ongoing projects, natural isolation and insulation.

"Wood is more flexible than steel. Also laminated wood is more durable than fibre reinforced plastic and glass reinforced plastic and close to steel."

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