Gulet 17.5-meter Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The 17.5meter Gulet represents a specific and popular size class within the tradition of Turkish wooden yacht building. Historically derived from the spongediving and fishing vessels of the Aegean, modern gulets of this length are primarily semicustom motorsailers engineered for the "Blue Cruise" market. Built largely in the shipyards of Bodrum, Marmaris, and Bozburun, these vessels bridge the gap between small private yachts and large commercial charter boats. Unlike modern production fiberglass boats, the 17.5meter Gulet is defined by its massive displacement, wide beam (often exceeding 5 meters for this length), and a hull form that prioritizes deck space and stability over raw upwind speed. While early examples were often plankonframe pine, contemporary iterations frequently utilize woodepoxy coldmolding techniques to achieve greater hull stiffness and longevity, as noted by Yachting World.