Rafale is an 87-metre custom motor yacht currently in build at Turquoise Yachts, the Istanbul-based shipyard that has firmly established itself at the upper end of the global superyacht market. Carrying hull number NB78 and built to Lloyd’s Register classification, Rafale is offered for sale as a new-build opportunity ahead of her scheduled delivery in 2029, giving her future owner the rare chance to secure a large-volume flagship with meaningful scope for customisation while avoiding the long lead times of a ground-up commission.
Her exterior and interior styling come from the drawing boards of H2 Yacht Design, the London studio led by Jonny Horsfield and a long-standing collaborator of the yard. The design is defined by a sweeping, continuous sheer line that flows from bow to stern in an elegant, undulating wave, visually elongating her five decks. Each level is organically contoured and wrapped in near-seamless glazing, flooding the interior with natural light and delivering uninterrupted panoramic views. A deep blue hull set against a crisp white superstructure gives Rafale a powerful, sculptural presence on the water, while subtle reverse chamfering across the superstructure adds architectural sharpness to an otherwise classic silhouette.
Life on board is arranged around an exceptional programme of outdoor spaces. Three swimming pools are located on the main deck, the owner’s deck and the sundeck, each with its own character and outlook. At water level, a generous beach club opens on three sides to create a direct connection with the sea, framed between cascading stairways beneath the main-deck overhang. Tiered terraces offer a balance of shaded lounges, open-air dining and quiet retreats, with formal dining for sixteen guests and a dramatic spiral staircase at the heart of the interior. The foredeck is heli-capable, and the tender garage accommodates a 9.6-metre and an 8.6-metre tender alongside two jet skis and a waverunner, ensuring the full spectrum of water toys is always close at hand.
Accommodation is provided for up to fourteen guests in seven cabins. The full-beam owner’s suite is a standout feature, complete with a private office, his-and-hers dressing rooms and bathrooms, and direct access to a private forward terrace with its own pool. A dedicated crew of around twenty enjoys well-planned quarters and a separate crew passageway, guaranteeing discreet, resort-standard service throughout.
Built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and measuring 2,600 gross tons, Rafale combines robust naval architecture by Turquoise Yachts with genuinely forward-thinking engineering. Her propulsion package pairs twin MTU 12V 4000 M65L diesel engines, each producing 1,943 kW (2,606 hp), with a substantial battery bank in a hybrid configuration. The result is a top speed of 17 knots together with quiet, efficient operating modes and reduced emissions at anchor and on passage. With a beam of 13.2 metres and a maximum draught of 3.9 metres, she promises comfortable, stable cruising with access to a wide range of anchorages.
As one of the largest new-build projects currently available on the market from a SYBAss-member shipyard, Rafale represents a compelling proposition: proven engineering, a distinctive design signature and an outstanding programme of pools, terraces and wellness spaces, all backed by Turquoise Yachts’ impressive recent track record of large-yacht deliveries. Contact The Yacht Collection today to discuss this exceptional 87-metre opportunity in detail.
