The Sirena 48 is the smallest yacht in the Turkish builder range, and the one that best captures its luxury-of-choice philosophy. German Frers drew a semi-displacement hull that refuses to pick a single purpose: run the optional Cummins QSM 11 engines and she lifts to 24 knots for a quick dash to a cove, or throttle back to a 10-knot economy cruise and she will cover 477 nautical miles between fills. That flexibility, rare in a 16-metre flybridge yacht, is the heart of her appeal.
Volume is the other surprise. At 16.04 metres overall on a 5-metre beam, the 48 uses its hull cleverly to open up deck space for a large group by day and comfortable accommodation for family and friends on a longer cruise. Three guest cabins and an optional crew cabin sit below, served by two heads, while the flybridge and foredeck give the boat the social areas of something larger.
Sirena interiors come from the yard own design team, favouring natural light and a calm, contemporary palette over heavy detailing. Build quality is the quiet argument here: Turkish composite work that stands comparison with established European yards, offered at a sharper price. For a buyer weighing a first long-range motor yacht, the 48 is an unusually complete and well-judged starting point.
Length
16.04M
Beam
5M
Draft
1.06M
Day Guests
12
Sleeping
6
Cabin
3
Crew
1
Cruise Speed
16KT
Max Speed
24KT
Fuel
1900L
Range
477NM
Engine
2 x Cummins QSB 6.7
Option 1
2 x Cummins QSM 11 (670 hp)
Naval
German Frers
Exterior
Sirena Marine
Interior
Sirena Marine
New Starting From
€1,400,000
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Choice is the design brief, and the numbers bear it out. With the optional twin Cummins QSM 11 engines rated at 670 horsepower each, the 48 tops out at 27 knots and cruises briskly at 16. Specify the standard QSB 6.7 units and she settles into a more economical gait, and at a 10-knot economy cruise she stretches to a 477 nautical mile range on her 1,900 litre fuel supply. The German Frers semi-displacement hull is the enabler, efficient at displacement speeds yet capable of planing when asked, so an owner is never locked into one style of cruising. Draft is a shallow 1.06 metres, opening up anchorages and marinas that deeper boats must pass by. It is a propulsion package built around flexibility rather than a single headline speed.
Frers gave the 48 clean, contemporary lines that read as restrained rather than aggressive, with a profile dominated by long hull glazing and a well-proportioned flybridge. The foredeck is given over to sun pads and a usable lounging area, and the aft cockpit flows down to a swim platform that makes the water easy to reach. The flybridge carries a helm, dining and lounging space under an optional hardtop, giving the boat a genuine second living level despite its modest length. Side decks are safe and sensible, and the 5-metre beam is used to create deck volume well beyond what the overall length suggests. It is a design that prioritises liveability and good proportion over showy styling flourishes.
Below, the 48 sleeps six across three cabins, with an optional fourth crew cabin and a crew head keeping the owner party separate from service. The full-beam master amidships makes the most of the 5-metre beam, and large hull windows pull daylight deep into the accommodation. Two guest cabins and two heads round out a layout that suits a family or a couple cruising with friends. Sirena own design team handles the interior, leaning on natural light, pale timbers and a calm modern palette rather than gloss and gilt. Headroom and storage are generous for the size, and the finish quality is a clear step up from the price point many buyers expect, a point that tends to seal the deal at a viewing.
The 48 spreads its social life across three distinct zones. The main-deck saloon and galley open aft to the cockpit for easy indoor-outdoor entertaining, the flybridge offers a sun-drenched upper lounge and helm, and the foredeck gives a quieter retreat forward. For a 16-metre boat, the sheer number of places to gather or escape to is unusual, and it is the direct result of the clever use of hull volume Frers built in. The swim platform and beach-club-style aft arrangement make the boat a natural base for swimming and water toys. Whether hosting a dozen guests for a day sail or settling in as a couple for a long weekend, the layout flexes to suit.
The 48 is built in Istanbul by Sirena Marine, a composite specialist whose build quality has become a genuine selling point rather than a caveat. Twin Cummins diesels, a choice of engine ratings and a semi-displacement hull make for straightforward, well-understood ownership, and the shallow draft widens the cruising ground. New boats are typically priced from around 1.1 million euros before VAT and options, undercutting comparable European flybridge yachts while matching them on finish. A growing brokerage market reflects the model popularity since launch. For a first-time long-range owner or a couple downsizing to something they can handle themselves, the Sirena 48 offers range, volume and quality in a package that is easy to justify on value alone.
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