Sirena 68

Though it’s a Turkish company, the name Sirena means mermaid in Italian, so it’s no surprise that this builder turns out beautiful yachts with a seductive quality that is undeniable to all who pass her by.

The new Sirena 68 is no exception. She debuted at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2021 to much fanfare thanks to hull lines penned by the Argentinian German Frers and an exemplary interior put together by Dutchman Cor D. Rover. Since that show the builder says it has already sold 20 units as of late October.

The 68’s exterior profile combines a certain European sleekness with the squared off and masculine lines of work boats and trawlers. The overwhelming effect is that this yacht can do it all, from entertaining to long-distance cruising — and that is by design.

The Sirena’s hull is semi-displacement and was designed by Frers with efficiency and seakeeping as his foremost concerns. The yacht comes with either standard twin Volvo Penta D13 900s or with optional Volvo Penta D13 1000s. Maximum speed with the different engine packages is 26 and 28 knots respectively. Fast cruise is 16 knots, while an economical slow cruise is about 10 knots.

The 68’s trawler-esque lines lend its interior extra volume for longer stays aboard. And thanks to Rover and Sirena’s standards for craftsmanship and eye for luxury, those stays will also be quite lavish. Large salon windows offer loads of natural light in the interior that plays well with the boat’s open-concept galley aft. A full-beam stateroom amidships also enjoys lots of natural light and a his-and-hers head. A VIP and third guest cabin in the bow are both ensuites, for privacy. The interior comes in a variety of woods and color schemes, all at the whim of the owner. To be sure, this yacht’s song is sweet indeed.

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