Main Features and Performance
The yacht 'Melek' by Perini Navi is a 56-meter (184 ft) sailing yacht with a waterline length of 46.06 meters (151 ft) and a beam of 11.52 meters (38 ft). It features an aluminium hull and superstructure, with a maximum displacement of 540 tons and a gross registered tonnage of 496 grt. The yacht is powered by two CAT C32 engines, each providing 938 kW, allowing a maximum speed of 15 knots and a range of 3,500 nautical miles at 13 knots. Fuel capacity is 53,000 liters, and fresh water capacity is 17,000 liters.

Sailing Specifications
The main mast height above the design waterline (DWL) is 58.37 meters (192 ft), and the mizzen mast height is 47.97 meters (157 ft). The sail plan includes a genoa of 615 m², a staysail of 165 m², a main sail of 435 m², and a mizzen sail of 285 m², totaling 1,500 m² of upwind sail area.

Accommodation and Layout
The yacht offers a total deck area of 436 m², with a cockpit area of 61 m² and a saloon and wheelhouse area of 127 m². The owner and guest cabin area totals 147 m², while the crew area is 105 m². There are five guest cabins and five crew cabins. The yacht is classified under ABS: A1 ✠ Commercial Yachting Service - ✠ AMS + MCA and is registered in the Isle of Man, Douglas.

Design and Construction
Launched in July 2010 and delivered in September 2010, the yacht's interior design, naval architecture, and exterior style were all crafted by Perini Navi, with collaboration from Ron Holland for naval architecture. The yacht was built by Perini Navi in Viareggio, Italy.

Contact Information
Perini Navi can be contacted at their Viareggio, Italy office or their USA office in Portsmouth, RI. The design was done by Meschiassociati, with photography by G. Sargentini and K. Arrigo. The document was printed in Italy by Blu Comunicazione in January 2011.