Gulet

A Gulet [ ɡulet ] is a fabricated from wood, dickbauchiger, mostly zweimastiger motor sailer of the Turkish coast.

Strictly speaking, the term restricted to those two masts, where the bridge between the two towers is. In common parlance, however, usually every passenger motor glider for tourists is called gulet.

Gulets are built in Caria (mainly in Bodrum and Marmaris ) since ancient times and were transported over thousands of years, the type of commercial sailing ship, the amphorae with olives and wine and many other precious goods along the Turkish coasts. Your rig has changed over time, today high sails are only driven.

Today's gulets are still being made ​​as well as Fethiye, Bodrum and located near Bozburun, Marmaris and made ​​of wood, has become an important and characteristic part of Turkish tourism. They have been developed and are provided with motor and partly modern equipment. It is estimated to them the warmth and atmosphere of wooden construction.

Gulets usually go under engine. Due to the moderate sailing characteristics and the lack of experienced sailors sails are rarely set.

• Sailboat Type