Mengi Yay 40M Motorsailer NORTH STAR

2019 Mengi Yay 40m Motorsailer

Overview

North Star offers a rare combination of RINA Commercial classification and VAT Paid status, making her an ideal candidate for both private use and high-end charter operations. Following her 2023 refit, the vessel is in immediate “turn-key” condition with significantly upgraded technical and aesthetic specifications.

Specifications

• Length: 40 meters


• Hull Material: Steel


• Year Delivered: 2019


• Shipyard: Mengi Yay Shipyard


• Design: Ginton Naval Architects


• Classification: RINA Commercial (Unrestricted)

Refit Details

In 2023, the yacht underwent a comprehensive interior and exterior refit at Marmaris Yachtmarina, designed by BAZ Yacht Design. This project was subsequently shortlisted for the Refit Award at the International Yacht & Aviation Awards 2024.

• Replaced original decor with a light-tone palette


• Incorporated Italian-brand furniture


• New veneer wall paneling


• Updated LED lighting scheme


• Main salon features panoramic glazing and redesigned ceiling

Accommodation

The accommodation layout provides for 12 guests in six cabins. This configuration includes:

• Two identical, full-beam master suites positioned amidships for maximum stability


• Four additional guest cabins

All en-suite bathrooms were redesigned during the 2023 refit. The crew area is located forward and is entirely separate, accommodating seven crew in four cabins with a dedicated galley and mess.

Operational Features

Operational efficiency is centered on the flybridge, which features a permanent hardtop added in 2023 with integrated lighting and audio. The sloop rig includes:

• Keel-Stepped Aluminum Mast: 52.8m


• Main Sail: 377m²


• Jib: 397m²


• Hydraulic in-boom roller reefing and self-tacking staysail


• Controlled via push-button systems and Lewmar hydraulic captive winches

The “beach club” functionality is enabled by a hydraulic stern platform and twin side platforms. The aft cockpit serves as a primary social space, equipped with a bar featuring Corian countertops and integrated wine refrigeration.

Technical Highlights

• Main Engines: 2 x Caterpillar C18, 679 hp each (approx. 1,680 hours); ZF 550 gearboxes


• Generators: 2 x Caterpillar C4.4 86 kW (synchronized with automatic load-balancing) plus 1 x dedicated night generator (installed 2023)


• Rigging & Sails: Doyle sails; hydraulic in-boom roller reefing and self-tacking staysail


• Winches: Full Lewmar hydraulic captive winch system for all sail operations


• Climate Control: CruiseAir air conditioning system with a total capacity of 288,000 BTU


• Water Production: 2 x Hidromar watermakers producing 300 liters per hour each


• Navigation & Comms: Full Raymarine suite (Radar, Plotter, Autopilot, AIS); Sailor 6222 VHF; JRC Inmarsat C


• Appliances: Miele galley and laundry equipment; 3 x Sub-Zero fridge/freezer units; dedicated lower deck refrigerated storage rooms