UBI BENE
VALENA 80 SLOOP
24 mts Ketch, 3 Cabins
The custom built sloop, inspired by Bodrum Gulet , was designed to combine the best of traditional and modern sailing.
The concept started with the traditional Bodrum gulet known for its seaworthiness and comfort and evolved into a modern sailing yacht with clean lines and contemporary functionality.
Underwater:
She features a long keel, like a traditional gulet, for stability, directional control, and comfortable motion in open water.
Construction Details:
Frames: Built in single, continuous pieces no joints for maximum structural integrity. Hull & Structure: Cold-molded using multi layers of 4mm African mahogany (acajou), laminated diagonally for strength and durability.
Purpose-Built:
The sloop was designed for comfortable coastal and offshore cruising, with an emphasis on craftsmanship, seaworthiness, and timeless style. She’s ideal for owners who appreciate hand-built quality, traditional boatbuilding techniques, and a unique blend of heritage and function.
The concept started with the traditional Bodrum gulet known for its seaworthiness and comfort and evolved into a modern sailing yacht with clean lines and contemporary functionality.
Underwater:
She features a long keel, like a traditional gulet, for stability, directional control, and comfortable motion in open water.
Above Water:
Her topsides and deck layout reflect modern sailboat aesthetics sleek, uncluttered, and performance-oriented while the aft deck retains the generous, social space typical of a gulet cockpit.
Construction Details:
Frames: Built in single, continuous pieces no joints for maximum structural integrity. Hull & Structure: Cold-molded using multi layers of 4mm African mahogany (acajou), laminated diagonally for strength and durability.
Planking: Strip-plank of 30mm first layer, then same 4mm acajou laid diagonally and laminated in 4 layers on top of the planks combining traditional methods with modern composite techniques.
Finish: Natural wood finish to highlight craftsmanship and material quality.
Purpose-Built:
The sloop was designed for comfortable coastal and offshore cruising, with an emphasis on craftsmanship, seaworthiness, and timeless style. She’s ideal for owners who appreciate hand-built quality, traditional boatbuilding techniques, and a unique blend of heritage and function.
