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Bering 76 sea trial review: The Turkish trawler yacht with globetrotting ambitions

With nearly 23,000 litres of fuel across seven tanks, this is a seriously long-legged boat

• With 1m seas on the beam, it is surprisingly comfortable, even with the Seakeeper switched off
• The hoist is capable of handling a 794kg tender
• The sundeck gets some useful shelter under way from the pilothouse structure
• In the absence of a main deck helm, the upper station is seriously well equipped
• The elevated helm enjoys massive views through vertical screens
• There’s a relaxed lounge directly aft of the helm station
• The open aft cockpit enjoys plenty of protection from the extended upper deck
• The saloon decor feels more like that of a luxury motoryacht than an ocean-going passagemaker

The primary dining area sits on the main deck forward

• Forward and aft zones are split by a central galley and flybridge stairwell

With just three cabins on the lower deck, the space on offer is exceptional

• The port double gets a neat transverse bathroom
• A two-tier engineroom puts the engines down and the generators up
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A part-completed Bering 76 hull provided two serial boat owners with a blank canvas to create the heavy-displacement adventure yacht of their dreams...

After many years of high-speed cruising in fibreglass planing boats, two experienced owners decided to investigate the possibilities of longer-range adventures in a seaworthy, heavy-displacement craft.

Their new Bering 76, Lemanja , is a full-custom yacht. This would normally have meant a gap of several years between initial consultations and final launch, but the clients were able to reduce this waiting time by taking over a part-completed project at the Bering shipyard.

The 76fter had originally been commissioned by an American owner, and her empty steel hull and aluminium superstructure lay waiting in the shipyard – a blank canvas for the couple to complete.

Bering was founded in 2007 by Russian-born Alexei Mikhailov, who was brought up during the Soviet era in Magadan, just across the Kamchatka Peninsula from the Bering Sea itself. He’s 59.

He built the first six Berings in China but moved his operation to Turkey to take advantage of the market access and relaxed regulatory and tax regime of the Antalya free port, on Turkey’s southern coast.

Although Lemanja is a one-off, Alexei is now focusing his operation on semi-custom yachts, and in particular Bering’s 75ft and 80ft designs. There are currently 14 boats under construction in the yard.

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They have big plans. When we caught up with them they had only recently taken delivery but had already done one overnighter down to Cyprus and numerous day trips, getting to grips with their new boat, evaluating her handling, and working out how to manage her numerous systems.

The trip along the length of the Med to Gibraltar was to be essentially a shakedown cruise. After that they plan to head north, calling in at Falmouth en route to the Irish Sea, and then, all being well, onwards to the Faeroes, Iceland, Greenland, Canada and ultimately the US.

It will present quite a learning curve, for Lemanja is a complicated boat. She is built to go to sea, with impressive fuel capacity in seven tanks, and five watertight compartments in her hull, which is of 8mm plate below the waterline and 6mm above. Fully loaded, she displaces close on 150 tonnes.

Her battery power is enough to run all on-board services for 12 hours at anchor without using the generators, and she has a Seatorque drivetrain involving flexible shaft couplings, soft engine mounts and a horizontal prop shaft angle, all of which are designed to reduce noise and vibration to the absolute minimum.

The engines are mounted very low down in the hull. So low, in fact, that the engine room is a two-tier affair, with immediate access through the watertight door to the generators and to the technical area in the lazarette, while the twin Cummins diesels lurk beneath the shiny treadplate underfoot.

Apparently it’s just a five-minute job to unscrew the plates if you need to get to them. Lemanja has a long, open-plan main deck arrangement with an informal seating area communicating with the cockpit, an expansive marble-topped bar and galley, and an excellent dining area forward surrounded by windows with a door out to the side deck.

It looks like the interior of a modern motor yacht rather than an ocean passagemaker – my first thought was that the galley worktop could probably benefit from some taller fiddle rails – but it’s down below where the owners’ cruising ambitions are given more expression.

Drafted originally for four cabins, Lemanja has just three, with the entirety of the starboard guest cabin area given over to food storage and refrigeration – a pantry of the size you might find on a superyacht .

Elsewhere on the lower deck Lemanja ’s midships owner’s cabin , forward VIP and port-side guest double all have full-size beds, generous headroom and plenty of stowage space, including an impressive walk-in wardrobe in the master.

The double berth in the forward cabin is rather high – the owners wanted it to be a full 6ft (1.83m) wide, which meant it had to go up into the flare of the bow. But as he pointed out, this has provided a lot of extra space beneath the mattress for stowage, in addition to the huge drawers under the foot of the bed.

We met the owners in Antalya early one morning, not far from Bering’s. There is a slightly developing-world aura to the shipyard, as if Western standards of health and safety have yet to make inroads.

This refreshing air of improvisation comes with a downside, of course – you have to watch your step lest you gouge your ankle on an offcut of steel plate, or plunge down an unguarded hatchway – but as a counter, the yard likes all its customers to engage a surveyor to keep a close eye on the build of their yachts.

“We insist on having surveyors,” says Alexei. “Captains don’t know enough. We learn a lot from our owners’ surveyors.” They will certainly have learned plenty from Lemanja ’s. When the yacht was launched, his German surveyor found no fewer than 320 snags, mostly minor, but the owners say they were all dealt with efficiently.

Perhaps the most significant concerned the issue of ballast. At the surveyor’s recommendation more than nine tonnes of it were added to Lemanja , low down in the hull, which the owners reckon have stiffened her up considerably.

Lemanja ’s beam of less than 20 feet was specified by the original US client to suit his berth in Florida, and she has quite a slender planform for her length and height. Bering’s 75 semi-custom model, in contrast, is nearly 5ft wider.

There was a slightly gloomy quality to our test day, with a grey overcast sky and the snow-capped peaks of the Taurus mountains just inland lending a slight chill to the scene. But conditions were benign enough, and the sea was calm as we set off from Setur Marina for our cruise down to Kemer.

With the wheelhouse on the upper deck so far from the engines we expected it to be quiet but 43dB(A) at ten knots seemed pretty impressive. Progress was calm and very relaxing – just what you want in a long-range cruiser – and we recorded a two-way maximum speed of 11.5 knots, although the owners felt that between 8.5 and 9.5 knots would give the best combination of speed and fuel economy.

Lemanja ’s range is vast – over 4,500nm at 8.6 knots – thanks to her astounding fuel capacity of 22,700 litres. There were limits to what we might learn of her seagoing capabilities on such a mild-mannered day but a few weeks later the owners emailed with an update from Greece.

The Bering 76 is surprisingly comfortable, even with the Seakeeper switched off

With 1m seas on the beam she was surprisingly comfortable, he reported, her roll being manageable even with the Seakeeper switched off. In head seas she was dry and stable.

Big following seas turned out to be her least favourite point of sail, as she exhibited a tendency to yaw that was pronounced enough to prompt the owners to switch off the autopilot and take manual control.

Overall, though, the owners seem happy. At the time of writing, the couple have made it to Mallorca, where they have called in to attend to some routine maintenance. Gibraltar is the next stop, to top up the tanks with duty-free diesel, and then onward into the wild blue yonder.

First published in the October 2023 issue of MBY.

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The Bering Yachts flagship, luxury explorer yacht HEEUS, a BERING 145 model , has completed two days of sea trials on the 4th and 5th of July 2022.

Bering 145 explorer yacht HEEUS on sea trials © Ruben Griffioen

During the sea trials, the TRAC digital electric stabilisation system was tested and fine-tuned, as well as the bow thruster and stabilisation fins. Both the port and starboard engine consumed 58.9 GPH at a maximum 1,925/1,905 RPM, and a top speed of 15 knots was reached. The Captain had a trial run of the steering system while crew familiarised themselves with the onboard systems and layout, and guests were given a sample of her comfort and seaworthiness for the cruises to come.

Motor yacht HEEUS on sea trials © Ruben Griffioen

E/Y BERING 145 will make her public debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival this 6th-11th September 2022, then the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) from26th-30th October 2022, while a second BERING 145 explorer yacht is currently under construction.

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BM34 Full Cabin Sport Fisher goes to sea trial

In the beginning of September, Bering Marine Antalya shipyard tested one of its newest foil-assisted catamarans – a BM34.  Being a Full Width Cabin ,  this vessel is ideal for offshore fishing trips. Offering more fuel efficiency and a better comfort ride than its monohull competitors, BM34 provides the class-leading capabilities to the cold-water fishermen.

BM 34 Full Cabin is as powerful and rugged as the waters it is made for. It is built in the highly professional environment that specializes in superyacht construction. This boat has quality craftsmanship meeting luxury and attention to details. Just as any boat made by Bering, it adheres to the highest standards of safety and comfort.

Hydrofoil technology means speed and provides up to 30% fuel efficiency than a monohull of comparable size. During the sea trial BM34 displayed the great capabilities of a catamaran. Easily dealing with the 2-feet waves, this boat demonstrated a monohull-like handling and perfect stability. With its ideal slide and top speed of 45 nautical miles per hour, BM34 put on a real show.

Built of marine-grade aluminum, BM34 features a self-bailing rear deck, an extended fishing platform, a convertible dinette, severe duty suspension seats, and marine head with entrance from the rear deck. Its range, extended due to the fuel economy, allows it to go further and do more in a day. The welded alloy hull guarantees the toughest performance. You can beach this boat without fear of damage.

The sea trial took place before the finishing and painting work; all the layers of paint will be applied prior to the shipment to the owner. Stark beauty of BM34 will go along well with the sturdiness, stability and luxury options standard with Bering. This boat will provide exceptional fishing experiences for the years to come.

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Bering Just Launched Its Largest Explorer Yacht Yet, the 145-Foot ‘Heeus’

The sleek, ice-class vessel finally hit the sea last thursday., rachel cormack.

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Bering Yachts has delivered a number of pocket explorer yachts in recent years, but now it’s moving on to bigger and better things.

The firm launched its largest explorer to date last week at the shipyard in Antalya, Turkey. The 145-footer, which has been christened Heeus , marks the first hull in the B145 line .

Built by an in-house team of engineers and naval architects, the semi-custom expedition vessel features a sleek, steel hull and aluminum superstructure. Designed for global adventures, Heeus features a reinforced “ice belt” midship that allows her to cut through icy waters with ease.

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The explorer left the Bering shipyard in Turkey last Thursday. 

The hybrid propulsion system, meanwhile, enables long-distance cruising. Essentially, the electric motors are powered by a bank of batteries that are recharged by high-efficiency, variable-speed DC generators. As for performance, the vessel’s twin Caterpillar C32 Acert motors give her a top speed of 15 knots and a cruising speed of 12 knots. She also has an enormous fuel capacity of nearly 26,000 gallons and an autonomous range in excess of 5,000 nautical miles. In short, no destination is off-limits.

With a volume of 499 GT, the spacious interior can sleep up to 12 guests across six cabins, as well as 11 crew within four cabins and a captain’s cabin. Located on the main deck toward the bow, the owner’s stateroom comes complete with giant glass windows spanning more than 100 square feet for unmatched sea views. Elsewhere, the three-decker features a huge saloon, a dining room with a 12-seat table and a plush lounge.

The vessel spans 145 feet from tip to tail. 

Outside, the scenic sky lounge on the upper deck sports another large table for alfresco dining, while the flybridge comes with a Jacuzzi and bar. To the aft, meanwhile, there’s a sizable beach club that gives seafarers direct access to the ocean and a garage filled with water toys.

“We are very proud to have this first hull in the model range to be launched on the water,” Bering’s founder Alexei Mikhailov said in a statement. “This will be the beginning of a new chapter for the Bering Yachts company.”

For context, Bering’s current offering comprises seven yacht models measuring up to 85 feet and four larger superyacht models spanning up to 180 feet. In addition to the launch of Heeus , the Monaco office recently sold two more new builds (the B80 and B125) to European customers.

Bigger and better, indeed.

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Successful Sea Trials of the Bering Marine 34: A Triumph of Yacht Technology

The BM34 Sport Fisher model from Bering is optimally designed for performance and comfort in all conditions. The design of the Sport Fisher model gives you freedom of movement, while the full cab design ensures protection from the elements. Regardless of your design preference, you'll enjoy the unmatched safety and comfort of all Bering products.

Bold in its design, the Bering Marine 34 offers freedom of movement along the ship, with unobstructed views and 360-degree fishing opportunities.

34 feet of seaworthy aluminum are ready to go far and fast. With a displacement weight of 14,800 pounds, she can carry all necessary equipment in addition to ten passengers. With speeds up to 42 knots, made possible by the 800-horsepower engines, and increased range thanks to fuel-saving technology, this vessel is ideal for day trips, charters, carrying passengers, or fishing. You can even pitch a tent on the cabin roof. Expect a stable, safe and dry ride with this spacious beauty.

The Bering Marine 34 has successfully completed her Sea Trials, demonstrating once again the unparalleled quality and innovation that set Bering Yachts apart. This sea trial is a critical milestone for any new yacht model and marks the transition from design to actual performance on the water.

Experience for yourself what this remarkable yacht has to offer and enjoy the best of performance and comfort that Bering Yachts has to offer.

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