About Nuvolari Lenard 52 Plus
Scheduled for a 2028 launch , the Mengi Yay NL 52 Plus is a 52.4m displacement yacht defined by the sophisticated Italian styling of Nuvolari Lenard . Combining a steel hull with a 499 GT volume, it is engineered for long-range autonomy and high-end private cruising. Key Highlights Accommodations: Flexible based on needs Performance: Powered by twin Caterpillar engines with a transoceanic 4,000nm range , a 12-knot cruise, and a 16.5-knot top speed. Luxury Features: Includes a swimming pool , beach club, gym, beauty salon, and deck jacuzzi. Design: Built to RINA classification, ensuring world-class safety and construction standards.
- 52.6 m172′ 7″Length
- 6Guest cabins10 guests
- 2 × MANEngines2,900 hp
- 16 knMax speed12 kn cruise
- 9.09 m29′ 10″Beam
- 499Gross tonnage
Specifications
Nuvolari Lenard 52 Plus at a glance
Dimensions
- Length
- 52.6 m172′ 7″
- Beam
- 9.09 m29′ 10″
- Gross tonnage
- 499
Accommodation
- Guests
- 10 in 6 cabins
- Crew
- 9
Build
- Model
- NL52 Plus
- Hull
- Mono Hull · steel
- Superstructure
- aluminium
Performance
- Engines
- 2 × MAN V12
- Total power
- 2,162.6 kW · 2,900 hp
- Max speed
- 16 kn
- Cruising speed
- 12 kn
- Fuel capacity
- 69,000 l
- Water capacity
- 13,800 l
Design & history
- Naval architect
- Van Oossanen Naval Architects
- Exterior design
- Nuvolari Lenard
- Interior design
- Nuvolari Lenard
Mengi Yay NL 52 Plus: The 2027 Nuvolari Lenard Masterpiece
- The Mengi Yay NL 52 Plus (Project NB114) is a 52.6-meter flagship of the "NL Plus" capsule collection. It represents a high-profile collaboration between the Turkish shipyard Mengi Yay: , the legendary Italian design duo Nuvolari Lenard: , and Van Oossanen Naval Architects: .
- Designed to maximize luxury within a 499 GT volume, it offers the amenities and "big boat" feel of a much larger vessel while avoiding the regulatory complexities of the 500+ GT category.
1. Exterior & Deck Innovations
- The exterior is characterized by a sleek, modern profile that emphasizes "essential luxury" and a seamless connection to the waterline.
- The Beach Club A massive aft area featuring hydraulic fold-down platforms that expand the deck space directly over the water. It includes an integrated custom pool: at the stern.
- Foredeck Cinema The forward lounge is multifunctional; by day it is a private sunbathing area, and by night it transforms into an open-air cinema: with a pop-up screen.
- Massive Sundeck One of the largest in its class, featuring a heated spa pool (Jacuzzi): , a fire pit, a full bar, and versatile areas for dining and lounging.
- Tender Storage Unusually for this size, it features a full-beam tender garage: forward, capable of housing a 7-meter main tender, a crew tender, and various water toys, keeping the aft decks clear for guest use.
2. Interior & Accommodations
- The interiors, also by Nuvolari Lenard , focus on a "Mediterranean lifestyle" with high-end sustainable materials and expansive glass for natural light.
- Owner’s Suite Located on the main deck, this full-beam sanctuary includes a private study, a dressing room, and a unique slide-out balcony: that the owner can operate without crew assistance.
- Guest Suites Four additional cabins on the lower deck—two VIPs and two doubles/twins—accommodating a total of 10 guests: .
- Wellness Center Below the main beach club sits a dedicated wellness zone equipped with a sauna, gym/fitness area: , and a relaxation lounge.
- Crew Accommodations for 9 crew members: across 5 cabins ensure a high service-to-guest ratio.
3. Technical Specifications
- The yacht utilizes a high-efficiency displacement hull engineered by Van Oossanen to ensure stability and long-range capability.
- Construction Steel hull and Aluminum superstructure.
- Engines Twin MAN V12: .
- Performance 16-knot top speed; 12-knot cruising speed.
- Range An impressive 4,000 nautical miles: , making it a true transoceanic vessel.
- Classification RINA C Hull • MACH YCh - Unrestricted - AUT UMS - Comfort (Large Yacht) - Green Plus+ Red Ensign Group (REG) Yacht Coa Part A compliance












