Alia Yachts has created a new type of hybrid.

The Turkish yard just launched a fully custom 174-footer that appears to be a mix between a shadow vessel and a luxury yacht. Labeled the “ultimate toy and tender carrier” by the Turkish yard, the new Sea Club 53 was built entirely in-house for an owner who wanted all the fun of a chase boat combined with the finish and styling of a superyacht. (The yard previously delivered a smaller, 89-foot chase boat with the feel of a superyacht.)

The owner, his captain, and a representative at Technical Marine UK worked with Alia, Azure Yacht Design, and Diana Yacht Design to bring the Sea Club 53 to fruition. The Azure team spearheaded the exterior design and layout, while the Diana designers are responsible for the naval architecture underpinning the hull. The yacht was initially constructed in three parts—the hull, superstructure, and helideck—that were joined together late in 2022. Alia Yachts president Gökhan Çelik says an ambitiously rapid build “brought the project from dream to floating reality in a little over two years.”

Sea Club 53 is one of the most capable and flexible superyachts in the sub-500 GT size range, according to Alia. The 174-footer combines the space and capability of a support vessel with the luxurious amenities of a modern cruiser. “The launch of project Sea Club marks the start of a whole new concept in the yachting industry,” explains Onne Logger of Azure Yacht Design. “A unique combination of luxurious guest accommodation, enormous storage for tenders and toys, and an unparalleled number of entertainment possibilities.”

The newcomer will be capable of storing a helicopter, a submersible, a 43-foot tender, a 26-foot crew tender, two sailing catamarans, two dinghies, two Waverunners, and other dive gear and equipment. In addition, there is a giant storage space on the lower deck for water toys and a dedicated water sports center. The yacht also carries over 20 modular water park elements, allowing the crew to create an inflatable oceanic playground for guests on demand.

“The owner’s goal was to fit the storage and the entertainment amenities which would be usually found on a 262-foot-plus vessel, while keeping the rich and elegant look of a superyacht,” adds Logger.

Featuring a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, the SeaClub 53 offers a generous internal volume of 499 GT. Designed for entertaining, the yacht showcases huge interior and exterior decks ideal for parties and social gatherings. She is also outfitted with one lavish owner’s suite and two generous guest cabins. As for grunt, the cruiser is powered by twin Caterpillar engines that enable a top speed of 15 knots.

The SeaClub 53 will undergo final outfitting and sea trials before it is delivered in August.