New Model: Vicem 65 Classic Flybridge

Turkish boatbuilder Vicem Yachts has a new addition to its strong fleet of cruisers and yachts with the new 65 Classic Flybridge going into the water. The Vicem 65 Classic Flybridge prides itself on a timeless design inspired to DownEast lobster boats, total customization from construction in fiberglass or cold moulding and shafts or IPS pod propulsion, and excellence in craftsmanship. Those three characteristics run throughout its fleet, but perhaps nowhere are they more evident than aboard this new 65 Classic Flybridge.  This twenty meter Vicem offers an accommodation with two plus one stateroom layout, with an owners amidships master stateroom anda VIP suite forward.  In between the two suites is a galley and a dining/lounge room, with this dinette converting into an enclosed third cabin complete with sliding doors for privacy.  The Vicem 65 Classic Flybridge main deck has a massive, full-teak cockpit with an L-shaped settee and a second dining table for alfresco dinners. The salon has another L-shaped settee, plus additional seating, and excellent natural light thanks to large windows. The two spaces are connected via a door with a frameless, electric window that creates a feeling of openness and continuity. An aft galley in the salon has a small bar area with a sink, icebox, and icemaker that services two alfresco Besenzoni bar stools. Throughout all of these areas, Vicem’s trademark woodwork is on display. The builder relies on years of Turkish craftsmanship to produce beautifully appointed woods which are hard to find in the industry.  As for the boat’s namesake flybridge, there is a wetbar and barbecue, a third L-shaped settee, which can convert into a sunpad and the second outdoor helm.  The first Vicem 65 Classic Flybridge was powered by twin Volvo 725hp with line shaft propulsion which give a twenty knots top speed, though bigger 1000hp engines fitted IPS pod drives will take wide open throttle speeds to 32 knots.  Another feature of this hull #one is a Lithium battery set up which can operate the boat for fifteen hours with the use of generator.

Technical Data:

LOA - 20.10 m (65.9ft)

Hull Length - 18.45 m

Beam - 5.50 m

Draft - 1.70 m

Displacement - 40,000 kg half load

Fuel Capacity - 4000 l

Water Capacity - 830 l

Max Persons - thirteen

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, optional crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Volvo D11 725hp, D13 1000hp optional

Propulsion - line shaft V-drives, Volvo IPS forward looking dual propeller pod drives

Speed - 20 knots max 14 cruise Volvo 725hp line shafts, up to 32 knots max 26 cruise with Volvo 1000hp and IPS pod drives

Range - 300 nm at fourteen knots with Volvo's 725hp

Construction - fiberglass E-glass  Vinilester polyester resins, hull bottom in monolithic and sides in PVC foamcore and vaccum bagged same to top sides, optional cold moulding wood with fiberglass available

Project - Vicem

Certification - ABYC, CE B

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