Trade-A-Boat – August 2019

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INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT | VICEM 65 IPS

Quick Specs

VICEM 65 IPS

TYPE Monohull trawler

MATERIAL Cold-moulded

Mahogany/epoxy

LENGTH 20.45m (66'5")

BEAM 5.3m (17'5")

DRAFT 1.64m (5'7")

WEIGHT 40t

BERTHS 6 or 8

ENGINES 2x Volvo Penta

IPS 1050

FUEL 4500L

CONTACT vicemyachts.com

T

here’s a real trend among recent yacht
releases of blending new technology with
time-proven designs.
So it comes as no real surprise that the new
Classic 65 from Vicem Yachts features IPS drives
under the surface and trawler-style lines up top.
The Annapolis, Maryland-based US yard turns
out traditional ‘Down-Easter’-style motoryachts
from its yard in Turkey under the Classic range,
but the 65 sedan is the latest addition to a diverse
Vicem lineup that includes everything from
sportsfishers to superyachts.
The long and comparatively high bow of
this 20-metre yacht sweeps back to a compact
pilothouse that gives the impression of a much
smaller boat, but rest assured there’s plenty of
room on the aft deck for recreation and ample
space belowdecks, too.

The Classic 65 on display at last year’s Fort

Lauderdale International Boat Show featured a

midships master stateroom with walkaround bed

and a large ensuite with a massive 2.26 metres of

headroom, courtesy of that upright bow shape.

Vicem marine engineer Sinan Unal said the

goal with this 65-footer was to create a yacht

with a real sense of space.

“One thing that invariably leads to discomfort

on a boat is headroom,” he said.

“Even with a wide beam and lots of windows,

if the ceiling is just a few inches above the head,

people will start feeling claustrophobic very soon.

“We challenged our engineers to achieve this

unrivalled space without altering the classic

proportions of our exterior, so this yacht's look is

classic Vicem – sleek, elegant and uncluttered.”

A forward VIP cabin further contains its own

ensuite head and shower, as does the starboard

twin guest stateroom, and there is an optional

fourth bunk cabin on port, bringing overnight

berths to eight.

On the main deck, Vicem has made the most

of space afforded by a generous 5.3-metre beam

with a welcoming open plan living area that

sweeps from the helm, past the galley and central

saloon seating area to an outdoor dining zone.

This aft deck benefits from lounges on

two sides, around a gloss teak table, with a

walkthrough to the swimplatform on starboard.

Australian customers will likely opt for a bimini

extension to protect this entertaining area from

the harsh sun.

In a nod to Turkish shipbuilding traditions,

the 65 Classic features solid cold-molded

construction, blending sustainably-sourced

Mahogany with West Systems epoxy on the hull,

decks and superstructure.

Sales director Noelle Semmes said Mahogany

offered a superior weight-to-strength ratio, while

also reducing sound and temperature levels.

“Because this construction uses a lot less

epoxy, our hull is much lighter and not as stiff as

a fiberglass one, which means these yachts do not

pound and rebound over the waves but rather,

glide right through them.”

The Classic 65 comes with twin 800

horsepower Volvo Penta diesels IPS drives as

standard, offering cruise speeds of around 23

knots and wide-open speeds in the range of 26

knots, with a range of around 420 nautical miles

from its 4,500-litre tank.

However IPS drive upgrades to Volvo 1200

(900hp) or Volvo 1350 (1000hp) are also

available for those who desire their Vicem with a

little more vroom-vroom.