Now here’s a change. Vicem Yacht, the Turkish builder that’s been specializing in using marine mahogany in the cold-molded construction process since 1991, is now going to introduce its first fiberglass/epoxy model, the Vicem Classic 46IPS, at the Palm Beach International Boat Show starting March 23. And, no surprise, it’s a beauty.
Designed by Vicem’s in-house team, the boat carries classic Downeast lines that just as easily could have been drawn in Southwest Harbor, Maine. We don’t have a lot of details yet, but we know the Classic 46IPS will be powered by two 435-hp Volvo IPS 600s, offering joystick control and pod drives for easy maneuvering around the docks and greater fuel efficiency at higher speeds. The boat has a hard-chine hull and is projected to cruise at 22 knots and top out at 26 knots.
As with all Vicems, the new Classic 46IPS can be highly customized, with either two or three cabins below, accommodating either four or six people. The galley and head will have Corian countertops; the cockpit has a teak sole and a custom table with a hydraulic lift. And there’s a 13.5 kW Onan genset. We can’t wait to see it in Palm Beach and test it as soon as possible.
Specs.: LOA: 46’0″; Beam: 14’9″; Draft: 4’3″; Disp.: 41,200 lbs.; Fuel: 500 gals.; Water: 200 gals.; Power: 2×435-hp Volvo IPS 600s
For more: http://vicemyacht.com
