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Vicem Unveils 65 Classic Flybridge

Vicem Yachts, the highly acclaimed Turkish builder, just unveiled its new Vicem 65 Classic Flybridge, a yacht that’s notable not only for its Downeast looks but also because Vicem is offering it in both fiberglass and cold-molded mahogany with West System epoxy construction. Either way, the 65 Classic Flybridge carries Vicem’s timeless design, with clean lines, a long sheer, and even a hint of tumblehome. Here’s a look that will never go out of style, and would be equally at home in Maine or Nantucket as it would be in the Med. The new Vicem also has the builder’s trademark…

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Vicem Launches Cold-Molded 82 Cruiser

Vicem, the high-end Turkish builder, just delivered its first 82-foot cold-molded cruiser, the flagship of its Classic line. The three-stateroom, three-head beauty, with its Down East looks, is powered by two 900-hp Volvo diesels; it hit a top speed of 17.8 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots in its first sea trial. The Vicem 82 has a range of 1,100 nm at 9 knots. Since it is cold molded with mahogany wood, Vicem is able to customize the interior of the yacht to meet each owner’s specifications. The interior uses book-matched mahogany veneers and premium joinery. The semi-displacement…

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Vicem Launching Elegant New 50 Classic Cruiser

Vicem, the Turkish builder of upscale Downeast-style cruising boats, is making a new 50 Classic that’s scheduled to reach the U.S. in October. Vicem is known as a leading builder of cold-molded wooden yachts, but the new 50, a larger version of the company’s popular 46, will have a fiberglass hull and superstructure and a high-quality wood interior. Vicem is making the new 50 Classic out of fiberglass for faster delivery and for easier maintenance. Overall, the boat is a combination of ageless style, contemporary performance, and old-world craftsmanship. Hull number one will have a single-stateroom layout, suitable for a…

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Vicem 65: Cold-Molded, Classic Cruiser

With its classic lines and elegant interiors, the new Vicem 65 Custom Flybridge is simply a beauty not to be missed. Introduced at last spring’s Palm Beach show, the Vicem 65, like all Vicems, is built by old-world craftsmen in Turkey with cold-molded mahogany, giving the boat a smooth and strong, quiet ride with natural insulation from noise and humidity. Because of their construction, Vicems can be highly customized. The 65, for example, comes with two or three staterooms, with galley up or down. Hull number one, with galley down, has a custom kids’ room just aft of the VIP…