Vicem, the highly regarded Turkish builder, will launch its all-new Vicem 55 Classic Flybridge at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, starting Oct. 26.
The new 55 flybridge is constructed with cold-molded mahogany and West System epoxy, giving it a semi-custom look. It’s part of Vicem’s Custom series, with boats from 46 to 80 feet; they all feature classic Downeast styling and the company says they’re designed with Maine lobster boats in mind – at least for their seakeeping abilities. But the new 55 does carry Downeast lines, even down to the touch of tumblehome aft.
The 55 Classic sedan has been one of Vicem’s most popular models. The flybridge has all the virtues of the original, plus the new upper level. The flybridge is protected by a hard top, with seating along the port side. The helm can seat two people, and there’s a bar aft. You reach the flybridge via a curved ladder with teak steps leading up from the cockpit.
You can climb on the yacht itself from the teak swim platform. There are also teak toe rails and lots of teak accents.
Standard power is two 645-hp Cummins diesels, giving the 55 a top speed of 33 knots and a cruising speed of 28 knots. The boat has a very efficient and comfortable running angle throughout the speed range.
The cockpit features luxurious seating aft, facing a mahogany table. There’s another seat on the port side forward, and a bar on the starboard side. Wide, glass sliding doors lead to the salon, with large, plush settees on both sides. The galley is up, on the port side.
The woodwork is gleaming and impeccable throughout the interior; the helm is both eye-catching and functional. The accommodations level is three steps down. The master stateroom is forward with a walkaround bed and an en suite head and shower. Two more cabins are aft, flanking the mahogany companionway. The cabin on the starboard side shares the day head.
Specs.: LOA: 55’3”; Beam: 14’9”; Draft: 4’3”; Disp.: 48,500 lbs.; Fuel: 523 gals.; Water: 214 gals.; Power: 2×645-hp Cummins diesels. Read more at http://vicemyachts.com and see the video below:
