Vicem Yachts in Istanbul says the Vicem 95 Empire is now headed to Australia, where it will cruise the owner’s home waters and make its public debut in May at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show.

Empire is a highly customized, cold-molded composite build that’s part of Vicem’s Cruiser line, which includes models from 67 feet to 107 feet length overall. The trideck Empire has a flybridge as well as a shaded cockpit, along with numerous details that Vicem says make this motoryacht “the pinnacle” of its custom-build program.

The design, according to the builder, pays homage to the Vicem 107. “The owners came to speak to us with a very clear idea in mind,” Deniz Sonmez, Vicem’s head of interior designers, stated in a press release. “They had fallen in love with the classic Vicem 107 Cruiser and wanted a yacht built in her image. Our in-house design team took full account of their requests and created a layout precisely tailored to suit their wishes.”

On the foredeck, Empire has seating, dining and a separate lounging area for sunbathing. Side decks give guests a straight path to the aft deck, where there is shaded dining for 10 people along with a fridge, sink and flip-down television.

Up on the flybridge—which spans two-thirds of the yacht’s deck length—there’s a wet bar with two refrigerators, an ice maker, a sink and a freezer. Informal dining and seating for 10 people is on this deck, along with a hot tub, tender storage and a crane with a lifting capacity of 2,200 pounds.

“Empire carries all the classic Vicem design features, with lots of outside space, long overhangs and shaded side decks,” hull designer Yusuf Altundasar stated in the press release. “In this, she is perfectly tuned for a luxurious lifestyle in the sun, whether that’s our home waters in the Mediterranean or the sunny shores of her owners’ native Australia.”

Inside, the layout is open plan with the galley, dining for eight, and seating on a single level. A separate service galley is belowdecks because sometimes, the owner likes to cook in the main-deck galley, surrounded by guests.

Also belowdecks are the crew and guest spaces, separated by the amidships engine room (which houses twin 1,600-horsepower MTU engines). The master stateroom spans the full beam with a king-size berth and a sofa. The VIP is in the bow, and there’s a twin-berth guest stateroom with a Pullman berth.

What kind of wood is used in Empire’s interior? Nine kinds of woods with multiple finishes, including various shades of oak.

Where to learn more: go to vicemyachts.com

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Top Trawlers 

The following 15 trawlers are all vessels we’ve written about. They are listed in no particular order.

• Nordhavn 96: Built for an owner who desired to self-sufficiently while cruising the world, literally.
• Beneteau Grand Trawler 62: This trawler can travel nonstop for 1,000 nautical miles.
• Kadey-Krogen 52: This twin-engine-capable, all-oceans trawler is a solid fit for voyaging cruising couples.
• Bering Yachts B76: The B76 is the builder’s first fully custom trawler in this size range.
• Ranger Tugs R-43 Command Bridge: This vessel is equally comfortable at a 7-knot stroll or an 18-knot jog.
• Beneteau 48 Swift Trawler: Based on the builder’s Swift Trawler 47, this yacht has a resin-infused fiberglass hull.
• Kadey-Krogen 50 Open: The 50 Open can cruise at 6 knots nonstop for 5,000 nautical miles.
• Outer Reef 620 Trident: It has a three-stateroom layout and optional 600 hp Cummins diesels.
• Grand Banks 60 Skylounge: This yacht is efficient across a variety of cruising speeds.
• Krogen Express 52: Headroom to spare, two staterooms, a chef-ready galley and long range define this trawler yacht.
• Grand Banks 85 Skylounge: Grand Banks’ V-warp hull form makes for a level running attitude, seakindliness and long range.
• Vicem Yachts 82 Classic: Construction is in cold-molded, strip-planked mahogany with epoxy.
• Outer Reef 610 Motoryacht: Power on this Outer Reef is a pair of 500 hp John Deere 6090 diesels.
• Nordhavn 59 Coastal Pilot: Did someone say this is a 20-knot Nordhavn?
• Marlow 58E: A high level of customization and admirable performance are at the heart of the Marlow 58E.

Nordhavn 96

The Nordhavn 96 is the yacht builder’s second-largest yacht its 17-model fleet, which ranges from 41 to 120 feet length overall. (There is a new 112 on the drawing table.) The builder says the N96 is based on its earlier 86-footer with a 10-foot cockpit extension, which increases both main-deck, skylounge and below-deck volume. The N96 we reviewed was built by an owner who previously had an 86-foot Nordhavn, but with his plans for extended cruises to remote destinations, the 96 was the right size for his voyaging plans. In fact, since the owner took delivery of the boat, it has been on a continuous circumnavigation.

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Beneteau Grand Trawler 62

Beneteau’s Grand Trawler 62 has 1,000-plus-mile range and 20-knot speed with twin 730 hp i6 MAN diesels. The Grand Trawler 62 is the builder’s flagship in its Trawler series, which also includes the Swift Trawler 35, Swift Trawler 41 Sedan,  Swift Trawler 41 Fly and Swift Trawler 48. Small touches set the Beneteau Grand Trawler 62 apart. They include sea rails on all lockers to keep stowed food and gear in place, leather-wrapped interior handrails for security in a seaway, and leather drawer pulls like those found on larger yachts. Long-range cruising accommodations include a full-beam master stateroom aft, a forepeak VIP and twin-berth guest stateroom. A Quick X3 gyrostabilizer helps mitigate any potential rocking and rolling on rough days.

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Kadey-Krogen 52

The Kadey-Krogen 52 is the trawler-yacht builder’s smallest offering in its raised-pilothouse series, complete with a Portuguese Bridge. Owners can choose from either a two- or three-stateroom layout, and between a single-diesel engine or twin-diesel engines, for owners seeking redundancy. The standard engine is a 231 hp John Deere diesel. With the single-engine setup, draft is 5’5” and with twins it’s a shallower 4’6”. At 6 knots, range is an ocean-crossing 4,850 nautical miles. At 7 knots, it’s 3,300 nm. At 9 knots, it 1,700 nm. The builder states, “The entire Krogen 52 is built from only three molded pieces for maximized structural integrity. There are no additional secondary bonds or caulk joints that can inevitably cause issues. All deck and superstructures are cored and vacuum-bagged to maximize strength while minimizing weight.” Additionally, six longitudinal stringers enhance overall strength.

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Bering Yachts B76

Lemanja is the first custom boat that Bering has built in this size range. The yacht is notable for its steel hull and aluminum superstructure, and for its 4,000-nautical-mile-plus range with its twin 404 hp Cummins QSL9 diesel engines. As rugged as the Bering 76 is built on the outside, it also offers homelike comforts in its skylounge inside, offering panoramic views out large windows surrounding the space. Sole-to-ceiling glass offers similar views in the open-plan salon. Accommodations are fox six guests in three staterooms with a master stateroom and two guest staterooms, plus crew accommodations. In addition to its traditional diesel engines, the B76 has a solar-rechargeable battery bank for hybrid propulsion.

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Ranger Tugs R-43 Command Bridge

The Ranger Tugs R-43 Command Bridge is a long-distance cruiser with creature comforts. Our expert found the R-43 Command Bridge to be a solid candidate to cruise The Great Loop. We agree. Twin Volvo Penta IPS450 pod drives give the boat efficient low and high cruise speeds at 7 and 18 knots, respectively. For those that have work during their cruise, the R-43 Command bridge’s master stateroom is set up with an office with a desk. Long trips require extra stowage and a way to clean salty clothes, so on the R-43 Command Bridge there is a washer, dryer, auxiliary refrigerator/freezer and stowage under the dinette, which rises on electric rams. Voyagers who buy a R-43 Commander Bridge can opt for a Factory Delivery Experience, which is three days of instruction on Puget Sound, and includes in boat systems, handling and maintenance.

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Beneteau Swift Trawler 48

The Beneteau Swift Trawler 48 has a 1,300-nautical-mile range at 8 knots, but can also speed away at 26 knots if the weather goes south in a hurry. Based on the builder’s 47-footer, the three-stateroom, two-head Swift Trawler 48 has a resin-infused fiberglass hull. Power is a pair of 425 hp Cummins diesels. The main-deck layout includes a galley aft setup, which is accessible to the cockpit. There, the seating and dining area can be fully enclosed, with tracks in place for side curtains. The helmsman is kept comfortable on long passages with a bolstered, pedestal bucket-style seat with a flip-up footrest. The Swift Trawler 48 we reviewed had upgraded 12-inch Raymarine HybridTouch displays (9-inch screens are standard).

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Kadey-Krogen 50 Open

Designed for serious extended cruising, Kadey-Krogen Yachts 50 Open provides owners with amenities that will enhance those longer passages. The galley is fitted with a Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, a four-burner Wolf range, a microwave and an optional dishwasher. Unlike in many trawlers and their traditional pilothouse design, the galley is located on the same level as the helm and salon. Belowdecks is the master stateroom amidships with two hanging lockers, 12 cabinets, additional drawers for stowage and an en suite head, shower and two sinks. Forward of the master is an office. The 50 Open’s hull has soft chines and a curved after end, much like the characteristics of a sailboat built for cruising. The result is an efficient hull form that provides a gentle landing into troughs when the sea gets a temper. This trawler can cruise at 6 knots for 5,000 nautical miles; 7 knots for 3,000 nautical miles; 8 knots for 2,100 nautical miles; and 9 knots for 1,200 nautical miles.

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Outer Reef 620 Trident

Outer Reef Yachts 620 Trident delivers a three-stateroom layout and optional 600 hp Cummins diesels that allow this vessel to approach a top hop of 21 knots. Cruising speed is a little over 16 knots, burning about 34 gallons of fuel per hour at 2,750 rpm. The amidships master stateroom has 6-foot-8-inch headroom, a walk-in closet and a shower enclosed in smoked glass. In the forepeak VIP stateroom, there are seven drawers, a hanging locker, a 31-inch Samsung TV and 7-foot headroom. The portside guest stateroom can convert to an office, too. The aft galley has a U-shape countertop, a three-burner electric cooktop, a Bosch microwave and a Vitrifrigo refrigerator and freezer. Cherry, walnut and oak are the available wood options.

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Grand Banks 60 Skylounge

It’s obvious after a quick peek inside the Grand Banks 60 Skylounge that the Grand Banks Yachts trademark external DNA is retained. The deck, cabin house and skylounge are all composed of infused carbon fiber, reducing weight aloft and creating a lower center of gravity. With twin 900 hp Volvo Penta D13 diesels, the 60 Skylounge can accelerate to 31 knots and cruise at about 25 knots. The 60 Skylounge can also travel up to 2,000 nautical miles at 10 knots on a 1,530-gallon fuel tank. Twin 1,000 hp Volvo Penta IPS1200s are also available.

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Krogen Express 52

The Krogen Express 52 runs on twin 440 hp Yanmar diesels and can cruise at 8 knots for 1,680 nautical miles or at 16 knots for 500 nautical miles. Top hop:  22 knots. In the interior, Krogen Express has outfitted the 52 with a master stateroom and a guest stateroom. The former has a queen island berth, more than 7-foot headroom, hanging lockers and smaller cubbies to port and to starboard, and an en suite head with a molded fiberglass shower stall with a seat, a VacuFlush toilet and a granite countertop. A power lift elevates the berth and grants access to more stowage underneath. The Krogen Express 52’s salon has a 26-inch HD LED TV and a home-theater system, leather Stressless chairs to port and a built-in, L-shape settee to starboard. The galley boasts granite countertops, a three-burner Force 10 propane range with an oven, a refrigerator, a GE microwave oven, a deep Elkay sink and a pullout sprayer faucet. There is a Buff Ultraleather Stidd helm seat for extra comfort during long runs.

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Grand Banks 85 Skylounge

The Grand Banks 85 Skylounge comes in at more than 87 feet length overall and displaces 108,000 pounds, with a 22-plus-foot beam and an air draft of just under 26 feet. Owners can choose either a three- or four-stateroom layout. The standard motors are twin 1,000 hp Volvo Penta IPS diesels, twin 1,300 hp MAN straight-shaft diesels are optional. With the larger engines, owners can also choose an optional stern thruster, in addition to the standard bow thruster. With the IPS diesels, top speed is 26.5 knots and fuel burn is 100 gallons per hour, resulting in a range of 699 nautical miles. At a 21-knot cruise speed, fuel consumption drops to 57 gph, and range climbs to 972 nm. At a 9-knot jog, fuel burn falls to 9 gph, and the Grand Banks 85 Skylounge can cruise nonstop for about 2,500 nautical miles.

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Vicem 82 Classic Flybridge

The Vicem 82 Classic is a flybridge model built in cold-molded mahogany, which creates a stout hull form with reduced weight. The yacht is notable for its timeless Downeast lines and strong joiner work. For cruising enthusiasts, the Classic 82 Flybridge is powered with twin 900 hp Volvo Penta D13 diesels. The yacht has a top-end speed of 17.8 knots, and the cruising speed is 15 knots. At 9 knots, and considering a 10-percent fuel reserve, range is reportedly 1,100 nautical miles.  Accommodations three en-suite-equipped staterooms. The master stateroom is full-beam and amidships with a king-size berth is on centerline. The starboard-side guest stateroom and a forepeak VIP each have queen-size berths.

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Outer Reef 610 Motoryacht

Built for an enthusiastic cruising couple after a three-year boat search, the Outer Reef Yachts 610 Motoryacht (part of the builder’s Classic series), was customized with a fore-and-aft berth in the owners’ stateroom (as in, not athwartships), and berths rather than bunks in the smaller of two guest staterooms. This Outer Reef 610 was designed to be used as a liveaboard vessel, so the salon is not set up for dining (there are tables in the pilothouse, on the aft deck and on the bridge). A pair of swivel chairs in the salon face the built-in couch and the pop-up TV to port. The 610 is built with hand-laid fiberglass, PVC coring above the waterline, resin infusion and a vinylester barrier coat against osmosis. Power is twin 500 hp John Deere 6090 diesels turning ZF transmissions. The 610 tops out at about 13.5 knots with full tanks and 21 people aboard. The engines burn 20 gph at 1,800 rpm for 11 knots at 45 percent engine load. Those numbers should allow it to cross oceans without shortening engine life.

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Nordhavn 59 Coastal Pilot

Nordhavn has long been known for its stout circumnavigation-capable craft, and the Nordhavn 59 Coastal Pilot carries on the the tradition of a beefy build with addition of…speed. Twenty-knots-plus, actually. Twin 715 hp Cummins diesel inboards and a new semidisplacement hull form are said to be key to the performance equation. The Nordhavn 59CP has a 777-nautical-mile range at a 9.3-knot cruise, and a 255-nm range at its 20.3-knot top-end. Construction is a solid fiberglass hull bottom supported by full-length longitudinal stringers and a series of transversal supports for added backbone. High freeboard should keep the decks dry in a seaway, while rails keep the crew secure during transits. Nordhavn says the 59CP has a “CE category A unlimited offshore rating, ensuring the vessel has the seakeeping and strength capabilities to take on most serious coastal cruises up to 1,000 miles.”

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Marlow Yachts 58E

Following on the successful Marlow 57, the Marlow 58E was started from scratch on a blank sheet of paper. The essence of the 58E is that it has better performance and more internal and external volume than her predecessor. The centerline length grew 10 inches over the 57, but the waterline length increased 16 inches and the beam widened 4 inches. If you were to examine the two boats out of the water, you would see more bell-shaped forward sections making for a soft impact with the vee’d portion. Power options start with twin 575 hp Caterpillar C9 diesels, but the 58E we got aboard had beefier twin 1,015 hp Caterpillar C18 diesels. Top speed: 27.9 knots. At 8 knots, the Marlow 58E can cruise nonstop for 1,400 nautical miles.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

What is a trawler yacht?

A true trawler typically has a full-displacement hull form and robust construction to handle open-water operation, and it’s designed to operate self-sufficiently for long periods of time. They are slow-cruising vessels, but over the years, hybrid yachts called fast trawlers have emerged to offer displacement-speed operation as well as the ability to run at planing speeds when desired.

What is a full-displacement hull form?

A displacement-hull form is known is for its rounded nature and deep draft. Full-displacement vessels do not plane on the water, but rather push through the water. This hull design makes displacement-hull vessels incredibly seakindly, but it also makes them relatively slow (think 5, 6, 7, 8 knots) when compared to semidisplacement- and planning-hull designs.

Is a long-range cruiser the same as a trawler?

While all trawlers are certainly long-range cruisers, not all long-range cruisers are trawlers. True trawlers will have full-displacement hull designs and not all long-range cruisers have them.

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Turkish builder Vicem Yachts proves that traditional styling is still in vogue with the 65 Classic Flybridge. The 66-footer has downeast lines, is available in fiberglass and cold-molded versions, can speed away when necessary, and has modern liveaboard comforts.

From the cockpit, the flybridge is accessed via starboard-side stairs. Up top, C-shaped seating converts to a sun pad. Two wooden dinettes are nearby for snacks, drinks or meals. Abaft this settee is an aft-facing sun pad for two. To starboard, there is a wet bar with a barbecue, a sink and a fridge/freezer to assist with alfresco entertaining. Forward of the wet bar is the two-seat upper helm station with twin 17-inch Garmin displays.

On the main deck, the teak cockpit has an L-shaped settee in the after portside corner. It’s accompanied by a wooden dinette. Forward and to port are two Besenzoni bar stools shaded by the flybridge, and connected via a frameless electric window to the salon, bar and sink inside.

The salon has an L-shaped settee to port with a coffee table. To starboard, there are cabinets and enough space for two free-standing chairs that won’t impede anyone’s ability to walk forward to the lower helm station, which has two Garmin screens and a door that provides side-deck access for easier docking.

Belowdecks, the 65 Classic Flybridge is flexible. The standard layout includes two en suite staterooms: a full-beam amidships master with a king-size berth and a forward VIP. Separating the two staterooms is a space that the builder calls a dining and lounge area, which has a head. With a sliding door, the overall space converts to a third en suite guest stateroom.

The 65 Classic Flybridge’s galley is also belowdecks, to port. It has a four-burner cooktop, cabinets, a sink and a microwave across from an L-shaped countertop.

In terms of the yacht’s exterior looks, Vicem says a light-blue hull has been the most popular paint selection, but colors are customizable.

Standard motors are 725 hp Volvo Penta D11 straight-shaft diesels. With optional Volvo Penta IPS1350 diesels, the builder reports a 32-knot top-end speed and a 26-knot cruising speed. Additional features include a hydraulic swim platform and four 630-amp lithium batteries that provide more than 15 hours of operating time at anchor.  

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The WiLder 60, From Wider Yachts

With the WiLder 60, Italy’s Wider Yachts is introducing more than a new model. It’s launching the first design in a whole new brand of boats. The aluminum design is described as a hybrid between a chase boat and a performance cruiser, with reported 40-knot speed and a customizable platform for one-off orders. Power is a pair of twin 1,300 hp MAN V-8s. The first hull is already in build and scheduled to launch this summer, with a draft of 3 feet, 4 inches that should make the boat usable in skinny-water destinations. Hull No. 1 will have three staterooms and two heads for weekends with friends or family at anchor. For easier maneuvering in close quarters, the boat will be outfitted with Quick Marine bow and stern thrusters.

Lazzara LPC 70, Set for Delivery in 2024

Lazzara Yachts is building this LPC 70 power catamaran for an owner who expects to cruise in the Mediterranean. There are five guest staterooms on board, including a master slightly abaft amidships that has a starboard-side fold-out balcony. The main deck has a day head, and the galley is located forward on the lower deck, with stairs leading to the main-deck dining table. Aft, there’s relaxation space for guests, along with a garage that can house an 18-foot tender and two personal watercraft. When the tender and toys are deployed, the space becomes a beach club. Lazzara is projecting a top speed of 20 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots with twin 550 hp Volvo Penta D8s. Twin 1,000 hp Volvo Penta D13s are optional.

Vicem’s 65 Classic Flybridge, With Down East Style

The Vicem 65 Classic Flybridge is a Down East-style boat with a reported maximum speed of 32 knots. The builder says the light-blue hull color is proving popular, though owners can choose whatever color they wish. Accommodations include an amidships master stateroom with a king-size berth and a forepeak stateroom for guests. Both are en suite, and they’re separated by a galley and dining space, giving everyone their privacy. The dining space can convert to a sleeping area for extra guests. Alfresco dining is up on the main deck. Vicem says the 65 Classic Flybridge can be built in fiberglass, but cold-molded construction is available as well. Lithium-ion batteries can power the boat for 15 hours without generator use.

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Warm and inviting, the Vicem 58 Classic welcomes guests with a teak cockpit that has an L-shaped settee to port and a Bosch electric cooktop to starboard. This space can be covered by an extending sunshade from the hardtop. 

There are three staterooms, including a forepeak master, and two heads on this yacht. Power is twin 725 hp Volvo Penta D11 straight-shaft diesels, producing a 25-knot cruising speed and a 29-knot top-end speed. At press time, three Vicem 58 Classics were available, ranging from $699,000 to $899,000.

From the Archive

“Warm. That’s the feeling I got when I laid eyes on the Vicem 58 Classic at the Bahia Mar marina in Fort Lauderdale [Florida]. The yacht’s high-gloss mahogany sliding doors reflected bright morning sunlight, highlighting a fine finish. When combined with the soft feel of the teak cockpit beneath my feet, the sight made the environment cozy and inviting.”

— Yachting, January 2018

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Turkey’s Vicem Yachts has a new Classic-series flagship: the 82 Flybridge. Hull No. 1 was delivered in late January 2022, with the 82 as the fourth flybridge model in the Classic lineup. Construction is in cold-molded, strip-planked mahogany with epoxy.

Vicem says the 82 is designed for socializing and entertaining, making it a great trawler for cruising or overnights with friends. This intent is seen on the main deck, which has no galley. Instead, the main deck has seating for the family, friends and their friends from the cockpit to the salon. That seating is in addition to sun pads for four on the bow and forward-facing seating for two far forward at the bow.

The cockpit is set up with two face-to-face L-shaped settees. The one to port has a wooden table that’s longer than the one to starboard, which leaves room for stairs to the flybridge just forward. An additional settee for at least two is to port, just before the double sliding doors that lead into the salon. Inside is an L-shaped settee with a wooden coffee table. A Garmin-outfitted helm station is to starboard, with seating for at least five to port.

Up top, the 82’s flybridge continues the design theme. To port, there’s a two-person, aft-facing sun pad along with a U-shaped settee and two tables; to starboard are a sink, wine chiller, barbecue grill, a seat for one guest and the secondary helm station, with seating for a skipper and mate.

Belowdecks, the overnight accommodations include three staterooms, each with en suite heads. The full-beam, amidships master stateroom has hanging-locker stowage, a settee with additional stowage to port and a vanity to starboard. The king-size berth is on centerline. The starboard-side stateroom and a forepeak VIP each have queen-size berths.

The galley, also belowdecks, is to port and is centrally located amid the staterooms, further enhancing the idea of everybody on board gathering together. Appliances include a dishwasher, a full-size refrigerator, a microwave/oven, a four-burner electric cooktop—all by Bosch—and an Isotherm ice maker.

Power for the Classic 82 Flybridge is twin 900 hp Volvo Penta D13 diesels. Vicem Yachts says the yacht’s top hop is 17.8 knots, and the cruising speed is 15 knots. At 9 knots with a 10 percent fuel reserve, range is reportedly 1,100 nautical miles.  

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Sunseeker Predator 65

The Sunseeker Predator 65 joins the range of Predator models from 55 to 74 feet length overall. It’s offered with Volvo Penta’s IPS1200 or IPS1350 powerplants, providing what Sunseeker says is a top-end speed of 35 knots. 

Owners have options with this boat, including the ability to add a wet bar or extended lounge seating aft. Belowdecks, owners can choose three staterooms for a maximum of six guests, an open-plan owner’s office, or a lower-deck galley or salon. 

The tender garage can be specified as a beach club with free-standing furniture, a rain shower, lighting and built-in speakers. Draft on the Predator 65 is a Bahamas-ready 5 feet, 3 inches, and fuel capacity is 924 gallons.

Vicem Tuna Master 37 CC

Vicem Yachts in Turkey is teasing a new line of center-console boats called the Tuna Master series. The first model will be the Tuna Master 37 CC, built in fiberglass—and also offered as an express cruiser. Each version will be available with dual- or triple-outboard engine packages from 300 to 450 hp. 

A top-end speed of 45 knots is projected with optional powerplants, while standard twin 300 hp outboards are expected to produce a top hop of 40-plus knots. Vicem says range for the Tuna Master 37 CC will exceed 350 nautical miles, with a Seakeeper gyrostabilizer on board for guest comfort. Carbon fiber and teak trim will be used in the design to create a yachtlike finish, and the hardtop will be built of carbon fiber too.

Alia Yachts 196

Vripack in the Netherlands designed this 196-foot vessel that Alia Yachts in Turkey has sold, with delivery scheduled in 2024. The owner is an experienced yachtsman who requested an ice-class hull for exploring the world with his family. 

Interior volume will be 810 gross tons with seven staterooms, including a master forward on the upper deck with a walk-in closet, an owner’s lounge and a private foredeck. The six remaining guest staterooms (two with twin berths and four with double berths) will be belowdecks, all accessible via an elevator that goes up to the yacht’s sun deck. Aft, the beach club will include a massage room, gymnasium, dive store, steam shower and what Alia calls a “chill-out zone.”

Azimut Verve 42

The Azimut Verve 42 got plenty of attention during its world premiere at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Florida a few months ago. It’s a sibling to the Verve 47, which was designed for US yachtsmen and has sold at least 50 hulls to date. Even before anyone saw the Verve 42, Azimut had already sold 10 of the boats. 

With triple Mercury 450R outboards, the Verve 42 has a cruising speed of 33 knots and a top hop of 45 knots, according to the builder. The hull design is by Michael Peters, who has long been known for performance powerboats. Interior and exterior styling are by Francesco Struglia, adding Azimut’s Italian DNA to the package. For overnights, the boat can sleep as many as four people with one head.

Pearl 72

The signature feature on the new Pearl 72 is the existence of two master staterooms on board. One is forward with a private entrance, while the other is a full-beam space amidships. The builder sees this layout as an ideal solution for couples who want to co-own a yacht, or for couples who cruise regularly with other couples. 

Guests are accommodated in two additional staterooms, each with a double berth. And there should be lots of natural light in those spaces, with exterior designer Bill Dixon having expanded the use of glass in the hull. Also note the full-length flybridge, giving owners options for how they want to lay out and use that space. Top speed, according to the builder, is 32 knots with optional 1,600 hp MTU engines.

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Vicem Yachts has revealed more details about its 67 Cruiser, which is in build now with a premiere for Hull. No. 1 scheduled at this fall’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Projections are for the twin 600-horsepower Volvo Penta diesels to produce a cruising speed of 16 knots and a top hop of 20 knots. Range at cruising speed is expected to be 800 nautical miles, with an increase to 2,200 nautical miles if the throttles are pulled back to 8 knots.

Inside, the layout will have three staterooms and four heads—including two staterooms with king-size berths, and a day head that Vicem has added on the main deck since the project was initially unveiled.

Formal dining will be to port across from the galley, and the lower helm will be open to the salon’s social spaces. Alfresco dining will be on the aft deck, with more space for guest relaxation and snacks up on the flybridge.

Will the Vicem 67 Cruiser have crew quarters? Yes, for two crew located aft.

For more information, visit: vicemyachts.com

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Worth Avenue Yachts is offering the one-owner, 97-foot Vicem Chanson for sale.

The asking price is $2,795,000 for the 2007 build, which had a refit in 2017. Recent work includes new bottom paint, a new hot water heater installation, and the addition of a Maretron vessel-monitoring system.

Chanson accommodates eight guests in four staterooms, with a mahogany interior décor. A hot tub and barbecue are on the flybridge, along with a davit for tender stowage aft. There also are quarters for four crew.

Features include ABT-Trac zero-speed stabilizers, a main-deck day head and Simrad helm electronics.

Where is Chanson available for viewing? The yacht is lying in Fort Lauderdale. Contact brokers Michael Mahan and Leonce Richard.

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Warm. that’s the feeling I got when I laid eyes on the Vicem 58 Classic at the Bahia Mar marina in Fort Lauderdale. The yacht’s high-gloss mahogany sliding doors reflected bright morning sunlight, highlighting a fine finish. When combined with the soft feel of the teak cockpit beneath my feet, the sight made the environment cozy and inviting.

A sunshade extends from the hardtop on demand to cover the cockpit when the day’s rays become too intense, and it’s especially helpful when preparing lunch at the outdoor Bosch electric cooktop to starboard. Relaxation space out here is in the form of an L-shaped settee that stretches along the transom and up the port side. Just forward of that settee is a smaller one for two.

Simple Elegance

Accommodations

With two fingers, I pushed on one of the cockpit doors, and both opened in concert, revealing an unobstructed salon floor plan. Light-tone and opposing settees were to port and starboard. The helm console, with side-deck access via a door next to it, was forward and to starboard. The setup is solid for shorthanded cruising, and the yacht’s 4-foot-9-inch draft makes her Bahamas-friendly.

She is built tough, with a ­cold-molded, mahogany hull supporting an in-house-designed hard-chine, planing hull form. Power for the 58 comes from twin 725 hp Volvo Penta D11 straight-shaft diesels, and bow and stern thrusters help with close-quarters maneuverability.

Vicem says the yacht has a 25-knot cruise speed and a 29-knot top-end. That’s some thoroughly modern performance wrapped in an ageless design built to time-tested and exacting standards.

THE FINER POINTS

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