2007 Vicem 58 Classic18m

Vicem Yachts (pronounced "VEE-cham") builds classic style luxury motor yachts that are enjoyed by discerning yachting enthusiasts in many parts of the world. Crafted largely by hand at the company's shipyard in Istanbul, Turkey, Vicem models range from about 35' up to 150' in length.  Currently there are more than 150 Vicems afloat in Europe and the USA.  Since the company was founded more than two decades ago, the Vicem brand has become synonymous with impeccable craftsmanship, upmost attention to detail and quality, and widely respected cold-molded construction.

The Vicem Classic Series, introduced in the USA in 2001, includes models ranging from 34' to 72'.  These strikingly handsome yachts are an established favorite among Vicem owners.  Based on the achievement of the Classic Series, Vicem launched the Cruisers series in 2008.  These larger yachts, now ranging from 65'--115' are also attracting a great deal of attention.  We also build Sportfish models, ranging 54'-66'.

In 2008, Vicem started construction of its first composite 150' megayacht, which is a collaboration of world-renowned designers, Frank Mulder and Art-Line Design supported by a project management team with global experience in this area.

In recent years, Turkey has been am emerging powerhouse in the world of boat-building.  Vicem Yachts stands as the best example of this emerging market, with many years of experience and a fine reputation as an elite builder of classic, elegant motoryachts.

NANI KAI is a spectacular example of one of Vicem's most popular models.  The Vicem 58 offered several interior layouts and engine options.  NANI KAI has the upgraded MAN V10 1100hp diesel inboards giving a top speed of 31 knots.

Once you step aboard you notice the magnificent woodwork that sets Vicem apart from her peers.  Stepping from the teak hydraulic platform through a transom door you have spacious seating with Sunbrella cushions and varnished custom built mahogany table. Starboard side is a wet bar with granite top, electric BBQ and storage.

Entering through the double mahogany cockpit doors you at once notice the bright and airy interior with 360 degree views and hand crafted, mahogany joiner-work. Seating is provided by port and starboard settees with storage ottomans with mahogany serving tops in-between. Helm is starboard side with updated Garmin electronics and double helm seat.  Opposite is a matching forward facing navigators seat overlooking the open galley.

Below to port is the open galley with granite counter-tops and a dinette forward.  Starboard side is the twin stateroom with en-suite head forward.

Master stateroom is forward with center line berth, en-suite head to port and separate stall shower to starboard.

Custom  Rosewood Electrical Panel

Garmin 8215 Plotters (New in 2013)

Garmin Fathom 4 solid state radar (new in 2017)

Garmin sounder (new in 2013)

Autopilot (new in 2013)

VHF with AIS (new in 2013)

Satellite TV

Compass

Custom teak wheel

25" Flat Screen TV's (2)

20" TV's in staterooms (2)

Bose Lifestyle Entertainment Center

Granite Counter-tops

Microwave/Convection Oven BOSCH

4 Burner electric stove BOSCH

1 Norcold double door refrigerator/freezer

1 Isotherm refrigerator

icemaker

Avanti wine cooler

GE Profile dishwasher

Stove top fan

All lights replaced with LED 2017

Lamps CANTALUPI

Custom upholstery fabric

Khaya mahogany floors

Stairs and cockpit area lighting

Table in dinette

Bed covers

Custom curtains in salon and cabins

Mirrors in heads and cabins

Twin 1100HP MAN CR engines

Hydraulic power steering (BCS)

Stainless steel shafts (316SS 70mm diameter)

Stainless steel rudders and P brackets

Trim Tabs (LENCO)

Seawater filters (VETUS)

Engines fully painted (2013)

Block heaters for each engine

Prime pump for each fuel filter on each engine

1000 hour service performed by MAN Service Tech

Charles Isoboost (new in 2013)

Fuel Polisher (new in 2013)

New Life Line Batteries (10)  (new on 2017)

Hot water tank new in 2013

Stainless steel fuel, water and holding tanks

Watermaker included as is - owner never used

62,000 BTU CRUISE AIR air conditioning

21.5 kw (60hz) ONAN generator

Sidepower 125T series bow thruster

Sidepower 125T series stern thruster

220V/110V sockets and switches (BERKER)

12V sockets

2000 W LOFRANS windlass

Battery charger 2500 W (NEWMAR)

Grey water discharge pump (SEALAND)

Shore power isolation transformer

GFCI ground fault protection

Cockpit shower

Electric Heads (TECMA)

Water heater (ISOTHERM)

Dock side fresh water pressure pump

Aft deck enclosure new in 2013

Bottom paint new in April 2017 Micron CSC

UMT Tender chocks on platform new in 2013

Hydraulic Swim Platform with swim ladder

Windshield wipers (SPEICH)

5 LEWMAR/BOWMAR size 60 hatches and stainless steel SCHMITT portholes

Docklines and fenders

Teak sole in cockpit

Teak dining table with inlay

Wet bar with granite top

BOSCH Electric grill

Custom made stainless steel plow anchor

Full safety gear

Exterior upholstery SUNBRELLA with stamoid covers

Searchlight JABSCO

Air horn MARCO

The cold-molded construction operation simply involves layers of thin veneers, oriented at different angles, glued over a mold.  The glue in this case being a specially formulated epoxy resin.  The marriage of engineered wood with formulated resins yields a hull that is lighter, stronger and more durable than a traditionally built boat.  There are two basic reasons for this:

1- Firstly, laminating several layers of wood at 90-degree angles optimizes the unidirectional strength of this naturally flexible product, making it ideally suited to resist and absorb the complex forces applied to a hull in a seaway.  Secondly,

2- Wood is a very strong material.  However, this strength is unidirectional, meaning you can easily bend the wood in one direction but it would break if you try to bend it in the other direction.  Binding together several layers of wood at 90-degree angles makes the hull much stronger in resisting the complex set of forces that effect the vessel during navigation.

Preventing the hull from absorbing more moisture than ideal is crucial in a wooden boat.  Many woods are two or even three times stronger when dry than they are when saturated with  moisture.  The cold molding system aims to keep the wood dry.  The epoxy soaks deep into the wood, sealing it off from moisture and oxygen.  Keeping the water out means no swelling and no rotting.  The glued joints are firmly bonded for long periods of time.  Through this method, the hull skin is built upon a wood frame in four directional layers of African or South American Mahogany (Sapele) composite planking.

The first layer (-45 degrees) is fastened to the frames, keel, chine and sheer strake with galvanized nails and saturated with epoxy; the second layer (+45 degrees) and third layer (90 degrees) are fastened and bonded with epoxy and stainless steel staples, while the fourth layer (0 degrees) is fastened via epoxy and stainless steel strapped staples that are then removed, leaving behind a smooth hull with no visible markings.  For larger, heavier yachts, an additional inner layer of edge-fastened strip planking mechanically locked together in a bead and cove fashion, with two outer layers of diagonally fastened mahogany planking, is required.  Both methods have mahogany laminated internal structural members for the keel, chine, sheer and beams.

The final structural construction step requires coating the entire bilge area, engine room and exterior of the hull with 10oz E-glass cloth, epoxy resin and a polyurethane paint system.  The exterior of the full is finished on top of the E-glass by multiple steps of long boarding, epoxy fairing compounds, epoxy primers and polyurethane paint to achieve a mirror-like finish.  The result is a yacht that has all the advantages of a laminated wood hull, such as natural insulating properties for sound and humidity, and is also stronger than standard fiberglass and traditionally built wooden yachts.

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.