The layout of the lower deck is especially flexible and you can have one or two double cabins, two doubles and a third twin or two twin guest cabins to add greater flexibility. Whatever layout you choose, you can guarantee the quality of the interior fit-out will be second to none, and reek of old-school quality.
Available as a coupe or a flybridge, the 65 boasts a deep and comfortable cockpit, fringed by seating with built-in storage. The flybridge isn’t as large as many more mainstream rivals, but it’s a comfortable space which, crucially, does little to disturb the gorgeous lines of the yacht. Read on to find out more.
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Vicem Yachts have been shaping classic lines and fine woodwork since 1991, building on centuries of Turkish craftsmanship to create a fleet that now numbers in the hundreds. The 65 Classic Flybridge is their mid-range showcase, where that heritage is distilled into a yacht that feels both timeless and completely personal to its owner.
From the outset, Vicem set themselves apart by combining traditional cold-moulded mahogany construction with modern epoxy techniques. That method, developed in their Istanbul shipyard and refined in Antalya, produces hulls that are strong, quiet and resilient - yet still carry the warmth and character of natural timber. For those who prefer an easier maintenance route, the 65 can also be built in fibreglass, but either way the emphasis is on choice and craftsmanship.
And craftsmanship really is the thread that runs through everything. From a flagstaff polished like a piece of furniture to handrails that are sculpted rather than simply fitted, ordinary details are treated with extraordinary care. It’s a boat where the woodworking is so precise you find yourself running a hand along the grain just for the pleasure of it.
Equally important is the flexibility. Owners don’t simply pick a finish - they begin with what Vicem describe as a blank sheet of paper. Galley up or down, double masters or twins with Pullmans, flybridge or no flybridge - all of it can be configured. That level of customisation is rare at this size, and it’s why each Vicem 65 feels like a one-off.
The design language strikes a careful balance. There are clear echoes of Down East lobster boats in the sheerline and reverse transom, yet the large windows, clever lighting and modern machinery keep the whole thing current. Power options stretch from Volvo IPS drives to MAN V12s producing speeds close to 30 knots, so it isn’t just about craftsmanship - performance and seakeeping are very much part of the package too.
What the 65 delivers, then, is a sense of scale and individuality that belies its size. It’s a yacht rooted in tradition but shaped for modern owners, warm to the touch and flexible enough to feel truly your own.
Heading inside, you notice how the gloss mahogany outside wraps neatly around the doorway, and then once you’re in here it softens to satin. They offer ten different woods, but mahogany is by far the most popular, and it just looks absolutely beautiful. It’s classy, warm, helped along by the subtle under-lighting under the furniture. And the shapes are lovely too - no hard edges, and no corners to catch yourself on.
The television pops up from the side unit here, so it faces the sofa opposite. There’s a little chaise longue section built in, so you can stretch out and watch. You’ve got a side door opening straight onto the deck. The owners of the tour boat are a couple and they run it themselves, so it’s important that whoever’s at the helm can nip straight outside to help with lines. There’s a break in the guard rail in front of the side door, so if you’re alongside you can step directly out onto the dock without faffing about.
Back at the saloon seating, those stools pull out from under the counter and you can drop little trays on top so they turn into cocktail tables - nice touch.
Galley
Drop down the steps and you get a nice mezzanine effect. Light is pouring down from the windscreens above, and the glass balustrade keeps it all feeling open and connected to the main deck. If someone’s cooking down here, they’re still part of the conversation going on up there.
The galley has that proper liveaboard feel. It really does feel like home-from-home, with the same warmth as upstairs. Satin mahogany everywhere, and in this case the owner’s gone for patterned wood too. It’s an option, not something you have to have, but it looks absolutely stunning and really shows off what Vicem’s craftsmen can do.
This owner also asked for something a bit different - what must be the world’s largest chopping board sitting over the hob. It doubles as protection, but it’s a fun detail as well. And it's nice how even though Bosch have tried to put their big silver dishwasher in here, Vicem have given it a mahogany cover.
There’s a big sink, plenty of storage, and the switch panel for the boat’s electrics is neatly positioned here as well. It all feels practical, but with that same richness of finish that runs right through the boat.
Owner's Cabin
The forward owner's cabin is a real surprise. Given the boat’s slender beam for seakeeping purposes, you don’t expect it to carry so much volume this far forward, but it opens out into a beautifully arranged space. The bed sits right in the centre with good access all round, and the orientation makes day-to-day things - like changing sheets - much easier for an owner couple running the boat themselves.
The finish in here is as good as the saloon above. Satin mahogany, neat little lamps either side of the bed, reading lights overhead, and wardrobes tall enough to feel almost full height. There’s also a small seating area, somewhere to put shoes on or just pause for a moment.
Forward again, the ensuite runs right across the beam. Headroom is excellent, the fittings are beautifully executed, and the shower is large enough to offer both a rain head and a handheld, along with seating.
Guest Cabins
On the starboard side there’s a straightforward twin cabin. Two singles set apart with storage tucked in underneath, and because there are twin portholes it gets more natural light than you’d expect down here. It has its own bathroom with a proper shower cubicle, so it feels self-contained and comfortable.
Opposite on the port side is where the flexibility really comes in. Two fixed singles again, but there’s an infill to make them into a big double if that’s what you need. Above, Pullman berths on both sides fold down to create extra sleeping space, so the cabin can take four in total. For families it’s very practical, and if charter is on the cards it makes the boat more appealing. Despite the extra berths, there’s still a full-height hanging locker, good storage, and a bathroom of its own with a proper shower.
At the helm, there’s a big double bench here and then a separate navigator’s seat over to starboard. Both have footrests, so you can sit back properly and enjoy the ride. Some people will spec the boat without this main helm if they go for a flybridge, but even with the flybridge, it’s a really nice station to have. The finish is gorgeous, just like everything else in here. The dash is clean, the wheel looks right, and ahead of you those three big windscreens give a lovely view out over the bow, stainless steel glinting away in the sunshine.
This boat’s on V-drive shafts with a pair of Volvo Penta D11s, 725hpeach. Twin throttles, bow and stern thruster, top speed about 20 knots, and an easy 14-knot cruise for around 300nm. IPS is an option too if that’s your preference.
The flybridge helm now, it’s the second helm, so you’re not surrounded by banks of controls, but you do get the essentials neatly laid out - throttles, thrusters, and the option of big Garmin displays if you want them. The idea here is to enjoy driving in the open air, to feel part of the environment, rather than run the boat full time from up top.
What it really gives you is that phenomenal view forward over the bow. With the stainless handrails running the length of the coachroof and the sunlight flashing off the steelwork, it’s a spot that makes you want to stand and take it in. Imagine the boat at her 14 knot cruise, rails glinting ahead, the bow stretching out in front of you - it would feel rather special to be up here.
Starting aft, you immediately get a taste of what Vicem are about because - would you look at that flagpole. You could mount that on the wall at home, it’s that beautifully finished. It’s the kind of small detail that tells you the level of craftsmanship right from the start.
There’s a pull-out shower tucked in here, so you can have a quick rinse when you’ve come in from the sea. This cable beside it is the shore power, and if you flip the switch it winds itself back into the boat automatically. No heavy coiling, no wrestling with a thick cable - it just disappears back inside and makes life easy.
The boat has a hydraulic bathing platform across the transom. This area can hold a restored 1970s 13-foot Boston Whaler, painted to match the hull colour of the boat. That will be launched up and down off this platform, and it’s going to look fantastic alongside.
Step into the cockpit and there’s an enormous amount of space. And this is the key thing about Vicem - it’s all custom. Owners start with a blank sheet of paper, so everything can change. On this particular boat, the owner wanted to keep it quite simple - a big run of seating wrapping right around, storage underneath every section. One panel lifts out so if you’re crewing, you’ve got a clear step straight out onto the side deck.
The table is another one of those moments. Folding leaves that open both sides, and in the centre this beautiful inset star in maple, all finished under deep varnish. It really is eye-catching. And the clever bit is it isn’t fixed - if you want to eat inside, you just pick it up and move it through into the saloon.
Side Decks & Foredeck
Out onto the side deck, you can see how the pantograph door swings clear of the guard rail. It clips neatly into place and right here there’s a break in the rail, so you just undo it, swing it open, and step straight out onto the pontoon. Simple, clever, and very useful if you’re handling lines short-handed.
Moving forward, there’s a solid handhold built into the rail, but even here the workmanship stands out. That gloss mahogany handle runs the length of the coachroof with a strip of timber alongside it. It’s just beautifully done. The stainless steel fittings too - not only strong and substantial but polished to a point where they’re a pleasure to look at. It’s form and function working in harmony.
The foredeck itself is kept fairly simple. It’s a big flat area for sunbathing with hatches set in to bring air and natural light into the cabins below. The anchor set-up is worth a mention because Vicem have gone the extra mile. It’s an Ultra anchor, but this one is bespoke to the 65 Classic. You can only imagine the cost, but it shows the level of detail and commitment that goes into every corner of this boat.
Up the steps to the flybridge, even the staircase tells a story. The welding on the stainless here is absolutely immaculate, all done in-house, and it just jumps out at you as you walk up.
Now, like everything on this boat, the layout up here is completely flexible. This owner’s gone for seating around the aft end with two tables in the middle. The backrest is reversible, so you can have it set for dining, or flip it the other way and it becomes a big double sun pad. The twin tables make life easier too - if people are sitting round for lunch, you can get in and out without everyone shuffling about. Or, if you want one big table, they connect together.
There’s also a freestanding table with cupholders that you can move wherever it’s useful. Opposite, you’ve got cooling space, a grill and a sink. What’s neat is the grill drains straight into the sink, so it’s very easy to clean up when you’re finished - simple idea, but not everyone does it.
Above, there’s a hardtop on this boat. It isn’t standard - you can have a bimini if you prefer - but the way it’s integrated here looks good and doesn’t spoil the lines.
Access to the engine room is through the cockpit and it has a proper ladder to lead you straight down. And once you’re in, the space is vast. This is a 65-foot boat with a pair of Volvo Penta D11s, 10.8 litres each, and they look completely lost in here.
They’re on V-drives, which pushes them a little further back in the hull, and that not only gives all this space but also keeps the weight balance right. With the IPS version you’d still have the engines much in the same place, so either way the layout works well. What really stands out is the access. You can get all the way round both engines, to the shafts, the ancillaries, even the generator.
And look at the way the cabling has been done. It’s all perfectly aligned, beautifully clipped - the whole place feels more like a surgical theatre than an engine room. For owners running the boat themselves, this is exactly what you want to see.
Our Verdict
Boats like the Vicem 65 are a rare commodity these days. The level of quality and craftsmanship aboard this boat is through the roof, and there are few boats at this size and price point that offer such high levels of customisation. The fact that every build starts from a blank sheet of paper means no two 65s will ever be the same, and that makes this one feel genuinely personal.
A floating masterpiece if ever there was one, an example of form and function in near-perfect harmony.
Reasons to Buy
- Craftsmanship that blows your socks off
- Side doors make crewing easy
- Layout starts from a blank sheet
Things to Consider
- Hardtop not standard on flybridge
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Specifications
- Builder Vicem Yachts
- Range Classic
- Model Vicem 65 Classic
- Length Overall 20.1m
- Beam 5.5m
- Draft 1.7m
- Hull GRP
- Cabins 3
- Berths 4
- Cruising Speed
- Max Speed
- Engine Model 2x Volvo Penta D11-725
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