Ojala Vicem 80 Classic 2011

Vicem Yachts

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.

Propulsion and Steering System

Main Engine, twin 1550 hp common rail diesel engines – MAN

Bow thruster, electric dual joy stick, Side Power

Engine room lead panel isolation

Gear Boxes, marine 2050A – ZF

Oil change pump – Reversco

Propellers

Rudders ans P brackets – stainless steel

Sea Water strainer – Guidi

Shafts, 316S stainless steel

Stabilizer 250 system – TRAC

Steering system, dual station power-assisted hydraulics – BCS

Steering wheel, teak and chrome

Stern thruster – electric 10.7hp – Sidepower

Stuffing boxes – Tides Marine

Trim Tabs, BCS MY 4000 system

Dual fuel filters

Water System

Bilge pump, manual – Jabsco

Bilge pumps – Rule

Cockpit shower – Heater Craft

Deck plates – Riccii

Electric Heads – Tecma

Faucets – Hansgrohe

Fresh water pressure pump, twin 24vDC/115vAC 

Fresh water tanks – 204 Stainless steel – custom made

Grey and black water tanks -polyethylene

Grey water discharge pump – Rule

Macerator pumps – Sealand

Oderless plumbing – Geberit

Sea Water pumps, anchor – Parmax

Shower system – HansGrohe

Tank displays – Wema

Tank level indicators Stainless steel – Hizmar

Water heater, twin – Isotherm basic 50

Water maker, aqua whisper 900 with filter upgrade – Sea Recovery

Water outlet fitting – Jabsco

Water Pressure regulator – Watts

Deck & Exterior

Bow rail, stainless steel – custom

Aft deck and flybridge – teak decking

Side and fore deck – teak decking

Lazarette and bilge ladders – stainless steel

Aft deck custom table with hydraulic stand

Teak Swim platform – hydraulic – Opacmare

Helm door to side deck

Flybridge with seating, table with hydraulic stand, bimini cover

Deck Equipment

Air horn –    Buell

Capstan, twin – Lofrans T1500

CCTV cameras – Raymarine

Hatches – Bowmar

Navigational lights – Aqua Signal

Portlights – Schmitt

Searchlight – Jabsco/ITT

Underwater camera – Ocean Systems

Underwater lights

Windshield wipers – Exalto

Anchor – stainless steel

Chain – galvanized

Nylon lines – 6 sets and 12 fenders

Windlass, electric – Lofrans X4/2500W

Navigation Electronics

Autopilot control heads, twin – Raymarine

Compass, twin magnetic black and white – Ritchie

Displays – E120, triple – Raymarine

GPS receiver, RayStar 125 – Raymarine

Radar Scanner, 4kw, open array – Raymarine

Satellite TV antenna 60 STV Raymarine

Tridata, twin ST60 – Raymarine

VHF antenna and brackets – Glomax

VHF Ray240 with second station – Raymarine

Clock, tide clock, barometer set – Barigo

Wind analogue, twin ST60 – Raymarine

Wind transducer

Main Salon

The main salon was completely customized last year to reflect the owners desire to have a comfortable entertaining space. A new L shaped settee was installed on the starboard side with a large high/low table.  Port side has custom storage, and multi-media drawers, 3 custom ottomans and two chairs.  All new teak flooring was installed.   

Forward on the starboard side is the helm with a door leading to the wide side deck, double seat and a full 360 degree view for the captain through all the windows.

Forward on the port side is an ice maker and wine chiller in addition to storage cabinets and an area open to the galley below.

Optional upgrades from standard boat when new

Twin 1550 hp MAN common rail diesels (std 1100hp)

Flybridge with seating, lockers and helm

Anigre (African hardwood) interior Wenge inlay

Custom blinds and curtains

Granite/marble in heads and showers

Miele dishwasher

Washer/dryer (replaced new in 2016)

Bow rail – custom made stainless steel

2 additional hatches

Hydraulic swim platform

Swim platform extended from 48" to 52"

5 Ocean Air concealed sun shades

Fire extinguisher in engine room

Dual Racor fuel filter in lieu of single Separ

Electric controlled shore power 50’/50A

Second generator 13.5kw

Inverter 1500w

Stern thruster 10.7hp

Watermaker 700 gallons/day

Stabilizers

Additional fridge and grill on flybridge

Capstan 24vdc

Teak decking side and foredeck

Cockpit cover

Sun cushions

Underwater lights

Stidd helm chair in lieu of standard

Sat TV

Extended flybridge

Upgrade to Miele cooktop in galley

Full size Sub-Zero refrigerator in galley

LED interior lighting

4 additional hull windows

Bimini stop with stainless supports

Ice-maker in salon

Upgraded faucets in galley and heads throughout

Cold Molding Explained

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.