Overview
About this vessel
One of the finest yachts Custom Yacht Sales has ever had the pleasure of representing: This immaculate, boathouse kept 2006 Vicem 54 Classic, Ripplecove, is capable of turning every head on shore or at sea. No expense has been spared in the upkeep of this vessel. From her recent refit down to the final turn of every screw on her interior, she has been completely refinished, interior and exterior, to meet her owner's wants and needs.
Over 3000 man hours have been invested. Without a doubt this boat is nothing short of a masterpiece. It's difficult to express the truly impeccable craftsmanship that has gone into this vessel. It's our pleasure to have the opportunity to share Ripplecove with a potential new owner who will equally enjoy its artistry.
This two-cabin, two-head Vicem 54 Classic is a rare find in the Pacific Northwest. Vicem now markets this model as a 58 Classic as the swim platform is now included in the overall measurement. In over 40 years of representing high-end vessels, the broker has never come across such a thoughtful and flawless refit—all carried out by the best local professional talent.
Refit Highlights
Hull sides repainted in Alexseal Flag Blue and cabin exterior in Awlcraft Cream. Fourteen or more coats of exterior varnish work have been applied. New deck hatches and New Found Metals stainless steel portlights installed. Full refit of interior soft goods, appliances, and woodwork including cabin sole, deck-head, and wood surfaces. Custom stone counter-tops throughout with in-counter TV lift. Full rebuild on twin Man 800hp diesels. Re-design of the electrical and plumbing systems to improve overall functionality and safety.
Manufacturer's Notes
It is said in Turkey that humble beginnings launch the purest of intentions. In the case of Vicem, it all started in a tiny Black Sea town of the same name. In the 1980s a Turkish businessman from Vicem—Sebahattin Hafizoglu—developed a passionate regard for the storied schooners of the Bosporus, known as the Turkish Gulet. He boldly decided to reinterpret them for modern sensibilities, using state-of-the-art cold molded wood and epoxy techniques. Almost immediately his countrymen recognized this merger of a new kind of luxury, comfort and performance with classical charm. Local resorts and businessmen clamoured for anything he could build. And so, in 1991, Vicem Yachts was formed. Twenty-five years later the wider world has come to recognize Vicem's impeccable craftsmanship and uncompromising allegiance to quality.
