The Vicem 61 Bahama Bay merges Vicem classic Down East styling with the latest cutting edge technologies of Volvo IPS. The Vicem 61BB boasts some new twists to a beloved classic style motor yacht.
BB61 and Bahama Bay line Principal facts
“The Bahama Bay 61, combines all of the great attributes of the Vicem Classic line, including the wonderful character of the cold-molded mahogany construction, with the modern advantages of the Volvo IPS drive. The result is a wonderful +20knots cruiser with outstanding manoeuvrability, excellent efficiency, and a 30knots top speed. Furthermore, the specially designed exterior differentiates it from the Vicem Classic Line and provides for a more rakish profile, a fully covered cockpit and increased interior natural lighting thanks to the new large oval side-windows in the master cabin and the kitchen. The interior layout is also unique, with a very spacious midship master cabin, a guest cabin with twin beds, and a very private and roomy VIP towards the bow. It is really a very harmonious boat” – refers Antonio Caviglia Vicem of Europe Sales Director.
The 61BB is part of the Bahama Bay series, a line of boats designed and built specifically for Volvo Penta’s IPS system. The Vicem Bahama Bay range is completed with the 55 and 58. The Bahama Bays - similar in appearance to the Vicem’s Classic Line - have less curve in the sheer line, no varnished-teak hand and toe rails above deck and an hardtop that extends all the way aft to cover the teak-laden cockpit. The Bahama Bay line is made for more Mediterranean and tropical climates too. Vicem loves to present a classic look and profile without all the classic maintenance, to make it stand up better to the harsher effects of the sun. Dave Mallach Vicem US Director of Sales refers: “Here in the United States we are quite excited by the splash of the latest Bahama Bay model. Our American clients are very focused on large, mid-ship master cabins. The BB61 achieves that better than any comparably sized yacht I have seen. When you couple with that increasingly popular Pod Drive system, it is a complete winner for us”.
Interiors & craftsmanship
The interiors are still classic Vicem – ample social and living accommodations with amenities, sophisticated use of Khaya, Ducia and Wengué mahogany and African woods, Vicem’s hallmark handcrafted artistry and quality craftsmanship. Vicem’s creative use of the space saving (originated from the use of the IPS drive) provides an unmatched layout. Very few three cabin 61 footer-yacht allow a mid-ship master cabin. None allows a king-sized walk around bed! BB61 does and still leaves ample room for an en-suite head and separate shower. It’s the graceful merger of form and function. Once again what Vicem does best. Other features not yet seen on other current Vicem models include its “all-white” exterior paint, and an extended hard top that covers the entire cockpit. The modern look of the interior design stands apart from traditional Down East styling, and from Vicem’s Classic line, thanks to the inspired work of Hakki Koroglu, a noted architect based in Miami, Florida still owner of a BB54 and Vicem real lover! Koroglu gave a design support for exterior look of his old 54 Bahama Bay and all new 61BB.
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It’s all about details
When in the master stateroom – for example - while checking out the TV. Its flatscreen is inset inside the mahogany cabinetry, with a perfectly placed hand insert for accessing the control buttons and the remote sensor. Vicem carpenters take hours to sand and shape this one little part so that it looks seamless and flawless. If you extrapolate that radical attention to all details and apply it to the entire boat, impassioned boaters can understand what is 61BB for Vicem.
The cold molded method
The building technique used to create the new 61BB is the same used for all Vicem Vintage Line (classic/flybridge 52’ to 75’ – cruiser 78, 92 and 107): the cold molded process. A millenary, unique construction technique which embodies all the construction methods of the Turkish historical marine tradition; a modern procedure different from traditional boat building. Based on engineered wood construction, cold-molding uses laminated mahogany (coming from managed forests) and a specific formulated epoxy resin to create the hull, decks and principal superstructures. This results in a stronger and quieter vessel with a smoother ride, with natural insulation from heat/cold, noise, vibration and humidity.
PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
LOA 60' 8"- (18,50 m)
LH 56" 7"- (17,25 m)
LWL 53' 9" - (16,38 m)
BEAM 16' 7'' - 5.06 m
DRAFT 4' 3'' - 1.30 m
DISPLACEMENT (DRY) 62,400 lbs - 29 t
MAX. PERSONS ON BOARD 12
CONSTRUCTION Cold molded mahogany West System Epoxy
HULL TYPE Hard Chine V planning hull
DEADRISE (TRANSOM) 12
FUEL TANK 635 gals – 2,400 l
WATER TANK 265 gals - 995 l
Exterior Design VICEM YACHT DESIGN TEAM *special thanks to Hakki Koroglu architect
Interior Design VICEM YACHT DESIGN TEAM *special thanks to Hakki Koroglu architect
Certifications CE / RINA B
ENGINES 2 x Volvo IPS900 700 HP with IPS 2
Pod @ 2350 RPM
MAXIMUM SPEED (knots) 29
CRUISING SPEED (knots) 24
RANGE at MAXIMUM speed 240 Nautical Miles at MAXIMUM speed with %10 reserve
RANGE at CRUISING speed 260 Nautical Miles at CRUISING speed with %10 reserve
Long range cruising with
%10 reserve 500Nm @10 knots
About Vicem - The Yacht for Yachtsmen Since the company was founded in 1991, Vicem Yachts has been always focusing on three core values: total customization, impeccable craftsmanship and timeless design. The Vicem Vintage Line (Classic and Fly Bridge models, from 52’ to 75’; the Cruiser 78' and 92') is built using the cold-molded process. A construction technique which embodies all the construction methods of the Turkish historical marine tradition; a modern procedure different from traditional boat building. Based on engineered wood construction, cold-molding uses laminated mahogany (coming from managed forests) and a specific formulated epoxy resin to create the hull, decks and principal superstructures. This results in a stronger and quieter vessel with a smoother ride, with natural insulation from humidity and noise. In 2009, Vicem Yachts extended its production to the mega-yacht segment, introducing the new Vulcan Line with the 46m & 35m Tri-deck and the 32m RPH. All three are currently under construction (all under construction and to be delivered in 2011). Vanguard 45 and 33 compose its all new third line of open yachts, a perfect blend of timeless elegance, performing naval architecture and state of the art production technology.