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which also adds to the open feel of the yacht ’ s interior . Further forward again , the VIP cabin with ensuite offers generous luxury to guests , and there ’ s a second ensuite guest cabin with twin beds that convert to a double , plus a Pullman-style third bunk .
Taking pride of place amidships and benefitting from the full 5.5-metre beam of the yacht is the sumptuous master cabin . Here , the bed has been positioned transversally on the starboard side , with a full vanity unit-cum-desk to port .
The ensuite runs transverse at the aft end of the cabin , with an open double sink area in the middle with the generous shower to starboard and separate head to port , and with extensive use of marble offering a true luxe feel .
The ensuite layout not only adds a contemporary loft apartment feel but also serves as a buffer further insulating the suite from engine room machinery noise .
On deck , the 65 Classic belies her 21-metre overall length with an inviting cockpit that delivers L-shaped settee seating with a
custom cockpit table featuring a high-low control leg so the table can be conveniently set for dining , coffee or cocktails , and there is also a sink , fridge and grill for true outdoor living .
Forward , the foredeck boasts a yawn of sunpads , four abreast , ensuring that those looking for some rays – or just a spot to recline in a cool breeze at anchor – are perfectly catered to .
These stunning interiors and deck spaces are wrapped in a hull and superstructure design that harks to a golden age of gentleman ’ s commuters , with the graceful sheer running from high bow to low stern taking in complex compound curves in the hull along the way .
The result is a graceful and timeless profile that while recalling the past is not stuck in it – the purposeful stance screams performance and poise in equal measure .
Underpinning those elegant lines , seaworthy hull and expert finishing is a technical platform that has received numerous mechanical and technical upgrades .
The beating heart of the first new 65 Classic is a twin-MAN engine configuration , with each unit putting out 1,400hp .
The sensuously rounded transom holds a tender garage , while gear , fittings and deck hardware are all of the highest quality .
There ’ s also a crew cabin aft of the engine room complete with crew head – a highly unusual feature in any case on a yacht of this size , but even more so given the cabin ’ s layout and specifications .
“ This latest addition to our classic range really demonstrates both what we can do and what we can offer , even at 21 metres ,” says Noelle Semmes .
“ The first 65 Classic we have just delivered is the epitome of what draws owners from all over the world to Vicem . Indeed ,” s / he concludes , “ there are already two more 65 Classics currently under construction , each with a custom interior that makes them unique – just like all other Vicems !
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