2010 Vicem Windsor Craft 36 “Sweet Caroline”

Rich mahogany sets the tone throughout. Deep gloss varnish brings out the warmth and grain of the wood around the helm, windows and cabinetry, and the details reward a close look, from rounded cabinet corners to carefully fitted doors and finely finished trim. Below, the joinery is paired with a teak and holly sole, dark stone counters and cream upholstery, giving the cabin the intimate feel of a traditional private yacht.

Most of the living happens under the hardtop, which shelters the helm and entertaining area and has an opening sunroof for extra light and air. The helm is to starboard, with a Simrad multifunction display set into a beautifully finished mahogany dash. Directly behind it, the outdoor galley keeps food and drinks at the center of the gathering, and a dinette sits opposite to port. Aft, cream seating wraps around a mahogany table, a fine spot for lunch at anchor or cocktails in the evening, with laid teak decking underfoot. The companionway beside the helm leads below, where the V berth in the bow sleeps two and the enclosed head is finished to the same standard as the rest of the boat. She is as well suited to an overnight trip as to an afternoon on the water.

Interior Styling and Additional Features:

• Varnished mahogany joinery throughout the cabin and helm deck
• Teak and holly cabin sole
• Forward V berth for two with removable center section
• Enclosed head with electric toilet and shower
• Dark stone countertops in the head and galley
• Mirrored mahogany cabinetry and stainless steel basin in the head
• Flat screen TV on the forward bulkhead
• Cream upholstery throughout

MASTER STATEROOM (FORWARD)

The master stateroom fills the bow. The V berth sleeps two and is framed by varnished mahogany storage cabinets on both sides, with cream cushions trimmed in red piping. It is a showpiece when guests come aboard and a comfortable cabin for overnight trips.

• V berth for two with removable center section
• Abundant mahogany storage cabinets and drawers on both sides
• Flat screen TV on the forward bulkhead
• Teak and holly sole
• Open to the main cabin

Master Head

The head is finished to the same standard as the rest of the boat, with handmade mahogany cabinetry, a teak and holly sole and a dark stone countertop. The fixtures are high quality throughout.

• Electric toilet
• Shower
• Stainless steel basin set in a dark stone countertop
• Mirrored mahogany cabinetry
• Teak and holly sole

The galley sits directly behind the helm in a varnished mahogany cabinet. A hinged lid covers the cooktop and sink, so with the lid down the galley disappears and doubles as a bar for parties.

• Kenyon single burner electric cooktop
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Glass front wine cooler in the port side cabinetry
• Stainless steel sink with hot and cold water
• Dark stone countertop under a hinged mahogany cover

ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS

SWEET CAROLINE has an updated Simrad navigation suite at the starboard helm, set into a varnished mahogany dash, with joystick control for close quarters maneuvering.

• Simrad NSS multifunction display/chartplotter
• Simrad radar
• Simrad autopilot
• Simrad depth sounder
• Simrad VHF radio
• Joystick control for close quarters maneuvering

ENGINE AND MECHANICAL

Vicem is known for the quality of its machinery installations. The engine room houses the twin Volvo Penta D6 diesels, the Onan generator and associated equipment, and is reached through deck hatches behind the cockpit coaming.

• Twin Volvo Penta D6 370 hp diesels, 450 hours each
• Volvo Penta Duoprop sterndrives, each with twin counter rotating stainless steel propellers, for grip, maneuverability and a 3' 0" draft
• Onan 5 kW diesel generator (model 4MDKBH)
• Fixed fire suppression system in the engine room
• Engine room access through deck hatches behind the cockpit coaming

PLUMBING AND TANKAGE

Fuel is carried in two aluminum tanks, with fresh water and holding in plastic tanks.

• Fuel: 160 US gal (606 L) in two 80 gal aluminum tanks
• Fresh water: 64 US gal (242 L) in two 32 gal plastic tanks
• Holding: 52 US gal (197 L) plastic tank
• Hot and cold water at the galley sink; shower in the head

AUDIO/VISUAL AND ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT

• Fusion stereo at the helm
• Flat screen TV in the V berth

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• Fixed fire suppression system in the engine room
• 6 adult life vests
• Portable fire extinguishers

HULL

Her distinction begins beneath the finish. Where many cold molded boats use marine plywood, the Windsor Craft 36 is built from individually fitted mahogany planks, laminated in opposing directions and bonded with WEST System epoxy. The mahogany forms the structure of the hull itself, and the epoxy bonding and encapsulation protect the wood against moisture. This painstaking process gave the builder the freedom to shape graceful curves and custom forms without relying on a production mold. Between the cost of select mahogany and the skilled labor needed to shape, fit, laminate and finish it, comparable construction would be extraordinarily expensive in the United States.

• Cold molded mahogany hull: three layers of planking laid in opposing directions, more than an inch thick
• Planking and internal framing encapsulated in WEST System epoxy
• Deep V hull form with a 3' 0" draft
• Hand built by Vicem in Turkey for the Windsor Craft line
• Burgundy topsides with a varnished mahogany sheer and polished stainless steel trim

DECK

Wide walkaround side decks lead to a large foredeck with an integrated anchor windlass. The coach roof gives you an easy handhold on the way forward, and line handlers will find the chocks and cleats easy to reach, with plenty of room to work.

• Wide walkaround side decks
• Integrated anchor windlass
• Polished stainless steel bow rail and handrails
• Chocks and cleats within easy reach
• Swim platform with stainless steel boarding ladder

COCKPIT

The cockpit is where guests spend most of their time. It is wide and deep, with a mahogany table inlaid with a compass rose at its center, and it opens straight into the helm and galley area under the hardtop.

• Hardtop over the helm deck with opening sunroof
• Starboard helm with upholstered bench seat and varnished wood wheel
• Port side dinette under the hardtop
• Outdoor galley directly behind the helm
• Wide, deep wraparound seating in cream upholstery
• Varnished mahogany table with compass rose inlay
• Laid teak decking

BROKER’S COMMENTS

Founded in Turkey in 1991, Vicem has earned an international reputation for exceptional woodworking, cold molded construction and personalized yacht building. Its mastery of traditional craft, supported by modern engineering, has established the yard among the world’s finest custom yacht builders. The Windsor Craft 36 Hardtop brings that pedigree to an elegant yacht her owner can run without crew.

For buyers seeking authentic mahogany construction, classic American style and this depth of handcrafted detail, there are few direct comparisons in the U.S. market short of a meticulously restored classic. SWEET CAROLINE offers that same sense of occasion in a modern boat built with old world craftsmanship.