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The Fleming 55 is a well-proven raised pilothouse motoryacht designed for serious cruising. Her semi-displacement hull gives her great flexibility in performance. The Fleming 55 has a range of 2,000 nautical miles at 8 knots yet, with her standard Twin Cummins QSC 500 hp common rail engines, she can attain a top speed of approximately 18 knots. Maximum sustained cruising speed is around 17 knots where her moderate deadrise provides a very comfortable ride. On longer passages, Fleming owners typically cruise at a very economical speed of 10 knots, where the typical fuel burn is slightly more than 10 gph.
The Fleming's deep keel provides protection for the running gear and stability in following seas. Because noise and vibration contribute to fatigue, Fleming has paid special attention to producing a yacht which has become the standard in the industry for its whisper quiet, ultra smooth ride. Fundamental to this achievement is the use of Aquadrive anti-vibration drive systems.
The Fleming 55 was first introduced in 1986, and since that time it has benefited from a rigorous program of evolution. There have been literally hundreds of improvements made, both big and small. While its legendary hull design remains essentially the same, today's Fleming 55 is a thoroughly modern yacht utilizing advanced technology, materials and construction methods. In 2019 construction of hull number 250 is well underway, making it one of the most successful production yachts in history.
Standard Specifications
60' 9' (18.50 m)
50' 10' (15.5 m)
16' (4.88 m)
5' (1.52 m)
Displacement Light:
67,801 lbs (30,754 kg)
Displacement Full:
80,178 lbs (36,368 kg)
1,000 US gal (3,785 l)
300 US gal (1,135 l)
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Hull 55-213
Hull 55-217
Hull 55-232
Hull 55-247
55-260 (Two-Cabin)
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Foredeck and Forepeak
Special attention has been paid to the ability to set and retrieve heavy ground tackle on the Fleming 55. The fiberglass anchor platform is equipped with twin Maxwell RC12 vertical windlasses with capstans for both rope and 3/8" (10mm) Grade-60 stainless steel chain. The windlass has a plug-in remote control as well as controls in the pilothouse and on the flybridge. Double sets of grooved rollers make it possible to self-launch and stow two 77 lb (35 Kg) Ultra anchors. Hose bibs for salt and fresh water are located next to the anchor platform, and there are deck lockers to port and stbd.
A lock-down hatch on the foredeck provides convenient access to the forepeak, which is separated from the rest of the yacht by a collision bulkhead. It has an area for storage of chain and a separate ventilated rope locker. Each features a bitter end fitting. The forepeak drains directly overboard and can be hosed down without concerns that water will contaminate the bilges.
The flared bow turns aside green water and provides a forward deck of unusually generous proportions. The oval stainless steel handrail has been brought inboard of the sloping bulwarks for convenience and security. To prevent streaking of the hull, the deck scuppers are piped down to the boot stripe, rather than being allowed to drain directly overboard.
Further protection against heavy weather is provided by the design of the Portuguese bridge. There is comfortable seating on its forward side, which is also the location for the forward shorepower inlet. There is ample storage for fenders and lines inside ventilated lockers accessed from the aft side of the Portuguese Bridge, and double doors close off the forward deck areas from the side and bridge decks creating a safe area for small children. There are sturdy, stainless steel handrails around the forward face of the pilothouse and down both side decks.
Easy stairs with handrails designed for both adults and children lead down to the wide and well-protected side-decks, which run down both sides of the boat. Here you will find cleats and chocks for forward and aft spring lines. The inward-opening bulwark doors make for easy and safe boarding.
Aft Deck and Swim Platform
With an area of approximately 250 sq ft. the Fleming 55 aft deck is unusually large. Being all at one level, it becomes an extension of the salon and provides ample space for chairs, donning scuba gear, or fishing. The fiberglass skirt around the edge of the wide teak cap rail conceals mood lighting and hides the engine-room air intakes which are well-protected from salt-laden spray.
Shower fittings for hot and cold water, located next to the inward-opening transom door, are conveniently placed for use while standing on the swim platform. Stainless steel handrails on the transom and a swim ladder, which can be deployed by a person in the water, provide safety and convenience.
Access to the upper boat deck is via a stainless steel ladder and a sliding hatch in the overhead. Access into the lazarette is through lockable hatches, with safe and stylish curved corners. Available as options are a console for cockpit engine controls and a locker, which can be equipped with a basin and faucet, insulated chest or icemaker.
Flying Bridge
The Fleming 55 low-profile flying bridge is spacious and packed with practical amenities. Its double helmseat, with folding stainless steel footrest, folds forward to access storage beneath it. The control console has full engine instrumentation and ample room for electronics. Access to and from the pilothouse is by a protected internal companionway directly from the pilothouse, avoiding the need to navigate perilous steps or ladders where a slip could result in a fall over the side. A wrap-around venturi windshield with stainless steel handrail provides protection from wind and weather.
There is seating for eight guests close to, but out of the way of, the helm station. A fiberglass table is standard and an ingenious pass-thru "dumbwaiter" eliminates the need to carry refreshments up from the galley. Aft of the seating area is the separate boat deck for the tender and a fully hydraulic davit, with remote control. From here, a ladder provides direct access to the lower aft deck.
A popular option is the aft facing boat deck control station that provides the captain with excellent visibility aft. Complete with bow thruster, and engine controls, backing into a tight slip is easier than ever.
The radar arch provides ample room for the full range of antennae required by modern electronic equipment, and an optional fibreglass hardtop is a popular choice.
Main Salon and Galley
The salon in the Fleming 55 features a comfortable L-settee with cushions upholstered over wood frames instead of the usual foam cushions on plywood. The sole is hand-laid teak and holly strips, and all built-in furniture is of superior quality joinerwork with rounded corners. There is a hi-lo table of unique design making it suitable for dining and as a coffee table. To starboard is a cabinet with powered TV lift and space for entertainment system components. To port is a bar with icemaker. The salon opens directly onto the aft deck through double sliding doors.
The galley is conveniently located on the same level as the salon and is properly designed to be used while underway. Either Corian or granite counter tops can be ordered. There are ample storage lockers and drawers, and appliances include a 21 cu. ft. side-by-side fridge/freezer with teak-panel doors and chilled water & ice dispenser; Miele induction cooktop with practical custom stainless steel pot-holders; convection microwave; and an undermount double stainless steel sink with waste disposer. Space has been provided for an optional dishwasher. A 20-gallon water heater is conveniently located close to the sinks for instant hot water. A pass-through dumbwaiter makes it safe and easy to serve food and drinks to guests on the flying bridge.
Fleming's signature low-profile design is evident even in the interior, as just a few steps lead up to pilothouse and down to the accommodations.
Accommodations
The perfect close to a day of cruising is to retire to a comfortable cabin. The Fleming 55 offers easy access to all the accommodations via a central passageway. A separate washer and drier are conveniently located behind a sliding door in this passage.
The master cabin is forward for maximum light and ventilation. It features a tapered queen berth with headboard. The bed lifts at the press of a button to access storage for bulky items. The bed also slides aft to make it easier to make the bed. There are two hanging lockers with shelves, teak louvered doors and space for a TV.
The master cabin has an en suite head with Corian, marble or granite countertops and a molded fiberglass shower stall. Hans-Grohe faucets are used throughout and feature a thermostatically controlled shower.
The port guest cabin is offered with either two single or one double bed with headboards. An additional slide-out upper berth with either layout is optional. The aft bulkhead has generous bookshelves. The starboard guest cabin has one lower and one upper, slide-out, upper berth. This cabin can also be offered as an optional office with desk, lockers, bookshelves and space for a computer & printer.
The guest head features a one-piece fiberglass molding and shower stall with bi-fold stainless steel doors. The attractive ceramic basin is set in a Corian, marble or granite countertop. Faucets are Hans-Grohe with a thermostatically controlled shower.
Throughout the yacht all lighting is LED type with polished stainless steel fittings. Teak and holly soles are standard in all interior areas.
Engine Room
The Fleming 55 engine room is meticulously well thought out and provides easy accessibility to every piece of equipment.
A signature feature of the Fleming 55 is its quietness and freedom from vibration. Much of the credit for this lies with the Aquadrive system, which isolates the engine and transmission from the propeller thrust, permitting the use of much softer engine mounts. Aquadrive is fitted as standard on every Fleming 55 and their rotating couplings are concealed beneath fiberglass covers for safety.
Another reason for the quietness of the Fleming is the careful attention paid to sound insulation. Lead/foam insulation is used extensively throughout and all hatches are dogged down on rubber gaskets. There are even double hatches separated by an air space over each engine.
Fuel tanks are made of fiberglass with integrally molded sumps to allow maximum useage of fuel. Vinylester resin is used in their construction on the interior and fire-retardant resin in the outer layers. The fuel system has been designed to make the transfer of fuel foolproof. It is impossible to inadvertently overfill one tank by incorrectly switching a fuel return valve.
Access to the engine room is via two hatches in the salon sole and from the lazarette through a uniquely shaped oval door designed for easy access. Engine room intake air enters from the lazarette to ensure it is free of salt before reaching the engines and generators.
For safety and convenience each Cummins QSC 500HP engine has a start and a stop button located in the engine room, and a PTO (power take-off) on the gearbox provides hydraulic power for the stabilizers which are standard equipment on all Flemings.
Inside the large lazarette are four polyethylene water tanks totaling 300 gallons (1,135 liters), battery master switches, and a 3,500 watt inverter. Four air conditioning compressors provide heating and cooling for the entire yacht. Against the transom is the steering system with its connection point for the autopilot. The tops for the rudder stocks terminate above the waterline. Despite all this equipment there remains 95 cu. ft. of storage for fenders and other cruising gear. Access to the engine room is through the oval-shaped door.
In many modern designs it has become fashionable to eliminate the inside steering station, but the Fleming 55 features a pilothouse which closely resembles the bridge of a much larger vessel. We created a dedicated place from which the boat is piloted and controlled without any distractions from other on-board activities but which is still only three steps from the salon and galley. Four interior steps safely lead to the upper flying bridge station.
Specially designed removable consoles provide ample room for a full range of modern electronic equipment without intruding on the engine instrumentation. Overhead consoles provide additional space. There is also a proper chart area with drawers and a chart light. Electrical panels swing out to provide easy access to wiring connections and the inside of the flying bridge console is accessed through a swing-out bookcase. The watch-keeper has their own Stidd helm seat and an adjacent, raised L-shaped settee and table provide a comfortable social area with excellent visibility through the side and forward windows.
This is truly the nerve center of the boat where all the systems and crew come together in complete harmony.
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
All Fleming Yachts are built to comply with the appropriate marine and environmental regulations for the area in which the yacht is delivered
USA - NMMA Certified Manufacturer fully complying with: ABYC, USCG and EPA regulations.
European - Built to CE-RCD Category "A" Ocean Standard using the relevant ISO standards.
Australia - Australian Standard 1799.1-2009
Canada - Transport Canada TP1332E 04/2010
MANAGEMENT & ENVIRONMENT
Fleming Yachts Construction (HK) Ltd management and environmental systems have met and been approved by ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems and ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Standards.
The question most manufacturers ask themselves when considering a new feature is whether it is necessary to include it in order to sell the boat. In the case of the Fleming, we ask only whether its inclusion will make the boat safer, better or more convenient. That is why we have introduced literally hundreds of refinements since we started construction in 1985 and why we continue the process today.
For that reason, Fleming Yachts reserves the right to make changes to specifications and equipment without notice.
Specifications
- LOA (hull): 55' 9" (16.99m)
- LOA (including swim step and anchor platform): 60' 9" (18.50m)
- LWL: 50' 10" (15.5m)
- Beam: 16' (4.88m)
- Draft: 5' (1.52m)
- Air draft (to top of radar arch): 16' (4.88m)
- Minimum Operating Condition: 67,801 Lbs. (30,754kg)
- Loaded Condition: 80,178 Lbs. (36,368kg)
- Main Engines: Twin Cummins QSC 8.3 500 hp with common rail fuel system
- Transmission: Twin Disc MG5075A
- Reduction Ratio: 2.53:1
- Engine Controls: Glendinning EEC3 (with back-up system)
- Generator: 17Kw, 60Hz Onan eQD (European model 13.5Kw, 50Hz)
- Stabilizers: ABT TRAC 7.5 Sq. Ft fins with winglets, 220RMB model actuators
- Fuel Tanks: 1,000 USG (3,785 Liters) in four tanks
- Bowthruster: Sidepower SE250 15.5 hp (11.4Kw)
- Water Tanks: 300 USG (1,135 Liters) in four tanks
- Black Water Tank: 100 USG (378 Liters)
- Monitoring System: Fleming First Mate (FFM) - Boning
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Designed for Serious Cruising
With elegant exterior lines that give it a timeless appeal paired with exceptional functionality, the Fleming 55 quickly established itself as one of the finest cruising yachts in its class when it was launched in 1986. The features on the Fleming 55, the first model introduced by Tony Fleming, have become staples in the Fleming lineup; a dedicated pilothouse, low profile design, fine forward entry, and semi-displacement hull and twin engine power which allow for efficient cruising at displacement speeds or the ability to plane and run in the high teens when needed.
It is the low profile of the Fleming 55 which gives it such an attractive overall appearance as well as a low center gravity which provides unparalleled stability in even the roughest seas. With a spacious cockpit, and wide walk-around side decks sitting just a foot and a half above the waterline, the Fleming 55 provides easy boarding and docking in nearly any scenario.
The 55’s interior features a centerline hallway, a hallmark of the Fleming design, which provides the opportunity to properly appreciate the full length of the vessel from transom to forepeak, and allows the minimal use of steps which are strategically situated. The steps leading to below deck are adjacent to those which access the raised pilothouse. The main salon features an L-shaped settee and a high-low table which can be used for both dining and cocktails, a wet bar, and a cabinet with a retractable TV and space for additional entertainment components. A fully-equipped galley, designed to allow use when underway, is located on the same level. Below deck are a master stateroom with an en-suite bath, and two additional staterooms and a second full bath.
While the overall layout of the Fleming 55 has proven so functional that it has remained relatively consistent since its inception – with subtle changes and improvements made with each new hull – the materials, electronics and technology are ever-evolving ensuring that it is outfitted with only the most up-to-date systems.
Purchasing a Fleming 55 allows you to reap the benefits of decades of refinement on a vessel which will confidently stand the test of time.
Specifications
| 55' 9" | |
| 60' 9" | |
| 50' 10" | |
| 16' | |
| 5'0" (4'0" to bottom of running gear) | |
| 16' | |
| 67,801 lb | |
| 80,178 lb | |
| Twin- Cummins QSC 8.3L @ 500 hp | |
| Twin Disc MG5075A | |
| Glendinning EEC3 | |
| Onan eQD 17Kw, 60Hz (Optional Second Generator Available) | |
| ABT TRAC 7.5 Sq. ft. fins with winglets | |
| 1000 gal | |
| 300 gal | |
| 100 gal |
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Optional Salon A & Pilothouse
Optional Salon B & Pilothouse
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Master Forward, VIP Queen, & Starboard Bunks
Master Forward, VIP Queen, & Starboard Office
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55 SPORT YACHT
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Principal Characteristics & Technical Specifications
| 17.14M | 56’ 3” | |
| 4.93 M | 16' 2" | |
| 1.50 M | 4' 11" | |
| 430 L | IMP. GAL. / 114 US GAL. | |
| 150 L | IMP. GAL. / 39 US GAL. | |
| 1,800 L | IMP. GAL / 476 US GAL. |
| 2 (3 OPTIONAL) | |
| 2 |
| Twin Volvo Penta IPS 950 (2 x 725PS) | |
| UP TO 36 KNOTS | |
| PODS |
A stunning exterior profile and sweeping silhouette will capture attention in any marina. With new features and stylistic cues from the automotive world, this 55-foot project will be an exciting addition to the Sport Yacht range. Built upon the Superhawk 55 hull, the Sport Yacht variant offers several dimensions of outside and inside space.
The aft cockpit offers comfortable seating for up to six guests. Most notably, the Sports Bridge overhang creates a cocooned effect in the aft cockpit, contributing to the overall feeling of privacy and comfort. The Sports Bridge is a defining feature of the all-new 55 Sport Yacht. This agile 55-foot performance model benefits from an upper helm console for a second driving position and aft seating for socialising. The Sports Bridge offers a third dimension of space on board that allows owners and guests to cruise in harmony.
The 55 Sport Yacht combines style and functionality in every detail, low-level LED deck lighting and a new fixed signature transom traverse connect the port and starboard sides, even when the bathing platform is lowered. The aft profile is both beautiful and functional. Dual transom steps lead to the cockpit and side decks, which lead on to the foredeck, featuring a large sun pad and ample storage.
The 55 Sport Yacht interior layout is exceptionally flexible and can be customised to meet owner preferences. The main deck welcomes guests with an open and spacious saloon configuration. There is deep, comfortable seating to port and a full-size galley with refrigeration, oven and hob with a high-level TV on the starboard side.
Forward of the saloon lies the helm console with twin bolstered seats on the starboard side and storage to port. The lower deck comprises two comfortable cabins, separated by a generous dining and utility space. Alternatively, you can opt for a spacious fully functional galley and increase the main deck saloon seating by replacing the upper galley with more seating and a fall and rise TV. There is also a further alternative in having an additional twin cabin and en-suite, a design success that is unique to the sector.
The interior design of the 55 Sport Yacht exemplifies Sunseeker’s customer-first approach to style, comfort and practicality. The luxurious owner’s cabin positioned amidships offers space and privacy with plenty of home comforts. A large double bed with either a storage console or a breakfast seating group to starboard and a large storage console to port accompanies a full-height wardrobe and spacious en suite.
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An oasis of well-being.
Azimut 55 is a yacht that makes an important style statement and was born of a challenge: the desire to combine a silhouette defined by sleek lines, with a warm, cosy alcove inside, featuring soft, flowing shapes.
Where the sea meets the sky
The eyes have no boundaries; you look at the world through the transparency of the waves, and time becomes pure, exclusively yours, making you rediscover the sweetness of living.
An oasis of well-being
A sporting style exterior with strong sleek lines. Cocooning interior, the result is a perfect fusion of dynamism and serenity.
Italian as a way of life
Attention to detail can be seen at every turn, with the exterior décor also a testament to elegance in a game of innovative geometries, suspended shapes and subdued colours.
The big sun lounging area in the bow is designed to act as an oasis of comfort and it draws its inspiration from the idea of a cocoon: an oversize cushion set, defined by soft, circular shapes.
EPS Electronic Power Steering
At the helm, the innovative Optimus Electronic Power Steering system by Seastar Solutions gives you a similar sensation to driving a top of the range car. The owner can configure the responsiveness of the helm by regulating wheel turns and steering effort according to speed. The system also has the additional benefi t of eliminating the hydraulic piping between the helm station and the rudder compartment.
Active Trim Control
Automatic interceptors gives the vessel the lift it needs to get up on plane faster or to reach that optimum running trim. In this way the resistance of the hull is automatically optimised for every speed and load condition, this resulting in increased speed and lower fuel consumption.
Technical characteristics
| Main Technical data | |
|---|---|
| Length overall (incl. pulpit) | 16,90 m (55’ 5”) |
| Beam max | 4,90 m (16’ 1”) |
| Draft (incl. props at full load) | 1,50 m (4' 11'') |
| Displacement (at full load) | 29 t (63.934 lb) |
| Project | |
|---|---|
| Building material | VTR/GRP |
| Exterior styling & concept | Stefano RighinI |
| Interior designer | Achille Salvagni Architetti |
| Keel | V-Shape with aft deadrise 12° |
| Builder | Azimut Yachts |
| Accomodation | |
|---|---|
| Cabins | 3 + 1 crew |
| Berths | 6 + 1 crew |
| Head compartments | 2 + 1 crew |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2 x MAN i6 800 mHP V-drive |
| Maximum speed (performance test mass) | up to 31 kn |
| Cruising speed (performance test mass) | up to 27 kn |
| Tank capacity | |
|---|---|
| Fuel capacity | 2.560 l (676,35 US Gal) |
| Water capacity | 590 l (155,88 US Gal) |
Data refers to UNI ISO 8666 conditions
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This luxury yacht blends the iconic look of the 1931 Wheeler Playmate with modern technology and unrivaled craftsmanship. Experience inspired luxury while cruising the open seas.
A Modern Take On a Beloved Classic
The Wheeler family is building yachts again, and we found our latest inspiration for the new Wheeler 55 in the 1931 Wheeler catalog.
Wheeler was among the iconic custom boat builders of the 1930s – including Herreshoff, Trumpy, Elco and Matthews – who defined the classic look of the era and helped to transform the industry for decades to come.
In the 1930s, Wheeler’s custom-built, all-wood luxury yachts had displacement hulls and gasoline engines and were capable of just 13-15 miles per hour. Only the finest materials and premium equipment available at the time were used: Philippine mahogany interiors, Burmese teak cockpits, Sterling marine engines, monel tanks, oak frames and keels.
These high-end details and American craftsmanship earned Wheeler Yachts a reputation for being the best.
We are proud to continue our tradition of quality with our next generation of yachts. The new Wheeler 55 captures the nostalgia of this great period in shipbuilding history and couples it with today’s modern technologies and comforts.
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Principle Characteristics
- Materials Douglas Fir, Sapele, Mahogany and Teak
- Length Overall 55’5”
- Length on Design Waterline 54’7”
- Displacement 60,000 lbs.
- Fuel Capacity 960 gallons
- Fresh Water Capacity 160 gallons
- Black Water Capacity 65 gallons
- Engines 2 x MAN V8-1000
- Standard Engines 2 x MAN i6-850
- Speed at Half-Load Displacement 27 Knots
- Speed at Cruising RPM 25 Knots
- Range at Cruising Speed 300 Miles
- Air Conditioning Unit Dometic Chiller
- Generator 21.5 KW Cummins
- Gyro Stabilizer SeaKeeper
- Dynamic Trim Tabs Zipwake
The Original 50-56′ Playmates
Built in the early 1930s, the original 50- to 56-foot Playmates were artfully constructed for superior seaworthiness and luxury. Wheeler meticulously incorporated the finest materials available, including mahogany cabin, trim and hulls; white oak ribs and frames; and all-bronze fasteners.
With its sleek design features and unrivaled speed, this vessel helped solidify Wheeler’s yacht-making legacy.
The 56-foot Playmate of 1931 was the inspiration for the Wheeler Family to reimagine the new 55-foot model. It was the ultimate luxury vessel for living abroad with two large state rooms, lounge, salon, gallery, promenade deck, and sleeping capacity for six. It was powered with twin Sterling 150 HP gasoline engines with reduction gear and would cruise at 14 to 16 miles per hour.
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Best Full-Size Cruiser, 50 to 55 feet: Beneteau Sense 50
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Beneteau Sense 50 BOTY Winner
When they debated about the boats in the category of Best Full-Size Cruiser, 50 to 59 Feet, the judges kept coming back to the boat that attracted so much buzz at the show, but for reasons that were much more substantial than merely crowd appeal. In introducing the Sense 50, Beneteau took a bold step away from its First and Oceanis lines to create a sailboat packed with innovative technology and fresh ideas that together form a cohesive whole. The 50 illustrates that good things can happen when designers and builders think outside the box.
It was apparent to the judges as soon as they stepped aboard that no other monohull in this year’s fleet was even remotely similar to this new concept from Beneteau. They liked the wide cockpit that sits low in the hull, enabling the sensation of speed they enjoyed at the wheel while under sail. And the cockpit’s wide open stern—made even more so by helm seats that hinge up and out of the way—would be a great place to hang out at anchor.
The judges found that the smooth transition through the large companionway into the main saloon worked well. They loved the sense of space in the galley and saloon. As the judges moved forward through the interior, they saw the boat’s two cabins with en suite heads as perfect for a couple and guests, and they quickly warmed to the idea that the boat has an “office” cabin.
Sealing the decision, the judges agreed that Beneteau’s optional Dock & Go system, which features joystick control of the boat’s rotating saildrive and bow thruster, provides pinpoint close-quarters control that could revolutionize maneuvering when the space gets tight.
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- The Dock & Go system worked well and provided all the control under power that the builder promised.
- The Sense has nearly the interior space of a catamaran and the sailing performance of a monohull.
- The transition between the cockpit and the interior is excellent.
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This area offers an inviting space for family and friends to enjoy the optional built-in barbeque, overhead shower and fold-down transom seating. Powered by Volvo Penta D13-800 engines, the Manhattan 55 can cruise comfortably at 25 knots with a range of 250 nautical miles or achieve in excess of 30 knots at full throttle.
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Gail and David Bernstein bought a new Fleming 55 after owning a pre-cruised one. The Bernsteins generally cruise at 8 to 10 knots. At 10 knots, the Fleming 55's twin Cummins QSC 500 diesels burn 10 gph, or a gallon per mile, a really efficient fuel burn for a 55-foot boat. Top speed is listed as 19 knots.
This agile 55-foot performance model benefits from an upper helm console for a second driving position and aft seating for socialising. The Sports Bridge offers a third dimension of space on board that allows owners and guests to cruise in harmony. The 55 Sport Yacht combines style and functionality in every detail, low-level LED deck lighting ...
The 55' (16.76m) Azimut 55S is a sleek and sporty model that offers a blistering top speed of 35 knots, with an equally rapid cruising speed of 30 knots. Boasting a shallow draft of just 3'9" (1.14m) the lightweight fiberglass planing yacht painted in Miami silver boasts exterior design by Stefano Righini and an interior penned by Carlo ...
Fuel capacity. 2.560 l (676,35 US Gal) Water capacity. 590 l (155,88 US Gal) Data refers to UNI ISO 8666 conditions. Azimut Yachts materials have been designed and developed to offer users the most accurate representation of the yacht possible. The finish, standard equipment and range of optional on offer may vary from hull to hull.
The New Wheeler 55. This luxury yacht blends the iconic look of the 1931 Wheeler Playmate with modern technology and unrivaled craftsmanship. Experience inspired luxury while cruising the open seas. Wheeler was among the iconic custom boat builders of the 1930s - including Herreshoff, Trumpy, Elco and Matthews - who defined the classic look ...
Take the Full-Size Cruiser 45 to 55 Feet fleet, with a quartet of extremely solid contenders across a wide range of price points and with different design briefs and objectives, ranging from versatile performance-style cruisers to a dedicated bluewater passagemaker. Decisions, decisions, decisions. At $550,000, the Bavaria C50 packed a lot of ...
Cruising World Judges named the Catalina 545 the Best Full-Size Cruiser Over 55 Feet for 2020. The Catalina 545 sailed very well in marginal conditions. Jon Whittle. So here come the Big Boys: the four finalists in the BOTY Class of 2020 vying for the title of "Mightiest Monohull" of them all. It would not be a cut-and-dry choice, however ...
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Contact Martha Comfort at 206-624-1908 (office) or 206-499-0910 (cell) for additional information and your viewing appointment. WHALE TALE is a showpiece of her owners attention and care! We welcome you to tour this stunning example of a 1997 Fleming Yacht.
Beneteau Sense 50 BOTY Winner "Being so close to the water gives you a tremendous sense of speed and makes this an exciting boat." Beth Leonard Billy Black. When they debated about the boats in the category of Best Full-Size Cruiser, 50 to 59 Feet, the judges kept coming back to the boat that attracted so much buzz at the show, but for reasons that were much more substantial than merely ...
Like many Vikings, the 55 is a blue-water overachiever, which says a lot about any new model. But in this case, it means even more because of the big boat shoes it has been designed to fill. In 1996, Viking introduced its first 55 Convertible at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show.
The Outremer 55, a 55-foot liveaboard catamaran, is easy to maneuver, whether short-handed or even solo. It offers living spaces, circulation, light and ventilation that set new standards. 54.9 ft. 13.9/ 18.5 t. 27.2 ft. 172 m² (upwind) Download the brochure.
The Wajer 55 is a luxurious and innovative yacht renowned for its design and performance. This mini super yacht is the most technologically advanced open day boat of its kind and, like all Wajer yachts, built entirely in-house in Holland. ... 16.11 m / 53 ft. Beam. 4.40 m / 14.4 ft. Top Speed. 38 knots. Range. 400 NM. See all specifications ...
2001 Viking 55 Convertible. US$548,900. Biagio Yachts | Miami, Florida. Request Info. <. 1. >. * Price displayed is based on today's currency conversion rate of the listed sales price. Boats Group does not guarantee the accuracy of conversion rates and rates may differ than those provided by financial institutions at the time of transaction.
The U.S. Marine Corps is testing out an autonomous system inspired by a "narco-boat" to bolster resupply efforts, ... And so this is 55 feet long, completely autonomous. It's able to go ...
An autonomous low-profile vessel stands by at the Del Mar Boat Basin as part of Project Convergence Capstone Four on Feb. 23, 2024, at Camp Pendleton, California. (Kevin Ray J. Salvador/U.S ...