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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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Fleming 55 Specifications

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Hull 55-213

Hull 55-217

Hull 55-232

Hull 55-247

55-260 (Two-Cabin)

Performance Curves

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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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Description.

A stunning lightly-cruised 55 Fleming equipped with twin Cummins QSC 8.3 engines at 500 hp each. Features include: Humphree stabilizers with stabilization at rest, fiberglass hardtop with forward partial enclosure, custom carbon fiber hinged mast, Garmin radar & navigation electronics, Sidepower proportional bow & stern thrusters, a fourth upper-aft docking station, Onan 17Kw generator, SpotZero XZII water maker/purifier, additional salon AC unit, Aqua-Drive shaft drive system, and a 12’ Rigid tender with a 30 hp Suzuki motor. Interior accommodations include three staterooms with two heads: starboard bunk arrangement, VIP guest stateroom to port with two twin-sized berths and overhead bunk, and a en-suite master stateroom with a island queen berth to forward.

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• ACCOMMODATIONS
• DECK & CONSTRUCTION

Entering from the aft cockpit deck you are immediately greeted with a capacious salon. Featuring the timeless appeal of teak cabinetry, vast windows, teak sole with holly accents, and most importantly, an interior layout that balances form with function. This layout allows for an open social environment while keeping the function of the galley separated from the rest of the salon. With a 16’ beam and spacious open floor plan encompassing the salon with the galley, entertaining guest becomes effortless.

Starting at the aft-port side corner of the salon is a teak flip-top bar with storage drawers and a ice maker. Moving forward on the port side is a large L-shaped settee which wraps inboard around the front edge of the galley counter-top and is complimented by a teak hi-lo table. The starboard side consists of a full-length credenza and two cushioned Rattan chairs which, along with the port side settee, provides comfortable salon seating for six. An entertainment center to the starboard aft corner features audio-video equipment custom fit behind a teak cabinet and a 32” Samsung HD TV situated on a retractable TV lift. Salon storage is found within cabinets at starboard, as well as through cavities beneath both settees.

• 32” Samsung HD TV installed on retractable Bennett TV lift at entertainment cabinet to starboard
• KVH TracVision TV5
• Wired for DirecTV receivers
• Fusion audio system with zone controls throughout
• Salon speakers overhead
• Flip-top bar with ice maker to aft-port corner
• Hi-Lo coffee/dining table
• L-shaped settee along port side
• (2) Rattan chairs with cushions
• Full-length credenza to starboard
• Custom salon screen door & privacy shade
• Teak & holly sole with carpeting
• Teak grab rail overhead
• Additional 10k btu aircon in salon

The galley is tucked to the port side just forward of the salon, which is separated by a large granite countertop peninsula and overhead galley cabinets. Within the inboard overhead cabinet is a dumbwaiter that can be accessed from the flybridge. Wrapping around the U-shaped counter of the galley you will find a Bosch dishwasher, a stainless steel double bowl sink, a 4-burner induction cooktop with custom pot holders, a full sized oven beneath, and a convection microwave overhead. Teak cabinets fill in the rest of the galley including a storage compartments just forward of the cook top that can accommodate a full range of cookware. Across to the opposing starboard side is a dish storage compartment, additional storage drawers, and a full-sized French door refrigerator.

• GE Advantium convection microwave—stainless steel
• Miele oven—stainless steel
• Miele induction cooktop—(4) burner – 220v
• Stainless steel pot holder fiddles
• Stainless steel double bowl sink
• Insinkerator waste disposal
• Bosch dishwasher—teak faced
• Granite countertops
• Dumb-waiter in overhead cabinet leads to flybridge
• Teak faced 23.3 Cu. Ft. French door refrigerator

Following the five short steps straight down from the salon, and through the privacy door, will lead you to the central passage of the accommodations. This traditional layout has been a signature mainstay in the Fleming 55 and provides an easy and convenient flow of traffic throughout the boat. The central accommodations passage also makes it possible to appreciate the full length of the vessel from forepeak bulkhead to transom. Once in the passageway you will find an two bunk arrangement within the starboard cabin, along with a VIP guest stateroom to port featuring two twin-sized berths and a third overhead bunk. Just forward of the starboard side stateroom in the passageway is a full-sized Bosch 220v washer & separate dryer followed by the guest head. The en-suite master stateroom with a island-queen berth tops off the accommodations at the forward peak.

The master stateroom is composed of a queen sized island berth surrounded by shelves, cabinets,      drawers, and his & hers hanging lockers to each side. The island berth arrangement allows for access from either side and the berth can be raised with a hydraulic lift to access a large storage cavity underneath, perfect for storing extra bed linens or keeping valuables out of sight. Over head are two skylight hatches which along with port holes, provide natural light to the cabin. In between the two skylights is an emergency escape hatch that leads to the foredeck of the vessel.  En-suite master head access is found to the port side of the cabin.

Both the master and guest heads are exceptionally spacious and feature one-piece molded fiberglass shower stalls, glass and stainless steel shower enclosures, mirrored vanities with Grohe thermostatic controlled fixtures, Headhunter systems, and Granite countertops.

The port VIP cabin features two twin-sized berths along with an additional slide-out bunk overhead to outboard. A large hanging locker with dresser drawers below, as well as additional drawers beneath the berths, provide great storage opportunities for the stateroom. The starboard cabin features a two bunk arrangement with storage drawers beneath, a nightstand, and a full length mirror.

In many modern yacht designs it has become commonplace to eliminate the inside steering station, however the Fleming 55 features a dedicated pilothouse which closely resembles the bridge of a much larger vessel. This dedicated pilothouse takes the role as the primary location to control the boat without any distractions from other on-board activities. With that said, it remains only three short steps up from the salon & galley and it is only another four interior steps up to the flybridge.

Visibility forward and wrapping around to port and starboard windows is excellent. Below the expansive windshield are consoles which provide ample room for a full range of modern electronics and equipment without intruding on the engine instrumentation. Overhead consoles provide additional space for equipment within easy reach. Both AC and DC electrical breaker panels are below the console to either side and can swing out to provide access to wiring connections and backside of displays. There is a proper chart area to the starboard side with large drawers for maps, cruising guides, navigation instruments, binoculars, and other necessities. Centered along each port and starboard side of the pilothouse are sliding doors that lead out to the side Portuguese decks. To the aft of the port side-door resides a raised L-shaped settee and table which provides a comfortable social area with phenomenal visibility while underway. Aft of the starboard side-door you will find additional storage through a hanging locker and extra drawers. A large stainless steel teak-accented destroyer wheel and Stidd helm chair finish off the pilothouse and perfectly accent this ultimate cruising yacht.

• Garmin 6’ open array radar antenna—GMR 624xHD digital radar
• (2) Garmin GPSMAP 8624 MFD chartplotters —touch screen display
• Bahamas & East-coast vector charts loaded
• Garmin GSD25 Black Box sounder
• Garmin GXM53 weather
• Garmin Reactor autopilot
• Furuno FA170 AIS
• (2) Icom M605 VHF with hailer and command-mic
• Glendinning engine controls
• Boning central monitoring system & engine display—touch screen display
• Destroyer wheel—stainless with teak accents
• Sidepower bow & stern proportional thruster control
• Humphree stabilizer control
• HydroTab trim tab control
• CCTV with (4) cameras
• ACR spot light controls
• Auto-Anchor & chain wash controls
• Outback inverter control panel
• SpotZero XZII watermaker/purifier control
• Fusion audio control
• Pilothouse speakers
• Horn control
• Ritchie compass
• Heavy duty pantograph windshield wipers
• Stidd helm chair
• Raised corner settee & teak table to port corner
• Pilothouse storage and hanging locker to starboard corner
• Overhead air hatch with screen
• Sliding side doors to either side of pilothouse
• Flybridge access via steps aft of helm

The flybridge is easily accessed from the interior steps in the pilothouse or by the ladder from the cockpit. It features a two-seat upper helm station located to port that provides excellent visibility particularly in close quarters and bustling harbors with its 360 degree view. The electronics console is large enough to house an array of equipment with easy access to the rear of the console available by hinging open the bookshelf behind the pilothouse settee below. The starboard side of the flybridge features a wrap-around settee and a fixed fiberglass table with a custom teak top. Aft of the helm to the port side will find the hatch for the galley dumbwaiter followed by an additional settee. The following aft boat deck features a Steelhead 1,000 lbs hydraulic davit, mounted tender chocks, and a 12’ Rigid tender. The aft docking station and hatch & step ladder to the cockpit resides to the aft port side. Overhead, a custom fiberglass hardtop with stainless steel supports is attached to the radar arch, which in turn supports the custom hinged mast, domes, and open array. A 5-panel partial enclosure to forward of the radar arch provides some relief from wind while still keeping the flybridge open.

Flybridge Helm:

• (2) Garmin GPSMAP 8617 MFD chartplotters —touch screen display
• Garmin autopilot
• ICOM VHF M506
• Boning 6.5″ central monitoring system & engine display
• Stainless destroyer wheel
• Engine start/stop
• Sidepower bow & stern proportional thruster controls
• Humphree stabilizer controls
• ACR searchlight control
• Auto-Anchor

Flybridge Features:

• Custom carbon fiber hinged mast
• Fiberglass hardtop with stainless skylights and stainless supports
• Forward partial enclosure—forward of radar arch
• Plexiglass windshield with stainless handrail
• Steering console with controls and engine instrumentation—bench seat
• U-shaped settee to starboard
• Additional settee to port
• Cushioned flybridge seating for 10 people —storage beneath settees and helm bench
• Molded fiberglass table with teak table top
• Flybridge dumbwaiter—leads to galley overhead
• Freshwater wash down
• Switlik 6-man life raft
• Steel Head ES1000 – 1,000 lb electric hydraulic davit with power rotation, slewing, hoisting
• Tender: 12’ Rigid Tender with 30 hp Suzuki
• Aft docking station—thruster & engine controls
• Hatch/ladder leading down to cockpit
• Extended aft boat deck platform
• Teak flybridge deck & non-skid aft boat deck
• LED courtesy lighting

In common with all Flemings, the hull is hand laid and solid fiberglass reinforced with a grid of stringers and frames. Vinylester resin is utilized below and above the waterline on the hull with further protection provided by epoxy barrier coats. A reasonable five foot draft allows for Bahamas cruising while ensuring that the running gear is protected by a full-length keel which is foam filled and glassed across the top to isolate it from the hull. This keel provides nearly a foot length of protection before the running gear.

On deck she has the mainstay natural teak walk-around decks and in combination with high bulwarks and a Portuguese bridge, security for both children and pets is ensured. All of the cap rails, trim, and coaming boards throughout are comprised of varnished teak. The cockpit features a control station located starboard of the salon doors while a Weber grill is to port behind the ladder that leads up to flybridge. This grill is removable from this storage spot and can be placed elsewhere when in use. On the cockpit deck are four gasketed and lockable hatches that provide access to the engine room and spacious lazarette. The transom of the cockpit features a large gate that swings in to allow ingress to the non-skid swim platform.

Moving forward along the side decks you will discover entry gates on either side of the cockpit side decks. These gates provide lower entry close to the water line, meanwhile additional gates on either side of the raised Portuguese bridge give the option for a higher point of entry. Up to the bow will bring you to a teak foredeck with stainless steel handrails. Special attention has been paid to the ease and safety in which the heavy duty ground tackle is set and retrieved. The anchor platform accepts two anchors, each of which can be controlled by a handheld unit at the platform or by controls at both the pilothouse and flybridge helm stations. The anchor locker directly beneath the pulpit can serve as a great place for fender storage as well. Furthermore the inside wall of the Portuguese bridge includes two storage cabinets that give convenient storage for dock lines, windshield covers, and cleaning supplies.

• Built to European CE certification standards for ocean class
• Hand-laid solid fiberglass hull
• Vinylester resin used throughout entire boat
• Stainless steel protective shoe on keel
• Simulated planking grooves in hullside
• Integrated molded guards with stainless rub rails
• Four blade props
• Varnished teak cap rails, trim, and covering boards
• Stainless steel handrails inboard along side decks and Portuguese bridge, outboard at transom
• Teak cockpit deck & side decks
• Teak Portuguese bridge & foredeck with stainless steel oval handrail surrounding
• Escape hatch at foredeck (from master stateroom)
• Forward, fresh & raw water hose bibs
• Bow pulpit with (2) Maxwell windlasses
• (2) Ultra anchor—77 lbs CQR with 400’ of 3/8” ACCO high tension chain
• Secondary anchor: Ultra 77 lbs CQR
• Forward shore connect
• 48” Fiberglass swim platform with (2) fold-up cleats , (2) stainless staples, & swim ladder
• Aft cablemaster (70’) shore power housed in molded port cockpit seat; matching cockpit seat on opposite side with storage hatch
• Cockpit control station to starboard with engine & thruster controls, engine start/stop, & autopilot
• Cockpit step ladder to flybridge to port side —with Weber grill storage & more storage beneath
• (4) Gasketed hatches on cockpit deck—engine room & lazarette access
• Hot & cold freshwater wash down in cockpit
• (4) Side entry gates—two at raised Portuguese bridge level, two at cockpit-level side decks
• Fiberglass hardtop, radar arch, custom hinged carbon fiber mast
• Kahlenberg horn

Superior systems and engineering are key elements for Fleming Yachts, whose philosophy has always been to choose only the best equipment available and have it be readily accessible for maintenance. The main engine room access is from two outside hatches just aft of the salon doors. The salon floor panels can also come apart for greater access to the engine room when needed. Air intake for the engines is accomplished through openings underneath the cockpit coaming boards which then travels through the lazarette and then to the engines thus allowing for less salt to come in contact with the engine components. To achieve the extremely low sound and vibration that Flemings are known for, Aqua-Drive shaft drive system transfers the thrust directly to the hull and the engine is isolated by using soft engine mounts.

Aft of the engine room, the lazarette houses the water tanks, steering gear, and air conditioning compressors while also leaving ample room for storing cruising gear such as deck chairs, spare anchors, rode, lines, fenders, and extra parts. Having the air conditioning compressors located here instead of in a hot engine room improves performance and efficiency while minimizing noise. Additionally, all battery isolation switches are accessible from outside the engine-room.

• (2) Cummins 500QSC- turbocharged & aftercooled, common rail 500 hp each (~250 hours)
• Glendinning controls at all four control stations
• (2) Reverso electric oil change system
• Dual Racor primary filters for engines (75/1000 Max)
• Air Seps installed on main engines
• Aqua-Drive Shaft Drive system
• Sidepower electric proportional bow (15hp) & Stern (10hp) thrusters—24v
• Humphree stabilizers (8.6 sq ft Fins)
• Hynautic hydraulic steering
• Manual/Automatic Clean Agent fire extinguishing system—Fireboy & handhelds
• (4) Fiberglass fuel tanks (1,000 Gal Total)
• (4) Polypropylene water tanks (300 Gal Total)
• Black water tank (100 Gal Total)
• 6 Zone Air Con with electric heat in salon & master
• (2) Fresh water pumps—24v
• Salt water pump—24v
• SpotZero XZII water maker/purifier —reverse osmosis system
• Torrid water heater

Electrical Systems:

• Port generator: Onan 17 Kw eQD (~315 hours)
• Outback Inverter—3,500 watt
• (2) Iso-Boost Transformers
• AC Master Controller (auto switching)
• 220V AC electrical service
• 24V DC electrical service
• Three isolated battery banks—Lifeline AGM
• Paralleling solenoids and switches
• Forward & aft shore connect
• Glendinning Cablemaster with 50 amp cable—70’

Cruising Equipment:

• Life Jackets
• Fenders & Fender Lines
• Shore cord—50’
• (2) Ultra anchors—77 lbs
• Various canvas covers

Exclusion List:

The following do not convey in the sale:

• (2) Nameboards & the boat’s name do not convey
• All owner’s personal belongings, décor, artwork, tools, galley-ware, etc
• Half-hull model in salon

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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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.

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• LOA 55' 9 (16.99m)
• LOA (w/swim and anchor platforms) 60' 9 (18.50m)
• LWL 50' 10 (15.5m)
• Beam 16' (4.88m)
• Draft 5' (1.52m)
• Air Draft (to top of arch) 16' (4.88m)
• Displacement 67,801 Lbs. (30,754kg)
• Fuel 1,000 US gal (3,785 litres)
• Water 300 US gal (1,135 litres)

• Hull 55-232
• Hull 55-217
• Hull 55-213

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1997 Fleming 55 Pilothouse

$795,000.

WHALE TALE is a showpiece of her owners attention and care! We welcome you to tour this stunning example of a 1997 Fleming Yacht. With numerous updates including electronic controls for her reliable and economical CAT engines, new generator, new electronics and soft goods, this yacht will not disappoint! Easy to see by appointment in Seattle. LLC Titled

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• Make: Caterpillar
• Model: 3208
• Fuel: Diesel
• Engine Power: 435hp
• Type: Inboard
• Engine Hours: 3,900
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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 comfortable ride unlike those boats for which speed is the main design criteria. These high speed, planing hulls require flatter sections making for a hard ride and the need to slow down in a seaway. On long passages, Fleming owners prefer a more leisurely and 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, smooth ride. Fundamental to this achievement is the use of Seatorque anti-vibration drive systems. Other builders either charge a heavy premium for this or do not offer it at all.

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 2014 hull number 235 was launched, making it one of the most successful production yachts in history.

55' 9" / 16.99 M

Hull overall, 60' 9" / 18.50 m, length overall, 50' 10" / 15.5 m, 16' / 4.88 m, 5' / 1.52 m, 67,801 lbs / 30,754 kg, displacement (light), 1000 usg / 3785 l, 300 usg / 1135 l, water tanks.

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 a Lofrans horizontal windlass with separate capstan and gypsy for 3/8" Hi-Test chain.

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 a Lofrans horizontal windlass with separate capstan and gypsy for 3/8" Hi-Test chain. The windlass has a plug-in remote control as well as controls in the pilothouse and on the flying bridge. Double sets of grooved rollers make it possible to self-launch and stow two anchors. These features eliminate the need to wrestle with potentially hazardous chain and anchors. Hose bibs for salt and fresh water are located next to the anchor platform, and there are deck lockers to port and starboard.

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 teak 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 shore inlets. There is ample storage for fender 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 saloon and provides ample space for chairs, donning scuba gear or fishing.

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 saloon and provides ample space for chairs, donning scuba gear or fishing. The fiberglass skirt around the edge of the wide teak coaming conceals mood lighting and hides the engine-room air intakes where they 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 controls and a locker, which can be equipped with a basin and faucets.

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 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 yacht tender and davit. From here, a ladder provides direct access to the lower aft deck.

A new, popluar option is the upper deck control station that provides the captain with excellent visibility aft. Complete with bow thruster, throttle and gear 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. Navigation lights are installed vertically and parallel to the ship's centerline in full compliance with Colregs.

Main Saloon and Galley

The saloon in the Fleming 55 features a comfortable L-settee with cushions upholstered over wood frames instead of the usual foam cushions on plywood.

The saloon 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 TV cabinet with pocket doors and space for a DVD player. To port is a bar with icemaker. An optional entertainment center is offered. The saloon opens directly onto the aft deck through double sliding doors. Hand-crafted wood blinds provide privacy and ventilation.

The galley is conveniently located on the same level as the saloon 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 dispenser; ceramic glass cooktop with practical - yet seldom seen - custom s/s pot-holders; convection microwave; trash compactor and a composite double sink with Grohe faucet and garbage 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. Unlike lesser designs, there is no need to go up to the pilothouse and then down to the accommodations level to use the head.

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 passage.

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 passage. 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 on gas springs to access storage for bulky items such as bedding and towels. There are two hanging lockers with teak louvered doors and a TV cabinet with space for DVD player.

The master cabin has an en suite head with Corian or granite countertops and a molded fiberglass shower stall. Grohe faucets are used throughout and feature a thermostatically controlled shower. All heads have pressure-jet Headhunter non-clog toilets, which are unique by having no mechanism downstream of the toilet bowl. These toilets are as easy to operate as any household toilet. A fiberglass holding tank holds 100 gals and has a saltwater flush plus vents to port and starboard with anti-odor filters to provide cross-flow ventilation.

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.

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 or granite countertop. Faucets are Grohe with a thermostatically controlled shower.

Throughout the yacht all lighting features Italian gold-plated fixtures. Teak and holly soles are standard.

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 anti-vibration system, which isolates the engine and transmission from the propeller thrust, permitting the use of much softer engine mounts. Aquadrives are fitted as standard on every Fleming 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 saloon 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 500 hp engine has start and stop buttons on the engine, and a power take-off is standard on each transmission for efficient installation of optional stabilizers.

Inside the large lazarette are four polyethylene water tanks totaling 300 gallons. Four air conditioning compressors provide heating and cooling for the entire yacht.

Inside the large lazarette are four polyethylene water tanks totaling 300 gallons. 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. Also in this location are the secondary mufflers for the main engines. 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.

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 saloon 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 full range of 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 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.

Fleming 55 Performance Curves

The following performance curves represent the approximate speeds, fuel consumption and range of a Fleming 55 powered by twin Cummins 500 hp diesel engines. The actual performance of an individual vessel will depend on many factors including, but not limited to, sea and wind conditions, load of vessel and the condition of the vessel's bottom and running gear.

55' 9" / 16.99 M

60' 9" / 18.50 m, 50' 10" / 15.5 m, 16' / 4.88 m, 5' / 1.52 m, 67,801 lbs / 30,754 kg, 80,178 lbs / 36.368 kg, displacement (loaded), cummins 500 hp, main engines, 100 usg / 378 l, black water tank, 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

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