A Fleming 55 that has been revitalized and modernized with a variety of upgrades including a full electronic refit and a retrofitted hardtop all done in 2023. Equipped with CAT 3208TA engines and two Northern Lights generators, this Fleming 55 is ready to cruise. Features include: Furuno TZTouch 3 navigation electronics & Furuno radar (2023), (2) Starlinks (2023), Aqua-drive anti-vibration drive systems, Naiad stabilizers, ABT bow thruster, 11’ Highfield tender with 20hp Mercury, updated softgoods throughout, and a fiberglass hardtop overhead with a full flybridge enclosure. Interior accommodations include three stateroom with two heads: a starboard stateroom with upper and lower bunks, port stateroom with two twin-sized berths, and a en-suite master stateroom with a island queen berth to forward.
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, this spacious open floor plan makes entertaining guests an effortless endeavor.
Starting at the aft-port side of the salon is a teak bar featuring plenty of glass and bottle storage along with a an wine cooler / refrigerator below. Followed by the corner bar is a large L-shaped settee that wraps inboard along the edge of the galley counter-top and is complimented by a teak hi-lo table. This settee, along with the twin Rattan chairs to the starboard side, provide comfortable seating for six in the salon. Along the starboard side is a full-length credenza which provides great storage capabilities, along with the additional storage space found beneath the port side settee. An entertainment center to the starboard aft corner of the credenza features audio-video equipment and a 43” LG television (2022) mounted above.
The galley is tucked to the port side just forward of the salon, which is separated by a large Corian counter top peninsula with a teak bullnose and overhead galley cabinets which feature flybridge dumbwaiter access. Wrapping around the U-shaped counter of the galley you will find a stainless steel sink, an electric cooktop, trash compactor, and a convection microwave overhead. Teak cabinets fill in the rest of the galley including a storage compartment just forward of the cook top that can accommodates a full range of cookware. Across to the opposing starboard side is a dish storage compartment, additional drawers, and a full-sized stainless steel refrigerator.
Following the five short steps straight down from the salon will lead you to the central passage of the accommodations. This traditional layout has been a signature mainstay in the Fleming 55 that provides an easy and convenient flow of traffic throughout the boat. This 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 upper/lower bunks in the cabin to starboard and a VIP guest stateroom to port with twin berths. Just forward of the starboard side cabin in the passageway is the guest head. The en-suite master stateroom tops off the accommodations at the forward peak of the vessel. New electronic AC controls installed throughout boat, including the staterooms.
The master stateroom is composed of a queen sized island berth (New 2023 custom mattress) surrounded by shelves, cabinets, drawers, and his & hers hanging lockers to either side. This island berth arrangement allows for access from either side and the berth can be raised with gas-assisted struts to access a large storage cavity underneath, perfect for storing extra bed linens or keeping valuables out of sight. Over head are two hatches which, along with port holes to each side, provide natural light to the cabin. Access to the en-suite master head is found to port side, and to starboard is a wall-mounted 27” LG Smart TV facing the berth.
Both the master and guest heads are exceptionally spacious and feature shower stalls with teak grate flooring, mirrored vanities with sinks, Corian countertops, and Headhunter toilets. The boat’s 120v washer/dryer combination unit (replaced in 2023) is found within the guest head shower stall.
The port stateroom features twin berths with a nightstand separating them. Storage is provided through shelving above, a hanging locker & dresser drawers at the foot of the outboard berth, and drawers beneath both berths. A full length mirror and wall-mounted 18” Toshiba flatscreen TV is situation at the forward wall of the stateroom. The starboard stateroom features a upper and lower bunk arrangement with ample storage through various drawers and a nightstand. A custom work table is situated over the starboard cabin nightstand and can fold down to form a large desk space—this table can easily be detached.
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 operate 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.
Pilothouse 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. 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 the port and starboard side of the pilothouse are sliding doors that lead out to the Portuguese bridge. To aft of the port side door resides a raised L-shaped settee and table providing a comfortable social area with phenomenal visibility while underway. Aft of the starboard side door you will find additional storage with extra drawers and a cabinet. A large stainless steel teak-trimmed destroyer wheel and Stidd helm chair finish off the pilothouse and perfectly accent this ultimate cruising yacht.
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 features easy access at the rear of the console available by hinging open the bookshelf behind the pilothouse settee below. The starboard side of the flybridge features a U-shaped settee with storage beneath. A new varnished teak table top is place over the original flybridge molded table with a compass inlay. Aft of the helm on the port side consists of an additional settee and the hatch for the galley dumbwaiter access. The following non-skid aft boat deck features a davit to starboard while the hatch and step ladder to the cockpit resides to the port side. The tender chocks are longitudinally mounted on the aft boat deck to allow for a larger deck space. Overhead a 2023 new hardtop top provides shade over the flybridge area. A full enclosure with polycarbonate panels was installed Oct 2023 and then the windscreen was replaced (Oct 2023). The fiberglass radar arch supports the antennas (2 new 8 ft AIS and VHF) and open array radar.
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In common with all Flemings, the hull is hand laid and solid fiberglass reinforced with a grid of stringers and frames 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 walk-around decks in combination with high bulwarks and a Portuguese bridge, which ensures security for both children and pets. The decks themselves are natural teak, with all of the caprails, trim, and coaming boards also comprised of natural teak. The cockpit features a control station located starboard of the salon doors while additional storage and a cockpit sink is to port, behind the step ladder that leads up to flybridge. 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 swim platform. Overhead, the cockpit is covered by a bimini awning that extends from the aft boat deck.
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. Up to the bow will bring you to a teak foredeck with natural teak 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, the primary 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.
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 combing 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, Aquadrive systems transfer 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 the water maker 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 pumps located here instead of in a hot engine room improves performance and efficiency while minimizing noise.
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