Are Fleming yachts good?
During the past 25 years, Fleming motoryachts have evolved into what many experts consider “the ultimate cruising yacht.” Beautiful to look at, robustly constructed and meticulously engineered, Flemings have won the hearts and souls, as well as the minds, of cruising enthusiasts throughout the world.
What is the range of a Fleming 58?
1,201 nautical miles
Based on our test numbers, at 10.5 gph, the Fleming 58 will travel at 9.75 knots and have a range of 1,201 nautical miles, with a 10% reserve. At 5.3 gph, the boat will travel 8.25 knots and have a range of 2,033 nmiles, with 10% reserve.
Where are Fleming yachts manufactured?
Taiwan
As of January 2019, 51 Fleming 65’s have been built at the highly regarded Tung Hwa yard in Taiwan, which has built every Fleming yacht since they were introduced in 1985.
How much does a Fleming yacht cost?
Fleming Yachts for Sale Ranging from $200,000 to $600,000. Because of their reliability and practicality, Fleming’s vessels hold their value exceptionally well. Find Flemings in every size and price range.
Who is Tony Fleming?
Tony Fleming, a British born U.S. citizen, has been called a Renaissance man, having the skills of an engineer and the eye of an artist. He has lived and worked all over the world. He started his boatbuilding career with American Marine in Hong Kong first building wooden boats and then on to fibreglass.
Can Fleming yachts cross oceans?
Fleming Yachts builds the ultimate cruising yacht for long distance travel on the ocean. Fleming just announced that it’s building an all-new, 25-knot, flagship 85 ocean-crossing cruiser. The company says the goal is to make “the finest possible ocean-going pilothouse motoryacht in every respect.”
Does Fleming own Fleming Yachts?
Launched in 2005, hull number one was spoken for by Tony himself, and he began to turn over the day-to-day operation of Fleming Yachts to his management team which included his nephew, Adi Shard, Duncan Cowie, and his daughter, Nicky Fleming.
Who founded Fleming Yachts?
Tony Fleming
World-renowned boatbuider Tony Fleming, founder of Fleming Yachts, tells his life story in this memoir.
How big is the Fleming yacht venture?
Specifications
| LOA Hull | 67′ 4” |
|---|---|
| Draft | 5’0″ (4’0″ to bottom of running gear) |
| Air Draft | 17′ 11” |
| Disp Light | 102,698 lb |
| Disp Full | 124,663 lb |
Is Tony Fleming the owner of Fleming Yachts?
Tony has officially retired from the boatbuilding side of the business and handed over the running of the company to Adi and Duncan, but he remains our figurehead and ambassador of the company he founded.
How many Fleming Yachts are there?
2019 – Present At the time of writing the 250th Fleming 55 is under construction and there are now over 340 Fleming’s cruising worldwide.
Who started Fleming Yachts?
Tony Fleming, a British born U.S. citizen, has been called a Renaissance man, having the skills of an engineer and the eye of an artist. He has lived and worked all over the world. He started his boatbuilding career with American Marine in Hong Kong first building wooden boats and then on to fibreglass.
What’s the name of the new Fleming yacht?
On the 25th anniversary of the founding of the company, Fleming Yachts were proud to announce the introduction of the all-new Fleming 58. After extensive research and input from existing Fleming owners, we identified the need for a boat to bridge the gap between the Fleming 55 and the 65.
What kind of boat is the Fleming 55?
In short, Fleming had a vision of building a long range cruising yachts for a couple and family that could be lived aboard, that were seaworthy and relatively affordable. In order to build that kind of boat, he formed Fleming Yachts, shortly thereafter, he introduced the Fleming 55.
Where was the Fleming 58 built in Taiwan?
The Fleming 58 is, of course, built at the renowned Tung Hwa yard in Southern Taiwan, where every Fleming ever built has been constructed, starting with Fleming 50 hull 001 in 1985. Tung Hwa build exclusively for Fleming and many craftsmen from the early days are still with us.
Who is the owner of the Fleming 58?
Burkhardt is the proud owner of our Fleming 58 test boat du jour, now nodding on her lines in the club’s marina just down the hill. He leads the way off through the front room toward a table out by the pool, chortling, “They’ve got the best cheeseburger in town.” Thanks for watching!