The Boat

Hull No 129, built by Tony Fleming and certified 'A Ocean', is a significant change from our previous planing hull boats. The Fleming 55 is shaft driven, semi-displacement, displacing some 36 tonnes when crusing.

With a raised-pilothouse, she is a motoryacht designed for serious cruising. Flemings have been in production since 1986 and built to the highest standards in the marine industry. Her hull gives her great flexibility in performance, with a range of 2,000 nautical miles at 8 knots yet, with her standard twin Cummins 450 HP engines, she can attain speeds nearing twenty.

Maximum sustainable cruising speed is around fourteen knots, although we find 8 to 9 knots to be a great cruising speed, returning excellent economy. We average 1.7nm to the UK gallon.

The Fleming's deep keel provides protection for the running gear, and gives good stability in following seas.

To reduce noise and vibration, Play d'eau is maximised for quietness and smooth running. Fundamental to this achievement is the use of Aquadrive anti-vibration drive systems.

Play d'eau is registered Part 1, 910930.


Specification - Dimensions

	LOA - (incl pulpit)	60' 9" (18.52m)
	LOA - (ex pulpit & Transom)	55' 9" (16.99m)
	Water Line	50' 10" (15.49m)
	Beam	16' 0" (4.88m)
	Draft	5' 0" (1.53m)
	Registered Net Tonnage	29.94 tonnes
	Fuel	3,800 litres Diesel 4 GRP tanks with site gauges with full Fuel Management control
	Water	1,150 litres Two polyethelyne tanks, with site gauges, strained and carbon filterd

The Fleming is built for self sufficiency and comfort at sea. In addition, Play'd'eau is fitted out for long distance cruising. Hence the long list.

	Engines	Twin Cummins 450C Diamond Glendinning synchroniser Aquadrive mounts and couplings
	Stabilisers	ABT TRAC, electronic / hydraulic
	Water maker	Sea Fresh H208A, complete with UV light steriliser and carbon filter
	Bow Thruster	Sidepower 10.7hp, 24v
	Anchor & Windlass	Lofrans 1500 watt, plough 90m 3/8ths chain Electronic chain counters at both helms
	Air Conditioning / Heating	Cruisair, with separate units for the saloon, pilot house, and each cabin
	Throttles & gears controls	Hynautic hydraulic
	Trim tabs	Bennet Electro-hydraulic
	Davits	Electric crane davit, 363 kgs max lift
	Dinghy	Avon Sea Jet SE320

Engine room - starboard engine

Specification - Electrics & Appliances

Generators	1 x Onan 13kw and 1 x Onan 7.5kw
Inverter	Victron Phoenix Multi 2.5kw
AC Electrics	2 x Bus. Select from Fwd or Aft Shore power, Gen 1 or 2, or Inverter
DC Electrics	2 x Bus. Select from No 1 or No 2 bank, or Both
24v - 12v droppers	2 x Mastervolt, switchable
Batteries (24v)	No 1 bank is 4 x 8D selaed AGM; No 2 bank is 2 x 8D sealed AGM
Battery (12v)	1 x GPL-31T sealed AGM as back up for the 12v rail
Hot Water	20 gallon Torrid calorifier with 240v Immersion Heater
Washing Machine	Asko
Tumble Dryer	Asko
Fridge / Freezer	20 cu ft, complete with ice and water dispensers
Stove	Kenyon 3 point cooker top
Oven	Creda built-in
Other galley equipment	Garbage disposer, Trash compactor, Ice maker, Convection Microwave

Specification - Navigation & Electrical Equipment