Fleming 58 Yacht Review

Fleming 58 Yacht ReviewAlthough the Fleming 58 is a mere 3 feet longer than her predecessor, the Fleming 55, she is actually much larger due to a displacement figure that is a full one third greater. The Fleming 55 has been a great success for the company since 1986 with a construction of 220 yachts. That said, some desired features could not be provided due to its size. Combined with a significant fuel capacity of 1,450 gallons, the Fleming 58 is capable of significant ocean travels. Her 5 foot draft makes her well suited for the islands and U.S. in shore waters.

Fleming 58 Yacht Review

LOA: 62’9″
BEAM: 17’6″
DRAFT: 5’0″
DISPL.: 88,000 lb.
FUEL: 1,450 gal.
WATER: 320 gal.
STD. POWER: 2/500-hp Cummins QSCs
OPT. POWER: 2/800-hp Man diesels
TRANSMISSION: Twin Disc MG5075A
BASE PRICE: $2,500,000

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Accommodations

Since the 1980s, Fleming competitors have launched 50 to 60 footers with full beam master staterooms that are located close to a amidships, which are more comfortable compared to the forward berths.

Fleming 58 Yacht ReviewPlease note, the midships master is optional. The 58’s layout design is very similar to the 55 with the master forward. There is an additional foot and a half of beam that is noticeable in the pilothouse and saloon. The saloon features an L-shaped settee and owner’s option of a love seat or matching barrel chairs. The galley is a U-shape with granite counter tops, sliding out trash bins and other amenities. The galley integrates socially with the saloon on the same level. Three steps up to the pilothouse, you will discover a convenient day head. Accessed from both the pilothouse and cockpit, through a hatch, the flying bridge and boat deck profit from her extra beam and length.

The Fleming 58 can accommodate a 13 foot rib, comes with a hydraulic 1,000 lb. Davit with power rotation and telescoping boom to utilize extra weight.

Construction

The Fleming 58 is built at the Tung Hwa yard in Southern Taiwan, as every Fleming has been since 1985. The hulls are laminated hand laid in a female mold along with fiberglass mat and woven in ways addressed in a array of engineering applications.

Vinylester is a resin used for the outer shell with a gelcoat finish above the waterline and five epoxy barrier coats below the waterline. In order to increase stiffness, reduce weight, provide insulation against hot, cold and sound the molded decks and superstructure components are Corecell cored. The decks are all top coated with teak.

The Fleming 58 is expected to comply with U.S. Coast Guard and Environmental Protection Agency standards. She is certified by the standard setting American Boat and Yacht Council along with satisfying all requirements of the European Union. Built to the CE-RCD Category A Ocean Standard and the equivalent Australian and Canadian standards. Rating with a CE A, certifies the vessel for extensive voyages and self-sufficiency in conditions such as 13 feet waves and Force 8 winds. This equates to 25 to 40 knots full gale.

Performance

Due to this yacht’s heavy build, many have assumed she is a full displacement design. This is not the case. She has a semi-displacement design with a hull form that flattens aftward, meaning the boat will lift on plane given sufficient horsepower from her Cummins 500-horsepower diesel engines.

These electronically controlled motors with common rail fuel injection are comfortable and economical when running between 10 to 12 knots or lower. Her increased range is significant when slowing down. The 58’s added waterline length is 10% more than the of the 55, giving the yacht a displacement speed of 8.5 to 9 knots.

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