Solutions is a Talaria 55 ft. Flybridge, specified and built for an exacting client. With two MAN common rail V-12 twin turbo engines generating 1360 horsepower each, she cruises comfortably at 33 knots with a top speed of 36 knots.  At the more ‘economical’ throttle setting of 2,000 rpm she will cruise at 26 knots.  All controls, navigational tools and entertainment are accessible on the fly bridge from the comfort of a double Stidd helm seat.  Detailed and maintained fastidiously Solutions is a two time winner of the prestigious “Best in Show” held annually at the San Diego Yacht Club.

“The Hinckley T55 is a seductive marriage of beauty and brawn.”  So said Dennis Caprio writing in the October 2007 issue of Yachting Magazine following sea trials. 

Ten years on there is no doubt this is a very impressive boat.  With distinctive flowing lines hiding ample accommodations she moves smoothly at speed over a choppy seaway.  At rest, her proportions are a delight to the eye.  Superbly finished cherry wood joiner work, teak and tulipwood cabin sole and tasteful interior furnishings result in what I can only describe as ”comfortably captivating.”  The T55FB is truly in “a class of her own.”

Following a lively swim, I climbed the folding ladder and took a hot shower on the teak swim step, toweled off and headed to the flybridge.  The kids were stretched out on the expansive seating area, focused on their respective preoccupations with mother relaxing on the port side settee, good book in hand.  Following the setting sun, we gathered around the dining table in the main saloon for dinner, enjoying the 360 degree view.   No too many minutes later the kids headed down with the dishes to the galley on the port side, then took advantage of the television in their starboard side twin guest cabin.

We bid them ‘good night,’ made our way through the passageway forward to the comfort of our master stateroom, settling in to the port and starboard settees for pre-bed relaxation.  A movie on the large flat screen between the alcoves on the cherry bulkhead was a catalyst for a silent ship as we drifted off for a comfortable sleep in the forward facing queen size berth.    

Fly Bridge

A double Stidd chair is located at the helm with bench seating to port.  To starboard, is an L shaped arrangement with table.  Ten people may sit comfortably.   

Pilot House

There are two Stidd seats; one at the helm power operated and both covered in blue leather.  A comfortable settee finished in identical leather is located outboard on the starboard side accompanied by an elegant, height adjustable table featuring a compass rose inlay.

On the port side are two very smart and comfortable custom straight back chairs, which are separated by a table with two drawers below.  Outboard of this table is a recess for the TV monitors which hides-away by electronic control. 

Opening window at helm station operated electrically. 

Interior blinds lift and lower electrically.

Dinette

The C shaped dinette area converts to a double berth.  It is, but we do not have the cushion insert.

Day Head

Finished in gloss varnished cherry and cream gel-coat features a glass -enclosed shower.

Granite top on the vanity cabinet

Grohe single-lever mixing faucet control

Vacuflush toilet

Opening overhead ventilation hatch

Master stateroom

Commencing with sound attenuation panels in the hull, this more than ample size stateroom features a forward facing queen berth of 6’6” length with generous storage drawers below.   There are alcoves to port and starboard, numerous drawers and two large cedar-lined hanging lockers with automatic lighting.  A TV monitor is located above the desk on centerline at the forward bulkhead.  Cherry cabinetry port and starboard provides ample storage.

There are upholstered single settees port and starboard.

Master Head

The vanity area is finished in varnished cherry and a granite counter.  The glass enclosed stall shower is finished in cream gel-coat.

The sink vanity top is of solid granite and there is a Grohe single-lever mixing faucet control.

Guest Stateroom

Located to starboard it has two berths measuring 6’6” with drawers underneath.  There is additional drawer stowage and a cedar lined hanging locker with automatic lighting.  

Entertainment is provided by a Sharp flat screen TV with PlayStation 2 and options for playing DVD s or gaming.

The passageway between staterooms has a full length hanging locker and stowage for the central vacuum system.  Adjacent is a linen closet featuring pull-out shelving.  An additional passageway closet houses the full size Asko washer and dryer.

Solid granite counter tops

Polished stainless steel double sink.

Grohe single-lever mixing faucet control

Fisher & Paykel dish washer

U Line drawer refrigerator x 2

Grunnert freezer space is top loading.

Sharp microwave/convection oven

Gaggeneau stove top

Broan trash compactor

The hull is of laminate construction consisting of a carbon fiber inner skin laminated with Vinylester resin using the SCRIMP process.  The paint finish, Awlgrip Midnight Blue was applied in 2015.

The cream color finished deck is laminated using the SCRIMP process with aircraft grade end balsa for the inner and outer skins and closed cellular foam core. 

Type MAN V-12 common rail diesel twin turbo

Year built 2006

Racor in line fuel/air separators

Engine hours; port 1677 starboard 1677

Twin disc MG5145SC transmission

Drive type; Jet, Hamilton

Engine Room

De-mister air vents.

Baffled and insulated air intake.

Underwater exhaust system

Composite insulation with Mylar faced foam.

Delta extraction fans

Camera connected to Garmin display

Four over-head LED lights.

Fire protection by Fireboy.

Reversible oil transfer pump for main engines, generator and transmissions

High water alarm

All hoses in the engine room were upgraded to blue silicone.

Cooling system piping upgraded with chrome finish.

Generator

New Northern Lights generator set installed October, ‘18

The entire system confirms with ABYC standards.

24-volt lighting system

24-Volt service

The four 8D AGM house batteries were installed in 2015.  There are four 4D AGM starting batteries for the main engine and generator.  Heavy-duty switches for both banks allow for parallel starting. 

Two Balmar alternators; 80 amp, 24v DC

One 100 amp battery charger for house bank

One 60 amp battery charger for starting bank.

Shore power

Two 50-amp power inlets.

Two 50-amp cords on Glendenning reels.

All thru hulls below waterline are bronze, above waterline are Forespar ‘Marelon”

Hot and cold pressurized with Sure-Flo Smart Sensor.  There are back up pumps for galley, shower and heads.

Stainless steel water heater with 17gallon capacity.

Automatic 24 volt DC sump pumps for showers and washing machine.

Three bilge pumps are Rule 24 volt 3500 GPH

Air conditioning provided by Marine Air Systems; two 24,000BTU system with 4 air handlers; saloon; galley and heads; guest cabin; owners stateroom

Saltwater and fresh water deck wash 10-GPM at the anchor roller. 

Fresh water connections are in the cockpit and fly bridge.

Sea Recovery water-maker – Ultra Whisper 400

Hot and cold fresh water shower at transom.

Tankage

Fresh water 200 gallons in stainless tank.

Fuel 1200 gallons.

Holding tank 100 gallons in aluminum.

Maretron tank level monitoring system

Pilothouse;

Raymarine VHF; two Raymarine E120, Furuno wind instruments, Furuno Radome, full MAN engine display, rudder indicator

Flybridge;

Raymarine VHF

Two Raymarine E120 repeaters; full MAN display, rudder indicator, remote windlass switch, horn switch, navigation light switches.

Camera monitoring system; allows viewing of interior and engine room.

Remote cameras operating in engine room and main saloon feed to Raymarine displays in Pilot House and Fly Bridge

Bose sound system throughout with individual remote controls

TV monitors in master stateroom, guest stateroom and main saloon

KVH G4 satellite receiver

Hydraulic windlass

Dual air horns with compressor and tank in engine room.

Swim step with retractable swim ladder

Equipment

Ground tackle; 55 lb. Delta with 50’ x 3/8 Grade 40 galvanized chain and 200’ of ¾ three strand nylon rode.  Secondary anchor is 40 lb. Fortress FX55, chain and rode.

Custom anchor well houses Hydraulic windlass leading to custom 316L stainless steel bow roller.

Bimini top with frame and tan canvas.  Full fly bridge cover with individual covers for fly bridge seat, table and electronics.  A mooring cover and skirts for the aft 18ft. of the hull providing excellent protection from the sun. 

Black out interior covers for port lights.  (For sun protection of interior finish)

Interior drapes for all windows and ports (un-used)

Screens and shades on overhead hatches.

Mast

The aluminum mast, refinished in 2016 supports a flag halyard, antennae, flood- light, navigation lights, horn and spotlight.

Givens 6 man life-raft re-certification due July 2018.

Eight Type 1 PFDs

Ten Type 3 PFDs

Automatic fire suppression system in engine room and generator lazarette with remote deployments in cockpit and both helm stations.  (Serviced and certified in July 2017)

Six hand held fire extinguishers