Sapphire II - Hinckley FOR SALE

This 2006 Hinckley Talaria 55 Fly Bridge Motor Yacht serves as a luminous example of Hinckley’s steadfast devotion to quality and artistry. With her refined composite hull and thoughtfully appointed flybridge, every nuance affirms the marque’s pursuit of perfection. The profile is timeless, with elegant sheer and purposeful stance, while the flybridge invites you to savor sweeping vistas and a breezy, open-air sanctuary. Step below and you’ll discover an interior orchestrated from curated materials and flawless joinery, a haven where indulgence meets intelligent design. The Talaria 55 is more than a boat; it is a tribute to Hinckley’s heritage of crafting enduring, high‑performance luxury yachts that continue to define the category.

Beyond her visual poise, the Talaria 55 celebrates engineering mastery. Integrated systems deliver top-tier capability, quiet confidence, and intuitive operation, underscoring a commitment to an effortless yachting lifestyle. Every component reflects Hinckley’s drive to provide an incomparable cruising experience. This 2006 Hinckley Talaria 55 flybridge motor yacht is not simply a status piece; it is a living affirmation of the enduring standards that shape the Hinckley legend, promising passages distinguished by luxury, precision, and a legacy meant to last.

Deck features

Thoughtfully finished for both beauty and surefooted practicality, the side decks and cabin housetop offer molded non-skid walking surfaces, while the vertical faces of the deck, house, waterways, and pilothouse top are rendered in a smooth gelcoat for a crisp, refined look. Tapered, varnished teak toe rails with the distinctive Hinckley profile frame the foredeck, where a molded anchor locker with a hinged, gas‑spring–assisted hatch houses a hydraulic Muir windlass mounted in a custom anchor well. Windlass operation is effortless from both helm stations or via remote control, feeding a custom 316L stainless steel lighted bow roller that makes night-time retrieval seamless. The ground tackle is equally robust, with a Manson Supreme 80 lb anchor secured to 300 feet of stainless chain, while a saltwater deck wash and freshwater spigot conveniently reside in the foredeck locker.

Natural light and ventilation abound through eight opening portlights with screens and nine Bowmar opening overhead hatches with stainless steel frames, which lend the interior a light, airy ambience; every overhead hatch is equipped with bug screens and shades. Custom step lights provide subtle nighttime guidance, complemented by a 30-inch-high 316L stainless steel bow rail for confident movement forward. Deck hardware is comprehensive and yacht-quality, with two custom Hinckley stainless steel open bow chocks and four closed custom Hinckley chocks supporting precise line handling, and ten 316L stainless steel mooring cleats positioned at bow, stern, and springline stations—twelve-inch cleats at the bow and stern and ten-inch cleats for the springlines. Wichard folding pad eyes and chafe strips near the stern cleats ensure secure, protected attachment points for fenders and dock lines, while custom Hinckley fender storage lockers are neatly integrated into the side decks. Overboard direct drainage scuppers keep the cockpit dry, and a huge foredeck locker expands on-deck stowage. A custom Hinckley aluminum mast completes the purposeful deck profile.

Elegance meets function in the cockpit, where a teak sole and varnished teak coaming elevate the sensory experience. A cockpit sole hatch with recessed hinges is fitted with manual hydraulic risers, granting effortless access to the Generator and Jet System and revealing abundant storage beneath. Shore power management is clean and simple, with two Glendinning powered shore cord reels exiting the transom through a flush hatch.

Cockpit features

Thoughtful courtesy lighting is tucked beneath the cockpit coaming, complemented by a dedicated safety light at the cockpit step for confident footing after dusk. A cockpit shower with a hot-and-cold mixing valve is positioned conveniently near the transom door, perfect for rinsing off after a swim. Shoreside connections are ready when you are, with a dockside water supply inlet and a shore cable TV and phone inlet. Ample storage is provided by lockers beneath the port and starboard cockpit coamings.

Flybridge

The flybridge is crowned by a hard bimini whose polished aluminum frame supports a canvas top with integrated lighting, creating an elegant, sheltered space with a welcoming glow. A fully custom-designed mast provides support for the associated antennas and cameras at the masthead, ensuring seamless integration and reliable performance.

Accommodations

A large, fully custom U-shaped dinette to starboard embraces a varnished cherry table with a fold-out leaf, creating an inviting focal point for dining and conversation. To port, an opposing custom U-shaped settee offers generous seating without a table, balancing the space and encouraging easy flow. Forward, the entertainment center features a large pop-up flat-screen television paired with a concealed HDTV satellite receiver, delivering cinema-quality viewing at the touch of a button. This area also hosts a bar with storage below and a U-Line ice maker, ensuring refreshments are always within effortless reach.

Lower helm

The lower helm is engineered for confidence and control, centered around the Hinckley “JetStick” system with manual override back-up and complemented by electronic throttle controls and MAN engine control panels for precise response at every speed. Navigation and data are presented with clarity on two Garmin 7215 displays together with a Raymarine ST70 display, while the AutoAnchor AA560 control streamlines anchoring and the AutoSet Lectrotab control refines trim for an effortless ride. Enhanced awareness comes via FLIR remote camera control and an ACR remote spotlight control, and reliable communications are ensured by an Icom IC-M604 VHF radio with Command Mic III alongside an Iridium phone. Comfort and oversight are completed by the master air-conditioning control panel and comprehensive fuel and water gauges.

Upper helm

At the upper helm, electronic throttle controls deliver effortless response, while two Garmin 7215 displays present navigation and systems data at a glance. MAN engine control panels place performance monitoring within easy reach, complemented by FLIR remote camera control for enhanced awareness and an ACR remote spotlight control for precise illumination. Anchoring is streamlined via the AutoAnchor AA560 control, clear communication comes through the Icom Commandmic III VHF, and a Raymarine ST70 display augments the instrumentation. Ride and trim are refined with the AutoSet Lectrotab control, and reliable heading reference is provided by a Ritchie Powerdamp Compass. Raised-panel doors in cherry and cherry-sheathed cabin liners underscore the level of craftsmanship, while large overhead hatches fitted with Ocean Air screens and shades invite light and fresh air. Opening ports with custom screens further promote natural ventilation, and reverse-cycle air conditioning ensures comfort in any season. Custom cabin lighting throughout includes halogen swivel lights and Cantalupi Cupid satin-nickel bulkhead lamps with rheostat controls for tailored ambience. Interior cushions are covered in Spinneybeck Blue ultra-leather accented with antler buttons, and most countertops throughout are custom, fashioned from beautiful Honey Onyx stone. Moving aft, cedar-lined hanging lockers to port and starboard provide generous stowage.

Galley

The well-appointed galley features a Kenyon two-burner electric cooktop and a Sharp stainless steel microwave/convection oven positioned above the sink, complemented by a Broan trash compactor. A polished stainless steel undermounted sink with a single-lever fixture and sprayer pairs with a hot and cold pressure freshwater system for effortless preparation and cleanup. Cold storage is generous with two U-Line refrigeration drawers with cherry faces and a lighted cold-plate freezer box, while a 110 volt AC icemaker is conveniently housed in a locker below the companion helm seat. Illumination is refined by over-counter lighting with a dimmer, and systems are at your fingertips with the air conditioning control and Sea Recovery watermaker control. Thoughtful stowage includes dedicated storage for dinner service for eight and an inboard galley locker with adjustable shelves.

Master suite

A centerline, forward-facing queen berth with an innerspring mattress crowns the space, set above generous storage drawers, while a custom settee anchors the forward bulkhead. To port and starboard, dressers capped with Honey Onyx stone offer refined utility, and aft, cedar-lined hanging lockers to port and starboard provide elegant wardrobe stowage. Entertainment is seamlessly integrated with a bulkhead-mounted 32" Samsung TV/monitor positioned over the settee to face the bed, paired with an HDTV satellite TV/DVD/Blu Ray receiver and stereo speakers.

Lighting and climate are thoughtfully curated for comfort and ambiance: custom halogen swivel art lights over the owner's bunk illuminate artwork on the bulkhead; overhead lighting runs on a dimmer circuit; and additional bulkhead-mounted fixtures forward and aft complement the scene. Fresh air and natural light pour through four opening ports with screens and a large centerline Bomar hatch with screen and blackout shade, while reverse-cycle air-conditioning and heat vents, alongside two bulkhead-mounted fans, ensure year-round comfort. Ample storage in lockers and drawers to port and starboard keeps the suite impeccably organized.

Master head

Elegantly appointed, the master head features a stainless sink paired with a Grohe faucet and a separate stall shower regulated by a Grohe single-lever mixing valve. A Sealand Vacu-flush marine toilet is plumbed directly to a 100-gallon holding tank, which can be emptied via a deck fitting or discharged overboard through the Sealand macerator pump to a discharge facility. Ventilation and natural light flow through an opening portlight with screen and a Bowmar overhead opening hatch with screen and blackout shade. A full-length mirror enhances the sense of space, overhead lighting is fitted with a dimmer except in the shower, and thoughtful storage is arranged outboard and beneath the sink.

Guest stateroom

The guest stateroom is thoughtfully appointed with a 110-volt outlet for convenient power access, overhead lighting on a dimmer paired with bulkhead-mounted fixtures and soft rope lighting to create a layered ambiance, and individual reading lamps for nighttime comfort. Climate is managed with a reverse cycle AC/heat control pad, while fresh air and natural light flow through two opening ports with screens, complemented above by an overhead opening Bowmar hatch fitted with a screen and blackout shade for privacy and restful darkness.

Guest head

Thoughtfully appointed for comfort and practicality, the guest head features a Sealand VacuFlush marine toilet plumbed directly to a 100-gallon holding tank that can be emptied either via a deck fitting or overboard through the Sealand macerator pump to a discharge facility. A stall shower enclosed with Lucite doors is regulated by a Grohe single-lever mixing valve, while overhead lighting is set on a dimmer, with the exception of the shower. Natural light and ventilation arrive through an opening port light with screen, complemented by a Bowmar opening overhead hatch with screen and blackout shade, as well as an additional opening Bowmar hatch likewise fitted with a screen and blackout shade. Storage is intelligently placed outboard and beneath the sink, joined by a built-in hanging locker and additional cedar lined storage compartments, and custom towel racks provide a refined finishing touch. For onboard convenience, an ASKO front-loading full sized washer and dryer is plumbed to the sump tank.

Electrical

The yacht’s electrical architecture delivers 120/240 volts AC complemented by a robust 24-volt DC system, with shore power at 240 volts AC feeding a dedicated 12-volt DC electronics panel and 12-volt lighting throughout. Starting power comes from four BCI Group 31 AGM batteries serving the main engines and generator, while the main house bank is comprised of four BCI Group 31 AGM batteries, all managed through heavy-duty battery switches for the port and starboard engines with the ability to parallel the start batteries. Charging is assured by two 100-amp 24-volt DC Balmar alternators and two 24-volt DC battery chargers, monitored via a Link 10 battery monitor. Shore connections are streamlined by two 120/240-volt AC Power 50-amp inlets and two Glendinning powered shore cord reels, while a custom lighted circuit breaker panel with a smoked glass cover, meters, switches, and indicator lights provides clear, protected control. Practical touches include a custom 12-volt cockpit outlet located beneath the starboard forward teak coaming and common wire bonding with a minimum branch wire size of #8 AWG per ABYC. For independent power underway or at anchor, a Westerbeke 12 kW, 240-volt AC generator, Model 12 OBTDC, resides in a sound shield with a remote panel and gauges for effortless generator starting and monitoring.

Engine room

The engine room is meticulously insulated with faced foam/composite material and finished with a metal covering on all visible surfaces, while the access door is secured with double gaskets to ensure superior sound and thermal isolation. Engine air intakes are equipped with air de-misters at both vents, fully baffled and insulated for optimal performance, and the space is illuminated by four cage-protected lights. Power comes from twin Man D2842 LE404 1360-hp diesel engines driving two Hamilton 403 water jets through Twin Disc MG-5145SC transmissions, with an underwater exhaust system featuring a low-speed by-pass for quiet, efficient operation. Fuel management is handled by Racor fuel-water filters with pressure gauges, water sensors, petcock, and drain tubes, while a Side Power hydraulic bow thruster and power-assist steering deliver precise maneuverability. Critical systems protection includes alarms for low engine oil pressure and engine high water temperature, a Fireboy fire suppression system with automatic engine shutdown, and a reversible 24-Volt DC oil transfer pump serving the main engines, transmissions, and generator, fed by a custom 5-gallon oil reservoir plumbed within the engine room. Onboard comfort and service utilities include fresh hot and cold pressurized water, 24-VDC main and back-up pumps supplying the galley, shower, head, and cockpit shower, two automatic 24-volt DC sump pumps for showers, the washing machine, and air-conditioning condensate, and four Rule 24-volt DC electric 3500-GPH bilge pumps with ULTRA automatic float switches backed by a high-water bilge alarm. Deck operations are supported by a saltwater deck wash pump with hose connections on deck near the anchor roller, while domestic needs are met by a 17-gallon marine-insulated stainless steel water heater, a 100-gallon aluminum holding tank, a 200-gallon stainless steel fresh water tank, a washer and dryer, and a Sea Recovery watermaker.

Safety equipment

A Fireboy fire suppression system with automatic engine shutdown anchors the onboard safety suite, complemented by four 2-lb. Type B-1 fire extinguishers rated for Class A, B, and C fires. A remote-controlled spotlight is mounted on the pilothouse roof, while an aft-deck floodlight is mounted on the mast to illuminate nighttime operations. Audible signaling is delivered by a Kahlenberg 24-volt DC dual-trumpet air horn with a switch at the helm, and a 24-volt DC searchlight with a remote at the helm provides precise beam control. Essential gear includes an assortment of life jackets, full navigation lights, and a comprehensive Coast Guard safety package.

Construction

The hull is built with Hinckley DualGuard Composite Construction, combining a Kevlar®/E-glass outer skin over a balsa and Corecell® core with a carbon fiber inner skin, all infused with vinylester resin using the Seaman Composite Resin Infusion Molding Process (SCRIMP®). The deck carries an E-glass skin over balsa and Corecell® core, laminated with vinylester resin using the same SCRIMP® method. Together, these advanced materials and techniques deliver a superior surface finish, enhanced resistance to osmosis, a high degree of stiffness with excellent stiffness-to-weight ratios, greater hull strength against impact damage, and valuable thermal insulation. Thru-hull fittings are non-metallic composite, with ball-valve seacocks below the waterline and above it where appropriate, while bronze seacocks, thru-hull fittings, and sea strainers serve the propulsion engines. The rub rail features a stainless steel half-round on a fiberglass molding. The swim platform is painted to match the hull color, fitted with teak decking inserts and a stainless steel half-round, and it conceals a stainless steel telescoping three-step swim ladder beneath the platform.

Disclaimer

The details of this yacht are presented in good faith; however, accuracy cannot be guaranteed, nor is any warranty made regarding the vessel’s condition. This offering is subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from the market without notice. All information is provided as a courtesy to clients and is not intended to constitute direct representation of any specific yacht for sale.

Overview

This 2006 Hinckley Talaria 55 Fly Bridge Motor Yacht embodies Hinckley’s enduring commitment to quality and craftsmanship. From its sleek composite hull to the meticulously designed fly bridge, every element reflects a pursuit of excellence. The exterior’s classic lines radiate sophistication, while the fly bridge delivers a panoramic vantage point and an inviting open-air retreat. Step within and the interior reveals a harmony of hand-selected materials and impeccable joinery, shaping a space where luxury and functionality are seamlessly united. More than a vessel, the Talaria 55 stands as a testament to a legacy of timeless design and high performance that continues to define the industry benchmark.

Beyond its aesthetic allure, the Talaria 55 showcases true engineering prowess. Its onboard systems have been conceived for top-tier performance, unwavering reliability, and intuitive, user-friendly operation, each detail underscoring a commitment to an unparalleled yachting experience. This 2006 Hinckley Talaria 55 Fly Bridge Motor Yacht is not merely a status symbol but a living expression of the enduring quality that defines the Hinckley name, promising journeys across the seas marked by luxury, precision, and a lasting legacy.