1996 Fleming 55

Ta'Xbiex, Malta

Year 1996

Length 55'3 ft / 16.84 m

Builder/Manufacturer Fleming Yachts

Price

$780,825

Blue Elixir is a classic Fleming 55 commissioned in 1997 and first registered to an Italian owner in 1998 with an extensive European specification. She has recently undergone a major refit preparing her for the new owner’s long planned Mediterranean cruise, extensively upgraded and continuously maintained to an impeccable & pristine condition.

Fitted with the original reliable Caterpillar 3208 diesel engines with low hours and a recent major manufacturers overhaul plus two new generators on a fully-refurbished hull with Gelshield epoxy protection. The Naiad stabilizers have been reconditioned, all hull fittings renewed and every other system has been either replaced, refurbished and often duplicated to make “Blue Elixir” as reliable as possible.

There is a Williams 385/130 on a serviced davit, Besenzoni passarelle and gangway, multiple winter covers and new upholstery. Duplicated Time Zero Touch navigation plotters, Furuno Navnet Radar with W2K WIFI, CCTV, multi zone surround audio, full ambient lighting and dual routers for reliable communications. She comes with a full set of household goods, safety equipment, Med charts and a large stock of spare parts.

Extensive details of the refit process are available including photographs and videos.

She is currently moored in Grand Harbour Marina, Valletta, Malta on a long-term berth, available for take-over.

Specifications

Year Built 1996

Category Power

Length Overall 55'3 ft / 16.84 m

Beam 16 ft / 4.87 m

Max Draft 5 ft / 1.52 m

Liferaft Capacity 14

Cabins 3

Electrical System 12 V

Construction Fiberglass

Drive Type Direct

Engines 2

Total Engine Power 870 hp

Cruising Speed 10 kn

Maximum Speed 18 kn

Fuel Tanks 1

Fuel Tank Cap. 3,880 gal

Water Tanks 1

Water Tank Cap. 1,130 gal

Water Heater Cap. 0 gal

Holding Tanks 1

Holding Tank Cap. 390 gal

Displacement 66,138.68 lb

Windlass Electric

Tax Status Paid

Engine 1 Specifications

Make: CATERPILLAR

Model: 3208

Drive Type: Direct

Fuel: Diesel

Engine Power: 435hp

Type: Inboard

Propeller Type: 4 Blade, Bronze

Year: 1996

Engine Hours: 2400

Engine Location: Port

Engine 2 Specifications

Make: CATERPILLAR

Model: 3208

Drive Type: Direct

Fuel: Diesel

Engine Power: 435hp

Type: Inboard

Propeller Type: 4 Blade, Bronze

Year: 1996

Engine Hours: 2400

Engine Location: Starboard

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Disclaimer:

Navy Point Marine Inc. is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Malta Yachting Ltd.

Construction Details

Built 1996/ delivered 1997 to Fleming Yachts (USA) with GRP hull & deck with heavy hand-laid reinforcements. Finished and commissioned in Italy 1998 to European specification. Extensive Refit 2022 continued 2023-24.
Teak decking overall on main deck, flybridge and aft platform.
Solid teak bulwark & capping rails.
Satin-varnished teak interior woodwork.
Thoroughly equipped for blue water cruising, impeccable condition craft.

Machinery

2 x 435 HP CATERPILLAR 3208 Diesel Engines (extensive overhaul 2022)
Engine Hours: 2,400 [April, 2024]
RACOR fuel filters / separators; Flowscan monitoring, engine oil pump out.
HYNAUTIC Morse-style throttle & gear dual controls (wheelhouse/flybridge/aft deck)
MG5071 transmission gearboxes driving s/s shafts with 4-blade bronze props
Glendinning twin engines synchroniser
BENNETT Trim Tabs

Stabilizers: NAIAD 252 Stabilizers (serviced 2022/23)
Thrusters: WESMAR 24V Bow Thruster with dual controls (wheelhouse, fly & aft deck)

Electrics

12v / 220v incl. shore supply & mains, Galvanic isolator.
4 x 180Ah AGM batteries – starboard domestic bank [2019]
2 x 180Ah AGM batteries – port domestic bank [2019]
2 x 75Ah AGM batteries – port & stb genset batteries [2022]
4 x 75Ah AGM batteries – bow thruster batteries [2022]
Victron Quattro Battery Charger for main banks [2022]
Quick SBC Battery Charger (back-up) for main banks [2019]
Victron IP22 12v Battery Charger for gensets [2022]
Victron IP22 24v Battery Charger for bow thruster [2022]
2 x Victron Blue Power 712 Smart Battery Monitors [2022]
Victron Phoenix 1600W Inverter for fridge/freezer [2022]
Victron Quattro 3000W Inverter/Charger for mains [2022]
Victron Digital Monitor Bluetooth
220v / 240v mains sockets throughout

Generators

13.5 kVA ONAN genset (refurbished) – eng. hrs: 710 [April 2024]
6.5 kVA KOHLER genset (new 2019) – eng. hrs: 85 [April 2024]

Accommodation Description

6 berths in master, port & stb guest cabins, 2 heads

Saloon
Comfortable L-shaped sofa with under stowage to portside with generous dining table and leather director’s chairs
Cabinetry to stb incorporating minibar and plenty of storage cupboards and a 28” Smart TV.

Galley (saloon fore)
Fully-equipped kitchen with deep corian sinks, corian worktop surfaces & dumb-waiter
Incorporated induction hob/oven/microwave/dishwasher (all professional catering quality)
Large domestic-style fridge & freezer to stb side, extensive storage cupboards

Master Suite
Queen-sized walk-around double bed with bedside table cabinets & reading lamps
Port and starboard wardrobes with full-size mirror
Ensuite heads with marine toilet, wash-basin and shower cubicle

Port Guest Cabin
Twin single berths with storage drawers under
Wardrobe unit with drawers & large mirror

Stb Guest Cabin
Single full-size lower berth and Pullman-style top berth
Wardrobe unit and bedside unit with large mirror

Wheelhouse / Flybridge / Deck
all the hallmarks of the practical Fleming exterior layout, with wide side decks and easy access to flybridge from both wheelhouse or through stepped ladder from aft deck. Fabulous fore deck with sunbathing area and sun-loungers.
Generous flybridge with helmsman seating & steering position offset to portside, L-shaped sofa and table to starboard, settee and dumb-waiter access to port, all shaded by a maxi-wide bimini top. Tender deck & crane aft of the flybridge. Full-beam aft deck which features a smart, solid teak table with folding director’s chairs for “al-fresco” dining.

Domestic Equipment

DOMETIC 4-zone Air-conditioning chiller system throughout
Idromar M1J Junior Compact 65L/hr water maker
Hot / Cold Pressure water system [2 x new Johnson FW pumps]
Marco sea water pump (new 2022)
220v ATI water heater & calorifier (new 2023)
SAMSUNG Twin-Cooling Fridge/Freezer/Ice Maker
SCHOTT 4-burner induction hob w/boost function
ALPES Oven / Grill
HAEGER Sous-Chef Microwave
BOSCH Washing Machine
Toaster, Kettle, Coffee Machine
Cutlery, crockery & glass ware
Dumb-Waiter system to flybridge deck
KUUMA BBQ
28” LG LED TV with SAT TV
JVC Bluetooth EXAD Stereo Surround 8-zone system with BOSE Speakers
Glomex Aerial & TP Link router
Internet Network Twin Routers & 8-Port Switch (dual 220v/12v)
HIK Vision CCTV camera system
Royal Flush Headhunter toilets, fresh or salt water flush
Exterior LED curtesy lighting
All new LED lighting system ambient and cupboard
Teak & holly varnished flooring

Navigation Equipment

Fully-integrated navigation system upgraded to Time Zero Touch

Wheelhouse:

2 x 16” Vasari MFDs Time Zero Navigator
FURUNO 10” MFD Nav-Net with W2k Wi-Fi
FURUNO Radar
FURUNO GPS
FURUNO Forward-looking Depthsounder
RAYMARINE ST60+ Wind
DATALINE Depth / Speed
ICOM IC-MC505 DSC VHF
ICOM IC-M25 Portable VHF
SHIPMATE RS8300 DSC VHF (independent dual station)
DIGITAL YACHT AIT 1500 Class B AIS Transceiver
ROBERTSON AP300X Autopilot
BENNETT Trim Tabs controls
WESMAR Bow Thruster Controls
IR Cameras fwd/aft/engine room/lazzaretto
FURUNO & GARMIN Navigation backbones
RITCHIE GlobeMaster Compass
AirMar WX200 Weather Station

Flybridge:

SONY Pad MFD with Wi-Fi
GARMIN GPSMap 923 Colour MFD GPS/Plotter
DATALINE GX Speed / Depth
ROBERTSON AP300X Controller
NAIAD Stabilizer Controls
BENNETT Trim Tabs controls
WESMAR Bow Thruster Controls
SHIPMATE RS8300 VHF Repeater
RITCHIE Magnetic Compass
Rudder Indicator and full engine instrumentation

Safety Equipment

8-man Solas B Duarry liferaft (new 2022)
6-man EV liferaft (1997 – in service)
McMURDO SmartFind E5 EPIRB
12 x Adec Ranger Life Jackets
Life Sling Overboard Rescue system
Horseshoe buoys
FIREBOY FM200 automatic engine room fire-extinguisher system
12 x Manual / Auto Fire Extinguishers
Offshore safety flares
First Aid Kit Cat. C
GoLight Searchlight c/w remote control
Auto / manual bilge pumps x3

Miscellaneous Inventory

LOFRANS Falkon 1500W Electric Anchor Windlass c/w twin anchor bow rollers

35kg Delta Main Anchor c/w 100M 12mm chain

15kg Bruce Secondary Anchor c/w 10M chain & 50M warp

HYNAUTIC Hydraulic Steering system

WILLIAMS 385/130 Tender (fully serviced)

Nautical Structure Crane Davit 800lbs (new Warn winch)

2.5M Besenzoni Hydraulic Passarella (folding on transom)

Interra lightweight folding gangway

Transom and side-gate mounting fittings for gangway

Extensive cushions range for fwd & top deck

Complete set of covers for all external deckware

Maxi-Wide Bimini Top for flybridge

Aft deck Awning with full-enclosure removable screens

Sunbrella external upholstery c/w covers

Sunshade screens for all-round windows

Teak wood aft deck table & chairs for “al fresco” dining

S/Steel portholes c/w storm shutters

Transom platform with swim ladder

Cockpit Shower at transom

Assorted mooring lines, mooring springs, fenders, etc

Comprehensive tools, extensive spares, deck ware and equipment manuals.

Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.