When you own a Tolly 44 the dream of moving up to a Fleming 65 is a natural progression. Our Tolly 44 was a dream for many years before it became a reality. Never stop dreaming!
Fun to watch. Fun through canals with yachts, high rises for first four minutes. Fleming yacht tour for a bit but not much, very nice yacht though. Nice tour of boat show and tour boat cruise showing yachts in harbor. Thanks for sharing.
Been watching you guys since you started, and have been lusting after a Fleming since I found Tony Flemings videos. I keep looking at the used 55's and buying lottery tickets, until the ages of the boats available and my budget intersect. Fingers and toes crossed. Love your videos. I have learned much from your adventures (and problems too!)
Hi Earnest. Thanks for sticking with us for so long. We greatly appreciate you being here and watching. We don't buy many lotto tickets, I guess we are going to have to start if we are ever going to have one of these beautiful boats. We keep our eyes on the used Fleming 55 market as well. The intersection point still seems far off for us. Cheers to dreaming! 😃
Always remember there are a lot of people that dream to have your boat one day ! You both have the right idea never stop dreaming big ! My wife and I love cruising our boat for years . We have the same engines they have never let us down ! We enjoy your videos ! Stay safe ! 🇺🇸
I'm 5 years from retirement, 4 years from buying a Fleming 55 or 65, we tested a lot of long distance cruisers and honestly, from the moment we hit open water the Fleming showed why the command a higher price.
BTW, just found and subscribed to your vlog, very nicely done, I will have to play catch up in my spare time...Also, I did reply to a few comments here regarding Flemming boats, sorry if I over steeped, i've spent the last 6 months learning about them and the ownership community, it really is rather special and I mean that in a good way.
Don't get started on Fleming Yachts. Talyn loves those. I am not even gonna show her this video because she will start dreaming again. They are beautiful Yachts! We are on a beer budget though. Cheers you two! Good luck on you Fleming sponsorship!
Tony Fleming's Channel makes me love Fleming's more then any other boat. Aesthetically I still prefer the nordhavn but it's something about these yachts that them very remarkable. I had once dreamed of buying one of these and then going to the Fleming University to learn how to operate them.
We were invited aboard a Fleming 55, Osprey, at Kichissippi Marina about 10 yrs ago while looping the Rideau/Ottawa/St. Lawrence rivers. It's been our #1 dream boat ever since. Unfortunately we'd have to win the Lotto Max (a few times) to afford one. *Sigh* Boat show looks like fun. Cheers! Rick & Lori
Glad to see you guys back on the water after surviving another hurricane season. We are finally ready to buy our Fleming (I WISH!). Currently looking for something in the 45' range aft cabin. Wife and I really like the layout of the Bayliner 4587. Don't forget the Gulf Coast, there's plenty to see over here. Crystal River with the manatees, nice State Parks, Mote Marine, and unfortunately right now, red tide. Take care and happy cruising.
The major TV networks should take notice because I'm watching and thanking you for sharing your adventure with us. Better than any TV. Keep em rolling!
@@SearchingforCShels I am hunting now for a Tollycraft. I live in the PNW and they have a great reputation. Looking for any turn-key 43, 44, 45 or 48. I was a bit floored about your engine repair costs. Do you think it was more expensive because you were in the Bahamas?
@@danengstrom1 Good luck on your Tolly search. I'll keep my eyes open for you. I think the cost was lower than what I would of paid in south Florida, but I think I could of got it done cheaper in North Carolina, but I wasn't about to go that far on one engine.
I started watching your channel 4 days ago. Now I have seen every video you have posted. I am a little ways off still but this is my dream.. Great content and glad you are living your dream. Keep it up, I'll be waiting patiently for more!!!
Thanks for the wonderful tour. I have loved the Fleming for some time and then became acquainted with the Nordhavn! I would be happy with either one. JIM
Flemings are truly gorgeous boats. I've never been on one but would love to look round a 55'. When the lottery win comes, that will be the one! I'm assuming by the looks on your faces you were impressed by them also!
Just watched your latest vlog. Don't know much about Marlowes but they look very similar in concept. The finish looked a bit more flamboyant than a Fleming. Which is your favourite???
@@SearchingforCShels Quite possibly. Name was different, but the dinghy, and other details like the wing controls were the same. I recall that the professional captain told us he cruised it up to Maine from FL with the new owners. This video was from lats year's FLIBS, right? I like those boats very much, but would not want to deal with all that wood on the exterior. I'm too pragmatic for that.
Lovely video! We live aboard our sailboat preparing to sail around the world, currently cruising through the channel islands :) Safe travels! Maybe we will cross paths someday.
Wow, you guys just broke my heart. You said you couldn't make it to FLIBS. If you didn't want to see me all you had to do is say so. LOL I still love you. I'm used to getting ghosted. LOL
Oh Paul, we would of loved to meet you at FLIBS this year. We really didn’t make it. This is FLIBS 2018. Yes we are that far behind. I’m sure we’ll meet at some point. So sorry for the confusion.
Thank goodness! I can go off suicide watch now. lol I’m very sensitive you know. lol Looking forward actually getting together sometime. My delivery date is now December 12th. I’ll be in the Miami area till sometime in February. Let me know if you guys are in the area.
You were in my hometown. If I’d known you were going I could have sent you a short list of places not to miss, including Cuban restaurants, lol. The Fleming was beautiful, as are Nordhavn, but I have to admit I prefer mid-eighties Chris-Craft Corinthians, probably because I lived on a Chris-Craft as a kid.
You know, even though it is smaller ( by 10 feet ) I would say the Fleming 55 would fit you both better. Cruising at 4.5 - 5 knots will give trans Atlantic range on internal fuel tanks. ( speed vs range data graphs on flemingyachts.com the performance section ) Yet they are as well appointed with the same basic layout as the 65 you looked at. This would also show that going to the larger yachts isn't always the only option for long range cruising.
Oh yes, we absolutely agree. The 65 was the smallest at the show that we could see. I'm sure the 55 or the 58 would be more our size. Just stunning boats all around.
@@SearchingforCShels yup they are, though according to the speed vs range data the 58 is the worst performer of the Flemings. Same fuel capacity and engines of the 65, yet barely able to get to 3000 NM.
@@jaquigreenlees the range charts on the 58 and 65 use the 800 hp man engines which are the base engines for the 65 and the upgrade for the 58. The base engines for the 58 are the same 8.3 litre 500 hp Cummings that are used on the 55. The 58 carries 1450 gallons whereas the 65 and 55 hold 1700 and 1000 gallons respectively. The 58 also has the option of a bulbous bow which if chosen increases the range significantly
Didn't realize this was from 2018. Nice work, love seeing the sunshine on a cold, rainy November day. Flemings are nice little ships but 1600-2400 hp? And don't forget that the windshield is angled wrong. I see myself more as a Nordhavn guy though that interior looks like something I could get used to. Best of luck with your upcoming journeys.
Yes, that is a lot of horsepower, they are very economical though at low RPMs. There is something to be said about the ability to get up and go when you need to. Have always loved the Nordhavn as well.
Fleming should hook up with that other company to do events. It would only help in sales and info/feedback from current owners. 2 companies working together to pull off a yearly or twice a year event,......why not? More hands lighten the load.
It's not actually Fleming doing the event, it's Burr Yachts, one of their reps in the US. I get your point, but Fleming really doesn't need to do any promotions, they have managed to get themselves in a position where people come to them to order boats and their used boats sell themselves. The Fleming owners and company really do a great job of communicating with each other, it's one of the main reasons you will see constant upgrades to the model lines, though a 10 year old 55 may look the same, it's very different under the skin. The owner community is also very tight, i'm looking at buying one 4-5 years from now and honestly, if you go to the owners forum, you can find the history of just about every boat.
Hello from Germany. I have a question: if you have the choice between a Fleming 65 and a Nordhavn 64, which yacht would you choose. (Price should not be a criterion)
That is a touch question, but I think it comes down to what you want to do. If crossing large oceans or circumnavigation was part of my cruising plans then I think the Nordhavn is better equipped for that. If Island hopping or crossing smaller seas like the Med or Caribbean Sea, I'd consider the Fleming. Hope this helps. Cheers Rolf!
@@SearchingforCShels Oh, thanks for the super quick reply. Let's be honest, who always only wants to cross deep water? Most of us drive along the coastlines. I think that the Fleming is the better all-rounder with a draft of around 1.52 and it works from Norway to Iceland too or even further. The Nordhavn may be a little better for bad weather but "you always have to die a death". Cheers Captain.
Did you get a chance to go aboard either of the Belize boats -- the 54 or the new 66? They are really nice boats and price well below the Flemings. I also think the Outer Reef's compare very well to the Flemings.
Greetings from New Brunswick....love the channel and the inspiration you instil. Quick question......what month and year are we here with the last two recent vids?
When you own a Tolly 44 the dream of moving up to a Fleming 65 is a natural progression. Our Tolly 44 was a dream for many years before it became a reality. Never stop dreaming!
Agreed, all our boats were dream boats; our 34, now the 44. Sadly though this Fleming may be untouchable, but we never say never.
Fleming make the best trawler yachts IMHO. I have lusted after one for years.
Honestly, i don't understand how people can "dislike" this vlog. Keep up the good job!!
Thanks! That is very kind.
Fun to watch. Fun through canals with yachts, high rises for first four minutes. Fleming yacht tour for a bit but not much, very nice yacht though. Nice tour of boat show and tour boat cruise showing yachts in harbor. Thanks for sharing.
Been watching you guys since you started, and have been lusting after a Fleming since I found Tony Flemings videos. I keep looking at the used 55's and buying lottery tickets, until the ages of the boats available and my budget intersect. Fingers and toes crossed. Love your videos. I have learned much from your adventures (and problems too!)
Hi Earnest. Thanks for sticking with us for so long. We greatly appreciate you being here and watching. We don't buy many lotto tickets, I guess we are going to have to start if we are ever going to have one of these beautiful boats. We keep our eyes on the used Fleming 55 market as well. The intersection point still seems far off for us. Cheers to dreaming! 😃
Always remember there are a lot of people that dream to have your boat one day ! You both have the right idea never stop dreaming big ! My wife and I love cruising our boat for years . We have the same engines they have never let us down ! We enjoy your videos !
Stay safe ! 🇺🇸
Fleming is just a dream right now. What a beautifully designed high quality build. Hope you tour a few of the used ones also.
25 years ago a Fleming pulled in to our marina. I have been in love ever since.
I'm 5 years from retirement, 4 years from buying a Fleming 55 or 65, we tested a lot of long distance cruisers and honestly, from the moment we hit open water the Fleming showed why the command a higher price.
BTW, just found and subscribed to your vlog, very nicely done, I will have to play catch up in my spare time...Also, I did reply to a few comments here regarding Flemming boats, sorry if I over steeped, i've spent the last 6 months learning about them and the ownership community, it really is rather special and I mean that in a good way.
Don't get started on Fleming Yachts. Talyn loves those. I am not even gonna show her this video because she will start dreaming again. They are beautiful Yachts! We are on a beer budget though. Cheers you two! Good luck on you Fleming sponsorship!
Tony Fleming's Channel makes me love Fleming's more then any other boat. Aesthetically I still prefer the nordhavn but it's something about these yachts that them very remarkable. I had once dreamed of buying one of these and then going to the Fleming University to learn how to operate them.
Flemings are amazing. Truly something to aspire to own.
Fleming are just the most beautiful yachts !
Thank you very much
We were invited aboard a Fleming 55, Osprey, at Kichissippi Marina about 10 yrs ago while looping the Rideau/Ottawa/St. Lawrence rivers. It's been our #1 dream boat ever since. Unfortunately we'd have to win the Lotto Max (a few times) to afford one. *Sigh* Boat show looks like fun. Cheers! Rick & Lori
Yes, they are impressive boats, but you need some deep pockets. Much deeper than we have for sure.
Glad to see you guys back on the water after surviving another hurricane season. We are finally ready to buy our Fleming (I WISH!). Currently looking for something in the 45' range aft cabin. Wife and I really like the layout of the Bayliner 4587. Don't forget the Gulf Coast, there's plenty to see over here. Crystal River with the manatees, nice State Parks, Mote Marine, and unfortunately right now, red tide. Take care and happy cruising.
We may head to the gulf coast next summer. Yes, those Bayliners have an awesome layout. We looked at a couple 4788s when we were shopping.
I think I just saw the GNP from 100 nations in this video, lol
Fleming yachts are very nice and I always say it's better to set your goals to high than to low.
Thanks guy's, a great start to my week! Andrew
The major TV networks should take notice because I'm watching and thanking you for sharing your adventure with us. Better than any TV. Keep em rolling!
So nice of you to say. 🙏 Cheers Dan.
@@SearchingforCShels I am hunting now for a Tollycraft. I live in the PNW and they have a great reputation. Looking for any turn-key 43, 44, 45 or 48. I was a bit floored about your engine repair costs. Do you think it was more expensive because you were in the Bahamas?
@@danengstrom1 Good luck on your Tolly search. I'll keep my eyes open for you.
I think the cost was lower than what I would of paid in south Florida, but I think I could of got it done cheaper in North Carolina, but I wasn't about to go that far on one engine.
@@SearchingforCShels Everyone here in the Pacific Northwest knows about the quality of Tollycraft so they sell quickly.
@@danengstrom1 Yes, and they seem to fetch a little more $$ as well in the PNW.
Fleming - they are really wonderful boats from the hull design to the engines, electronics, layout, finishes, safety - everything.
10:43 Strike a pose! Amazing boats.....great vibe to the whole video, thanks guys!
😁 thanks! Always nice to hear from you.
May you have good fortune for a long time.
I started watching your channel 4 days ago. Now I have seen every video you have posted. I am a little ways off still but this is my dream..
Great content and glad you are living your dream. Keep it up, I'll be waiting patiently for more!!!
Wow, all our vids in 4 days? Thanks for watching! That is awesome. Keep the dream my friend. Cheers!
I love that boat show
Thanks for the wonderful tour. I have loved the Fleming for some time and then became acquainted with the Nordhavn! I would be happy with either one.
JIM
I could totally see you two on that Fleming 65. Dream big...I am pulling for you!
Lol, yes yes we do too!
Oh the good old days.
Fleming 58 come on lottery 🥰
Nice !!! Thanks for sharing guys.
I agree that the Flemings are fantastic yachts but, my current dream boat is the Greenline 48’ Flybridge with the Hybrid Drive System.
Yes, the Greenline is a nice boat for sure.
Another enjoyable and well done video! The time-lapse was a great way to showcase your cruise on the river! 👍
Love ghe Fleming 58
Love the Flemings! Best yachts out there. :)
Yes, they are certainly something to behold.
Flemings are truly gorgeous boats. I've never been on one but would love to look round a 55'.
When the lottery win comes, that will be the one! I'm assuming by the looks on your faces you were impressed by them also!
Yes, very impressive. The lottery would also have to be in our future as well...
Just watched your latest vlog. Don't know much about Marlowes but they look very similar in concept. The finish looked a bit more flamboyant than a Fleming. Which is your favourite???
I think that Fleming 65 was tied up next to us in Boothbay Harbor, ME in August. Gorgeous boat. Great little port too.
When you say "that Fleming 65", you mean that exact boat?
@@SearchingforCShels Quite possibly. Name was different, but the dinghy, and other details like the wing controls were the same. I recall that the professional captain told us he cruised it up to Maine from FL with the new owners. This video was from lats year's FLIBS, right? I like those boats very much, but would not want to deal with all that wood on the exterior. I'm too pragmatic for that.
Little boats are better then those big things 😂🤣🛥🛳
Great video
Lovely video! We live aboard our sailboat preparing to sail around the world, currently cruising through the channel islands :) Safe travels! Maybe we will cross paths someday.
Good luck on your adventures! Yes, maybe we will cross wakes some day. Cheers!
When winning the lottery just isn't enough
True
Thanks for the glimpse of some very nice boats. Hopefully in part 2 there is less camera jitter and more time on the boats and in focus...
Part 2 just dropped. hope it is up to your standards. We are just amateurs trying our best. Cheers.
Wow, you guys just broke my heart. You said you couldn't make it to FLIBS. If you didn't want to see me all you had to do is say so. LOL
I still love you. I'm used to getting ghosted. LOL
Oh Paul, we would of loved to meet you at FLIBS this year. We really didn’t make it. This is FLIBS 2018. Yes we are that far behind. I’m sure we’ll meet at some point. So sorry for the confusion.
Thank goodness! I can go off suicide watch now. lol
I’m very sensitive you know. lol
Looking forward actually getting together sometime. My delivery date is now December 12th. I’ll be in the Miami area till sometime in February. Let me know if you guys are in the area.
Lol
We are headed that way at the end of the month. We will make it to Miami if we don’t get a good crossing window beforehand.
nice
You were in my hometown. If I’d known you were going I could have sent you a short list of places not to miss, including Cuban restaurants, lol. The Fleming was beautiful, as are Nordhavn, but I have to admit I prefer mid-eighties Chris-Craft Corinthians, probably because I lived on a Chris-Craft as a kid.
You know, even though it is smaller ( by 10 feet ) I would say the Fleming 55 would fit you both better.
Cruising at 4.5 - 5 knots will give trans Atlantic range on internal fuel tanks. ( speed vs range data graphs on flemingyachts.com the performance section ) Yet they are as well appointed with the same basic layout as the 65 you looked at. This would also show that going to the larger yachts isn't always the only option for long range cruising.
Oh yes, we absolutely agree. The 65 was the smallest at the show that we could see. I'm sure the 55 or the 58 would be more our size. Just stunning boats all around.
@@SearchingforCShels yup they are, though according to the speed vs range data the 58 is the worst performer of the Flemings. Same fuel capacity and engines of the 65, yet barely able to get to 3000 NM.
@@jaquigreenlees the range charts on the 58 and 65 use the 800 hp man engines which are the base engines for the 65 and the upgrade for the 58. The base engines for the 58 are the same 8.3 litre 500 hp Cummings that are used on the 55. The 58 carries 1450 gallons whereas the 65 and 55 hold 1700 and 1000 gallons respectively. The 58 also has the option of a bulbous bow which if chosen increases the range significantly
Didn't realize this was from 2018. Nice work, love seeing the sunshine on a cold, rainy November day. Flemings are nice little ships but 1600-2400 hp? And don't forget that the windshield is angled wrong. I see myself more as a Nordhavn guy though that interior looks like something I could get used to. Best of luck with your upcoming journeys.
Yes, that is a lot of horsepower, they are very economical though at low RPMs. There is something to be said about the ability to get up and go when you need to. Have always loved the Nordhavn as well.
Convinced me to never go there at that time.
Fleming should hook up with that other company to do events. It would only help in sales and info/feedback from current owners. 2 companies working together to pull off a yearly or twice a year event,......why not? More hands lighten the load.
It's not actually Fleming doing the event, it's Burr Yachts, one of their reps in the US. I get your point, but Fleming really doesn't need to do any promotions, they have managed to get themselves in a position where people come to them to order boats and their used boats sell themselves. The Fleming owners and company really do a great job of communicating with each other, it's one of the main reasons you will see constant upgrades to the model lines, though a 10 year old 55 may look the same, it's very different under the skin. The owner community is also very tight, i'm looking at buying one 4-5 years from now and honestly, if you go to the owners forum, you can find the history of just about every boat.
That cruise up the New River was awesome. Not sure how you managed to secure available docking space on the NR during FLIBS ;)
Thanks! The New River Docks had vacancy if you can believe it.
Great video 👍👍.... Can we have more please sir ?.....
Sure, trying our best Tony!
@@SearchingforCShels and it's appreciated
Hello from Germany. I have a question: if you have the choice between a Fleming 65 and a Nordhavn 64, which yacht would you choose. (Price should not be a criterion)
That is a touch question, but I think it comes down to what you want to do. If crossing large oceans or circumnavigation was part of my cruising plans then I think the Nordhavn is better equipped for that. If Island hopping or crossing smaller seas like the Med or Caribbean Sea, I'd consider the Fleming. Hope this helps. Cheers Rolf!
@@SearchingforCShels Oh, thanks for the super quick reply.
Let's be honest, who always only wants to cross deep water? Most of us drive along the coastlines. I think that the Fleming is the better all-rounder with a draft of around 1.52 and it works from Norway to Iceland too or even further. The Nordhavn may be a little better for bad weather but "you always have to die a death". Cheers Captain.
Did you get a chance to go aboard either of the Belize boats -- the 54 or the new 66? They are really nice boats and price well below the Flemings. I also think the Outer Reef's compare very well to the Flemings.
No we did not see any Belize boats. Yes, the Outer Reef's are awesome. Though we prefer the low slung profile of the Fleming.
Greetings from New Brunswick....love the channel and the inspiration you instil. Quick question......what month and year are we here with the last two recent vids?
Thanks Scott. These last two were one year ago. The two videos before these, on cost of cruising, was real time. Cheers!
Cyndi, My wife wants to know where you buy those great outfits you are wearing in this video?
Did you check out the Outer Reef?
No we didn’t’ get a chance. Maybe next time.
This my job and I like to match
Great! If you can match us with the money, we might buy a boat like that. 😀
Is your boat paid for?
Yes it is.
The entire point of owning a boat would be to never, ever be around crowds like that. Anything more than 10 people is way too many.
The Fleming yacht,super. Camera work,awful !!! DO NOT MOVE YOUR VIDEO CAMERA SO QUICK PLEASE !!! Thanks.