SELENE 55 - [Talk Through Tour] - SOLD!

[@BlueyGilmore]

She is a well designed Trawler. Lots of very practical features. The standouts for me are the overall layout of the boat, the size of the lazarette, overhead hatch and sliding windows in the pilot house, Dutch door entry to the salon, sliding drawers in the galley, large space in the cockpit along with three access doors from the dock, the door to close off access to the engine room, midship owners cabin, the craftmanship of the woodwork and the stainless steel railings along the Portuguese bridge. Dare I say that her build quality appears to be up there with a similar size Nordharvn. Her lines certainly do compare well to a Fleming. Thanks for another great video Jeff.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Bluey: Thank you for your very thorough comment. Yes, Selene is a great builder and you identified some of the details that make a difference. The layout is superb, excellent craftsmanship and a very worthy comparison with Nordhavn and Fleming!

[@traitorhatergetarope3163]

Best looking selene that I have seen. Love the woodwork, the choice of wood, and the craftsmanship is fantastic. 👍👍

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

3163: Thank you very much for your nice note. Finish Grade is truly first class.

[@tlteal]

Wow just spent weekend at anchorage marina and saw this boat. Absolutely stunning vessel!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

TLT: Great area, hope you had a fun weekend in the inner harbor. Finish Grade really is better in person, than, you for your nice note!

[@bnkwupt]

Great boat and superb walk-through video. Her new owner will be very pleased.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

VeeDub: Thank you for watching and commenting, we are already getting some solid interest!

[@mycontainergarden]

Ok this Beauty really speaks to me because of the Saloon Layout. I love to cook and entertain and its perfect! Great Video

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Garden: Thank you. She really has a great layout and is a wonderful trawler. Appreciate your comment.

[@TOPDadAlpha]

Absolutely a perfect power plant with a get home package.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Alpha: Safety with redundancy, nice to have back up propulsion

[@Vikthor28]

Congratulations!! The boat is very well maintained, very beautiful.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Victor: Agree, thank you for your nice note!

[@johningham4942]

Another very informative tour Jeff of the Selene 55 I just love explorer type boats such as this one is.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

John: Thank you, again, for your nice comment!

[@johningham4942]

@@JeffMerrillYachts credit where credit is due Jeff you are very knowledgeable in your field unlike some of the others who only think that they are!

[@goyo2897]

Unlike another comment below, I really like the 2 cabin layout. A boat this size could have handled 3 cabins but you would not end up with a stateroom like Finish Grade has. This boat is amazing in so many ways! I've looked at Selenes for a long time and this one is by far my favorite.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Goyo: Thank you. There are choices in layout and 2 vs. 3 staterooms is an original order decision. The selections on Finish Grade are superb, glad you like her!

[@kerryhoover6600]

STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL BOAT! LOVE JUST LOVE THE WOOD WORK ! The master cabin is BEAUTIFUL as well! Engine room could be a bit taller! Ober all A BEAUTIFUL BOAT!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Kerry: Thank you very much for your glowing review. Please let us know if you would like to get aboard some time.

[@ystebadvonschlegel3295]

Beautiful. Still saving my pennies. So many nice boats between 50 and 60 feet, it’s hard to know what to really consider.

[@r.fumador1146]

What do you think about taking one of these boats to the Mediterranean? would they behave well?

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

1146: Yes, the Selene is an ocean crossing trawler. You would need to get familiar and load her up, but she is up to the task. Where would you start from?

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Ystebad: Finish Grade is exceptional. We are starting to see a few more quality trawlers come to market. You need to get aboard to size-them-up.

[@rtbinc2273]

In reference to the number of cabins, if you look at other boat channels doing 55 foot boats, like Princesses and Sunseekers, they are designed to do something very different than Trawlers. Even at 55 foot they are often charter boats, so they are in essence designed to be small hotels, like B & Bs. A 55 foot Trawler is almost always privately owned and operated. It is for a few people to spend a long time on. More like a house or an apartment. This is neither good nor bad, it's just they have different design goals and each does what it was designed to do.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

2273: Yes, the Selene brand of trawlers are quite a different vessel than Princess or Sunseeker - each has their own audience and the appropriate layout for their specific market.

[@zozazoza1943]

👍👍👍Лайк!!! Благодарствую за видео Джефф и Марк!!!🤝🤝🤝

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Zoza: Mark and I both appreciate your nice note - thank you!

[@zozazoza1943]

@@JeffMerrillYachts 🤝🤝🤝

[@williamwhaley7842]

Very Nice! Looks really clean and spacious!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

William: Thank you - yes, she is both!

[@YourLocalHandyman]

Good job fellas

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Handy: Thank you for your note!

[@ThomasShay-rg8ql]

Beautiful Yacht...great presentation. Is it still available?

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Thomas: Thank you for your nice note. YES, Finish Grade is still available, feel free to call/text my cell 949.355.4950 or send an email to [e-mail]. I look forward to discussing with you.

[@mycontainergarden]

Cool Beard! I need to grow mine out like that lol

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Garden: Mark is always in style!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Garden: He's happy with it.

[@larrymcgill5508]

Beautiful boat, as usual. Just for a change of pace, could you do a review of an ugly boat (priced for us wannabes) that might have potential and what pitfalls to watch out for?

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Larry: We are fortunate to list a lot of great trawlers and, I get your request, but I don't want to represent an ugly boat...our clients don't want them. What is ugly? I don't know, but I get your point. Maybe a generic trawler review at a lower price point than what we normally market?

[@larrymcgill5508]

@@JeffMerrillYachts That would be good.

[@rtbinc2273]

Love this.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

2273: Thank you!

[@AaronSmith-kr5yf]

Man that galley is way bigger/nicer than most of those 100 foot plus Mediterranean "gin palaces" where they have a chef on board. Hell it has more counter space, way nicer cabinets and appliances than the kitchen in my house lol.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Aaron: This Selene 55 is a very nice floating home, luxurious, spacious and set up for cooking, dining, sleeping, navigating, etc. Something most sailors would be proud to call home and often nicer than many land dwellings.

[@douglasboxall9840]

Cool presentation

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Douglas: Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@rikda]

With the greatest respect Jeff, the vernacular you use sometimes sounds like you learned your trade in furniture. E.G. boats don't have salons or cockpits. They have saloons & the area immediately off the saloon is called the Saloon deck. further aft is simply call the After deck. The outboard extension of that is called a landing tray. An area specifically design for navigation only, is called the Bridge. Hence, the Flying bridge. When the Helm is located in a shared space, it simply called the Helm. Often, that area aft of the flying bridge is often referred to as the sundeck. It is not my intention to disrespect you in any way, but us Old salts do wince when someone sounds like they are selling planes. Good luck with the sale. Great review. Beautiful craft.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Ridka: OK, appreciate your opinion, but disagree. I am 65 and started racing sailboats at 7. I'm not sure what you count as an old salt, but add three years of professional sailing in 12 meters on an America's Cup team and 30 + years in the marine industry and I'm not a furniture salesman. My nomenclature is unchanged over decades and I think your terms may make sense to you, but my choice of descriptions for rooms is rooted in day to day business activity and I'm not going to change. Landing tray? That's a new one to me and kind of indicates a disconnect with the recreational trawler market. Please don't wince, if my choice makes you cringe turn off the volume, but I hope you will accept that the boating public understands my word choices. Thanks for watching.

[@Adippen]

@@JeffMerrillYachts Landing tray?? Now that sounds like furniture to me :)

[@bec5gtr]

I have my eyes on that 40ft u have!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Bec: Please send a direct email if you wish to discuss [e-mail], thank you

[@garyjensen3414]

Friend just bought a 1980 Marine Trader 50 foot wide body..Has "TWO"---- diesel engines---PRICE WAS $165,000...In great condition..I twas 1/8 the cost and every bit as good (maybe better)..The price of $1,250,000 can not be justified...

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Gary: I am sure that your friend enjoys his 1980 as much as the owners of Finish Grade love their 2009 Selene 55. Better? What does that mean, it can't possibly be...//:0) I'd take Finish Grade over eight Marine Traders every time (make that ten). Not even close to a reasonable comparison and I hope you know I'm trying to lighten the chat. Any boat that floats is better than being on land, but your questioning of the price is inappropriate and uniformed. We have a lot of interest in Finish Grade, she is an excellent value. Maybe your friend would like to move up?

[@kari53]

@garyjensen3414 You are comparing apples to oranges. Sure, they are both boats but designed for completely different purposes and uses. The Selene's range alone is worth it's price tag and yes it has two engines with the 2nd get me home engine. The amount of backup power and A/C power this trawler has is awesome. I'm not sure if you are a trawler specialist like Jeff and his team are, but you're not taking into account the long cruise luxuries this vessel has. In a market where to order a new trawler and have a yard in Taiwan, Turkey, USA, or the Netherlands build it, then have it shipped takes time and way more money than 1.2M used. Each to his own but not the same comparison. It's like comparing a 1960's VW bus to a Mercedes Overlander.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

@@kari53 Thank you for your comments.

[@paulcunningham2859]

Nice

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Thank you Paul

[@rayskillings7506]

They forgot to put in an extra motor and propulsion system. You need a backup if your going to be serious about off shore boating.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Ray: Check out the specifications and re-watch the engine room section, there is a get-home propulsion package...apparently you missed this. Thanks for watching.

[@rayskillings7506]

@@JeffMerrillYachts Okay sorry I missed it! I will check it out.

[@ctgeezer1679]

Nice boat, very professional presentation. If I were currently in the market I’d look at her seriously. I’m surprised at some of the extraneous, non-substantive negative comments - very strange.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

@@rayskillings7506 Thank you

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

@@ctgeezer1679 Thank you for your note. There are robots out there (rarely say anything positive) and a lot of people who don't have any knowledge about trawlers like to comment (why?). It is obvious when they open their mouth that they don't have anything to contribute. Just noise. I'm used to it, the positives way outweigh the uninformed arm chair want-to-be's.

[@rogerbaker-vo1cd]

Love selenes, don't love one engine 😢

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Roger: This 55 was built with a single and get home, many of the Selene's are twin engine.

[@rogerbaker-vo1cd]

@JeffMerrillYachts gotcha, looking at one rite now.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

@@rogerbaker-vo1cd Have fun, they are great boats!

[@rogerbaker-vo1cd]

@JeffMerrillYachts I love them Jeff, just looking for two engines, don't get mad , if you have one let me know, great loop capable.

[@thereminpitchknob4059]

Prefer steel or aluminium over FG. But i cant afford one anyway.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Knob: Some great trawlers in aluminum, steel and fiberglass.

[@thereminpitchknob4059]

@@JeffMerrillYachts I agree. And no single boat can fit every desire. Watch those shins. Something is always waiting to bash them with every step. Thanks for the tour, good luck.

[@lakeseminole]

Beautiful trawler. Mark, by the way, is one very hot dude.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Thank you! I'm sure Mark will appreciate the compliment!

[@uditfonseka]

Is that Bradley Cooper?

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Bradley Cooper did not want to be filmed, but is a trawler fan

[@chrisbethmann3955]

Guess you could take it out and sink it for the fish? Not sure

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Chris: What is that supposed to mean?

[@rons1513]

waaaaayyy over priced for a single screw

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Ron: Obviously you don't know the trawler market - would it be worth twice as much if it was a twin engine edition? If your idea of pricing is based on the number of engines maybe you should be looking at a boat with several outboards? I am always amused by people who probably should keep their thoughts to themselves. I have a feeling you aren't a buyer anyway so everything is overpriced. Thank you for watching.

[@garyjensen3414]

I agree with you about having two engines..You never know when an engine can fail..ALWAYS good to have a second engine..An engine will always fail ----just when there is a dangerous situation..Obviously people aren't concerned about safety..Anything over 34 feet should either have a second engine or be under 34 feet and have a second (outboard) engine..

[@erichoffman8671]

nice boat shame only two cabins

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Eric: That is why there are layout choices. Some prefer three, some prefer two...nothing to be sorry about, it's exactly what someone is looking for and we may already be in touch with them.

[@RonaldRodriguez-e1h]

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[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Thank you!

[@Buce-ku9vx]

A single? Ouch! Run away people, fast!

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Bruce: 80%+ of the boats on this channel are single engine. Some have a back up propulsion. I think you may be in the wrong place - perhaps you should be the one running away? And the fact is, on this boat, there is a secondary propulsion system so please watch the entire video and consider before you comment. Thank you for watching.

[@Buce-ku9vx]

@@JeffMerrillYachts Thank you very little for the justification explanation sir. I think you'd be better suited to cross the Atlantic with your single engine, but I'm sure you did. Thanks again for your limited knowledge son.

[@myfuturenowmp]

over priced sorry to say about $1m would be more like it as it has a very small cruise speed and I would expect larger fuel tanks twice as big also at a top cruise speed of 15 knots and i have not watched the video yet but 30 seconds it maybe be great inside but for 55foot I hope its negotiable lets be fair dinkum about things good luck at the price

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

mp: Happy to discuss this directly if you are a million dollar buyer, I can explain the delta. However, I'm guessing that you are not familiar with Selene - fuel tanks twice as big? Top cruise 15 knots? Not what this boat is designed for. Every boat on the market is negotiable, but you have to know what you are buying... The price is very fair and represents a great value when you weigh her condition, equipment and market demand. We are seeing record views on this video and setting up showings. Appreciate your good luck. Did you watch the rest?

[@myfuturenowmp]

Yes still watching now i got side tracked and decided to look at something bigger and live aboard for touring Asia and Australia engine room fit for young people not elderly as Im 73

[@fazzaz31]

Selenes are lovely and oh-so-well made. Unfortunately, they are slow (7 knots !?!) [Selene architects really need to rethink their hull design philosophy] and fuel capacity is seriously disappointing. However, once you've got to where you are going and thrown the anchor overboard, your favorite sundowner drink is going to taste so good you may pass out. Overall over-rated and over-priced, but damn comfy. But hey, it's your money and the dolphins still think you're funny looking.

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

31:The Selene brand is designed for slow speed - to travel long distances safely, comfortably and reliably. This is intentional, going faster is not the goal. They hold enough fuel to cross oceans, I'm not sure how much you think you need, but the standard capacity can be supplemented with fuel bladders. These boats are happier out cruising and exploring, but everyone can enjoy a cold beverage once you arrive and are settled.

[@chrisbethmann3955]

One engine>………….no way, junk boat

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Chris: Look again, there is a back up propulsion system. Do you know how many trawlers have one engine? You are apparently have a lot to learn, thank you for watching.

[@chrisbethmann3955]

@@JeffMerrillYachts hey look, I watch every single engine Nordhaven video there is. So of course it’s subjective, I just can’t imagine being so trapped with 400 horsepower? You’re not out running a storm. So easy to have put 600 horse engine? Come on

[@TomW4128]

@@chrisbethmann3955 Then I'm sure you have seen that a number of the Nordhavn single engine boats have less hp - and no doubt you have heard of hull speed... so why overpower a boat that has a hull speed of 10 knots? You are just going to burn a crap load more fuel, and go very marginally faster.

[@chrisbethmann3955]

@@TomW4128 there is a great you tube channel called “yacht tech” , he is great with nordhaven, Serena..at least nordhavens have beautiful interiors.

[@sophiaconwell4275]

Love you Jeff fa father you’re excellent at making boat sale videos 🛥️ that’s my dad in law

[@JeffMerrillYachts]

Thank you Sophia! I love you too.