Exclusive: Full Tour of the Fleming 85

[@terrysweitzer6772]

We had an opportunity to see this boat first hand! We would like to again thank Tim and Lisa for being kind enough to give us a tour of this lovely vessel! Pictures cannot fully convey its true beauty!

[@karldecker508]

Beautiful boat! Thanks for sharing! My wife and I are preparing to change to the boat life full time!

[@matthelms4167]

Love it - especially the enclosed flybridge. It’s more practical as you get further north and allows that great country kitchen. This is a really lovely boat!

[@patrickcallan8256]

Well done! We appreciate you allowing us a tour of your lovely boat, Tim. I'd be super jealous but instead, I'll be happy for your good fortune. Many happy memories to you and your family. ♥

[@marktaylor8263]

Great tour. Wasn't sure how I would feel about the enclosed bridge. Very nice, the amount of berths amazing. Love the Fleming 85.

[@kevinbean4551]

Absolutely beautifulboat. I do like the enclosed flybridge. Great for all kinds of different weather, especially when it’s cold and then piloting the boat from that high up gives you so much more of a better field of vision I believe.

[@neadventure4871]

Thanks Tim! I've been waiting for a review of this boat since Fleming announced it. Be safe.

[@julieholien3681]

I love the enclosed bridge. Very nice boat and very well looked after. Thank you.

[@davedavids9619]

Thanks to Tim and Lisa for showing their beautiful boat to us. This boat is the dream of many boaters and when you can operate this size boat with just 2 persons you know you are doing something right. Wish the owners many days, weeks, months and years of happy sailing to ...Somewhere. If Tim and Lisa ever make it over to Europe, we will be on the look out for this vessel in Croatian and Greek waters, which is our standard sailing area.

[@TimArmand]

Hope to see you there!

[@jeffalexander544]

Beautiful as always with Fleming. A little strange not having a day head on the main level. But with six bathrooms who can complain, especially with a day head in the enclosed bridge. Just gorgeous!

[@PowerMotoryacht]

There is a day head on the main level. Just to port as you approach the galley.

[@colintraveller]

Loved Flemings ever since i saw a 55

[@cliftonae]

Thank you 👍🏻

[@andrewaway]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@Slonge92]

Love the enclosed bridge on the 85’ because an open fly on a trans oceanic boat isn’t the protection that I want. This is my first look at an actual 85’, the last video I watched was hull #1 in the mold. I’m actually surprised at how small the master stateroom is. Can I assume that is due to the fourth stateroom? Beautiful Fleming, finishes a bit bland for my taste but no one is wrong when it comes to their preferences. Looked like a proud captain on the bridge. Thanks for the quick peek.

[@TimArmand]

The master is most definitely smaller due to, as you guessed the fourth stateroom. We also eliminated the stairway direct from the saloon and added a split head arrangement (bath in one compartment, water closet in the other). We also added a chest of drawers. This is all personal preference. The other hulls all have completely different arrangements. It's all owner driven. Thanks.

[@jamestjomsland948]

Excellent Mr. Dan! jimmy

[@ByronWalter]

My OCD kicked in when he put the ear protectors down on the stove induction top:)

[@hoserfella]

Same. I won't sleep tonight

[@PowerMotoryacht]

Hahaha, that's fair. For the record, I did put them away properly after and didn't burn the headphones or boat down!

[@ULFLYER5]

That is a really beautiful ship.

[@benbencom]

Good thing someone wrote 後 on that motor mount so nobody installs the engine backwards (3:10)

[@ianscott3180]

I sail an old Beneteau 501 and am getting on in years. I would like to move to a motor yacht, and Fleming would be my first choice. Just as soon as I win the lottery.

[@paton57]

Wish they built an 85ft full displacement it would be an ultimate expedition boat

[@mariosamper8186]

Tudo muito bem conservado. Parece novo

I was commenting on Tony Flemings channel and I said I would like to have interior engine room access. He graciously responded telling me that they didn't do that because it allows diesel smells to intrude.

[@kennsharples4389]

Just a question, would you consider a 'watch bunk' in the wheel house appropriate on a passage maker like this beauty?

[@jimmyconway8025]

I think that back couch golds down in a bed. Could def set something up! Pretty sweet

[@TimArmand]

The settee in the pilothouse is very much usable as a pilot berth

[@willhoyle752]

I wanted to see more of the bridge and electronics

[@paulcunningham2859]

Nice

[@DougMacniven]

That boat is almost inconceivable (in a good way).

[@sw8407]

Loud in the master stateroom

[@PowerMotoryacht]

Wireless mics can be funny like that sometimes but compared to almost every other yacht in that size category we found the entire interior to be exceptionally quiet.

[@colinanderson3834]

Is it smaller than the 78?

[@TimArmand]

It is slightly longer. But at the 85's widest point, it is slightly narrower than the 78 at its widest. But the 85 carries its beam much further aft.

[@ckfkkckfkfkf7697]

What year is this boat

[@loftcase]

Yesterday 😂

[@ianscott3180]

It is new, hull number 3.

[@jimmyconway8025]

That' battery room was sweet Could be a hiding spot ☠️

[@brad4908]

Audio recording, 1991: “That’s it. We got it. Design perfection achieved. Everyone put down your pencils. Don’t let anything change from here.” 1:55 How loud is that boat under power?

[@JhonSmith-e9n]

If this guy has a squid pillow I can guarantee you he knows how to play the guitar😊

[@jaquigreenlees]

To bad the engine room / crew quarters access is that ladder rather than the stairs the 82 has.

[@robertfrost1683]

There is not an 82 And this is a great engine room access.

[@jaquigreenlees]

@@robertfrost1683 the 78 is 82 feet long. and the pull open door of the 78 is better than hidden in a box door of the 85, making the engine room / crew quarters a dirty secret with the hidden in a box door.

[@jameshobbs6092]

@@jaquigreenlees Here! Here! I saw that on the mockup years ago and thought why?! Now your crew has to shimmy between guests every time they come and go or just have to use the bathroom.

[@TimArmand]

Not sure what you are referring to... the crew quarters is access by an interior-facing staircase on the California deck. It is outside, but it is undercover and not exposed to weather. The staircase does wind, but it is definitely not a ladder.

[@TimArmand]

@@jameshobbs6092 not sure what you mean. The crew (if we had one) has their own full bath and there is no shimmying.

[@johnbettano6026]

Love the boat I'm not a fan of the closed flybridge

[@jaquigreenlees]

That is just one option, the flying bridge can be open and is in the default option.

[@jpmerrick8886]

What's not to like

[@55north17]

Disjointed presentation. Compared to other series this 85 looked depressingly claustrophobic. I did not enjoy making this negative comment. I love Flemings.

[@tomtom6319]

Looks old and antiquated

[@robertfrost1683]

The enclosed bridge gives you extra space ~ but looks UGLY ! FREJA is so much prettier ! Plus an open flybridge gives you wind in your hair navigating.

[@stevenwright6573]

I like the enclosed fly bridge. I'm from Seattle, so I would prefer the enclosure to make sure I'm warm or cool, and dry, year round. Sailing up the inside passage in a downpour with 30 knot winds, without being inside sounds unappealing lol. Enclosed with temps controlled, means your good to go.

[@bubbleobill267]

Living in Darwin Australia I just removed the flybridge from my boat as you get stupidly wet during the monsoon, best thing I’ve ever done. This also allowed me to put an air conditioner on the roof.

[@loftcase]

I want them both! Congratulations Fleming and owners!🥰

[@seikibrian8641]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think the enclosed pilothouse looks great.

[@The_GenXennial]

Partial to the enclosed. Ugly is overtly subjective.

[@shAdOwstAlkEr945]

I could watch a 5-year-old full tour video of a Fleming and this one and I wouldn't know the difference. Flemings are so outdated, absolutely no innovation whatsoever

[@TimArmand]

Different strokes... the Flemings maintain a classic look (personally I do not like the look of most "newer" boats with walls of glass) but saying there is no innovation is not correct.

[@drumswest5035]

Flemings are nice yachts but i think its time Fleming got away from the teak interiors, its so dated. For a 85 the cabins seem pretty small.

[@sirbuftontufton5846]

There are lots of contemporary interior decor options, but most Fleming owners go for the traditional teak. Personally I agree with you.

[@ml50486965]

I am sorry sir, but if you are not trusted to be wearing shoes, I have not much confidence in your presentation!

[@PowerMotoryacht]

Some people prefer you take your shoes off before walking around their home; we strive to be good guests!

[@sirbuftontufton5846]

Pretty much all boat reviewers remove their shoes. It's standard procedure, unless you have personal hygiene problems.

[@terrysweitzer6772]

To remove your shoes when a guest on another vessel is custom, and respectful.