I never get tired of watching videos about Fleming yachts. What amazing design and careful built! These yachts have the highest rating, craftsmanship, quality, ocean crossing capabilities and performance. Mr. Fleming has done it tremendously well. I particularly love the 65 :)
Yes, you do have to go outside to access the engine room. Many boats have access to the e/room via a door in the accommodation but we wanted to avoid this because it is very difficult to keep noise and smell from permeating the living quarters when you break the integrity of the main bulkhead.
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I never considered the smell. It wouldn't bother me as I love diesels but I understand the incongruity of a luxury home that smells like a service station. Thank you for your explanation.
I would think a blower to vent fumes or smells from engine room to outside atmosphere would be standard on a vessel of this quality. A simple air curtain, or chamber between the engine room and interior cabin door would stop any permeating. I don't like the idea of NOT having the ability to access the engine room from the interior...especially in heavy seas or an emergency situation. A serious flaw in my opinion.
Fleming Yachts are awesome. I've had a "boat-fetish" since very early childhood and after I stumbled over this channel a few days ago I'm now turned back on:-)
I'm about 5 years from retirement, the wife and I plan to sail the world, at least for a couple of years, we started looking at various boats last year and talking to owners of various makes/models. It really became clear, if you're going to do what we want, a Fleming is the way to go. Oh well, 3 years until I order...
Unfortunately funds don't allow me to sail as well as to fly, and I have chosen flying. Thank you though for allowing me on board for your trip over what must be some of the most beautiful waters on the planet. This is a marvelous coastline and to be able to cruise it in this fashion, just so very wonderful. Thank you for sharing your adventure and the beauty that went with it. Meanwhile, I may look below on occasion and see you plying the waters. Happy sailing to you. John
Wow...OHS inspectors in North America would have fits if they walked onto a job site like that and saw what was going on.... Love the shot of the guy welding with no dark goggles or face shield!
That video was made a number of years ago. Bow and stern thrusters are optional but pretty well every boat now has them. We have never used MTU. Standard engines today are Cummins and MAN. For full details visit Flemingyachts.com.
He was tac welding and the arc was hidden by the part, I saw that and had to have a closer look. There’s nothing worse than a UV burn on the eyeball , you’ll only do it once without welding helmet.
It is true that we never applied the hull number 13 to any of our boats. When we built the 13th boat, it was labeled #14. I personally am not superstitious but we were sure there were customers who would be reluctant to buy or own a boat carrying the number 13 - so we skipped it. When i previously worked at the builders of the Grand Banks, they did the same. The equivalent unlucky number for the Chinese is #4. This is because it sounds similar to the word for "death". Many buildings in the orient skip floor 4 and go directly from 3 to 5.
I thought that might be the reason. Why don't you do a technical video of the engine room: specs of the engines, starting, idling, under load, the sound of the sea against the hull, how the currents affect the boat, show the gauges when crossing 1,000ft-deep fjords, or with just inches under the keel etc. I'm from an engineering background and previously worked for a well-known diesel engine manufacturer, it was always a pleasure coming to work and hearing the throbbing exhaust of big 'V' engines running in the test bays.
I am hoping to produce a more technical video about Venture during our cruising this summer. However it will be difficult to record realistic audio as you suggest because all sorts of unwanted extraneous sounds - such as wind noise - are hard to avoid. I understand where you are coming from. In my apprenticeship days we used to play recordings of formula 1 race cars exhaust very loud on large speakers to the annoyance of others. We will be taking off within the next few days for this year's cruising in SE Alaska where internet coverage is poor to none so will seldom be able to respond to comments. Not due back until September.
Dear Tony , surprising to find a fibreglass boat , moulding not being done in an air-conditioned closed environment . Laminating workers without masks and protective overalls . How have the classification people allowed this .. The moulding process requires temperatures to be around 20/23 °C with controlled humidity...... The fit and finish is definitely good .. Best wishes always....
Tony explained this a few years ago (the masks)...The workers are supplied with masks etc, some just refuse to wear them, remember, this is from 2012, times have changed and of course with Covid the "if you make me wear a mask I quit" would probably mean "nice having you work here, so long" now days.
Large diesels like these are built so you can rebuild them without removing them. Cylinder sleeves, pistons, rods, bearings, cranks etc can all be swapped out with the block in the boat. Not to mention, they last 10's of thousands of hours. In most cases a good diesel will last the lifetime of the boat with possibly a rebuild along the way. Basically, most boats like this will never need a new engine. If you are one of the unlucky few that has a block crack or you do need a new engine installed it's gunna cost you. I don't know what Fleming does but most manufacturers do take that possibility into account & they design in an area that can be cut out if necessary. A salon floor or part of a bulkhead can be cut out, the engine replaced & then repair the floor,bulkhead or whatever. Like I said, most manufacturers plan for that possibility so it's not going to risk the integrity of the boat but it will be a big $$ repair. Pay attention to those diesel maintenance videos out there.
Actually, we did replace both engines in Venture back in about 2007 when we wanted to try a different brand of engine. Keep in mind that Venture is used as a test bed to try new equipment. We design all our boats so the engines can be removed. Big hatches open in the salon floor and a crane reaches in through the doors at the aft end of the salon, picks up the engines and backs out.
Thank you for that pointer.... The reason I asked is because it is something that I think would not be successful because of size of the yacht market... I want to learn a lot more now.... Hehehehehahh...
We are all eaqually guilty. If you don't make your own clothes and you live in some sort of a struckture you are just as guilty of exploitation. Viva Fleming Yachts!
OSHA would have a field day at this facility lol. No hard hats, welding goggles, respirators or steel toed boots just to start. One of the advantages of manufacturing overseas I guess.
watching the workers applying fiberglass coats without any mask to protects forma vapours and fumes from fiberglass.. whata shame... dont´t care about workers... shame of you ... shame of you...fleming yachts...!!!!!!!!!!!!
I never get tired of watching videos about Fleming yachts. What amazing design and careful built! These yachts have the highest rating, craftsmanship, quality, ocean crossing capabilities and performance. Mr. Fleming has done it tremendously well. I particularly love the 65 :)
I'm hooked
I'm sold. I love the narration, that voice is wonderful on these videos. The craftsmanship is extraordinary.
I am in awe...not sure what more there is to say...loss for words...impressive is a word that falls far short of what I'm feeling.
Yes, you do have to go outside to access the engine room. Many boats have access to the e/room via a door in the accommodation but we wanted to avoid this because it is very difficult to keep noise and smell from permeating the living quarters when you break the integrity of the main bulkhead.
I never considered the smell. It wouldn't bother me as I love diesels but I understand the incongruity of a luxury home that smells like a service station. Thank you for your explanation.
N
The Fleming 55 was $1.5 million back in 1999. I'm betting that these run up to $10 million at least.
I would think a blower to vent fumes or smells from engine room to outside atmosphere would be standard on a vessel of this quality. A simple air curtain, or chamber between the engine room and interior cabin door would stop any permeating. I don't like the idea of NOT having the ability to access the engine room from the interior...especially in heavy seas or an emergency situation. A serious flaw in my opinion.
doggonemess £2785000 for the 78 new.
Impressive workmanship. Absolutely beautiful. Well done.
Fleming Yachts are awesome. I've had a "boat-fetish" since very early childhood and after I stumbled over this channel a few days ago I'm now turned back on:-)
I'm about 5 years from retirement, the wife and I plan to sail the world, at least for a couple of years, we started looking at various boats last year and talking to owners of various makes/models. It really became clear, if you're going to do what we want, a Fleming is the way to go. Oh well, 3 years until I order...
Unfortunately funds don't allow me to sail as well as to fly, and I have chosen flying. Thank you though for allowing me on board for your trip over what must be some of the most beautiful waters on the planet. This is a marvelous coastline and to be able to cruise it in this fashion, just so very wonderful. Thank you for sharing your adventure and the beauty that went with it. Meanwhile, I may look below on occasion and see you plying the waters. Happy sailing to you.
John
Beautiful Yacht
I enjoyed very much.It will remain in my mind forever.
WOW. Love it....now where did I put my lotto ticket????
Wow...OHS inspectors in North America would have fits if they walked onto a job site like that and saw what was going on.... Love the shot of the guy welding with no dark goggles or face shield!
Awesome Yacht!! Nice....Thx for posting!! John
A very plush interior on this trip! Somewhat overstated!
Beautiful ship.
What a dream boat.
I didn't see stabilizers. Is there an active system?
I thought 75' yachts where....smaller, this thing is huge.... so 120' yachts are floating villas ?
What a Handsome looking Ship!
Nicely done
Do you have any video on the Fleming 78?
Its amazing that they don't cost more.
I didn't see a bow thruster. Is that an optional accessory?
I have always thought Flemming's were powered by MTU.
JIM
That video was made a number of years ago.
Bow and stern thrusters are optional but pretty well every boat now has them. We have never used MTU. Standard engines today are Cummins and MAN. For full details visit Flemingyachts.com.
well done
Since I can't afford one I'm just wondering what the delivery price was on the baby?
I wish I had the coal for such a ship. What a dream.
She's a beauty no doubt....
Hold on, at 05:19 did I see someone arc welding without eye protection?
He is already blind from doing such stuff so it is ok......
Yes, but I think that the piece itself was blocking the arc. Still, he must have a wonderful tan when he gets done every day.
Yes that right. To answer your question. A professional welder can and will tack weld with out looking in to the arc.
He was tac welding and the arc was hidden by the part, I saw that and had to have a closer look. There’s nothing worse than a UV burn on the eyeball , you’ll only do it once without welding helmet.
Tony, I recall one of your brochures/videos mentioning there's no hull No. 013, is that due to personal belief, or to accommodate your customers?
It is true that we never applied the hull number 13 to any of our boats. When we built the 13th boat, it was labeled #14. I personally am not superstitious but we were sure there were customers who would be reluctant to buy or own a boat carrying the number 13 - so we skipped it. When i previously worked at the builders of the Grand Banks, they did the same. The equivalent unlucky number for the Chinese is #4. This is because it sounds similar to the word for "death". Many buildings in the orient skip floor 4 and go directly from 3 to 5.
I thought that might be the reason. Why don't you do a technical video of the engine room: specs of the engines, starting, idling, under load, the sound of the sea against the hull, how the currents affect the boat, show the gauges when crossing 1,000ft-deep fjords, or with just inches under the keel etc. I'm from an engineering background and previously worked for a well-known diesel engine manufacturer, it was always a pleasure coming to work and hearing the throbbing exhaust of big 'V' engines running in the test bays.
I am hoping to produce a more technical video about Venture during our cruising this summer. However it will be difficult to record realistic audio as you suggest because all sorts of unwanted extraneous sounds - such as wind noise - are hard to avoid. I understand where you are coming from. In my apprenticeship days we used to play recordings of formula 1 race cars exhaust very loud on large speakers to the annoyance of others. We will be taking off within the next few days for this year's cruising in SE Alaska where internet coverage is poor to none so will seldom be able to respond to comments. Not due back until September.
You must be very proud of your achievement, and you have every right to enjoy the fruits thereof. Enjoy the trip ... looking forward to more videos!
The Ya Neva No was my Grandfathers for a time!
Dear Tony , surprising to find a fibreglass boat , moulding not being done in an air-conditioned closed environment . Laminating workers without masks and protective overalls . How have the classification people allowed this .. The moulding process requires temperatures to be around 20/23 °C with controlled humidity...... The fit and finish is definitely good .. Best wishes always....
Tony explained this a few years ago (the masks)...The workers are supplied with masks etc, some just refuse to wear them, remember, this is from 2012, times have changed and of course with Covid the "if you make me wear a mask I quit" would probably mean "nice having you work here, so long" now days.
As the engines are installed during assembly, what happens should an engine needs to be replaced? How do you get to it?
Large diesels like these are built so you can rebuild them without removing them. Cylinder sleeves, pistons, rods, bearings, cranks etc can all be swapped out with the block in the boat. Not to mention, they last 10's of thousands of hours. In most cases a good diesel will last the lifetime of the boat with possibly a rebuild along the way.
Basically, most boats like this will never need a new engine. If you are one of the unlucky few that has a block crack or you do need a new engine installed it's gunna cost you. I don't know what Fleming does but most manufacturers do take that possibility into account & they design in an area that can be cut out if necessary. A salon floor or part of a bulkhead can be cut out, the engine replaced & then repair the floor,bulkhead or whatever. Like I said, most manufacturers plan for that possibility so it's not going to risk the integrity of the boat but it will be a big $$ repair.
Pay attention to those diesel maintenance videos out there.
Actually, we did replace both engines in Venture back in about 2007 when we wanted to try a different brand of engine. Keep in mind that Venture is used as a test bed to try new equipment. We design all our boats so the engines can be removed. Big hatches open in the salon floor and a crane reaches in through the doors at the aft end of the salon, picks up the engines and backs out.
Gee, where did you get the money to start "Fleming Yachts"?
It was started with US$50K. you can read all about it in my memoirs: "Riding the Tide" available on Amazon in Kindle or as a printed book.
Thank you for that pointer.... The reason I asked is because it is something that I think would not be successful because of size of the yacht market... I want to learn a lot more now.... Hehehehehahh...
INSURANCE POLICY THEFT & FRAUD! Corruption
Where cant a Fleming go?
mark duncan : Sahara Desert.
@@Vinnie101a I know of a Brooke Duncan MOBSTERS
If I won the lotto, I will get one😅 truly a beautiful work of art🛥🌊
Is this an English OR American Company?
It is neither. It is staffed entirely by Brits and Taiwanese.
❤IT
this is way to short
Must be nice....
Dreams
Blow me.....Thought Fleming was an American company.
Me too mate.I hope its not a sweatshop :(
@@123OGNIAN Far from it.
We are all eaqually guilty. If you don't make your own clothes and you live in some sort of a struckture you are just as guilty of exploitation.
Viva Fleming Yachts!
MADE IN TAIWAN
Yikes! I see no protective eyewear on those workers. Wear your seatbelt too!
OSHA would have a field day at this facility lol. No hard hats, welding goggles, respirators or steel toed boots just to start. One of the advantages of manufacturing overseas I guess.
Too bad no one watching this video will EVER be able to afford one!
Dont buy this boats. Lack of security cloth.
Man these people going to die with no proper clothing or respirators to work with the resins. my god for the greed of the rich.
watching the workers applying fiberglass coats without any mask to protects forma vapours and fumes from fiberglass.. whata shame... dont´t care about workers... shame of you ... shame of you...fleming yachts...!!!!!!!!!!!!