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I’ve always been a big fan of Flemings. They just seem so well engineered for dependable CRUISING comfort. However, given that a low centre of gravity has always been a key part of that design philosophy, it will be interesting to see how this tallies with a taller TRI-DECK design
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Fleming has released computer renderings of its all-new flagship, the 85. The first Fleming to be offered with the option of a fully enclosed flybridge, it turns this substantial long-range cruising yacht into a mini-trideck superyacht. As part of the changes, the standard raised bridge gets pushed up to the top deck and a large open plan galley and dining area fill the space it normally occupies forward on the main deck.
Building on the success of the current 78, over 30 of which have been built, the new 85 was designed by Fleming regular Norman R Wright in Australia. The standard flybridge version has the same relatively low profile and centre of gravity that makes this rugged two-deck trawler such a sea-kindly cruiser, as well as the covered side-decks, Portuguese bridge and signature faux planking on the hull.
However, this new design elevates the formula in a couple of key respects. While
