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Tony Fleming’s life mimics the
exploits of Allan Quatermain, H. Rider
Haggard’s fictional character, in many
ways—with two exceptions:
Fleming’s experiences are real; and his legend comes
from the lovely
boats he has built over the last 20 years.
Fleming worked in the aviation industry as a young engineer for
Britain’s de Havilland Aircraft. He left to travel and work in Africa.
At one
point he took a break to drive a truck with friends from England
to South Africa
and back—29,000 miles.
The main salon, right, benefits from two additional feet of
beam. The wheelhouse, bottom, is economical without being cramped. (Click images to enlarge)
The main salon, above right,
benefits from two additional feet of beam. The
wheelhouse, right, is
economical without being cramped. The galley and the
master suite,
opposite rightand top right, boast unique attributes. Burners on
the
induction range in the galley heat only with specific cookware and cool
instantly. Granite counters can’t be marred by hot pots or knives. The
master
stateroom is equipped with an emergency exit ladder built into
the hinged light
fixture above the berth. The salon, opposite lower
right, feels like it belongs
on a much larger boat. (Click images
to enlarge) After other, colorful excursions, he found himself in Asia,
working
with the newly formed American Marine. Fleming stayed with that company
for 24 years before inaugurating Fleming Yachts in 1985.
The company’s first model, the Fleming 55, has garnered quite a
following: More than 160 have been delivered, and there is a three-year
waiting
list. But—as often happens in the boat business—one model is
not enough.
"Originally, I was only going to build the 55, but there was continual
pressure to build a bigger boat," Fleming explained. "Eventually,
I
succumbed."
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To appease customers, Fleming introduced a 75-footer, which has
substantially more space, including crew accommodation, which had been
missing
in the Fleming 55. The boat met with some interest—12 hulls
have been built
since 1997—but not all of Fleming’s customers were
pleased.
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