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Discover the refined elegance of the 2005 Hinckley Talaria 55 MY, a yacht that combines luxury with performance in a sleek 55.25-foot package. Located in Stuart, FL, this vessel is powered by twin MAN diesel engines, each offering 1300 horsepower, paired with Hamilton Waterjets for smooth and efficient propulsion. The Hinckley JetStick control system and hydraulic steering with joystick control allow for precise handling and easy maneuverability, especially beneficial given its shoal draft design which facilitates access to shallower coastal areas. The yacht’s hull, repainted in 2014 with Flag Blue Awlgrip, complements the Light Cream Gelcoat deck with molded-in nonskid, ensuring both safety and style.
Inside, the Hinckley Talaria 55 MY is just as impressive, featuring custom machine-stitched leather and varnished teak accents that underscore its luxurious feel. Practicality meets elegance with custom storage solutions and a molded fiberglass swim platform with teak decking inserts, enhancing both functionality and visual appeal. Safety is paramount with an extensive array of systems including life jackets and a Fireboy fire suppression system with automatic engine shutdown. With 2028 engine hours, this yacht promises many more horizons to explore, making it a remarkable option for those seeking a blend of comfort and performance on the water.
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Basic Information:
- Price: 1,725,000.00 USD
- Length: 55.25 ft
- Year: 2005
- Make: Hinckley
- Model: Talaria 55 MY
Technical Specifications:
- Beam: 17.75 ft
- Draft: 2.92 ft
- Fuel Capacity: 1000|gallon
- Water Capacity: 200|gallon
- Cruising Speed: 26.94 kn
- Maximum Speed: 33.02 kn
Engine Details:
- Make: MAN – Model: N/A – Power: 1300|horsepower
- Make: MAN – Model: N/A – Power: 1300|horsepower
Location:
Stuart, FL, US
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What are the key features of the Hinckley Talaria 55 MY listed for sale?
The Hinckley Talaria 55 MY, currently located in Stuart, FL, boasts numerous attractive features including twin MAN diesel engines with 1300 horsepower each, Hamilton Waterjets propulsion, and the innovative Hinckley JetStick control system. Noteworthy for its shallow draft design, it easily navigates coastal waters. Aesthetically, it features a Flag Blue Awlgrip hull paint and a light cream gelcoat deck with non-skid treatment. Luxurious touches include machine-stitched leather interiors and varnished teak accents. The yacht also offers custom storage solutions and extensive safety systems, making it a top choice for both comfort and functionality.
How does the Hinckley JetStick control system enhance the boating experience?
The Hinckley JetStick control system is a signature feature that simplifies handling and maneuvering of the yacht by integrating the functions of the engines and jets onto a single joystick control. This allows for easy operation, especially in tight quarters or during docking, making it less daunting for those new to large yacht operations. This system not only increases safety but also adds to the enjoyment of piloting by offering precise and effortless control.
Is the Hinckley Talaria 55 MY suitable for shallow water cruising?
Yes, the Hinckley Talaria 55 MY is specifically designed with a shoal draft, allowing it to navigate shallow waters, which is ideal for coastal cruising. This feature expands the range of destinations the yacht can access, making it perfect for exploring a wider variety of waterways and ports that deeper draft yachts cannot reach.
What are some of the customization options available on the Hinckley Talaria 55 MY?
The Hinckley Talaria 55 MY offers numerous customization features that elevate its luxury and functionality. These include teak name lantern boards, a molded fiberglass swim platform with teak decking inserts, and extensive safety systems tailored to the owner’s preferences. Interior customizations include luxury finishes like machine-stitched leather and varnished teak woodwork, creating a personalized and upscale onboard environment.
Considering its age, how has the Hinckley Talaria 55 MY been maintained?
Despite its model year of 2005, the Hinckley Talaria 55 MY has been meticulously maintained. It features updated Flag Blue Awlgrip hull paint applied in 2014 and shows a reasonable amount of engine hours at 2028, which is typical for a diesel engine of its class. Its ongoing upkeep, including the maintenance of its luxurious interiors and functional systems, demonstrates the yacht’s robust condition and ready-to-use status for potential buyers.
Provided Description:
“HOOLIGAN VI” (name reserved) has been maintained without regard to cost and is loaded with custom features and creature comforts which provide a luxurious platform for cruising, and a shoal draft for gunkholing. The owner involvement shows in countless details that have made this a truly unique boat. With her twin 1300-hp MAN diesel engines, the Hamilton Waterjets, and the Hinckley JetStick, the boat’s excellent performance is easily handled by two. This interior is reminiscent of a bygone era of boating. The interior is finished in high gloss varnished cherry with custom detailing, a bright varnished teak and tulipwood cabin sole, and an overhead of painted v-groove paneling and custom detailed exposed deck beams. All closets are lined in planked cedar. The overheads are cream lacquer wood with high-gloss cherry accents reminding us of the old Hinckley sailing yachts. Four highly polished stainless dorades, eight opening screened portlights and nine opening overhead hatches provide great light and natural ventilation, augmented by reverse cycle air conditioning. Raised panel doors are cherry, and cabin liners are cherry-sheathed. The large overhead hatches have Oceanair screens and shades. Opening ports with screens custom faux painted to match cherry interior provide additional natural ventilation, augmented by reverse cycle air conditioning. Custom cabin lighting throughout includes halogen swivel lights and Cantalupi Cupid satin-nickle bulkhead lamps with rheostat controls. All interior electrical outlets and light switches have cherry covers.Interior cushions are covered in Spinneybeck Blue leather with antler buttons. Countertops throughout are custom including Honey Onyx stone and padded leather with cherry handrail bases in the master stateroom.
Steering SystemJoystick Control HULL & DECKThe varnished teak transom, Flag Blue Awlgrip hull, Light Cream Gelcoat deck, Cream Awlgrip single boot stripe and green bottom make this boat look stunning. Stainless steel bow rails, varnished teak toe rail and cockpit coamings along with varnished teak handrails give the boat a great balance of looks and functionality. The deep, teak sole cockpit with forward and aft-facing seating has a walk-through transom door to the swim platform. Wide side decks with integral fender storage, properly placed handrails and bow rail, and a huge foredeck locker makes handling lines/fenders easy and safe for docking. Flag Blue Awlgrip hull paint (2014) Light Cream gelcoat deck and cabin top, with molded-in nonskid. Single Cream Awlgrip bootstripe Green bottom paint Varnished teak transom Gold leaf name and hail Construction: The hull is the Hinckley DualGuard® Composite Construction- Kevlar®/E-glass outer skin with balsa and Corecell® core and Carbon fiber inner skin, infused with Vinylester resin using Seaman Composite Resin Infusion Molding Process (SCRIMP®). The deck is E-glass skin with balsa and Corecell® core, laminated with Vinylester resin using Seaman Composite Resin Infusion Molding Process (SCRIMP®). These materials and building techniques provide for a superior surface finish, greater resistance to osmosis, high degree of stiffness & stiffness/weight ratios, greater hull strength against impact damage, and thermal insulation. Thru hull fittings are non-metallic composite with ball-valve seacocks below waterline and above the waterline where appropriate. Bronze seacocks, thru-hull fittings and sea strainers on propulsion engines. Rub rail has stainless steel half-round on fiberglass molding. The swim platform is painted to match hull color with teak decking inserts and stainless-steel half round with a stainless-steel telescoping 3-step swim ladder under swim platform. Hydraulic Muir windlass – mounted in custom anchor well. Custom 316L stainless steel bow roller for primary anchor. 55-lb Delta primary anchor with 200′ x 3/8″ HT chain rode. 40-lb Fortress FX55 Secondary: anchor with chain and rope rode Anchor locker molded into the foredeck, with hinged and gas-spring assisted hatch. Anchor windlass control at helm station Remote control for anchor windlass Saltwater deck wash and freshwater spigot located in foredeck locker. (2) JL Audio waterproof cockpit speakers – controlled from main system. Courtesy lighting under cockpit coaming. Safety light on cockpit step. Cockpit shower with hot/cold mixing valve with shower near transom door. Dockside water supply inlet and shore cable TV/phone inlet. Sunbrella navy cockpit cushions Lockers under cockpit coamings port and starboard. (8) portlights (all opening) with screens. (9) opening overhead hatches with stainless steel frames provide a light and airy interior. Oceanair Skyscreens provide bug screens/shades on all overhead hatches Powered Ocean Air Skysol pleated shades on pilothouse side windows Custom detailed Onyx or Corian countertops in galley and heads. Custom rheostat cabin lighting throughout provides enhanced ambiance. Two custom step lights Custom pop-up cleat on swim platform – acts has a handrail for swim ladder. 30″ high 316L stainless steel bow rail Molded non-skid surface on side deck and cabin housetop walking surfaces. Smooth gelcoat surface on vertical surfaces of deck, house, waterways, and pilothouse top Tapered varnished teak toe rails with Hinckley profile. Custom varnished teak name lantern boards with running lights on pilothouse roof sides Varnished teak molded eyebrow molding around cabin top. Varnished teak handrails are mounted on forward cabin top and along the top of pilothouse roof, port and starboard. Custom painted teak side handrails under the port and starboard pilothouse roof match the deck. (4) custom varnished teak dorade boxes on trunk cabin with polished stainless steel cowl vents with Broan closures in accommodations. (2) Open custom Hinckley stainless steel open bow chocks (4) Closed custom Hinckley chocks. (10)316 stainless steel mooring cleats bow, stern and spring line cleats Bow and stern cleats are 12″ and spring line cleats are 10″ (5) Smoke gray tint hatches with stainless steel frames & Skyscreen screens & blinds. Overboard direct drainage scuppers for cockpit. Custom Hinckley fender storage lockers alongside decks Wichard folding pad eyes and chafe strips for fender and dock lines near stern cleats. Huge foredeck locker w/outboard motor bracket and lashing for inflatable dinghy. Custom Hinckley aluminum mast and 2 antenna domes for all boat antennas Teak bow burgee pole with flush socket. Stern mounted 4′ varnished teak staff with flush socket. Dock lines (4) Fenders COCKPIT: Entry to the boat is from either port or starboard or through the transom gate on the starboard side of the swim platform. Molded fiberglass boarding steps are inboard of the cockpit coaming port and starboard. The cockpit sole is teak and the coaming is varnished teak. A comfortable settee aft that folds up and stores away completely and additional aft facing seating port and starboard of the pilothouse door provide a great area for entertaining. The cockpit sole hatch with recessed hinges has manual hydraulic risers for access to the engine, and there is fender storage on the underside of the hatch. Two Glendinning powered shore cord reels exit the transom through a flush hatch. PILOTHOUSEPILOTHOUSE (Amidship): Entry to pilothouse from the cockpit is through polished stainless steel framed, full height, curved, green tinted tempered glass doors. These custom doors have six panels (each side has one fixed plus two sliding, port and starboard), allowing several opening positions up to 64 inches wide, which makes the interior feel open and airy. All fixed windows are laminated safety glass, and the three forward fixed windows have windshield wipers & washers. There is an opening side window to starboard. The side windows have an electric Ocean Air Skysol roman-style blind system, and the forward windows have outside snap on off white Textiline fabric shade covers. The pilothouse aft door has roman style shades. Overhead lighting is provided by halogen lamps on dimmer circuits, and additional lighting is provided by wall-mounted lamps. A large U-shaped dinette to starboard surrounds a varnished cherry table with custom compass inlay, which can be lowered to convert to a double berth. To starboard are two custom Thomas Moser cherry chairs on either side of the custom cherry cabinet which holds the entertainment center, and a 42” Plasma television with HDTV satellite receiver is concealed in a cabinet outboard and raised with an electric lift. The Bose Lifestyle 28 surround-sound audio system has an XM radio receiver. A bar area with storage below is all the way forward to port, and a built-in chart drawer is in the top. The helm is forward and to starboard, with twin adjustable helm seats. Navigation electronics are installed for ease of use and service. A companionway forward leads below decks to the galley and staterooms. The pilothouse is finished with gloss-varnished cherry including dash and bar area, and the varnished teak and tulipwood pilothouse sole has removable protective covers. Upholstery is tufted Spinneybeck Blue dark leather with custom sliced antler buttons. The twin Moser cherry chairs are upholstered in matching Spinneybeck Blue leather, and there are padded Spinneybeck Blue leather tops on the helm pod, entertainment center and bar top. HELM area: The Helm is forward to starboard in the pilothouse, and has and has two Stidd helm seats covered in Spinneybeck Blue leather. The Helm seats are electrically powered to move up and down as well as forward and aft. The dash is satin varnished cherry, and the outboard shelf has Blue leather pod surfaces where electronics are mounted. This area also has the Hinckley JetStick®, engine controls, navigational instruments, engine gauges, and a teak-rimmed steering wheel. The foot well at helm station is 5″ higher than pilothouse sole for improved visibility. Varnished cherry mug racks are port and starboard of the helm. Varnished cherry binocular box. 110-VAC outlet. JetStick® system – includes manual override back-up. INTERIOR BELOW ACCOMMODATIONS & LAYOUTGalley (Port): Down several steps from the pilothouse, the U-shaped galley is to port. This area is open above to the pilothouse and receives additional light and ventilation from the opening port and overhead hatch. There is ample storage for crockery, supplies and provisioning in drawers and lockers. The double stainless-steel sink is aft facing, and outboard of it is a countertop accessed storage bin. The countertop has a back lip here that protects the cherry bulkhead. Over the sink is fitted rack for dish storage. The microwave/convection oven is flush mounted over the sinks. Below the sink is a storage space accessed through two hinged doors. Outboard is the two-burner electric cooktop with storage drawers under and storage lockers outboard, and the twin drawer refrigeration/freezer system with cherry joinery. There is additional counter space with storage below and over, and a door to access the trash can and recycle bin. Corian Magna Sahara countertop with custom edge details. Seaward 2-burner electric cook top. Sharp Stainless-steel microwave/convection oven – flush mounted above sink. Trash compactor Double polished stainless steel undermounted sink with Grohe single-lever fixture with sprayer Hot and cold pressure freshwater system Instant hot water system. (2) Subzero 700TCI Refrigeration and Freezer/icemaker drawers with cherry-faces 110-volt AC icemaker in a locker below the companion helm seat Additional 110-VAC outlets are positioned for coffee maker and toaster Over-counter lighting with dimmer Storage for dinner service for 8 Inboard locker in galley has adjustable shelves, pass-through doors on pilothouse side Guest Cabin: Across from the galley to starboard, the guest cabin is entered through a pocket-style door. This cabin has two twin berths, one forward and one aft, covered with Sunbrella covers. There is drawer storage under the berths and a hanging locker and dresser between. Locker storage is at the head of each berth and also at the foot of the forward berth. Features include: 110-volt outlet. Overhead lighting on dimmer. Bulkhead mounted lighting. Reverse cycle AC/heat vent. Honey Onyx stone dresser top. Two flush-mounted speakers. Guest Head: The guest bath is forward of the galley to port and is finished in varnished cherry including lockers and mirror trim and has with a light cream gelcoat molded sole for easy cleaning. Features include: Corian Magna Sahara countertops with undermounted stainless steel sink with Grohe single-lever fixture. Sealand VacuFlush marine toilet plumbed directly to 100-gallon holding tank. The holding tank can then be emptied via a deck fitting or overboard through the Sealand macerator pump to a discharge facility. Stall shower with Lucite doors, with a Grohe single lever mixing valve Opening portlight Overhead lighting has dimmer except for shower. Storage areas are outboard and under sink. Custom towel racks. Utility Center & Storage Area: To starboard, forward of guest cabin, is a large storage area with double cherry doors. This area serves as a utility center and houses the ASKO front-loading full sized washer and dryer, plumbed to the sump tank. Also built-in here is the Sea-vac central vacuum system, a hanging locker, and additional storage compartments. Master Suite (Forward): The full width master stateroom all the way forward is quite luxurious. Entered from the companionway through a solid cherry door, this stateroom has a centerline forward-facing queen berth with storage drawers below. A desk is centered on the forward bulkhead, and dressers with Honey Onyx stone countertops are port and starboard of it. A plasma TV is bulkhead mounted over the desk and facing the bed. A custom Thomas Moser desk chair and the padded headboard are covered in tufted Spinneybeck Blue leather. Moving aft there are cedar lined hanging lockers port and starboard and a small settee to port by the bath door. Features include: Ample storage in lockers and drawers port and starboard. Built-in desk/vanity. Custom finished Navy-style portlights. Overhead lighting on dimmer circuit. Bulkhead mounted lighting forward and aft. Custom halogen swivel art lighting over the owner’s bunk to illuminate anything mounted on bulkhead. Reverse-cycle AC/heat vents 32″ LED TV/monitor with HDTV satellite TV receiver, and stereo speakers. Bose Lifestyle 28 surround-sound audio system with XM satellite radio receiver. Queen innerspring mattress Built-in desk/vanity on centerline Thomas Moser cherry chair with Spinney Blue leather cushion slides under vanity/desk for storage. Desktop/vanity has a custom leather inset and lifts up and has mirror on back side. Samsung TV/monitor with HDTV satellite TV receiver, connected to shore cable. Surround audio system and separate satellite radio receiver. Master Head: Aft to port in the master stateroom is the entry to the ensuite bath. This bath, featuring a separate stall shower, vanity, and marine toilet and is also finished in varnished cherry. Features include: Custom Honey Onyx stone countertop with custom edge details with custom polished chrome-plated hammered copper sink with Grohe single-lever fixture. Separate Stall Shower with a Grohe single lever mixing valve. Sealand Vacu-flush marine toilet plumbed directly to 100-gallon holding tank. The holding tank can then be emptied via a deck fitting or overboard through the Sealand macerator pump to a discharge facility. Opening portlight. Full-length mirror on head door with cherry trim. Overhead lighting has dimmer except for shower. Storage areas outboard and under sink. ELECTRICAL & MECHANICALELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 120/240 volts AC 24 volts DC Two Glendinning powered shore cord reels Custom lighted circuit breaker panel w/smoked glass cover, meters, switches, and indicator lights Common wire bonding with a minimum branch wire size of #8 AWG per ABYC. Start batteries: Four (4) BCI group 31 AGM batteries for main engines and generator House service: Four (4) BCI group 31 AGM batteries for the main house bank Heavy-duty battery switches for port and starboard engines, with ability to parallel start batteries (2) 100 amp 24 volt DC.Balmar alternators (2) 24-volt DC battery chargers. 240 volts AC from shore with 12-volt DC electronics panel 12 Volt lighting (2) 120/240 volts AC Power 50-amp inlets Custom 12-volt cockpit outlet – under stbd forward teak coaming. Link 10 battery monitor Generator -Westerbeke 240 volts AC 12 kW generator Model 12 OBTDC in sound shield (2709 hrs. May 17’) Remote panel with gauges for generator starting . MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT & ENGINE DETAILS: Twin 2004 Man D2842LE404 diesel engines with 2028 hours and MAN service intervals completed Foam/composite engine room insulation with metal covering on visible surfaces. (2) Hamilton 403 water jets Hinckley JetStick system-integrates forward and aft motion of boat, steering, and bow thruster into single joystick. Twin Disc MG-5145SC transmissions, starboard transmission was rebuilt 2012 Double gaskets on access door to engine room. Engine Air Intake: Air De-misters at both vents. Baffled and insulated. (4) cage-protected lights. Fireboy fire suppression system with automatic engine shutdown. Alarms for low engine oil pressure, engine high water temperature Racor fuel-water filters with pressure gauges, water sensors, petcock and drain tubes. Racor in-line fuel/air separators. Baffled and insulated engine air intakes with air de-misters at both vents. Underwater exhaust system – with low-speed by-pass. Side Power hydraulic bow thruster. Dual-cylinder stainless steel trim tabs. Power-assist steering. Oil Transfer Pump – reversible, 24-Volt DC – for main engines, transmissions, and generator. A custom 5-gallon oil reservoir in engine room is plumbed to the oil transfer pump. Fresh hot and cold pressurized water, 24-VDC main and back-up pumps supplying Galley, Shower, Head and Cockpit shower. (2) Automatic 24-volt DC sump pumps for showers, washing machine and air-conditioning condensate. (4) Rule® 24-volt DC electric 3500-GPH bilge pumps with ULTRA automatic float switches. Highwater bilge alarm Saltwater deck wash deck wash pump with hose connections on deck near anchor roller. 17-gallon water heater – marine insulated stainless-steel heater. 100-gallon aluminum holding tank 200-gallon stainless steel freshwater tank Marine Air Systems reverse-cycle marine air conditioning – one 24,000 BTU “chilled water” system with four (4) separate air handlers for the salon, galley and heads, guest cabin and owner’s stateroom. Washer and dryer Central vacuum system. SAEFTY EQUIPMENT Fireboy fire suppression system with automatic engine shutdown. (4) Fire Extinguishers: 2-lb. Type B-1 fire extinguishers for class A, B, and C fires. Remote controlled spotlight – on pilothouse roof. Aft-deck flood light mounted on mast. Horn – Kahlenberg 24-Volt DC dual-trumpet air horn with switch at helm. Searchlight – 24 Volt-DC with remote at helm (10) Life jackets – (8) adult and (2) children Navigation lights Coast Guard safety package
Fly Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Hinckley Yacht Brokerage.
