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Fleming Yachting is the brokerage and sales activity associated with Fleming Yachts, the passagemaker trawler builder founded by Tony Fleming in 1985 [VERIFY: founding history and current ownership]. The brand operates differently from the integrated multi-line yacht brokers reviewed elsewhere on this site: rather than running a central agency book of yachts from multiple builders, Fleming Yachting and its authorized regional dealers focus on new Fleming models (currently the Fleming 55, Fleming 65, and Fleming 78 [VERIFY: 2026 model range]) and the active brokerage of pre-owned Fleming yachts. The total Fleming fleet stands at roughly [VERIFY: 250 to 350] yachts built since the late 1980s, and the brokerage activity in any given year is meaningfully concentrated in that fleet. We rank Fleming Yachting on our best yacht sales brokers page as the default broker for any Fleming transaction and outside the top tier for transactions involving non-Fleming yachts. We also name two things we would change.
This review was built from conversations with current and former Fleming dealers, owners on both first and second-hand transactions, captains who have run Fleming yachts on long passages, and competing brokers and surveyors who handle Fleming inquiries. The current refresh is April 2026.
Where Fleming Yachting sits in the market
Fleming Yachting sits in a specialist position that the integrated brokerages cannot easily replicate. The firm and its dealer network are deeply knowledgeable about the Fleming product line, the build history of individual hulls, the running and maintenance records of the fleet, and the realistic resale market for each model. For a buyer who has decided on a Fleming, the dealer network is the natural and most efficient transaction path. For a buyer comparing a Fleming against other 50-to-80-foot passagemaker brands (Nordhavn, Selene, Outer Reef, Marlow), the Fleming dealer network is one set of voices among several and the buyer should triangulate.
The structural advantage of the specialist model is the fleet knowledge. A Fleming dealer can typically tell a buyer that a specific Fleming 55 hull number has the upgraded stabilizer package and the rebuilt generator from 2022, that the original owner ran the yacht on a specific Pacific Northwest itinerary that is in the maintenance record, and that the captain who delivered the yacht to Seattle in 2018 is available as a reference. This single-builder depth is not something a multi-line broker can match.
The structural disadvantage is the alignment risk on new-build representation. The dealer network is paid by the builder on new Fleming sales, and the dealer's incentive on a head-to-head Fleming-versus-Nordhavn comparison is structurally tilted toward the Fleming. Buyers should approach the dealer's commentary on competitive brands with the same skepticism they would apply to a Mercedes salesperson commenting on a BMW.
The Fleming line and the resale market
The Fleming product line in 2026 covers the Fleming 55, Fleming 65, and Fleming 78 in current production [VERIFY: 2026 model lineup]. Earlier production models include the Fleming 50 (predecessor to the 55) and a small number of Fleming 75 and Fleming 58 hulls, plus the original Fleming 50 hulls from the late 1980s and 1990s that remain in active service. New-build pricing in 2026 sits in the [VERIFY: $3M to $7.5M] range depending on model, specification, and propulsion package.
The resale market for Flemings is unusually orderly relative to comparable passagemaker brands. The fleet retains value because the build quality is consistent across decades, the design refresh cycle is slow and additive rather than discontinuous, and the owner community is small and informed. Asking-to-selling gaps on Fleming pre-owned listings are typically narrower than on comparable Nordhavn or Selene listings, and the time-to-close is shorter for well-maintained hulls. A buyer who walks into a Fleming purchase expecting a typical 8-to-15 percent negotiation room on the asking price is typically disappointed; the realistic band is 3 to 7 percent on a well-maintained hull and 10 percent only on yachts with deferred maintenance or unusual specifications.
New yacht representation
The new-build representation flow at Fleming runs through the authorized regional dealers rather than a centralized sales desk. The dealer-of-record handles the order specification, contract negotiation, build progress oversight, sea trial, delivery acceptance, and commissioning support. For a buyer in the Pacific Northwest, the dealer is typically [VERIFY: regional dealer name and identity]; for the East Coast, the dealer is typically [VERIFY: regional dealer name and identity]; for the Pacific Rim and Australia, the dealer network is [VERIFY: regional dealer footprint as of 2026].
The new-build strength is the dealer continuity from order through commissioning and into post-delivery service. Fleming dealers do not typically rotate buyers between brokers across the build cycle the way some larger firms do, and the dealer who walks a buyer through the spec at order is the same dealer present at sea trial 14 to 24 months later. For a buyer commissioning a yacht in this size band who wants relationship continuity, the dealer model is the appropriate structure.
The new-build weakness is the limited specification flexibility relative to the upper-LOA custom yards. A new Fleming is configured rather than designed, and a buyer who wants meaningful structural customization should set expectations accordingly. The product line is calibrated to a specific design philosophy (long-range, seakindly, twin-engine passagemaker) and the spec flexibility lives within that envelope rather than at its edges.
Pre-owned brokerage
The pre-owned Fleming brokerage activity is concentrated through the same dealer network rather than the central agency systems of the multi-line brokers. A Fleming owner selling a yacht through the authorized dealer network gets access to a buyer pool that is heavily concentrated in informed Fleming-aware buyers and a faster realistic close than a generic Yachtworld listing would deliver. The dealer's sales records, hull-by-hull maintenance knowledge, and pre-existing relationships with prospective buyers compress the sales cycle.
The pre-owned strength is the buyer-side qualification. A buyer coming to a Fleming dealer for a pre-owned Fleming has typically been pre-qualified for the brand by the time they arrive, and the dealer's effort sits in matching the buyer to the right hull rather than re-educating the buyer on what a Fleming is. This produces a higher close rate per shortlist hour than the generic brokerage flow.
The pre-owned weakness is the buyer-pool concentration risk. A seller who lists exclusively through the Fleming dealer network may miss buyer-side interest from passagemaker buyers who are open to Fleming but are searching primarily on Yachtworld or BoatTrader. We would recommend Fleming sellers consider whether a dual-listing structure with a multi-line broker captures meaningful incremental buyer reach without diluting the dealer's commitment to the listing.
Fee structure
New-build dealer margins: typical industry dealer margins on new-build trawler sales sit in the 8 to 12 percent range and are typically built into the dealer pricing rather than disclosed separately [VERIFY: current Fleming dealer margin structure]. Buyers should ask the dealer to disclose the margin structure in writing before commissioning.
Pre-owned brokerage commissions: typically 10 percent of the sale price on pre-owned Fleming transactions, split between the dealer's representation of the seller and any co-broker representing the buyer [VERIFY: current commission structure].
Service and warranty support: Fleming dealers typically provide commissioning support and warranty oversight for the first owner; subsequent owners should clarify the warranty transfer structure and the dealer's continuing service obligation before purchase.
Two things we would change
The publicly stated dealer footprint and territory map. Fleming Yachting's regional dealer structure is not as transparently published as it should be. A prospective buyer or seller researching the brand should be able to identify, on the published Fleming website, who the authorized dealer is for any region, when the dealer-of-record relationship was established, and how the territory boundaries work. The current information is sufficient but thinner than it should be for a brand at this price point.
The cross-brand competitive context. Fleming dealers are reluctant to put a head-to-head comparison against Nordhavn or Selene in front of a buyer in writing, and the comparison conversations stay verbal. The brand and its dealers should produce a published, dated competitive-position document that names the trade-offs honestly. The product is strong enough to compete on the published comparison rather than on the verbal one.
Passed on
Passed: Fleming Yachting as the broker for a buyer who has not yet narrowed the brand decision. The dealer model is incentive-tilted toward Fleming and a buyer at the cross-brand-comparison stage should engage an independent multi-line broker who covers Fleming, Nordhavn, Selene, Outer Reef, and Marlow with neutral commentary.
Passed: Fleming Yachting as the sales broker for a yacht above 80 feet. The brand's product line stops at the Fleming 78 in 2026 and the dealer network's transaction experience above that LOA is thin. Buyers above 80 feet should look at the upper-LOA brokerages reviewed elsewhere on this site.
Passed: Fleming Yachting for a buyer who wants a high-speed or shallow-draft yacht. Flemings are passagemaker trawlers calibrated to long-range, seakindly operation. Buyers who want a fast cruiser or a shallow-draft Bahamas or Florida-Keys yacht should look at different brands and different brokers.
Passed: Fleming Yachting as the sole listing channel for a pre-owned Fleming sold by an owner who values maximum buyer-pool reach. The dealer channel is concentrated and efficient but a dual-listing approach with a multi-line broker may capture incremental buyer interest. The dealer's incentive structure does not always surface this trade-off.
Bottom line
Fleming Yachting is the operational default broker for any new or pre-owned Fleming transaction, with single-builder fleet knowledge that the multi-line brokers cannot match. The dealer continuity through the build cycle and the orderly resale market are real advantages for buyers and sellers in the passagemaker trawler segment. We rank Fleming Yachting as the appropriate first call for any Fleming-specific transaction and outside the top tier for cross-brand passagemaker shopping. We would change the two things named above and we would recommend the firm to any client whose brief is anchored on the Fleming product line specifically.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fleming Yachting the same as Fleming Yachts?
Fleming Yachts is the builder, founded by Tony Fleming in 1985 [VERIFY: founding history and current ownership]. Fleming Yachting in current usage refers to the sales and brokerage activity through the authorized regional dealer network. The dealers operate as independent businesses representing the builder on a territory basis.
Where are Fleming yachts built?
Fleming yachts are constructed at Tung Hwa Industries in Kaohsiung, Taiwan [VERIFY: current build yard relationship], with engineering, design, and post-delivery support managed by Fleming Yachts in California [VERIFY: current operational structure].
What is the typical price range for a new Fleming?
New-build pricing in 2026 sits in the [VERIFY: $3M to $7.5M] range depending on model, specification, and propulsion package. Pre-owned pricing varies widely by age and maintenance status.
Does Fleming Yachting handle non-Fleming brokerage?
The dealer network primarily handles Fleming new builds and pre-owned Fleming brokerage. Some dealers list non-Fleming yachts on a limited basis but the firm's structural focus is the Fleming product line.
How long is a typical Fleming new-build wait?
New-build wait times have ranged from 12 to 30 months depending on model and order book over the past several years [VERIFY: current 2026 build slot availability]. Buyers should ask the dealer for the current order book and the realistic delivery window before contracting.
How do I start a conversation with Fleming Yachting?
The brand operates a contact form at flemingyachts.com that routes inquiries to the appropriate regional dealer. Buyers can also approach the regional dealer directly through the dealer's published contact channels.