Although so low profile as to be almost invisible, the Fleming 55 flying bridge is spacious and packed with practical amenities. Its double helmseat, with folding stainless steel footrest, folds forward to access storage beneath it. The control console has full engine instrumentation and ample room for electronics. Access to and from the pilothouse is by a protected internal companionway directly from the pilothouse, avoiding the need to navigate perilous steps or ladders where a slip could result in a fall over the side. A wrap-around venturi with stainless steel handrail provides protection from wind and weather.
There is seating for eight guests close to, but out of the way of, the helmstation. A fiberglass table is standard and a convenient pass-thru eliminates the need to carry refreshments up from the galley. Aft of the seating area is the separate boat deck for boat tender and davit. From here, a ladder provides direct access to the aft deck.
The radar arch provides ample room for the full range of antennaes required by modern electronic equipment. Navigation lights are Aquasignal Model 50 installed vertically and parallel to the ship's centerline in full compliance with Colregs.
