In many modern designs it has become fashionable to eliminate the inside steering station but, in the Fleming 55, we chose, instead, to enhance it with a pilothouse which closely resembles the bridge of a much larger vessel. We created a dedicated place from which the boat is piloted and controlled without any distractions from other on-board activities but which is still only three steps from the salon and galley only four to the upper station up safe and protected stairs.
Carefully designed, removable, consoles provide ample room for a full range of modern electronic equipment without intruding on the full range of engine instrumentation. Overhead consoles provide additional space. There is a chart area with drawers and a chart light. Electrical panels swing out to provide easy access to wiring connections and hte inside of the flybridge console is accessed through a swing-out bookcase. The watch-keeper has their own helmseat and an adjacent, raised, L-shaped settee and table provide a comfortable social area with excellent visibility through the side and forward windows.
This is truly the nerve center of the boat where all the systems and crew come together in happy harmony.
