MEL BELLE

Introduction

MEL BELLE is a premium 55-foot 2018 Hinckley Talaria 55 MKII motor yacht currently listed for sale in Palm Beach, FL for $2,999,000. Having recently completed an extensive refit through Hinckley Yacht Services, this vessel features over $1,000,000 in total upgrades and custom options, placing it in "like-new" condition with modernized interior layouts and cutting-edge marine technology. 

Full specifications and details for the yacht are available upon request

Core Specifications and Vessel Overview

• Manufacturer/Builder: Hinckley Yachts 
• Model: Talaria 55 MKII 
• Year: 2018 
• Asking Price: $2,999,000 
• Current Location: Palm Beach, Florida (FL) 
• Vessel Class: Motor Yacht (Couples Cruiser) 
• Hull Material: Hinckley DualGuard® Composite (Kevlar/E-glass outer skin, Carbon Fiber inner skin) 
• Hull Color: Flag Blue Awlgrip 
• Designer: Bruce King 

Propulsion, Speed and Mechanical Systems

• Engines: Twin Caterpillar C-18 ACERT common rail diesels (Inboard) 
• Engine Power: 1,150 hp per engine (Total 2,300 hp) 
• Engine Hours: 898 hours (Engine 1) / 904 hours (Engine 2) 
• Drive Type: Dual Hamilton waterjet propulsion with Hinckley Jetstick control
• Cruising Speed: 34 knots (Extended cruising profile at 32 knots) 
• Maximum Speed: 39 knots 
• Cruising Range: 430+ nautical miles 
• Stabilization: Seakeeper 9 gyro-stabilization system 
• Bow Thruster: Sidepower hydraulic 25-hp thruster 
• Generator: Cummins/Onan 17 kW generator in sound shield 

Accommodations and Capacities

• Layout: Custom open arrangement lower salon (Single cabin layout with convertible dinette) 
• Guest Cabins: 1 Master Cabin (Forward-facing berth with HMC System Five mattress) 
• Guest Heads: 2 (Master head with dual sinks and rain shower; Guest head with ensuite shower) 
• Fuel Capacity: 1,200 gallons (Two 600-gal tanks) 
• Fresh Water Capacity: 200 gallons 
• Holding Tank: 100 gallons (Expanded gray water tank: 30–35 gallons) 
• Amenities: Splendide 2100 XC combination vented washer/dryer 

Key Premium Upgrades and Electronics

• Connectivity: Starlink satellite internet system with dedicated onboard Wi-Fi router 
• Navigation Display: Two Garmin 8617 17” MFDs (Helm) plus a passenger-side Garmin 8617 display 
• Radar: Garmin GMR Fantom 4 Doppler Effect 4-foot open array radar 
• Night Vision: FLIR M-400 stabilized dual-lens thermal night vision camera with LED spotlight 
• Digital Switching: C-zone digital switching system for integrated AC/DC load controls 
• Entertainment: Savant-based four-zone entertainment system with three 40” Samsung Smart TVs 
• Satellite Phone: Sailor SC4000 Iridium satellite phone system with 4 handsets 
• Cockpit Amenities: Custom teak dining table, Kenyon grille, Vitrifrigo ice maker, and refrigerator