"Mel Belle" 55' Hinckley 55' · 2018
1 Staterooms · Twin C-18, 1,150 hp each · Palm Beach, Florida
Key Specifications
Length55'16.8m LOA
BuilderHinckleyTalaria 55 Mkii
Year2018YATCO MLS listing
Guests-1 staterooms
Max Speed39 knots34 kn cruise
Fuel1,200 gal200 gal water
Asking Price$2,999,000USD
Offered by its listing brokerage through the YATCO MLS - details and photos courtesy of the listing broker, as of August 20, 2026. Double G Yacht Sales acts as your buyer's representative at no cost to you.
M/Y Mel Belle
A 2018 Hinckley 55-footer on the market through the YATCO MLS.
"Mel Belle" is a 2018 Hinckley 55' motor yacht offered for sale at $2,999,000, lying Palm Beach, Florida. South Florida is the deepest brokerage market in the world for large motor yachts, and condition separates the good buys from the money pits - which is why independent buyer representation matters more here than anywhere.
Power is twin C-18, 1,150 hp each, showing 898 hours. She cruises around 34 knots and tops out near 39 knots, carrying 1,200 gallons of fuel.
Accommodations run to 1 staterooms. She carries naval architecture by Bruce King.
Highlights
What sets this hull apart on today's market.
Greg Gaus has closed superyacht sales including the 164' Westport "Boardwalk" at $26,000,000 and the Westport 125 "Lion's Den" at $19,000,000, after 20+ years as a professional captain running vessels of this class. That is the lens every Double G buyer gets on this listing: what the hull is really worth, what the survey should focus on, and how she compares with every sistership currently for sale.
- Twin C-18, 1,150 hp each — 898 hours
- 1 staterooms
- 1,200 gal fuel - Bahamas and Caribbean legs without stress
- Bruce King naval architecture
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MEL BELLE is a 2018 55' Talaria MKII that has been maintained to current product standards and has recently completed a refit through Hinckley Yacht services.Listing description · YATCO MLS
Buyer Representation
Buy her with Greg on your side of the table.
No cost to you - the buyer's broker is paid from the existing listing commission
Full-market search - every comparable hull on the YATCO MLS compared before you offer
Licensed captain, 20+ years - attends survey and sea trial personally
Sold-price data - negotiation backed by confirmed market results, not asking prices
Full Specifications
55' Hinckley "Mel Belle" Dossier
Dimensions & Capacities
LOA55 ft
Beam17.8 ft
Max Draft2.9 ft
Fuel Capacity1,200 gal
Water Capacity200 gal
Performance
EnginesTwin C-18, 1,150 hp each
Engine Hours898
Cruise Speed34 knots
Max Speed39 knots
Accommodations
Staterooms1
Build & Listing
BuilderHinckley
ModelTalaria 55 Mkii
Year2018
Naval ArchitectBruce King
LocationPalm Beach, Florida
Asking Price$2,999,000
Common Questions
"Mel Belle" questions, answered.
How much does the 55' Hinckley "Mel Belle" cost?
The asking price is $2,999,000. Contact Greg Gaus at Double G Yacht Sales at (954) 881-5500 - as your buyer's broker he negotiates on your side, at no cost to you.
Who is selling "Mel Belle"?
"Mel Belle" is offered by its listing brokerage through the YATCO MLS. Greg Gaus of Double G Yacht Sales represents you, the buyer: independent advice on price, survey attendance, and negotiation, paid from the existing listing commission - never by you.
What does it cost to run a 55-foot motor yacht?
Plan on roughly 8 to 12 percent of the purchase price per year for an owner-operated 55-footer - fuel, insurance, dockage, and routine maintenance. Greg can build a realistic operating budget for this boat before you offer.
Where can I see "Mel Belle"?
She is lying in Palm Beach, Florida and shows by appointment through your broker. Contact Double G Yacht Sales to arrange a private showing.
How does the purchase process work?
Accepted offer, then a survey and sea trial contingency of typically 7 to 14 days. Greg - a licensed captain with 20+ years at sea - attends the survey and sea trial personally and manages everything through closing.
How much is Florida sales tax on a yacht?
Florida charges 6% sales tax on boats but caps the total at $18,000 per vessel regardless of price - one of the most favorable regimes in the US. Out-of-state buyers who remove the vessel within the statutory window may qualify for an exemption.
How fast is she, and what is the range?
Cruise around 34 knots, top speed about 39 knots and 1,200 gallons of fuel with twin C-18, 1,150 hp each - comfortable Florida-Bahamas legs and seasonal Caribbean runs.
Interested in "Mel Belle"?
Have Greg Represent Your Offer
Asking $2,999,000, lying Palm Beach, Florida. Contact Greg Gaus for the full specification package, sisterships comparison, and a private showing - buyer representation at no cost to you.
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