Radio Flyer 51' Beneteau Idylle 15.5 1986

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“The Idylle 1550 Beneteau is a moderate weight sailboat which is a high performer.” 

- Sailboatlab.com

“Elegance comes first with this very comfortable sailing boat” - Beneteau.com

Tucked away at harbor in beautiful Saint Augustine, Florida, Radio Flyer calls to the a sailor with an eye for sturdy hardware, bulletproof rigging and speedy sailing as much as it does to one in the market for a spacious multi-cabin interior fit for entertaining. Radio Flyer is a thoroughbred example of late 80s pedigree boat building. The model was built at a time known for the best fiberglass work and the heighday of legendary designers.The Idylle 15.5 has luxury in comfort and in bareboat cruising alike; featuring (as a consequence of her wide beam) three private staterooms and a large salon, all while comfortably achieving speeds of up to 8.25kn. Her speed, gracious appointments and resoundingly thick hull speak to the German Frers design as much as heavy construction by Beneteau. Built for blue water, the Beneteau 15.5 Idylle presents a cruising platform both ahead of its time and classic to the age, arguably providing much more in luxury than a modern production staple at a fractional price. 

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Walkthrough

Radio Flyer makes a unique impression with deep navy blue hulls, a white deck, the name emblazoned in dark red on the stern. Coming aboard into the cockpit across the folding transom and under the shade of a steel framed hardtop, you're greeted with a comfortable layout containing all the essentials. Girded by stainless steel lifelines the teak finishing, and center helm with folding table highlight the space available. Starboard there is a deep storage and equipment lazarette containing: battery and electrical access as well as plentiful storage. 

Keeping up the mast is 14ml standing rigging and to manage the sails there is enough fresh rope aboard to rig the ship twice over. The deck is littered with heavy duty equipment from winches, track slides, and more. 

Towards the bow is a deep anchor locker containing the boat’s 800 feet of rode and chain, not to mention the 75 pound Rockna main anchor ( there are two more anchors aboard in addition). Just a step back from the anchor locker is a portlight access panel to one of the boat's more surprising features: a fully separate crew quarters! Currently being used to store tools the additional cabin contains three bunks (or shelves) and is fully connected to onboard AC/heat.

Opening the hatch and passing down the companionway, you're greeted by a voluminous and warm interior space. Radio Flyer is replete with mahogany finished teak-work, green leather upholstery on comfortable cushioning, and decorated with a beautiful butterfly window in center; although aged she is a classic example of luxury. To starboard is a fully galley with all the necessary provisions and further on a navigation/radar console (itself with a pair of leather upholstered swivel chairs) featuring a fully operational HAM radio setup .

  To port is the dining settee with a large center table. Hidden beneath is the ship’s Perkins 4236 85hp diesel engine. Fully remanufactured by Transatlantic Diesel in 2013 the engine is still kept in pristine visual condition and with updated manifold cooler and alternator.

There are three cabins, each with full beds and high grade marine mattresses. The cabin's private head access doors and while only two of the three heads are left operational by the owner, more can be installed. 

Basic Details 

Name: “ Radio Flyer ”

Make/model: 1986 Beneteau Idylle 15.5

Type: Cutter

Shape: Fin Keeled

Length: 51 feet

Draft: 6 feet 

Beam: 14.6 feet

Air Draft: 65 feet

Speed: 8.25 knots 

Salon and Galley

• Mahogany finished wood interior
• Rotating lounge seats and captain’s control console with radar and radio
• Gorgeous butterfly window 
• Large dining table (folds down into much larger berth)
• Comfortable cushioned seating in great condition
• Gracious 6.5’ headspace
• Well appointed and spacious galley
• 2 deep 2 Danfoss 50 Refrigerator/ Freezer units
• Multi-burner marine stove
• Engine access beneath center seating

Cabins and Heads

• 3 main cabins aboard, featuring full beds
• Similarly gracious headroom  throughout
• Opening hatches
• Storage closets
• Private access door to head
• Air conditioned Crew Quarter:
• Multi-bunk crew quarter in bow 
• Currently used to store tools
• Skylight access hatch 

Above Deck and Hull 

• Hull is high fiberglass construction (Best make year for fiberglass!)
• 1.5” to 3” at waterline
• Fully custom hardtop cockpit cover
• Spacious teak finished cockpit with fold out table 
• Stainless lifelines with access gates port and starboard
• Engine start and gauge panel
• Emergency Till
• Foldout transom and swim ladder/ cockpit access
• Deep storage and equipment lazarette containing: 
• Battery and electrical access 
• Storage 
• Refrigerant system 
• Charger / inverter 
• Marine Grille 
• Weatherproof butterfly window cover
• Teak safety railing 
• Easy access anchor locker 
• Brand new Maxwell electric windlass in box (wiring in place)
• Main Anchor: 75 lbs Rockna 
• Secondary Anchors: 65 lbs Danforth anchor and 75 lbs Fortress anchor
• 400 feet 3/8th” Chain
• 400 feet Nylon rode
• Bulb rudder
• Custom fabricated dinghy davits (not currently installed)

Sails and Rigging 

• Cutter Rig
• 2015 Sails (Hardly used in the last 9 years!)
• Rerigged 2015 
• 14ml Stainless Steel Standing Rigging
• Heavy duty chainplates
• Enough unused/ spare line to redo the rigging 
• 2 Lewmar 65 winches
• 1 Lewmar 30 winch
• Tidesmarine mainsail track slides
• 2019 Roller Furler

Mechanical and Electrical 

• Perkins 4236 85hp diesel engine 
• Engine remanufactured by Transatlantic Diesel 2013
• Upgraded manifold cooler 
• 100 amp Balmoor Alternator 
• Upgraded Balmoor Voltage Regulator 
• Shear-plate inline with aqua drive
• 3 blade full feathering propellor
• Air conditioning: Mermaid 16500 BTU reverse system (heats and cools)
• Tristar mp45 regulator 
• 800 amp hour bank
• 2 schedule 31 start batteries 
• 8 trojan t105 6volt house batteries
• Paneltronix DC board
• Paneltronix AC board
• Good and well kept condition

Navigation and Autopilot System

• Raymarine Autohelm
• Raymarine Speed Gauge 
• Raymarine Depth Sounder
• Radar systems present 
• Radio with VHF and built in A15 direct calling
• Icon M410 HAM radio (modified)

Fuel, Water and Holding Capacity 

• Fuel capacity:
• 1 100 gallon stainless steel tank
• 1 40 gallon stainless steel tank
• Freshwater capacity
• 200 Gallons
• 4 tanks: 1 stainless, 3 fiberglass
• Holding Capacity
• 17 gallons

Slip Information

• Saint Augustine Florida
• Transferable liveaboard slip
• Amenities: wifi, water, electric, showers, laundry, food trucks and bar

Estimated Needs 

• Needs bottom Job (Bottom job and 4 coats ablative bottom paint 2019)
• Through-holes need inspecting and rebedding
• Cosmetic upkeep of decks
• Cosmetic upkeep of interior
• Wind generator needs factor reassembly 
• Needs installation of brand new Maxwell electric windlass
• Needs new cutlass bearing
• Breaker replacement of DC board