Systems, Tankage, Range Under Power: Our FPB 78 will be powered by a pair of L1066 Lugger diesels (based on the Deere 6068 series block). Lugger marinization, in particular their choice of fuel injection pump and turbo, gives us engines that allow cruising at eleven knots while turning approximately 1600 RPM, a very smooth and […]
FPB 78 Dream Machine – A New Approach to Forepeak Usage
The forepeak on our FPB Dream Machine is larger in scale than any previous designs. The higher forward freeboard makes it possible to have systems and storage placed below the sole of the forepeak area, which in turn opens up all sorts of possibilities. In the following series of renderings we will show you two […]
Beautiful British Columbia
It is hard to describe the scenery here. We have been in this area each summer for the last 6 years and still we are constantly saying -ohhh look at that mountain – or ohhh look at that rock wall – or ohhh look at that Bald Eagle – or ohhh look at the…
Sunset
Absolutely glorious out. A fitting end to a wonderful day. The hum of cars on a bridge in the distance a soothing background noise to the sounds of the birds roosting in the trees encircling our anchorage as we relax on our fly bridge, enjoying the se…
Float Plane
Just got buzzed by a float plane. Anchored out in what must be one of the better places on this Earth.
2 June 0000 UTC report
Position: N7degrees 7.8′ E159degrees 57.3′ (Continued…)
1 June 1200 UTC report
position : N7degrees 5.8′ E158 degrees 53.2′ (Continued…)
Marmaris Turkey to the Greek Islands
After a long stay in Marmaris, we had to bid the city goodbye so that we could travel to Gocek, Turkey, a small, seaside tourist town about 60 miles west east of Marmaris.
It was our first journey in Turkish waters and would be a good shakedown cruis…
Marmaris Turkey to the Greek Islands
After a long stay in Marmaris, we had to bid the city goodbye so that we could travel to Gocek, Turkey, a small, seaside tourist town about 60 miles west east of Marmaris.
It was our first journey in Turkish waters and would be a good shakedown cruis…
