Here is a totally different approach to a pilot house layout, the concept for which was suggested by one of the folks we have worked with to develop the the FPB 115 into what it is today.
The question was asked “Why do guests always sit behind the helm? They cannot converse with the helmsperson face […]
Progress continues in New Zealand on FPB 64s # five and six, with five being fully plated now.
This photo from several weeks ago show six coming along nicely.
We have mentioned the efficiency of series builds in the past – it is the only way we can get the cost down on such a high quality […]
I will post an update later today. We are on our way to Charleston andI have now battery power for my computer…so no way to complete myblog.Sent from my iPhone
We apologize for being so remiss in our blog. Life has been busy here on land but there’s just not the same day-to-day changes we experience onboard. We’ve been totally swamped with ActiveCaptain.But this past weekend was the 4th of July. Not only is t…
Back when we were just talking about returning to Maine this summer, I commented on our sense of anticipation. “I look forward to getting back to fog.” This confirmed my status as being more than a bit off center. Fog is marvelous. Yes, it does mess with one’s mind. The thought of not being able […]
Wednesday 7/6/11 The weather forecast threatened rain and storms starting late in the morning so with that in my arsenal I was able to talk Pam into a 6 am departure! Again our ride was a bit rocky until we turned into the St. L…
Moor $tuff and Quest left Charleston Municipal Marina at 8:50 this morning to travel the 38 miles to McClellanville, SC. There was a big fishing tournament starting today and the marina was practically empty when we left.After a few miles on Charleston…
This ship from Sliedrecht Holland is one of the biggest single we have seen on the rivers at 135 meters overall.He is loaded with soya and headed for Hungary. One problem!!! he is loaded so heavy that his draft is to deep to transit some part of t…
Some pictures of the summit of the canal
The Main Danube Canal lifts vessels from an altitude of 231 m above sea level at Bamberg to an altitude of 406 m above sea level at Hilpolstein through a series of 11 locks. The last 3 locks are 24.6 m each (80.7 feet) The distance between the last two…
