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FPB 78-1 Cochise Underway – Posted by Sarah

As of 0115 GMT yesterday, Cochise and crew were well into their latest passage… We thought the following email correspondence between Steve and …Read More

Fiji – A Great Cruising Destination

Cochise’s all too short visit to Fiji has come to an end. It is time to head over the horizon.  …Read More

Ian Tibby – He Was Simply The Best

Ian Tibby has passed on, released from a body that was failing him. But his presence will always be felt …Read More

FPB 78-1 Cochise: Our Dream Machine

You are looking at one of the highs of the cruising lifestyle. Being anchored in crystal clear water with a …Read More

Hurricane Matthew And Being Prepared – Posted by Sarah

With Hurricane Matthew at Category IV having just pummeled Haiti and heading quickly for the Florida coast, we wanted to …Read More

FPB 70 – Taking Shape

The first FPB 70 is taking shape now at Circa. Like the preceding 16 FPBs, the 70 begins life as …Read More

A Visit From The Man

A systemic problem in the marine industry is that the professionals–everyone from managers, to yacht designers, electricians, and carpenters–rarely get …Read More

Air Conditioning With Solar Power? Yes, With FPB 78-1 Cochise

We are about to demonstrate the holy grail of solar energy. But first, the backstory… Bruce Farrand, head honcho at …Read More

FPB 78-1 Cochise: First Serious Air Conditioning Test And Record Solar Output

We are “anchored” in Denarau, visiting friends on the leeward side off the big island in Fiji. The breeze is …Read More

FPB 78-1: Motion At Anchor

Cochise has 3500 nautical miles behind it and to date has not needed any stabilization at anchor. We determined to …Read More