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FPB 78 Video: Night Entrance to Whangaroa

We’ve had a chance to use our new nav tools… …while making a night entrance to the harbor at Whangaroa.

FPB 78 Video: Testing Fuel Burn for Passage Planning

The following short video shows us testing FPB 78-1 Cochise in different rpm configurations. This is important to confirm fuel …Read More

FPB 78 Video: Quiet-As Cochise

The already quiet FPB 78 is now almost silent in powerboat terms, with some exhaust system refinements. As we continue …Read More

FPB 78-1 Cochise Interior: First Look

The time has come to invite you aboard Cochise.

The photos are self explanatory.

More details to follow.

FPB 64-11 DreamTime and a Few Days Off From FPB 78-1 Sea Trials

We’ve had a few days testing Cochise on our own, hanging out in the Bay of Islands. We’ve had FPB …Read More

FPB 78-1 Video: The Ulitimate Surfboard? Watch and Find Out

The video you are about to watch represents a seminal moment in the design arc of the FPB world. The …Read More

FPB 78-1 Sea Trial Video: Cochise Surfing Like A Pro

Cochise had a chance to test surfing skills Sunday, down near Auckland…Check out the video below. But wait — there’s …Read More

FPB 78-1 Trials: First BBQ, 3.1416, And Other Items

FPB 78-1 Cochise stern to stern with FPB 64-7 Buffalo Nickel. This does give you a sense of scale. FPB …Read More

FPB 78-1 Cochise: Preliminary Wave Analysis

A quick couple of photos of Cochise at cruise, taken from FPB 64-11 (both FPBs are undergoing sea trials). The …Read More

FPB 78-1 Sea Trials: Dinghy Launch – posted by Sarah

I’ve come to winter in Whangarei to take part in sea trials with Cochise.  With guests on hand and a beautiful, cool day, …Read More