Recently FPB 64-5 Tiger, her intrepid owners John and Sandy Henrichs, and their adventurous cruising choices, were the subject of a detailed feature by John Beatty in Passagemaker Magazine. We thought SetSailors might enjoy the read, so we’ve embedded the whole article here below:
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FPB 78 Lifeline Stanchion Test
We’ve been thinking about using aluminum lifeline stanchions for a long time as they offer a number of advantages. To make sure theory and reality are the same, Circa arranged a test to destruction. A section of belting or rub rail extrusion was bolted to the concrete floor with a standard socket design welded in […]
Extreme Weather Tactics Article In Berthon’s Magazine
Steve has an interesting article on extreme weather tactics in the most recent edition of UK-based Berthon’s Lifestyle Magazine. They were kind enough to allow us to embed a pdf of the article here for SetSailors to peruse.
FPB 64-10 Launches, FPBs 78-3 and 64-11 Begin Construction – Posted by Sarah
We are pleased to report that FPB 64-10 has begun her sea trials. Riptide is sitting well on her lines and happy to be afloat. The roof structure has been installed on FPB 78-1. The engine room of FPB 78-1 looking from aft to forward. The bulkhead cutouts outboard will eventually have bolted cover plates. […]
Sony Alpha 7 Camera Series – Further Evaluation
With the day-to-day pressure on the FPB 78 Series winding down we’ve had time to do some more camera testing. The goal is maximum quality for minimum hassle, with a high degree of portability. We loaded up the four wheel drive Honda Pilot and meandered north. Although we had our Canon pro DSLR camera bodies […]
Thai Government Clamps Down on Yachts – Posted By Sarah
Our SetSail spies in Thailand have just made us aware of some interesting regulatory changes for those cruising in Thai waters. According to the Phuket News, all foreign-flagged vessels must now be equipped with AIS tracking devices. There is no vessel size limit on the requirement–all boats small and large have to comply. Additionally, all […]
Ultimate Stability: Intact and Damaged – How Do You Know You Will Be Safe? Updated
When you head offshore your safety depends on stability, both upright and ultimate (the heel angle at which you don’t recover from a knockdown). Given today’s software and computing power, calculating stability is a relatively straightforward exercise. This is required for commercial vessels, larger yachts, and generally for any flag state/class certification such as MCA, […]
Ultimate Stability: Intact and Damaged-How Do You Know You Will Be Safe?
When you head offshore your safety depends on stability, both upright and ultimate (the heel angle at which you don’t recover from a knockdown). Given today’s software and computing power, calculating stability is a relatively straightforward exercise. This is required for commercial vessels, larger yachts, and generally for any flag state/class certification such as MCA, […]
Ultimate Stability: Intact and Damaged-How Do You Know You Will Be Safe?
When you head offshore your safety depends on stability, both upright and ultimate (the heel angle at which you don’t recover from a knockdown). Given today’s software and computing power, calculating stability is a relatively straightforward exercise. This is required for commercial vessels, larger yachts, and generally for any flag state/class certification such as MCA, […]
An FPB 64, A Party, And Some Old Stones: Report From England – Posted By Sarah
Todd and I have just returned stateside after a trek east to England, where we celebrated FPB 64 Grey Wolf‘s demi-circumnavigation with press, pubs, and parties. Lymington, the site of Berthon UK and Grey Wolf’s celebration, is a lovely old Georgian sea port, with a long history of ship building; at dusk the church bells […]
