Mark Fritzer reports in from Palmyra, and brings us up to date on wonderful snorkeling and further experimentation with the high powered DC charging system. With comments on navigating with active SONAR in the tropics: We spent most of the day yesterday working on various maintenance items around the boat. Obviously, the list of maintenance […]
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Crossing The North Pacific Hurricane Belt – The Tradeoffs
Crossing oceans often leads to compromise between weather, risk, comfort, and what might or mightn’t occur. An example of this was recently faced by the crew of FPB 64-3 Iron Lady. In this post we will look at issues involved, including hurricane avoidance tactics. Iron Lady is eventually bound for Hawaii, but they (and everyone […]
FPB 64-3 Iron Lady: Parked In Palmyra
The crew of Iron Lady, bellies still full of fresh Yellowfin tuna, have dropped anchor in Palmyra Atoll. Mark Fritzer reports: We arrived in Palmyra this morning at 0600. Since the passage is open and inviting, we drove right into the interior of the island and set the anchor in 3M of water with a […]
FPB 64-3 Iron Lady Bound For Palmyra In The Line Islands
Having consulted the weather gods (Rick Shema), and with various mortals, the good ship Iron Lady is bound for Palmyra Island. Mark Fritzer continues his narrative, with interesting fuel burn data at various speeds and RPMs coupled with varying electrical loads. We left for Christmas Island yesterday evening at 1850 hours headed straight for Palmyra. […]
FPB 64-3 On Passage – It’s An Early Christmas (Island)
Having now been at sea for five days ,the crew of FPB 64-3 have raised their first Line Island, and determined to make it Christmas, even if it is still August. Mark Fritzer continues his reporting: We arrived in Christmas Island last night around 1850 hours. Our current location is 1°58.78N by 157°28.392W. The sea […]
FPB 64-3 Iron Lady On Passage Marquesas Towards Hawaii: Day 4
On their fourth day at sea, the crew of FPB 64-3 Iron Lady use the aft deck sink to determine if they have crossed the Equator. Mark Fritzer continues his testing and analysis, and reports the results: We crossed the equator last night at 2150 hours. For a long time now I’ve wanted to be […]
FPB 64-3 Iron Lady On Passage Marquesas Towards Hawaii: Day 3
Three days into their passage and FPB 64-3 is 750 miles down the track. Mark Fitzer continues his reports: We have traveled some 750 miles and been at sea now for close to 78 hours. While averaging 231 mile/day we are burning 21 litres/5.5 US gallons an hour or 2 litres/ 5.6 US gallons per […]
FPB 64-3 Iron Lady On Passage Marquesas Towards Hawaii – Day 2
Two days at sea, 480 nautical miles behind them, FPB 64-3 is half way to the equator, and Mark Fritzer continues his reporting: We have spent roughly 50 hours at sea now and have traveled 480 miles. We are about halfway to the equator and should be there in another 50 hours or so. Our […]
FPB 64-3 Iron Lady On Passage Marquesas Towards Hawaii: Day 1
Mark Fritzer continues his reporting from Iron Lady after their first day at sea: We have completed our first 24 hours at sea, having traveled 230 miles. We should cross the equator in roughly 56 hours. I had the opportunity to land a beautiful 25 pound Mahi yesterday evening. While towing the boat lure, Shabby, […]
Progress On All Fronts In New Zealand – And Getting Comfortable in the Wicked Great Room
Although the furniture represents a small part of the total weight of the boat, we want it to be as light as practical, as you see here with the carcass for the FPB 97 great room settee. The base slides out to form a day bed. And the furniture base for the dining table. Meanwhile […]
