One of the blessings that comes with the FPB program is interaction with highly experienced owners (neophytes rarely have the background to understand the tradeoffs we make in the design process). These owners often bring with them excellent firsthand knowledge, based on years of real world trial and error, that helps us improve the FPB […]
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Buffalo Nickel, FPB 64-7, Is Wet
It is early, the sun still far to the east, when Buffalo Nickel slides under the travel lift for the first time. Tides and highway permits dictate the schedule. Although there is little activity at this moment, you can be assured things are humming. Systems have been checked, and then checked again at the shop. […]
Meanwhile, Back In The Sonoran Desert
Being without a boat to think, dream, and plan about is a condition we try to avoid. But since this is the current state of affairs, we’ve been hard at work on all things FPB, to the extent that there has been little time for anything else. But occasionally we look up from the computer […]
Getting To Know Grey Wolf: A Brief Video With Mike & Liza Dicks
What’s it really like coming to grips with a new yacht? Mike and Liza Dicks have been going through the process of learning how to operate their new FPB 64, Grey Wolf. For a candid interview, watch the video below. For hi-res version, click her…
Kelly Archer Joins The Team
We are ever so pleased to announce that esteemed yacht builder Kelly Archer has joined the Dashew Offshore team. We’ve been working together with Kelly since 1978 when Kelly project-managed our first two Deerfoot designs (the original Deerfoot and Wakaroa) and we subsequently joined forces for several other Deerfoot builds. Kelly was our point man […]
Moving Day In Whangarei
Big things are happening in the Far North of New Zealand. Moving day for FPB 64-8 has arrived. Hull number eight in this series has been moved out of its shed leaving additional room for work on the deck modules of FPB 97-1. You can get a sense for the length overall of the FPB […]
Video: A Peek Behind The Gray Curtain – Posted By Sarah
Want a taste of the FPB cycle? The following video gives an idea of the birthing process… *Note- to see the video full-sized, go to our video server
Noel and Litara Barrott – An Iron Crew In A (Remarkable) Wood Ship
One of the lessons we learned early in our cruising careers is that it is the people – land based, and cruisers – rather than the places, which make this lifestyle so wonderful. This post is about a special couple, the modern definition of iron crews in wooden ships, and their remarkable yacht, Sina, shown […]
Team Building Retreat Down Under – Posted By Sarah
Did I say “retreat”? I’m so sorry, I meant “work like crazy”. Above shot of happy relaxed breakfasters notwithstanding, your SetSail crew recently returned from a very busy week in New Zealand. The first thing to know about our harrowing week is that it included NO beautiful scenery at ALL. Just look at this terrible […]
Staying Tight With Your Fabricator
Dean Gunson, Operations Manager at Circa, is showing off a test section of rolled aluminum plate. That is a 250mm (10″) radius on a 16mm (5/8″) thick chunk of aluminum! The ability to handle heavy plate in this manner allows us to work in high factors of safety without giving up hull shape efficiency due […]
