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Downloadable Ambiance Video Test

We have been experimenting with high definition videos to run as background on our big screen TV (or on the computer monitor). In theory, you should be able to download these for viewing as well. This blog is a test and we would love to get some feedback on how the quality looks, and if […]

FPB 64 Hi Def Sea Trial Video Available

We have just received a shipment of high definition DVDs filled with action footage of the first three FPB 64s during sea trials in less than ideal conditions. There are hundreds of photos as well. If you have wondered what these yachts are like offshore, watch this video and its more than 75 minutes of […]

Florida Keys Favorite Photos

We have put together a high res slide show of our favorite Florida Keys photos. To have a look click here.

Beowolf

Steve and Linda,
I’m a long term Setsail addict and I’d love to know what Beowolf has been up to since she was purchased from you. As well, it appears that a sister ship was never built. Is this correct, and why not if not?
cheers,
Andrew Hogg
in landlocked Calgary AB, Canada

Hi Andrew:
Beowulf has been to […]

How To Clean Fish

One of the lessons we learned long ago is to leave fishing to the experts. So when David Kaul came by with friends Sue and Larry Hamilton, and offered us an extra mahi mahi they had aboard, being polite required we accept.  Of course there is the issue of correct preparation, which Dave kindly offered […]

Using A Kedge Anchor – Again

Thinking we were a little short on kedging details in our recent post we decided to give it another whirl. You see before you a plot of our course as we came south from our overnight anchorage in Lake Sylvia. The turn off for the New River, where a side tie awaited us, is a […]

Cruising The Florida Keys Slide Show

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Heading North

Wind Horse has her bow pointed towards Fort Lauderdale for a quick stop, and then off to the north. We’re just off the 600 foot (180m) depth contour, riding the Gulf Stream making 13.5 knots over the bottom. Marathon treated us to a lovely sunrise as we cleared the deck for sea.

And a variety of […]

FPB 64 Doings and Owner’s Blogs

With four FPB 64s + the FPB 83 prototype WInd Horse now cruising, the fifth boat under construction, and two more awaiting their start, FPB cruising news is starting to filter in. We thought a brief recap and some links might be of interest.

Avatar, the first of the FPB 64s has been cruising in the South […]

Visit FPB 64 Sarah Sarah At Trawlerfest in Anacortes WA

FPB 64-2, Sarah Sarah, will be on hand at Trawlerfest in Anacortes, Washington, next weekend (May 12-14). Sarah Sarah is the first FPB 64 in the United States having made the passage from New Zealand on her own bottom last fall. This is a rare opportunity to have a look aboard one of these yachts without […]