We just had to share this cool photo Brian Rickard sent a few minutes ago (too late for the preceding blog). While three divers clean fresh scallops (left bottom corner of the photo) at the starboard corner work station, another is grilling their production on the barbecue (with only two of the crew in management […]
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FPB64-4 Osprey – First Dive
Todd Rickard sent in these photos of testing Osprey’s swim step extension in dive mode.
We are happy to report it works well.
Now the question is “what’s for dinner?”
Osprey’s owner, John Gowing, looks to be pondering his upcoming passage across the notorious Tasman Sea to Australia.
If you are a diver, the sea around Whangarei offers a […]
Controllable Pitch Props on FPBs
Hi Steve … I just read the Propellers section on the Offshore Cruising Encyclopedia, and got wondering: given the FPBs are such efficient machines, wouldn´t there be a case for controllable pitch props on them?
Hi Alex:
CP props work great where the loads vary a lot, as with a sailboat motorsailing, or a fishing boat pulling […]
Analysis Of Headsea Encounters
We are in the habit of dissecting video of our yachts to study their action and reaction in various wave trains. There are a variety of video editing packages which facilitate this (these days we use Final Cut Pro). Slowing down and/or stopping action, and occasionally speeding things up, often tease out details that are […]
FPB 83 Wind Horse Introductory Video Now In High Def
The folks that “serve” our videos to the Internet have upgraded their system and we can now provide much higher definition images to you. We have to redo the output of our video editing software, so the process will take a while. The FPB 83 Wind Horse introduction is the first and the link for […]
Screen Savers Updated
We have added to the collection of screen savers available to download. To check out the collection
go to “screen savers” on the sidebar, or click here.
FPB 64 Flying Bridge Enclosure
The FPB 64 awning support frame was engineered to simplify the installation of enclosure panels, and the fourth boat, Osprey, is the first to make use of this facility.
The surrounding Isenglass (Lexan) is unobtrusive, and if you are in rain or heavy spray, the protection will be most welcome.
There are bug screens on the openings.
Including […]
FPB 64 Slide Show Recap
The slide show above is a recap of all the FPB 64 images we have in various slide shows. It combines sea trial photos, interior, and construction details, in one giant show, 370 images long. As always, pressing the letter “F” while playing the s how will bring you the full screen versions.
FPB 64s Iron Lady and Osprey – A Few Details
Here’s a sight that would gladden the heart of anyone interested in cruising yachts. Two FPB 64s, Iron Lady and Osprey, side by side in Marsden Cove Marina.
While we were a little busy last week we still managed a few photos, which follow. At the end of this article you will find a link to […]
FPB 64 Open House Slide Show
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