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Why We Cruise: Stanley Creighton’s Photography – Posted by Sarah
We spend a lot of time focusing on the importance of “where” when it comes to cruising. But we often forget to recognize perhaps the most important aspect of why we cruise — “who”. Stanley Creighton,...
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FPB in the Press: “The Big Picture”
The June issue of Motorboat & Yachting features FPB owner Peter Watson sharing his reasoning behind “Why FPB”… Travel along with Peter and gain perspective on his unique experiences with FPB 64...
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FPB 70 Update: Expectant Owners Weigh In
Proud owners of FPB 70-1, Stan and Val Creighton, have kindly agreed to periodically share their thoughts with us during the FPB 70 build process. Read on to find out what it’s like to be expecting…...
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FPB 78: Dream Machine Page Updated
The FPB 78 Dream Machine page is recently updated, and features multiple detailed interior and exterior photos of both FPB 78-1 and 78-2. Be sure to read through to get all the latest real world data...
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FPB 70 and 78: A Much “Kneeded” Perspective On The Next Generation Of FPBs
FPB 78-2 Matrix deck helm The current America’s Cup spectacle has us entranced: unbelievable speed, maneuverability, and difficult sailing, the likes of which has never been seen before. The design and...
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Born To Run: FPB 78-1 in Boat International
The July 2017 issue of Boat International magazine features a nine page article on FPB 78-1 Cochise… …”The long, lean hull of the Dashew Offshore FPBs, their workboat appearance and big rudders are...
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Heavy Weather Tactics For Power Boats: Big Waves and Small Details
FPB 97-1 Iceberg running before a stiff breeze during sea trials. The post that follows this introduction is a chapter excerpted from the FPB 70 and 78 Owner’s Manual. Everyone who goes to sea thinks...
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FPB 70 Update: Interior Intentions – Expectant Owner Valerie Creighton Weighs In
We have recently been sent some final interior renderings for the FPB 70s. As owners of FPB 64-7 who are awaiting 70-1, we can offer a few comparisons between the two designs. First, to the overall...
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Going…Going…
We are now in full-time cruising mode… …and we cannot begin to express how good this feels… …to be back doing what we love. A couple of recent health issues have been timely reminders that the freedom...
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Maretron N2K Data System – Starting to Make Sense
Extensive N2K data systems, like we use in the FPBs, are costly, and take a substantial programming effort on our part. Yes, they provide a lot of information (and you need to guard against info...
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J-Class Practice Race
A spectacle for sure, watching these Js being handled like dinghies is a real treat. A few images follow…
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J Boats – An Awesome Sight To See
It is blowing a steady 20, gusting higher. There is a sea state commensurate with the breeze, and the boats within the Newport anchorage are tugging at their moorings. The yachts offshore, following...
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Time To Travel
From the glorious J-class sloops, we move on to the even more compelling fishing schooners, such as Columbia (above). This Sterling Burgess design (he is the creator of Ranger, the fastest of the Js)...
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FPB 78-1: Time Traveler
Having barely completed sea trials a year ago in New Zealand, FPB 78-1 Cochise has just surpassed the 14,000NM mark. We are just beginning to learn how to use the new cruising options she brings to...
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Turning Point
We are at the top of Cape Breton Island. Plan is–or was–to head to Newfoundland at first light. However, hurricane Jose is giving us second thoughts. The 500mb level the past few weeks has been...
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FPB 78-1 Video: Exploring With Simrad Forward Looking Sonar
We have been critical of the Simrad radar and chart plotting systems. But there is good news as well. The AP 70/80 autopilots are excellent, easy to program and very smart. But that was expected....
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Red Sky At Night – Headed to Maine While We Can
September 22: Red sky at night, sailor’s delight…That is probably as accurate a forecast tool right now as the supercomputers crunching away. Between Jose and Maria, the present risk factors are high....
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The Cruising Mindset
We are beginning to get into the cruising mindset, at least as far as this concept applies to the two of us. This typically means sitting more and moving less. But Cochise makes this hard. We enjoy...
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Plans Are Made To Be Changed
We are supposed to be in downtown Annapolis, on the dock for a few days, doing chores and having a few technicians visit. But then we were uncomfortable after a phone dialogue with the marina dock...
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FPB 78-1 Video: Windage Versus Stability – Now We Know
The recent storm that did so much damage along the east coast of the U.S. made for an interesting evening at anchor aboard FPB 78-1 Cochise. With sustained gusts above 75 knots/88mph… …the question of...
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