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FPB 83 Introduction

FPB Series

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A New Paradigm for Cruising

Why Are We Doing This?
Speed
After 25,000 Miles
360-Degree Views
A Different Perspective

Design Objectives

Heavy Wx Issues
Directional Control
Stability,Comfort, Capsize Resistance
Hull Shape & Pitching
Hull & Deck Structure
Hull Maintenance
Glazing
Comfort

FPB 64

On Deck
Interior
Storage
Hull Shape
Forepeak
Engine Room
Systems
Tankage
Range
Structure
Factors of Safety
The Team
FAQs
Update-Spring '08
The Next Step

FPB 83

FPB 83 On Deck

Flying Bridge
Tropical Considerations
Working on Deck
Jury Rig

Roll Control
Swim Step

FPB 83 Interior

Interior Layout
Galley
Saloon
Staterooms
Nav Station/Bridge
Ship's Office
Laundry Facilities

FPB 83 Systems

Drive Line
Electrical Systems
Refrigeration
Heating/Hot Water
Motion Control
Air Conditioning
Domestic Water

Passages

How Things Are Working Out

Operating Costs
Windshield Wipers?
Storage Mode
First Anniversary
Fuel Update Apr 08

Recent Press

FPB 83 - Wind Horse

In the following pages we'll take you on a tour of the FPB prototype, Wind Horse.

The fact that she has put 25,000 miles under her keel in her first 17 months of cruising says more than anything we could write about how well she does her job.

We'll take you through her interior,

as well as her systems, and explain what makes the FPB such an efficient and easy to cruise design. You could say cruising aboard Wind Horse is child's play.

Cruising is, after all, what these designs are intended for (definitely not sitting in marinas). That's why so many of our yachts have circumnavigated, and why all those miles have enjoyably passed under Wind Horse's bottom in such a short period of time.