Why Are We Doing This?
Speed
After 25k Miles
After 30k Miles
360-Degree Views
A Different Perspective
Our Own Time Machine

Heavy Wx Issues
Directional Control
Stability,Comfort, Capsize Resistance
Hull Shape & Pitching
Hull & Deck Structure
Painted or Bare Aluminum?
Hull Maintenance
Glazing
Comfort

On Deck
Awnings
Aft Deck
Interior
Fwd Cabin
Storage
Hull Shape
Forepeak
Engine Room
Jury Rig
Systems
Tankage
Range
Structure
Factors of Safety
The Team
FAQs
Update-Spring '08
The Next Step
Construction Starts
Progress Rpt #1
Progress Rpt #2
Structural Grid
Progress Rpt #3
Progress Rpt #4

Flying Bridge
Tropical Considerations
Working on Deck
Jury Rig
Roll Control
Swim Step

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

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

Operating Costs
Windshield Wipers?
Storage Mode
First Anniversary
Fuel Update Apr 08
Fuel Update Sept 08
Polishing the Topsides

Recent Press

Awnings are a critical part of comfortable cruising in the tropics as well as in cooler environments. The FPB 64 comes with a complete awning package, the use of which has been a key design element from the beginning. The images above and below concentrate on the two major awnings over the flying bridge and the aft deck area. Additional awnings are provided for the foredeck and side windows.

A welded aluminum framework supports both of these large awnings.

This provides the strength to support the awnings into moderate gale force winds. The full battened design makes the awnings easy to furl for ocean passages where heavy weather is a risk, or for long term storage.

Excellent protection from sun and rain is provided for the flying bridge and the forward portion of the aft deck.

Protection includes the entry door to the interior, the aft office and stateroom hatches, and the Bar B Q area.

The aft deck awning lends itself to side and perhaps aft curtains of "Isinglass" for cruising in cooler climates.

We should also mention that the flying bridge has clear Lexan panels surrounding the seating to provide a wind break. This is the same system developed and fine tuned on the FPB 83 and it does a marvelous job of enhancing the range of weather in which the flying bridge is enjoyable.

For more information on the FPB 64 contact ToddR@SetSail.com