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Latest Dashew Log: Ready For Launch

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The day we have been waiting for has arrived. FPB 64 number one is hanging in the slings, ready for launch. In the next few hours we will know how she floats, what the handling is like, and if the performance calculations are correct.

Lots more photos coming shortly.


Latest FPB Series Notes: Hull Shape Revealed

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With the FPB 64 out of the clutter of the building hall we thought you might like to see few photos of her hull shape. We’ll start with the bow.

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Latest FPB 64 Update: FPB 64 Update 34 – On Her Lines

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First photos of Avatar afloat. She is in light ship trim plus tools, ground tackle, and dinghy. There is just 1500 liters of fuel aboard, and some water. Note the clean wake at slow speed.

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