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Latest Dashew Log: Controlling Plate Shape On A Metal Yacht
The one question that comes up more often than almost anything else is how do you get a round bilged metal hull? The simple answer is with a great deal of design and engineering thought, and careful work by the builder. We’ve got a series of photos here to briefly walk you through the process.
Latest FPB Series Notes: Day Tank Pump and Fuel Transfer Control System
The FPB 64s have a large day tank in the engine room. There are two 1/4HP geared pumps, used one at a time, that fill the day tank from the main supply. These pumps are also used for the fuel polishing system.
The logic and basic control components are the same as we have used for the past 15 years, and the system works as follows:
Latest FPB 64 Update: Update 28
We’ve got a lot of photos to share in this update, starting with the now installed bridge electrical panel. Our philosophy has always been that we want the hidden stuff to look as good as that which is exposed. It costs a little bit more, but the pleasure knowing that things are done right, and look good, even when out of sight, is well worth the cost to us. This gives us more of a buzz than the front side.
