“…One of the coolest boats I have had the pleasure to spend time on.“
-Bill Parlatore, Passagemaker Magazine
Let us take you on a tour of the FPB prototype, Wind Horse.
Posted by Steve Dashew (November 15, 2012) | Comments (0)
A New Paradigm for Cruising
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A New Paradigm for Cruising
Our design goal has always been to cross oceans in maximum comfort and safety Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (January 26, 2012) | Comments (0)
Time Machine
We have just had the most amazing four months of cruising. Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (January 25, 2012) | Comments (3)
Living With 360 Degree Views
We’ve been trying to describe what it is like to have the majority of our day to day experience aboard in an area with 360-degree views. Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (January 24, 2012) | Comments (0)
Weathering the Storm
The following was originally written in the fall of 2008 as the economic system appeared to be melting down. Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (January 22, 2012) | Comments (0)
FPB 64 – Theory & Reality
We are two weeks removed from sea trials on the FPB 64, Avatar.. Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (January 17, 2012) | Comments (4)
FPB 115 – A New Paradigm
“…You’ll fall for this yacht the way a woodworker falls for his band saw.”
–Yachting Magazine
Our work flow on a new design goes through several phases the first of which we call the gestation period. Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (January 6, 2012) | Comments (36)
Heavy Weather Issues
If you’re thinking about heading offshore at some point, the comments which follow may be of interest.
Posted by Steve Dashew (January 5, 2012) | Comments (0)
Directional Control
“Wind Horse is well behaved. She tracks straight. The autopilot gain is set to its lowest level and we find our own way down the waves, showing us occasional bursts to 20 knots.”
–Yachting World Magazine
Most cruisers dream about trade wind passages: long periods with the wind and seas on the quarter, steady winds, and beautiful puffy clouds. But in the context of being comfortable at sea, trade wind sailing is often less desirable than other angles.
Posted by Steve Dashew (October 20, 2011) | Comments (0)
Stability, Comfort & Capsize Resistance
The ultimate safety test for any vessel bound offshore is how well it resists capsize. Many factors enter into this equation.
Posted by Steve Dashew (October 19, 2011) | Comments (0)