Comments on: FPB 64-2 Sarah-Sarah Details http://setsail.com/fpb-64-2-sarah-sarah-details/ A New Paradigm for Cruising Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:58:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Steve Dashew http://setsail.com/fpb-64-2-sarah-sarah-details/comment-page-1/#comment-8377 Steve Dashew Wed, 01 Sep 2010 08:42:20 +0000 http://setsail.com/?p=12402#comment-8377 Hi Don: The flybridge helm's main protection comes from the flybridge awning. The helm box, as we refer to it, has several pieces of gear, most of which are tolerant of weather/moisture. However, from a long term wear standpoint not all gear is highly water resistant (or proof) and so a canvas cover is provided to cover the box in inclement weather or when not in use. The main helm below is the desired steering station in these conditions. It is possible to fit Eisenglass or Strataglass (clear Polycarbonate) as surround curtains on the flybridge to more fully enclose the flying bridge area. Hi Don:
The flybridge helm’s main protection comes from the flybridge awning. The helm box, as we refer to it, has several pieces of gear, most of which are tolerant of weather/moisture. However, from a long term wear standpoint not all gear is highly water resistant (or proof) and so a canvas cover is provided to cover the box in inclement weather or when not in use. The main helm below is the desired steering station in these conditions.

It is possible to fit Eisenglass or Strataglass (clear Polycarbonate) as surround curtains on the flybridge to more fully enclose the flying bridge area.

]]> By: Don http://setsail.com/fpb-64-2-sarah-sarah-details/comment-page-1/#comment-8373 Don Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:17:38 +0000 http://setsail.com/?p=12402#comment-8373 Steve, I'm just now discovering your fpb-64 but have some awareness (and much admiration) of the original Wind Horse. Please speak to the topic of water intrusion at the upper helm for systems components and the helm structure itself. Steve, I’m just now discovering your fpb-64 but have some awareness (and much admiration) of the original Wind Horse. Please speak to the topic of water intrusion at the upper helm for systems components and the helm structure itself.

]]> By: Steve Dashew http://setsail.com/fpb-64-2-sarah-sarah-details/comment-page-1/#comment-8069 Steve Dashew Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:44:08 +0000 http://setsail.com/?p=12402#comment-8069 Hi Rob: We looked at solar array locations in the early design phase (standard for a our boats). The main issue is shading from booms and antennae which substantially reduces output. For the FPB 64 the best solar option is an array over the swim step. There are two inch/50mm pipe sockets all the way aft to be used for this purpose. Hi Rob:
We looked at solar array locations in the early design phase (standard for a our boats). The main issue is shading from booms and antennae which substantially reduces output.
For the FPB 64 the best solar option is an array over the swim step. There are two inch/50mm pipe sockets all the way aft to be used for this purpose.

]]> By: Rob http://setsail.com/fpb-64-2-sarah-sarah-details/comment-page-1/#comment-8027 Rob Sun, 08 Aug 2010 02:05:19 +0000 http://setsail.com/?p=12402#comment-8027 Have you considered a small array of flexible solar panels over the flying bridge awnings? Two fold intent, to provide a small power supply during cruising to contribute to electrical demands particularly extending at anchor time without gen set run. But more importantly to supple essential system power in the case of an engine system failure (most likely fuel problem) which would affect both propulsion engine and generator. Would be nice in the event of needing to use the get home sail that you could continue to use navigation systems and basic house and nav lighting on the long slowish trip home. Have you considered a small array of flexible solar panels over the flying bridge awnings? Two fold intent, to provide a small power supply during cruising to contribute to electrical demands particularly extending at anchor time without gen set run. But more importantly to supple essential system power in the case of an engine system failure (most likely fuel problem) which would affect both propulsion engine and generator. Would be nice in the event of needing to use the get home sail that you could continue to use navigation systems and basic house and nav lighting on the long slowish trip home.

]]> By: Steve Dashew http://setsail.com/fpb-64-2-sarah-sarah-details/comment-page-1/#comment-7969 Steve Dashew Fri, 06 Aug 2010 05:51:39 +0000 http://setsail.com/?p=12402#comment-7969 Hi Steve: FPB 64 #2 has the NavNet2 rather than three. A more proven, glitch free design at this point. Rather than install the searchlight sonar the owner has used the standard sonar pipe to high powered depth finder. The rest remain essentially the same. Todd Rickard is on his way to New Zealand for sea trials and we'll have lots of detailed photos to share in another week or two. Hi Steve:
FPB 64 #2 has the NavNet2 rather than three. A more proven, glitch free design at this point. Rather than install the searchlight sonar the owner has used the standard sonar pipe to high powered depth finder. The rest remain essentially the same. Todd Rickard is on his way to New Zealand for sea trials and we’ll have lots of detailed photos to share in another week or two.

]]> By: Steve http://setsail.com/fpb-64-2-sarah-sarah-details/comment-page-1/#comment-7932 Steve Thu, 05 Aug 2010 00:49:27 +0000 http://setsail.com/?p=12402#comment-7932 I am curious what the electronics changes are as compared to Avatar and the reasoning behind them. Which do you prefer and why understanding that the owner of Sarah-Sarah can use what he/she likes. Thanks and keep your excellent info coming. Steve I am curious what the electronics changes are as compared to Avatar and the reasoning behind them. Which do you prefer and why understanding that the owner of Sarah-Sarah can use what he/she likes.

Thanks and keep your excellent info coming.

Steve

]]> By: jim buchanan http://setsail.com/fpb-64-2-sarah-sarah-details/comment-page-1/#comment-7904 jim buchanan Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:08:34 +0000 http://setsail.com/?p=12402#comment-7904 Steve, Avatar is in Vanuatu just now - but I suppose you already knew that. We saw her at the Yachting World marina in Port Vila on 30 Jul 10 - she was on a mooring. Her tender is very impressive - the biggest and best at the tender dock. Our old Zodiac was ashamed to tie up beside her! But there were a lot of old tenders there too! Jim Buchanan Steve,
Avatar is in Vanuatu just now – but I suppose you already knew that.
We saw her at the Yachting World marina in Port Vila on 30 Jul 10 – she was on a mooring.
Her tender is very impressive – the biggest and best at the tender dock.
Our old Zodiac was ashamed to tie up beside her! But there were a lot of old tenders there too!
Jim Buchanan

]]> By: Steve Dashew http://setsail.com/fpb-64-2-sarah-sarah-details/comment-page-1/#comment-7840 Steve Dashew Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:42:51 +0000 http://setsail.com/?p=12402#comment-7840 Hi Chris: The controls are the subject of much debate and soul searching. The Hynautics system is very costly compared to electronic controls, but 100% bulletproof. The electronic systems are less reliable. With dual engines you need the electronics for maneuvering, but you don't with single engine. Hence, the decision to go with Hynautics. Hi Chris:
The controls are the subject of much debate and soul searching. The Hynautics system is very costly compared to electronic controls, but 100% bulletproof. The electronic systems are less reliable. With dual engines you need the electronics for maneuvering, but you don’t with single engine. Hence, the decision to go with Hynautics.

]]> By: chris critchett http://setsail.com/fpb-64-2-sarah-sarah-details/comment-page-1/#comment-7836 chris critchett Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:52:22 +0000 http://setsail.com/?p=12402#comment-7836 Steve, et al: Congrats on a great new line of boats, wish I could have one. One thing that keeps 'bothering' me is the seemingly antiquated (and cumbersome) use of dual-lever controls. Are you running cables to be totally fool-proof, or are they wired? If wired, I can't imagine why someone would forego the convenience of single-lever control. Just curious, I always like to hear your side of something I don't follow immediately. And it's an interesting juxtaposition, considering you go without steering wheels in addition to the other 'norms' you're breaking. Thanks again for the detailed site, and keep up the good work. -Chris Steve, et al:
Congrats on a great new line of boats, wish I could have one. One thing that keeps ‘bothering’ me is the seemingly antiquated (and cumbersome) use of dual-lever controls. Are you running cables to be totally fool-proof, or are they wired? If wired, I can’t imagine why someone would forego the convenience of single-lever control.
Just curious, I always like to hear your side of something I don’t follow immediately. And it’s an interesting juxtaposition, considering you go without steering wheels in addition to the other ‘norms’ you’re breaking.
Thanks again for the detailed site, and keep up the good work.
-Chris

]]> By: Scott http://setsail.com/fpb-64-2-sarah-sarah-details/comment-page-1/#comment-7831 Scott Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:42:29 +0000 http://setsail.com/?p=12402#comment-7831 sweet, very sweet! looking fwd to further photos. working hard to spot individual differences in personalities. sweet, very sweet!
looking fwd to further photos.
working hard to spot individual differences in personalities.

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