Here is a quick look at the last FPB 115 pilot house layout. We think this one is our favorite for short handed cruising.
The seating area along side and forward of the helm works for general dialog, chatting with whomever is at the con, or for just lounging. There is room for the kids to play, the table easily seats five for a meal or game of cards, and t here is a bar with fridge, microwave, and storage space.
The helm, is efficient, and contained for heavy weather. Our guess is that this would be the most popular area aboard.
Posted by Steve Dashew (August 2, 2011)
August 3rd, 2011 at 2:42 pm
I know that in the development of the FPB64 crew comfort was weighted very highly. What is the expected comfort level up in the pilot house of the 115 vice the salon of the 64? How “stable” is the 115?
August 4th, 2011 at 9:18 pm
Hi John:
The FPB 115 is more than twice as stable as the FPB 64 and Wind Horse. This is, for the most part, a benefit. We think that the pilot house of the FPB 115 should be at least on a par with the FPB 64 uphill and better with beam or following seas,
August 5th, 2011 at 6:07 am
Any special reason for moving the helm to the port side from the original position?
August 6th, 2011 at 10:50 pm
Hi John:
Moving the bridge fits the traffic pattern better and reduces the steps one has to take once the stairs have been ascended.
August 7th, 2011 at 2:32 am
Must admit that this layout although great interaction with guests; looks like a disaster about to happen when going into a crowded anchorage; and guests being asked to go below so as to concentrate on whats happening ahead. Maybe its my mindset but I can block out people behind me but can`t when they are in front. Just a thought; otherwise a truly great boat is taking shape.
Paul
October 11th, 2011 at 8:59 pm
If someone can afford such a high dollar yacht why would they care about fuel cosumption? Lots of large yachts run faster and have better amenties, and if you can afford that large of a yacht why buy a slow one? I delivered a 72′ Michelson from Oxnard to Cabo, we could run at 28 knots or 11 knots, can your 64 run 28 knots? I just don’t get it, maybe in a 45′ version that more people could afford, but 115′ why? Gregg Ojai, Ca.
October 11th, 2011 at 9:47 pm
Hi Greg:
The fuel bill is a small part of the costs of ownership of any yacht, but one which gets the owners attention when he pulls out his credit card. However there are other much bigger considerations. One could easily modify a FPB hull for high speed cruising, but the boat would be less comfortable and have a fraction of the range. The bigger engines are much noisier, have a bigger impact on the interior, make stability in extreme weather problematic and hurt draft.
In the end, it is a question of w hat you want to do with the boat and the tradeoffs you are willing to make.