It’s the start of summer here, with construction in full swing. The South Pacific-visiting FPB Family is also back en route to NZ for safe haven during cyclone season…

…to enjoy summer down here, and get some incidentals seen to.

The team here are all looking forward to their Christmas break. It will be well-earned, as the team has put a lot of effort into this year: with the successful launch of Cochise (FPB 78-01), launch of Dreamtime (FPB 64-11), and also the refit/passage prep work on FPB 97-01 Iceberg, along with repair/refit work on Deerfoot 62 Moonshadow, and assisting FPB family members as required. 

FPB 78-01 was a great project that facilitated an even closer working relationship with Steve, providing some great insight into the reasons and logics that drive design decisions. Working on FPB 78-01 has deeply influenced our thought processes and flow on decision making. Being able to tap into and work with Steve’s insight, which can only come from many years of cruising and yacht design, is invaluable, facilitating Circa’s ability to provide FPBs that just keep getting better.

This is now a busy time for the yard, with FPB 78-02 nearing completion, engine room getting towards the final stages…

…Wiring being finished…

Electronic Navigation and Control systems being installed…

…Surface finishes happening.

Not long now before she will start to look like a complete vessel.

On the weekend, FPB 78-02 will change locations within our shed to allow the install of the Bimini top. With the space vacated by 78-02 we can then make a start on FPB 70-2. Our little shed is about to look pretty full.

FPB 78-3 is also well underway, and FPB 70-1 is also taking shape, with much of the interior design getting nailed down, so we can get started on cabinetry. US purchasing of goods is underway, and we will likely see the 1st container arriving in Whangarei around Feb/March.

All in all a very productive year! -Deon