… beautifully filmed, powerful video follows the journey of two FPB 78s as they cruise the remote and challenging Lemaire channel of Antarctica. Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (March 3, 2020) | Comments (0)
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FPB 78 Videos
These are a selection of videos about the FPB 78.
Fiji to Panama – 7500 Miles – One Stop – New Video
Join Linda and Steve Dashew aboard the FPB 78 – 1 Cochise on a 7500 mile/12,070 kilometer record setting voyage, Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (February 18, 2020) | Comments (0)
The Nature of Lightning – Avoidance, Protection, and Recovery Video
Although we have never been hit with lightning, it is one of the few things about which we worry when at sea, in particular with modern yachts. Hence this new vide0. Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (February 5, 2020) | Comments (0)
Surfing is The Way
Having grown up in Southern California, with a sailing and surfing background, riding the waves a natural part of being in or on the water. Our sailing and FPB designs have reflected this from the beginning. Recently we were surprised to learn that some of our owners are afraid of what is actually. one of the best things you can do with our yachts. Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (January 3, 2020) | Comments (0)
Secrets of the FPB Hull Shape – A Video That Shows and Tells All
For a link to the video which show and tells it all Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (November 3, 2019) | Comments (0)
FPB Video: The Way
A new video in which we reveal the secrets behind all those ocean-crossing miles… Read the rest »
Posted by Sarah.Dashew (January 16, 2018) | Comments (0)
FPB 78-1 Video: Windage Versus Stability – Now We Know
The recent storm that did so much damage along the east coast of the U.S. made for an interesting evening at anchor aboard FPB 78-1 Cochise. With sustained gusts above 75 knots/88mph… Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (November 6, 2017) | Comments (0)
FPB 78-1 Video: Exploring With Simrad Forward Looking Sonar
We have been critical of the Simrad radar and chart plotting systems. But there is good news as well. The AP 70/80 autopilots are excellent, easy to program and very smart. But that was expected. Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (September 19, 2017) | Comments (0)
Spring Is Here And Flying Fast – Update On All Things FPB
Spring is here and with it the promise of things to be discovered, adventures to be enjoyed, and new lands to visit. Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (May 2, 2017) | Comments (0)
FPB Video: FPB 78-1 Cochise Experiments With Heaving-To in the Gulf Stream
FPB 78-1 Cochise is currently headed up to North Carolina for some boat projects. A few days ago, Steve and Linda sent in the following video… Read the rest »
Posted by admin (April 25, 2017) | Comments (0)
FPB 78-2 Video: Come Aboard Grey Wolf II For Sea Trials
We’ve just received some video of FPB 78-2 running through her paces during sea trials down in New Zealand. The owners and Circa team members aboard were lucky enough to find some light weather to enjoy: 35-45 knots of breeze and 16-18 ft (5-5.5m) waves on the bow… Read the rest »
Posted by Sarah.Dashew (April 19, 2017) | Comments (0)
FPB Video: Deerfoot 62 Owners Share Ride Aboard Cochise
John and Deb Rogers, who own Deerfoot 2-62 Moonshadow, recently published a video of their day aboard FPB 78-1 Cochise when they were in Fiji…
Posted by admin (March 13, 2017) | Comments (0)
FPB 78 Video: Beating Against the Gulf Stream – Secrets of a Comfortable Ride Revealed
In the pantheon of situations to avoid when cruising, northers in the Gulf Stream are up towards the top. The wind opposing current kicks up a nasty, short seaway, and the warm water mixing with the cool air from the north increases gusts. Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (December 3, 2016) | Comments (0)
FPB 78 Video: A Very Fine Panama Canal Transit
Watch FPB 78-1 Cochise transit the Panama Canal, using a unique side thrusting technique to keep the fenders clean…
Posted by Steve Dashew (December 1, 2016) | Comments (0)
FPB 78 Video: Sunset and Moonrise at Sea
The intrepid crew aboard Cochise sent in this lovely moment transitioning from sunset to moonrise while underway between Fiji and French Polynesia. Read the rest »
Posted by admin (October 27, 2016) | Comments (0)
FPB 78 Video: Cochise Heaves-To And Stays Dry
Cochise heaves-to FPB style during sea trials… Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (August 22, 2016) | Comments (0)
FPB 78 Video: Night Entrance to Whangaroa
We’ve had a chance to use our new nav tools… Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (August 11, 2016) | Comments (0)
FPB 78 Video: Testing Fuel Burn for Passage Planning
The following short video shows us testing FPB 78-1 Cochise in different rpm configurations. Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (August 10, 2016) | Comments (0)
FPB 78 Video: Quiet-As Cochise
The already quiet FPB 78 is now almost silent in powerboat terms, with some exhaust system refinements. Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (August 5, 2016) | Comments (0)
FPB 78-1 Video: The Ultimate Surfboard? Watch and Find Out
The video you are about to watch represents a seminal moment in the design arc of the FPB world. The last two minutes take place in some of the most difficult steering conditions we have ever seen in 40+ years of cruising, and are an extreme test for the design philosophy that is the foundation for this new generation of FPBs. Read the rest »
Posted by Steve Dashew (July 20, 2016) | Comments (0)
FPB 78-1 Sea Trial Video: Cochise Surfing Like A Pro
Cochise had a chance to test surfing skills Sunday, down near Auckland… Read the rest »
Posted by Sarah.Dashew (July 11, 2016) | Comments (0)
FPB 78-1 Sea Trials: Dinghy Launch – posted by Sarah
I’ve arrived in wintery Whangarei to take part in sea trials with Cochise. With guests on hand and a beautiful, cool day, we headed out in the bay to drop anchor and test the dinghy launch system. Read the rest »
Posted by Sarah.Dashew (June 30, 2016) | Comments (0)