We’ve been out testing Cochise, checking out the many modifications executed for us by Corey and Angela McMahon’s Triton Marine team. There is lots to bring you up to date on…
…and we will be posting regularly on SetSail now that we are afloat again.
Notice anything different in the profile view of Cochise?
The weather has been varied and spectacular, with sufficient force to give us a good test.
Stunning sunrises and sundowns are routine, of course…
…And when the day begins with views like these it makes our hearts sing.
There has even been a bit of lightning to liven things up.
We are on our umpteenth iteration of the revised Matrix deck. The final console design is above. We now have fingertip control of the four monitors when seated on watch.
Our night vision and the ability to operate in sub-optimal weather is greatly enhanced by the new layout.
Stay tuned–there is lots more to show you in the coming days.
Posted by Steve Dashew (June 14, 2018)
June 14th, 2018 at 5:44 pm
looks great!
and i’m heading bush for a couple of months camping in the Kimberley Ranges.
so, I should have heaps of updates to catch up on whenever I get back into areas of reception.
very envious.
Scotto
June 21st, 2018 at 4:23 pm
Scotto:
Watch out for the salties!
June 16th, 2018 at 6:39 pm
Hey, Steve and Linda!
Congrats for you both on your retirement and being off cruising again!
I’m delighted for you, but very sad for all the rest of us.
I’ve followed your website (inconsistently) through the years and appreciate all the useful information, humor, and wonderful photography!
When I’ve been nowhere near water or a boat, you’ve kept me sane!
I believe an old article about the PFB 64 stated that you made a half-scale model of her. Would you ever consider selling the plans for her? It’s doubtful I’ll ever get her built, but a gal can dream, and I don’t need (and cannot afford) a PFB 64. However, I’m getting older, and if I build a boat in my future, it makes sense to build a PFB instead of a sailboat.
Take care and Godspeed!
Kathy
June 21st, 2018 at 4:22 pm
Hi Kathy:
Thanks for the comments. Sorry but we do not sell plans.
June 18th, 2018 at 6:34 am
looks like you may have taken up pole-dancing on the bow
June 21st, 2018 at 4:21 pm
Howdy Marcus:
More like piling dancing.
June 19th, 2018 at 6:25 pm
The HF antenna and the Satellite dish on the starboard rear corner are the obvious changes
June 21st, 2018 at 4:19 pm
Hi Colin:
Installed the Sat TV for basketball season. Longwire SSB antenna is original.
June 22nd, 2018 at 8:45 am
I don’t remember seeing a ladder from the Matrix deck down the starboard side of the boat before?
June 28th, 2018 at 11:01 am
Morning Hunter:
The ladder was new last year. We use it on high commercial wharves.
June 23rd, 2018 at 7:53 pm
Hi Steve. Regarding the profile. Is there a new mast up by the radar?
All the best.
Michael
June 28th, 2018 at 11:04 am
Hi Michael:
There is a light mast for the anchor and steaming lights. However, this was new last year.