It is moving day for FPB 78-1. She is on passage to the fit out hall as welding has been completed, and this space is required for the third FPB 78 to begin its journey.
Here is a shot in the metalwork hall from the inside looking out. FPB 78-1 on the left, FPB78-2 to the right, and FPB64-11 in-between.
This is a short passage, just a couple of boat lengths. Longer journeys await in a year.
FPB 78-1 moving into her new digs.
In a few days, interior installation begins.
Almost there.
Posted by Steve Dashew (January 20, 2015)
January 20th, 2015 at 4:40 pm
I love the extended aft. It is a perfect place to board a dinghy, throw in a fishing pole, or just hang out. Not to mention, it adds waterline. You should design a retro fit kit for the 64 & offer it as an option on new builds.
March 20th, 2015 at 11:25 am
Steve,
Based on the photo of the stern looking forward, I am wondering how much of an assist mechanism is needed to offset the slope of the aft entry door/hatch? And,how high up on the list of failure point issues does the arrangement produce?
Love your work. I’m always impressed with what’s between your ears.
Thanks,
Jono
March 20th, 2015 at 12:38 pm
From memory, Jono,thehatch weights about 40kg, of which you are lifting a portion since it it hinged. We don’t consider this a critical component since there are other options for support off the nearby handrails.