{"id":17703,"date":"2012-01-11T20:32:07","date_gmt":"2012-01-12T01:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/setsail.com\/?p=17703"},"modified":"2013-01-09T14:51:55","modified_gmt":"2013-01-09T19:51:55","slug":"fpb-83-deck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/setsail.com\/fpb-83-deck\/","title":{"rendered":"FPB 83 On Deck"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a> The process of developing the exterior design is never easy. There are numerous needs to be satisfied, from having a pleasant outside watch-standing station that is usable at sea, to a variety of options for entertaining on deck when at anchor, to dealing with rolly anchorages and the launch\/retrieval of dinghies.<\/p>\n

We also have to consider dinghy storage, working with drogues and para anchors in heavy weather, docking, and, of course, the appearance of the boat when we row away from her at anchor.<\/span>\u00a0The following is based on the FPB 83. The FPB 64 is similar in concept, just a little smaller, with a few different details. The flying bridge on the FPB 83 is a favorite place for watch standing and just enjoying the view at anchor.<\/p>\n

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This area is protected by clear plastic “weather clothes” attached to the surrounding hand rails.<\/p>\n

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There are also a pair of large awnings, which attach to the frame shown, for protection in temperate and tropical areas.<\/p>\n

Aft Deck Design Considerations<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are a series of factors at work at the back end of the boat, all of which have conflicting requirements. Not every design element can be perfect. There are going to be some compromises. The factors affecting design are:<\/p>\n