{"id":33491,"date":"2015-05-18T07:38:33","date_gmt":"2015-05-18T12:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/setsail.com\/?p=33491"},"modified":"2016-09-16T14:41:18","modified_gmt":"2016-09-16T19:41:18","slug":"fpb-97-1-a-few-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/setsail.com\/fpb-97-1-a-few-details\/","title":{"rendered":"FPB 97-1 A Few Details"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We have been limited in sharing details\u00a0of the FPB 97-1. In this post we will give you a quick overview of a few of the more interesting design and construction aspects.<\/p>\n
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The photos speak for themselves, so the copy will be short.<\/p>\n
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There are two parallel Simrad EVO navigation systems. The FPB 97 is typically conned from the Matrix deck (shown above).<\/p>\n
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FPB 97-1 has her Matrix deck fitted out in a combination of aluminum, paint, and bare teak.<\/p>\n
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The stairway leading to the main deck has a simple but effective closures system.<\/p>\n
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The next series of photos is of an idea the owner suggested, which was then engineered by Circa.<\/p>\n
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This is a life boat-like, hydraulically operated set of dinghy davits.<\/p>\n
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Launching and retrieval can be single-handed when required.<\/p>\n
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When the davits are outboard the deck is clear.<\/p>\n
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Now a few aft deck items.<\/p>\n
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Control lines for boom angle, at-anchor flopper stoppers, and boom halyards.<\/p>\n
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We have switched our foremast lights to LED and they are both bright and small in cross section.<\/p>\n
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The engine room looking from the aft starboard corner forward and to port,<\/p>\n
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\u00a0A somewhat distorted panoramic view of the engine room.<\/p>\n
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DC alternator rectifiers, controls, and voltage controllers are on the bulkhead. Fuel filters on the starboard day tank along with fuel polishing manifold valves are outboard.<\/p>\n
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Coming back to the dock after a long day of testing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"