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...
View ArticleWicked FPB 97 Ups Her Smooth Water Record: A Few Thoughts On Props, Froude...
Iceberg has just tried out her new propellers, this time without “interceptor” strips, and she has pushed her smooth water maximum speed to 15.0672 knots, the average of GPS readings in two...
View ArticleWhy FPB? The Concept Explained…
We’ve been chasing the holy grail of the perfect cruising yacht for 40 years. The Deerfoot, Sundeer and Beowulf series are considered the premiere sailing yachts on which to circumnavigate. The FPB...
View ArticleFPB 97 Video: Running Off Before A Gale
The following video shows FPB 97 Iceberg running off before a gale off the coast in New Zealand.
View ArticleFPB in the Press: Soundings Magazine
Soundings Magazine has an extensive feature on FPB in their March 2017 issue. They’ve also put together a nice video on the FPB designs for their website… and we’ve shared it below. For more, check...
View ArticleFPB in the Press: Soundings Feature Now Live Online
There is a double feature now live in print and online at Soundings Magazine… The first article is written by Steve, diving into both early sea trials and the 4,700 nautical mile passage Cochise...
View ArticleFPB 97 and FPB 64 Drone Video
Great aerial drone footage of FPB 97 and FPB 64 anchored together in New Zealand.
View ArticleInterior Design and FPB: Thoughts From Designer Denise LaVey
We’ve worked with many interior designers over the years, but Denise is the first who truly understands what the FPB concept is all about. We think her work for us aboard FPB 78-1 Cochise speaks for...
View ArticleLife In A Post-FPB World
“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.” ~ William A....
View ArticleFPB 97 Video: Iceberg Put Through Paces off North Carolina
FPB 97 Iceberg has been up in North Carolina, where Cory McMahon and his Triton Marine team have been fine-tuning the Wicked 97’s steering and stabilizer systems. Steve has been there as well working...
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