Videos & Slide Shows

Recent Press

Paradigm Shift
Why Are We Doing This?
Speed
360-Degree Views
A Different Perspective
Our Own Time Machine
Weathering the Storm

Heavy Wx Issues
Directional Control
Stability,Comfort, Capsize Resistance
Hull Shape & Pitching
Hull & Deck Structure
Painted or Bare Aluminum?
Hull Maintenance
Glazing
Comfort

FPB 64 Intro
2nd Series Changes & Options
On Deck
Awnings
Aft Deck
Interior
Storage
Hull Shape
Forepeak
Engine Room
Jury Rig
Systems
Tankage
Range
Structure
Factors of Safety
The Team
FAQs
The Next Step
Latest Progress
FPB 64 Notes

Flying Bridge
Tropical Considerations
Working on Deck
Jury Rig
Roll Control
Swim Step

Interior Layout
Galley
Saloon
Staterooms
Nav Station/Bridge
Ship's Office
Laundry Facilities

Drive Line
Electrical Systems
Refrigeration
Heating/Hot Water
Motion Control
Air Conditioning
Domestic Water

A Different Approach
Design Milestones
Details
Beowulf Series
Contact Us

We have spoken at length about the logic of get home systems in our previous articles. This approach is designed to make it possible to complete an ocean passage in the unlikely event of a drive line failure (albeit to a possibly different destination).

The "headsail" shown above is the result of real world testing. What you see is a protype. We'll have a proper sail aboard soon and will update the photos.

The sail now being made is 45 square meters/475 square feet in size, roller furls, and is set between the boom end and forward mast. Off the wind we expect to see 2.5 to 3.5 knots in moderate strength winds.

For more information on the FPB 64 contact ToddR@SetSail.com