FPB 97 - a bigger sister for the Dashew's Wind Horse

[Bajansailor]

Here are some nice computer renderings of the Dashew's new FPB :

http://setsail.com/fpb-97-a-wicked-intro/

They mention that the vessel is "Operation and maintenance engineered so a couple can, if they so choose, operate on their own without crew".

I am thinking it would be rather difficult to get her Loadline Length under 24m, if she is 97' long overall, hence I am wondering if the couple who own and operate her themselves would need to have qualifications to run her?

If so, would (say) a Power Yachtmaster ticket be sufficient?
(Never mind that Yachtmasters are for vessels under 24m).
Or would this issue of tickets be mainly dependent on the flag state chosen?

 

[U4]

Wow! I want one

 

[trying]

Me too!

 

[carlton]

Me too!

Wot - even though it's got a flybridge?!?!

 

[trying]

Wot - even though it's got a flybridge?!?!

I know maybe I'm getting old

 

[PCUK]

If only they could couple all that technology AND make it look nice.

 

[gravygraham]

Interesting stuff.

 

[photodog]

You could stick a 20mm canon on the foredeck and it would look totaly natural.

 

[Bajansailor]

You could stick a 20mm canon on the foredeck and it would look totaly natural.

Is that a Photodog special Canon camera with a super wide angle lense?

But hey, if you had a 20 mm canon on the foredeck, you could then obtain a letter of marque from the Government, and set up as a freelance privateer.........

Life would be boring if we all had the same views re what boats are 'pretty' or fugly'.

I must admit that I think the FPB 97 certainly looks the business - and dare I say that I think she is much more attractive (in every way) than (say) the large Predators from Sunseeker, which are really totally OTT.
Here is their 92 :
http://www.sunseeker.com/showboat.php?bid=26

BTW, can anyone offer any opinions on what the legal crewing requirements for a vessel like this would be?

 

[rafiki_]

A bit Fugly for my taste I'm afraid.