No more FPBs

I have utmost respect for the Dashews and their achievements - and their decision to stop building FPBs does not change that one bit.

Having said that, I'm struggling to understand this statement in the webpage linked above:
"There is one problem with the FPB business model. These yachts are larger and more complex than our sailboats. In order to get what we think is the correct result, an enormous amount of time and effort is required, leaving little space for other activities, such as cruising aboard Cochise."
I mean, the fact that running the FPB business (as well as any other) was demanding time and effort is quite normal and to be expected/hoped, I reckon. Why call it a problem?
Otoh, the wish to do something else in life rather than run a business is understandable of course, but why just close it down rather than find someone capable and willing to run it?

Regardless, whatever their true reasons are, fair winds to them!
 
Back in 2010 I went on board Windhorse. Quite the most gob smacking boat I've ever been on. From the flybridge she is so slim and with all that bare aluminum is just asking for a pop gun on the foredeck. Below decks the quality of wood works is to best megayacht standard. According to Linda Dashew the bright work took 5,000 man hours.

Twin 350hp John Deeres allow her to cruise at 9.5kts whilst burning 6 US gallons per hour. Filling up could be a bit expensive as she's got a 7,000 mile range.

Definately on my list should the lottery co-operate. I'd fulfill my raggie needs with a Merlin-Rocket on the stern.
 
A guy in Guernsey, Peter, has just sold his small FPB and has a larger one being built. Maybe that'll be the last one to be launched?
 
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