The watercolor above is of a Deerfoot 62. She is the second aluminum yacht we built and is a sistership to our own Intermezzo ll. Both were built in Capetown, South Africa. The photo was sent to us by Tim Gardner of Gardner Yacht Service, Orange Park, Florida. Tim’s comments follow.
I don’t have the original […]
We have reorganized the videos and slide shows to make them more easily accessed. At present there are 47 of these to help pass the time.
If you click on the “Videos and Slideshows” menu on the right hand sidebar it will open a drop down menu. Pick the category thats is of interest and you […]
Recently someone commented to us on the amount of territory we cover with Wind Horse, and asked why we approach cruising in this manner.
The answer is relatively simple: because we can. Wind Horse is so comfortable underway, 95% of the time we pay no penalty compared to being at anchor, that the distance required to […]
We have just received a few photos of Iron Lady which we thought might be of interest.
She has her Circa designed aluminum skiff now on deck.
To our eyes it looks like it belongs.
Although just 13 feet long, this skiff will carry a substantial p…
Gordon MacKenzie sent us this great photo of three Sundeers anchored in Musket Cove, Fiji.
Left to right these yachts are: Dutch Touch (60), Pelican Express (60) and Mantra (56). Gordon thinks this was August 2007.
Now a request. If you are or have been an Owner of one of our yachts, or have photos of them, we’d […]
Every now and then we see something new which really works and is such an obvious answer that it is amazing it was not done previously.
This arm off the arch which supports the dinghy started out as a means of moving the wind mill so it would not shade the solar panels. The advantages with […]
We are having a party.
Dashew Offshore and Circa Marine are once again holding an FPB 64 Open House in Whangarei, New Zealand. On March 24th and 25th, the latest FPB 64’s to hit the water – Iron Lady and Osprey – will be available for viewing.
Not only is March a perfect time […]
Steve, what does an FPB64 measure out to for tonnage (USCG rules)?
Thanks
Rick de Castro
Have not yet seen a USCG tonnage calc Rick.
Over the last couple of years we have had a number of discussions about the mechanics of stability and capsize risks. Recently these issues have come up again, and we thought this might be a good time to revisit this fundamental safety issue. In the ensuing blog we are going to show you some rather […]
Hi Steve and Linda,
I need to install a watermaker on my Aerodyne 43 as a requirement for Transpac. I’d like a light and reliable unit, if there is one. Any recommendations? I’m willing to sacrifice output capability for light weight and reliability, if necessary.
Thanks,
Jeff Brauch
Hi Jeff:
We are behind the curve in small, […]
