What a privilege, thank you! A real offshore machine. I could stare at those lines all day. Shame they don't build them anymore... stunning. And thanks Sue, you show these vessels the respect they deserve.
I never thought of a boat as anything more than a platform from which to fish but seeing these unbelievably unpretentious FPB's makes me want to do some cruising. Now, I just need ten million bucks.
Beautiful yacht! Truly nothing else out there like these. It's a shame Dashew decided to stop production on them, but I understand he and his wife wanted to get back to doing what they love...cruising! I'd say that's going to make the few FPBs out there very collectible. The amount of research and development they put into each and every component was phenomenal and that boat will literally go anywhere on earth without a problem. Wish I'd won the lottery in time to get one for myself. Alas, I'll have to be satisfied with TH-cam videos like this. Thanks for the tour!
The designer, Steve Dashew, has a website with extensive information. Sersail.com If you are interested. They are amazing boats, unfortunately they aren't going to build more but the concept of a fast, seaworthy, efficient yacht is very attractive and his designs do it very well. I thought they were ugly at first but they grow on you and the functionality of everything on these yachts is at an entirely different level.
It’s as beautiful to me as the Wider 165 ‘Cecilia’ or the Cantiere Della Marche 111 ‘Mimi La Sardine’. If I ever were to hit the powerball I’d be hard pressed to pick which style I wanted.
@@BerthonInternational Just watched it! Cheers (Sue?) I’m shocked! I’m newly retired, with some resources on hand, but I haven’t sold my primary property. It’s to be listed in March 2022, and should sell very quickly (I’m in Canada). I’m going to be kicking myself on seeing this rare opportunity go by! In spring/early summer next year, I’ll be relocated to Canada’s west coast, in a small condo, with serious boat buying loot in hand. She’s a lovely vessel, in super “ready to go” condition! The oxidization of the aluminium actually looks marvellous. Fingers crossed, there’ll be an opportunity on a 64’ between next spring and prior to winter 2023. I’m itching to begin my adventure and the clock is ticking on my physical abilities that will be required for the cruising life, even on a FPB! I would wait for one, if the opportunity was serious. Thanks so much!
Thank you for a walk through. I have been begging Steve for a walkthrough for a couple of years, even during the build but I guess he figured photos were enough. An actual walk through video gives a much better feel for the size of a space. Kinda surprised to see her open for charter. I hope the Dashews are well.
"Coded to MCA 0" "MCA compliant" but they are not classed or classified or certificated. But 78 ft is the magic cutoff molded length, so it doesn't matter. But this is not the same as charter classification to any spec. They were not serial production boats and certain classification requirements were too cumbersome to meet and not practical to the scale anyway, like 4" high door thresholds in some places, among other requirements. But the scantlings exceed the MCA requirements and there is lots of redundancy. I applaud Dashew for thinking of damage control as well, even though it is OK in an ice field. Most importantly they are built better than most any boat of this size. The 78 is the zenith of Dashew's industry and productive life. My final critical comment is that tractor engines are not the best for marine use, although lots of people use them. You've heard the old adage "Cats don;t like water," etc. MAN would have been the best choice or even the larger Yanmars, but not Deere's. But I wish he had kept going with the 97 for those wanting to cross any ocean, but alas Iceberg was a one off, so I will have to bend my own aluminum. BTW, Sue, what was the purpose of this video? For their charter operation? or are they marketing them? Cheers!
We are working with Dashew Offshore to offer the definitive brokerage service for these yachts. They are no longer in build. The owner of GREY WOLF II, and previously her smaller sistership FPB 64 LOUP GRIS (ex. GREY WOLF), has very kindly taken a number of Berthon apprentices onboard over the years. Their activities can be read about here - www.berthon.co.uk/greywolf/. Kind regards.
As Steve Dashew explained the wire railing is more forgiving when rafted up to another boat or tied alongside. Solid railings have little give and therefore damage more easily.
To cold.. Being Swedish i get exposed to way to much cold... My problem with this yacht is the interior colors.. They are way too bright. When you live in an cold climate you long for warmth. If the the bright woodwork had been in teak/mahogany she’d been a stunning ship. Btw, I hate to freeze.
@@BerthonInternational The Land Rover aesthetic analogy is a good one. Just not for me though I find it too much like the aluminum fishing trawlers I see.
Those are the lines of “go anywhere, anytime, safely.” That’s what raw seaworthyness looks like unless you have a much larger boat. I agree with one poster that if I were to build something like an FPB I’d elect some warmer and more diverse interior colors to offset the cool tone of all that wonderful aluminum, but I wouldn’t change a single line of her design. Mr Dashew has spent his life at sea and poured decades of his knowledge into the FPB designs, particularly the 78 and later series. Owners have taken them distances and destinations other yachts would fear to go. Who am I to second guess success?
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Fabulous fabulous fabulous. Very cool.
Thank you so much 😊
What a privilege, thank you! A real offshore machine. I could stare at those lines all day. Shame they don't build them anymore... stunning. And thanks Sue, you show these vessels the respect they deserve.
" you show these vessels the respect they deserve." Well said
I will listen to anything with this woman's relaxing voice.
I never thought of a boat as anything more than a platform from which to fish but seeing these unbelievably unpretentious FPB's makes me want to do some cruising. Now, I just need ten million bucks.
Your channel is a different class of it own. Thank you for these walkthroughs as if I’m there.
I am with love with Dashew´s FPBs. Theres no power boat more capable on earth than FPBs. Impressive.
Beautiful yacht! Truly nothing else out there like these. It's a shame Dashew decided to stop production on them, but I understand he and his wife wanted to get back to doing what they love...cruising! I'd say that's going to make the few FPBs out there very collectible. The amount of research and development they put into each and every component was phenomenal and that boat will literally go anywhere on earth without a problem. Wish I'd won the lottery in time to get one for myself. Alas, I'll have to be satisfied with TH-cam videos like this. Thanks for the tour!
Bucky Fuller would of loved these vessels.
Wow! The FPB's are amazing and beautiful!
Love Sue's calming voice and excellent presentations.
Fa dormire però!
I prefer a boat like this: simple styling doesn't take away from the reason for having a boat, fun on the water
sadly not for sale! Thank you Sue!
I’m only disappointed that it doesn’t have a SHERP ATV mounted on the back. It’s an amazing design.
"And the crew have really not starved." That's good to know..lol
Always been a fan of Dashew's concepts. Sue, you do such a good job with the narration. Can we find more Sue in a podcast ?
I've never seen a design like this before. Very nice.
The designer, Steve Dashew, has a website with extensive information. Sersail.com If you are interested. They are amazing boats, unfortunately they aren't going to build more but the concept of a fast, seaworthy, efficient yacht is very attractive and his designs do it very well. I thought they were ugly at first but they grow on you and the functionality of everything on these yachts is at an entirely different level.
Excellent ship and tour, Sue! Great for exploration.
It’s as beautiful to me as the Wider 165 ‘Cecilia’ or the Cantiere Della Marche 111 ‘Mimi La Sardine’. If I ever were to hit the powerball I’d be hard pressed to pick which style I wanted.
The one thing that gets me, how are you able to see over the stern from both pilot stations.
I wish there's a storage to store a big adventure bike like a gs1250
Beautiful.
Absolutely perfect 👌
It does look like it can go anywhere . But I hear Steve is calling it quits with building FPB's
My nautical dream is to own an FPB 64.
You're in luck! We just posted posted this FPB 64 for sale today th-cam.com/video/WQq0eJmLRHw/w-d-xo.html
@@BerthonInternational Just watched it! Cheers (Sue?) I’m shocked! I’m newly retired, with some resources on hand, but I haven’t sold my primary property. It’s to be listed in March 2022, and should sell very quickly (I’m in Canada). I’m going to be kicking myself on seeing this rare opportunity go by!
In spring/early summer next year, I’ll be relocated to Canada’s west coast, in a small condo, with serious boat buying loot in hand. She’s a lovely vessel, in super “ready to go” condition! The oxidization of the aluminium actually looks marvellous.
Fingers crossed, there’ll be an opportunity on a 64’ between next spring and prior to winter 2023. I’m itching to begin my adventure and the clock is ticking on my physical abilities that will be required for the cruising life, even on a FPB! I would wait for one, if the opportunity was serious.
Thanks so much!
Where is the hot tub?
Thank you for a walk through. I have been begging Steve for a walkthrough for a couple of years, even during the build but I guess he figured photos were enough.
An actual walk through video gives a much better feel for the size of a space.
Kinda surprised to see her open for charter. I hope the Dashews are well.
The Dashews are still cruising on 78-1 and keep a log on setsail.com.
"Coded to MCA 0" "MCA compliant" but they are not classed or classified or certificated. But 78 ft is the magic cutoff molded length, so it doesn't matter. But this is not the same as charter classification to any spec. They were not serial production boats and certain classification requirements were too cumbersome to meet and not practical to the scale anyway, like 4" high door thresholds in some places, among other requirements. But the scantlings exceed the MCA requirements and there is lots of redundancy. I applaud Dashew for thinking of damage control as well, even though it is OK in an ice field. Most importantly they are built better than most any boat of this size. The 78 is the zenith of Dashew's industry and productive life. My final critical comment is that tractor engines are not the best for marine use, although lots of people use them. You've heard the old adage "Cats don;t like water," etc. MAN would have been the best choice or even the larger Yanmars, but not Deere's. But I wish he had kept going with the 97 for those wanting to cross any ocean, but alas Iceberg was a one off, so I will have to bend my own aluminum. BTW, Sue, what was the purpose of this video? For their charter operation? or are they marketing them? Cheers!
We are working with Dashew Offshore to offer the definitive brokerage service for these yachts. They are no longer in build. The owner of GREY WOLF II, and previously her smaller sistership FPB 64 LOUP GRIS (ex. GREY WOLF), has very kindly taken a number of Berthon apprentices onboard over the years. Their activities can be read about here - www.berthon.co.uk/greywolf/. Kind regards.
@@BerthonInternational Thanks and cheers
Man's boat!
Thanks
Well done Harry. I love you Sue.
Here's a communications point, there you go!!!! hahahaha great description.
I like that one
These are tremendous boats! Pity they don't make more of them. Not that I could afford one.
love it!
Why is the electronics etc located at the front ???
Could have used some sturdy railings instead of the cable in my opinion.
As Steve Dashew explained the wire railing is more forgiving when rafted up to another boat or tied alongside. Solid railings have little give and therefore damage more easily.
Take my money!
To cold.. Being Swedish i get exposed to way to much cold... My problem with this yacht is the interior colors.. They are way too bright. When you live in an cold climate you long for warmth. If the the bright woodwork had been in teak/mahogany she’d been a stunning ship. Btw, I hate to freeze.
great video, but the narrative audio is difficult to hear clearly.
👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
🤔🤔
posh voice for not a very hoity toity ship.
Wow that's...unattractive...it looks as though someone plunked an air traffic control tower onto a hull.
🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂
It was built to be useful, not pretty.
@@BerthonInternational That's still a face only a mother could love.
@@BerthonInternational The Land Rover aesthetic analogy is a good one. Just not for me though I find it too much like the aluminum fishing trawlers I see.
Those are the lines of “go anywhere, anytime, safely.” That’s what raw seaworthyness looks like unless you have a much larger boat. I agree with one poster that if I were to build something like an FPB I’d elect some warmer and more diverse interior colors to offset the cool tone of all that wonderful aluminum, but I wouldn’t change a single line of her design. Mr Dashew has spent his life at sea and poured decades of his knowledge into the FPB designs, particularly the 78 and later series. Owners have taken them distances and destinations other yachts would fear to go. Who am I to second guess success?
Looks like a fishing trawler unfortunately.
The commercial/industrial look was done on purpose. Hoping to keep a low profile and not attract unwanted attention at sea.