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FPB

The legend that is FPB 83, WIND HORSE

February 13, 2024

The legend that is FPB 83, WIND HORSE

The FPB (Functional Power Boat) fleet from Steve and Linda Dashew’s Dashew Offshore are for sure, the last word in go anywhere, long distance Explorer Yachts. With their rugged aluminium…

FPB 83’ WIND HORSE – the first of the FPB fleet

November 1, 2023

FPB 83’ WIND HORSE – the first of the FPB fleet

When Steve and Linda Dashew of Dashew Offshore decided that that an ‘unsailboat’ might be a good replacement for their 78’ BEOWULF, they lofted the plans of the first of…

Berthon Charts the Evolution of Dashew Offshore and the FPB (Functional Power Boat) Fleet

October 16, 2023

Berthon Charts the Evolution of Dashew Offshore and the FPB (Functional Power Boat) Fleet

The last word in bluewater cruisers, FPBs are known for their outstanding seakeeping capabilities and extensive range. The series evolved from the original 83 foot FPB WIND HORSE, which Steve…

Norway beckons in June/July for FPB 78-002, GREY WOLF II

May 23, 2023

Norway beckons in June/July for FPB 78-002, GREY WOLF II

Continuing her progress north, the second stage of FPB 78-002, GREY WOLF II’s summer programme sees her heading for Norway for June and July. She will be available for charter…

FPB 78-002, GREY WOLF II – Doing What She Does Best

May 11, 2023

FPB 78-002, GREY WOLF II – Doing What She Does Best

But… What/Who Is FPB 78, GREY WOLF II? GREY WOLF II is the second in a series of three FPB 78s designed by Dashew Offshore and built by Circa Marine…

The ultimate in explorer yachts, FPB 78 #1 COCHISE is for sale

January 6, 2023

The ultimate in explorer yachts, FPB 78 #1 COCHISE is for sale

Built for Steve and Linda Dashew, designers of the incredible FPB series, she is the first of three outstanding explorers who have cruised to most corners of our planet. Delivered…

FPB 78#2 – The Big WOLF is for sale…

September 21, 2022

FPB 78#2 – The Big WOLF is for sale…

First commissioned 2017, GREY WOLF II is the second of her owner’s FPBs. The little WOLF, or GREY WOLF was an FPB 64, in which he steamed from New Zealand…

FPB 78#02 GREY WOLF II comes to Berthon’s UK HQ

March 25, 2022

FPB 78#02 GREY WOLF II comes to Berthon’s UK HQ

FPB 78#02 GREY WOLF II docked on B-hammerhead at Berthon’s UK HQ in late February. This was a great moment for us as her adventures, and that of her predecessor…

FPB 64 TOCCATA is for sale

November 12, 2021

FPB 64 TOCCATA is for sale

The FPB fleet are a phenomenon and are simply the last word in go anywhere 4-wheel drive motor yachting. FPB 64 TOCCATA first splashed in 2011 and is #3 of…

Sue Grant chats with the legendary Steve Dashew about FPB Motor Yachts

November 4, 2021

Sue Grant chats with the legendary Steve Dashew about FPB Motor Yachts

…and life after the FPB programme. Here at Berthon International we have been working with Steve and Linda Dashew for many years, and still work with them today – supporting…

Mighty FPB 97 ICEBERG at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show – 27th to 31st October

October 5, 2021

Mighty FPB 97 ICEBERG at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show – 27th to 31st October

FPB 97 ICEBERG – the largest and fastest of the FPB fleet from Dashew Offshore, is currently crossing the Atlantic from the Canaries to take her place at the Fort…

FPB 78#3 IRON LADY II is for sale

March 4, 2021

FPB 78#3 IRON LADY II is for sale

Berthon are delighted to announce their appointment as central agents for the sale of FPB 78#3 IRON LADY II. She is currently available for inspection in Beaufort, North Carolina -…

A few words about FPB 97 ICEBERG – from Steve Dashew

January 21, 2021

A few words about FPB 97 ICEBERG – from Steve Dashew

FPB 97 ICEBERG is the largest and fastest of the FPB series. There are 18 Functional Power Boats in the fleet and between them they have crossed oceans many times….

Dashew Offshore – a new series of FPB videos you just must see!

March 6, 2020

Dashew Offshore – a new series of FPB videos you just must see!

Berthon have been involved with Dashew Offshore and have been working with them on marketing the FPB range of un-sailboats for some years. Now that the FPB Programme has closed,…

News from the FPB desk – feat. FPB 78 GREY WOLF II, IRON LADY II, COCHISE and FPB 97 ICEBERG.

January 7, 2020

News from the FPB desk – feat. FPB 78 GREY WOLF II, IRON LADY II, COCHISE and FPB 97 ICEBERG.

The 18 strong FPB fleet continues to cross-oceans and to realise the dreams of their crews the world over. This year has seen FPBs cruising in both the northern and…

FPB 64 AVATAR is good to go

December 19, 2018

FPB 64 AVATAR is good to go

Unbreakable world cruising yacht from the board of Steve and Linda Dashew. FPB 64 AVATAR is offered fresh from a nautical makeover, which has her gleaming. All deferred maintenance and…

Look out for the gunmetal grey FPB 64#03 TOCCATA overwintering at Berthon HQ 2018

October 25, 2018

Look out for the gunmetal grey FPB 64#03 TOCCATA overwintering at Berthon HQ 2018

FPB 64#03 TOCCATA joined us a couple of weeks ago for winter storage. Chris and Carolyn Groobey and their 2 Labradors – Travis and Charlie are taking a break after…

News from the FPB Programme – the FPB 70

May 11, 2017

News from the FPB Programme – the FPB 70

After hundreds of thousands of sea miles, FPB has ultimately refined performance characteristics and efficiency into the new FPB 70. The FPB 70 incorporates elements that take this new model into…

FPB 78#1 COCHISE – Effortless and Safe Cruising

January 6, 2017

FPB 78#1 COCHISE – Effortless and Safe Cruising

FPB 78#1 COCHISE has cruised 11,400nm, since being launched 6 months ago, cruising from her build yard in Whangarei, North Island, New Zealand, across the Pacific to the Panama Canal…

Dashew Offshore and FPB – the Evolution of the Species

July 18, 2016

Dashew Offshore and FPB – the Evolution of the Species

Dashew Offshore has now made some extraordinary heavy weather sailing footage available – with links below. It makes for compulsive viewing. It also shows how the Dashew designs have evolved over…

FPB 64 BUFFALO NICKEL returns to Circa – the home of FPB

May 24, 2016

FPB 64 BUFFALO NICKEL returns to Circa – the home of FPB

BUFFALO NICKEL has just completed the journey from Phuket, Thailand, to Circa Marine in Whangarei, New Zealand. The passage took 47 days – with 623 hours underway, and 6,289 miles…

The birth of the FPB 70

January 15, 2016

The birth of the FPB 70

There is a new baby sister on the way. An FPB whose genetic make-up includes many of the capabilities and breakthrough characteristics of her larger FPB 97 and 78 siblings,…

FPB in New Zealand

January 30, 2015

FPB in New Zealand

At Home with the FPB project January is a busy time for Team FPB with trials aboard the FPB 97 that is to be delivered shortly.  In common with most…

FPB – The Concept in Reality.

May 30, 2014

FPB – The Concept in Reality.

Traditional thinking has held that you need a sailboat to cross big expanses of ocean, and that this be done slowly downwind. A few trawler type yachts occasionally attempt long…

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