FPB 78 #1 launched in June 2016 and completed 11,400 nautical miles in her first 6 months, which including trials saw her cruise from her build yard in Whangarei to Fort Lauderdale via the Panama Canal. She has exceeded expectation with her energy efficiency, sea keeping and comfortable motion at sea. FPB 78 #2 GREY WOLF II is now cruising in the southern hemisphere, it is coded to MCA category 0, and FPB 78 #3 launches for trials shortly.
The FPB 78 is the fourth design in this series, fine-tuned by over 100,000 miles of open ocean FPB experience, feedback by our owners, and a huge effort by the FPB team around the world from the UK, to New Zealand, to North America.
Year | NEW BUILD |
LOD | 86.2’ / 26.27m |
LWL | 83.66’ / 25.5m |
Beam Deck | 20’ / 6.1m |
Extreme Beam (Edge of Rub Rails) | 20.8’ / 6.35m |
Draft (canoe) | 4.5' / 1.4m |
Draft (prop skeg) | 4.75' / 1.475m |
Full Load (3600 US Gallons Liquids) | 54,977kg / 119,000lb / 55 tons |
Air Draft (Top of Masts – Excluding Antennas) | 22.3' / 6.8m |
Hull Material | Aluminium |
Main Engine(s) | 2 x Deere 235hp @ 2300, proped for 2150 RPM, M1 rating |
Transmission(s) | ZF280-I – 3:1 reduction |
Fuel Capacity | 4,850 US Gallons / 18,350 litres |
Fresh Water Capacity | 1,950 US Gallons / 7,380 litres |
Minimum Range of Positive Stability | 140-degrees (half fuel in one tank, full fresh water tanks). |
Cruising Speed | 11 knots |
Top Speed | 12.5 knots |
Approximate Range | 10 knots – 7,700nm |
Approximate Range | 11 knots – 6,350nm |
Generator | 17kW 60Hz/13.kW 50Hz 230v, single phase |
Builder | Circa Marine, New Zealand |
Price | POA |