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Dashew FPB64

The FPB64 is a 19.5m aluminium monohull built strong and tough, with a functional, luxurious interior, driven by a single John Deere 6068 engine with a Yanmar auxiliary “get home” driveline. The hull design and driveline were developed with efficiency and comfort in mind, and the interior layout provides a spacious saloon and galley on the main deck with owners, guests and a single crew berth below.

The FPB64 was ahead of its time, setting the standard for offshore power boats and passagemakers. This rugged aluminium yacht, designed by an expert yachtsman with many years of sailing experience to handle anything Mother Nature conjures up, changed the concept of cruising efficiently without sails. 

This line of FPB boats was very successful, with 11 of these sought-after vessels being built before the project cycle concluded. Circa Marine proudly built all of these exceptional vessels, and we continue to support them and their owners. 

With safety in mind, there are multiple redundancies on all main systems, ensuring self-reliance for remote cruising locations.

Dashew FPB70

This vessel was the final design of the FPB Series, with the development and hull design emerging from the various hull designs of the FPB range.

Another successful design produced by Dashew Offshore and Circa Marine there are two of these vessels sailing our oceans. This model has the widest stern design of the FPB series proportionally, providing more lift aft and a reduction in pitching in a head sea.

The FPB70 features twin John Deere 4085 engines and drivelines and an enclosed and raised flybridge/matrix deck for incredible visibility and command underway. Down below, the main deck houses the saloon and galley, with the accommodation deck below comprising an office, master cabin, and double guest and twin guest/crew berth.

Dashew FPB78

This vessel shares similar attributes with the later developed FPB70; the 78 is driven with twin John Deere 6068 engines and sports an enclosed flybridge/matrix deck for incredible all-around visibility underway.

The main deck features a comfortable saloon and galley, with the accommodation deck below housing the spacious master cabin, double guest and twin guest/crew berth.

Another great Dashew design, the FPB78 is safe, predictable and comfortable, with a focus on the narrow stern and bow for surfability and comfortable motion for this hull.

Dashew FPB97

This aluminium offshore cruising vessel is the flagship of the FPB series and the pinnacle of Steve Dashew's motor yacht design; this magnificent, rugged and luxurious yacht is beautifully proportioned and capable of handling extreme offshore conditions in comfort and safety.

The first of the larger FPBs, this design is the predecessor to the FPB78 and 70 models. A successful hull was originally designed with twin 6068 John Deere’s, then later replaced with twin 500hp John Deere. This vessel features a large flybridge/matrix deck, a central helm position, and a convertible dining area/daybed for complete luxury - below is a spacious saloon with an entertainment-capable galley.

Head downstairs to find a study/office and expansive owners suite complete with sauna; this accommodation deck also features a large double guest cabin, a triple guest cabin and a twin crew cabin, all with ensuites.

Confidence at Sea

At sea, you are totally dependent on your vessel, so you must trust the design, the quality of structure, and the systems and equipment. At Circa, our design team, engineers and craftsmen understand how important this is, so we go the extra mile to build in the highest quality to give you this confidence at sea.

Functionality, Style & Versatility 

Key principles of the FPB series have been retained and developed for current and future Circa Builds.

To discover our superior range of 20-24 metre Circa offshore passagemakers and explorer vessels, visit our Circa Boats page.

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