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Superyacht Design features P&W 44m Schooner

Superyacht DESIGN magazine featured our new, bucket busting performance schooner concept in their Q14 2013 issue. 

P&W 44m Performance Schooner

Here's what they had to say:   

"Persak & Wurmfeld is a young yacht design and naval architecture firm based in Brooklyn, New York. Following an all-encompassing engineering role on the Cakewalk project, the studio has renewed focus on its design portfolio, which includes this 44m schooner developed in partnership with Derecktor Shipyards.  

Principal designers Carl Persak and Jeremy Wurmfeld describe the principles behind the design."  Read the full article.

P&W Superyacht Design in Showboats Magazine

P&W's 197 foot  (60 meter) quad-deck motor yacht design, first presented in at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in October 2012, was profiled in the February 2013 Showboats International magazine.  

See more images, specifications and download a brochure of the P&W 60 meter here.

Ocius Racing Team chooses Motive 25R as their training boat for the Red Bull Youth America's Cup

Two members of Ocius Racing Team training on the Motive 25R.   Photo: Peter McGowan

Learn more about the Motive 25R at motivetrimarans.com

New Super S/Y presented at FLIBS

Jeremy Wurmfeld and Carl Persak with new schooner design

Persak & Wurmfeld presented their new 44 meter performance schooner design at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat show last week. 

Developed in partnership with Derecktor Shipyards, this modern super sailing yacht is designed to be both aggressive on the race course and supremely comfortable for cruising. 

Click here for more information and a brochure.


 

Fort Lauderdale Int'l Boat Show Preview

We're excited to present three new Superyacht designs at the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show later this week. Two expedition yachts will be presented in partnership with Hakvoort Shipyards. 

Last month we showed off our design for a 45 meter expedition yacht in Monaco (see earlier blog entry), which sparked a lot of interest, and requests to see a similar design in a 60 meter envelope. Here she is.  Full specifications and brochure available here.  

We'll also be showcasing our new 44 meter Performance Schooner, developed in partnership with Derecktor Shipyards. The Performance Schooner is the very definition of performance without compromise. 

The schooner rig allows for a flexible sail plan that can be optimized to a wide range of wind speeds while reducing both sheet loads and rig height. The appendages are modern yet easy to drive.  The result is a vessel supremely comfortable on a cruise, yet quick and aggressive on the race course.

See more on this exciting new design here.

Hope to see you at the show!

Motive 25R debut in Newport

This Tri can Fly.

Persak & Wurmfeld and Motive Trimarans were excited to debut the brand new Motive 25R trimaran daysailer at the Newport International Boatshow last week. 

The first all carbon fiber production trimaran in its class, the Motive 25R captured the attention of the judges for Newport for New Products, winning BEST NEW SAILBOAT. The judges commented: “Everything was well thought out with super clever design elements,” and “If I could use her for a day - I might never come back!”

The Motive 25R will also be showcased at the Annapolis Sailboat Show in October and the Salon Nautique International De Paris in December. Visit www.motivetrimarans.com for more information and sales inquiries.

45M Expedition Yacht

Persak & Wurmfeld and Hakvoort Shipyards are pleased to present P&W's new design for a 45 meter Expedition Yacht.   

The design features a bold, clean, sculptural exterior with a plum stemmed, sea kindly and efficient hull form suitable for long range cruising and exploration. The interior arrangement offers versatility unlike any vessel in its size range, suitable for 12 guests in six staterooms.

P&W will present their design in partnership with Hakvoort Shipyards at the Monaco Yacht Show, September 19-22.  See full specifications and more images: PW 45 Meter Brochure.

MOD 70 Race in New York City

   
 
Jeremy Wurmfeld and Motive Trimarans CEO and Design Director, Pete Ansel did some "on the water research" for the Motive 25R project by joining the Oman Sail team in the MOD 70 KRYS Race in New York City today.

e33 hull #26 launches in Maine

e Sailing Yachts, Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding and Persak & Wurmfeld were happy to launch e33 hull #26 Meteor last week in Thomaston, Maine.  Meteor's proud new owners will keep the boat on Buzzards Bay in Massachusetts.   

The Persak & Wurmfeld designed e33 squared edition is now is its third year of production with Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding. The daysailor is known for its elegant lines, sail handling innovations, easy performance and comfortable ride.  

e33 hull #26 will be on display at the Newport International Boatshow, in Newport, RI from September 13-16, 2012. 

e33 Meteor making her first splash

Meteor with e33 sister ship Fleeting Moment

 

Brooklyn Boatworks Optimist Launch

Brooklyn Boatworks proudly launched and sailed their hand built Optimist Pram sailboats into the Hudson River today.  24 students from two Brooklyn, NY public schools worked on their boats all year, using hand tools and their own determination.   

The launch was a tremendous success, with all students getting a chance to sail their new boats, as well as getting a hour long sailing lesson on Brooklyn Boatworks’ parter organization Hudson River Community Sailing’s J24 fleet. 

Persak & Wurmfeld founded Brooklyn Boatworks in 2005 to give back to their local community.   

The Albatross and BCS Patrol on their maiden voyages on the Hudson River.

Brooklyn Boatworks students and parents enjoy the award ceremony

Sailing Lesson on a J24

Cakewalk’s First Dry Docking: “She Looks Like New”

Photo Courtesy of Derecktor Shipyards

We had the chance last week to sit with Captain Bill Zinser and Project Manager James Brewer of Derecktor Shipyards aboard Cakewalk V to discuss the vessel’s first dry docking as she prepared for her third transatlantic crossing.

The scheduling of this first dry docking emphasizes how busy Cakewalk has been in the first 18 months of service since her delivery in October 2010.  We see her pristine condition as a testament to a sound finishing program, good post-launch testing and a seamless handoff between shipyard and crew.

Captain Bill Zinser is thrilled that the vessel has not suffered one day of unscheduled downtime since her launch.   She has been incredibly reliable, and still looks like new.  He wants everyone to come and see how she has stood the test of time. 

James Brewer noted that Cakewalk remains a testament to the quality and potential of the American Superyacht Industry.   “She is proof that northern European standards can be achieved in the United States, and no American client should be afraid to consider American builders when planning the construction of a world class custom yacht” he said.

Photo Courtesy of Derecktor Shipyards

Cakewalk, at 281 feet length overall and weighing 2,998 gross tons, remains the largest private yacht by volume ever built in the United States. P&W served as project engineer for Cakewalk during the final 18 months of her build at Derecktor Shipyards in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

Motive 25R Buzz

The Motive 25R

It was an exciting day today for P&W and our client Motive Trimarans and the Motive 25R! Featured on Sailing Anarchy, the Motive Trimarans website had more than 5,000 visitors from all across the world.   The response has been tremendous. The Motive 25R will debut at the Newport International Boatshow this September and make its European debut at the Salon Nautique de Paris in December 2012.

 

Introducing the Motive 25R

For Immediate Release

Motive Trimarans Introduces the Motive 25R, the Next Generation of Trimarans

New York, NY – April 26, 2012 – Motive Trimarans is excited to introduce the first carbon fiber, production trimaran in its class.  Available late summer 2012, the Motive 25R will make its US debut at the Newport International Boat show in September 2012 and debut in Europe at the Salon Nautique de Paris in December 2012.

Sleek, modern and performance oriented, the Motive 25R is designed for spirited day sailing and in-shore racing. The Motive 25R offers race performance in a stable, easy to sail package.  Innovative features include a fully battened, boomless square top mainsail; the Motive Quickstow^TM system that allows the mainsail to be quickly raised, lowered and stored in the center hull cockpit; a unique and simple folding system for trailering; and the ability to be motored in compact mode.    

“I was looking for a midsized trimaran that I could get my family out on for some adventure sailing, and I couldn’t find exactly what I wanted on the market,” said Motive Trimarans CEO and Design Director, Pete Ansel.  “The initial response to the Motive 25R design and concept has been tremendous here in the US and in Europe, where the boat is already being called the ‘mini-MOD 70’.”    

Naval Architect Jeremy Wurmfeld of Persak & Wurmfeld added, “We teamed up with Motive Trimarans to design a stable, fast, fun, family friendly, but also race oriented boat. Our goals were to deliver performance and maximize time on the water by making both the sail handling and trailering as simple as possible.” 

Tooling is complete and the first four boats are under construction in Salem, Massachusetts. 

Motive Trimarans is establishing a global dealer network. Pricing for the Motive 25R will be approximately $85,000/€85,000 inclusive of VAT.  More information and specifications available at www.motivetrimarans.com.

Press Contacts

Pete Ansel

Motive Trimarans

+1.917.609.4660 - pete@motivetrimarans.com

Erin Shakespeare

Persak & Wurmfeld

+1.718.222.4401 - ess@persakwurmfeld.com

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Naval Architecture Students Visit P&W

Yesterday, four students from the Webb Institute for Naval Architecture in Glen Cove, NY traveled to P&W's offices for a sailing yacht design lecture and discussion with Carl Persak.  

A graduate of Webb's undergraduate and graduate programs, Persak has assisted with their design courses for the last several years.  

"This was a BIG help!" said Roxanne Schnact.  The students left P&W with new insights and tools to help them move their design projects forward.  

 

From L to R: Class of 2013 Webb students Roxanne Schnact, 

Doug Zangre, Marc Smith and Mike LaRose and Carl Persak

Motive 25R Tooling is Underway

CNC milling has begun on P&W design Motive 25R trimaran at Janseneering in Falmouth, ME.  The first four M25Rs are scheduled to launch summer 2012.  See renderings, principle dimensions and more about the M25R here:  http://www.persakwurmfeld.com/motive_25.html.   Up next? the Motive 15R.  

Tooling in progress for the M25R outer decks

Small Yacht Design Showcase

We’re happy to share several smaller P&W concepts and designs currently on the boards. 

Please visit our website for more information, or contact us to discuss any of these projects or designs.

Engineering the Modern Superyacht

Last night Carl Persak delivered his technical paper, "Engineering a Modern Superyacht" to a joint meeting of the Society of Port Engineers and the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers.  

Persak’s technical paper covered the complexities of engineering a Superyacht, and the myriad of specialized disciplines necessary for the project’s success.  

He addressed the various engineering disciplines involved, the particular challenges each faces, the tools and methods for addresses those challenges, and how their efforts are successfully integrated.    Persak included a case study from his experience serving as project engineer on the 85 meter Cakewalk, launched in 2010.  The presentation was well received by the group and provoked spirited 40 minute question and answer and discussion period.

Questions or interested in a copy of the technical paper? Contact us.   

Carl Persak, fourth from left, at the SNAME meeting

Holland Yacht Valley Tour

Jeremy Wurmfeld, second from right at Moonen Yachts

Jeremy Wurmfeld just wrapped up the week long Holland Yacht Valley Tour, joining eight other naval architects and interior designers touring multiple shipyards and suppliers across Holland.  

Here is the group at the Moonen Yachts yard in Hertogenbosch.  

2011 Superyacht Design Symposium

From left: Moderator Nigel Campbell, Hugo van Wieringen, Tim Heywood and Carl Persak

Last week Carl Persak joined Tim Heywood of Tim Heywood Designs Ltd and Hugo van Wieringen of Azure Naval Architects at the Superyacht Design Symposium to present the topic, "Tenders: How do these essential toys influence and constrain the design of a yacht?"  The panel used their experience with the 281-foot motoryacht Cakewalk’s impressive full beam tender bay as a case study for their discussion.