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.

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.

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