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

 

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.

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

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.