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