Derecktor Presents
the Fast and Fuel-Efficient,
Ultra-Long-Range, 200-foot
Vripack 60M Expedition Motor Yacht
Bridgeport, CT– Noted U.S. superyacht builder
Derecktor is pleased to present a ground-breaking new yacht project
designed by the world-renowned Vripack studio of The Netherlands.
The Vripack 60M Expedition Motor Yacht is a highly efficient, steel-and-aluminum
vessel combining extreme seaworthiness and an outstanding range
of 8,000 nautical miles at 12.5 knots with a high-volume, custom
interior.
“This project is ideal for Derecktor Shipyards
with their experience in constructing both high-quality custom superyachts
and large commercial vessels. They are uniquely set up to build
this no-nonsense, go-anywhere boat,” said Vripack Sales Director
Marnix J. Hoekstra.
The Vripack 60M Expedition MY is designed for unrestricted, long-term
transoceanic voyaging with the owner and guests on board. Vripack’s
naval architects gave her a round-bilge displacement hull with a
flared blow, transom stern and straight, even keel for optimal seakeeping,
speed and fuel efficiency. Measuring 61 meters (200 feet) overall,
she has a maximum beam of 12 meters (39.4 feet) and a draft at half
load of 3.2 meters (10.5 feet). Top speed with twin-engine propulsion
is projected at not less than 14.5 knots at half load. The yacht’s
8,000 nautical mile (nm) range is calculated at 12.5 knots using
one engine at 80 percent of load and includes a 15 percent weather
allowance. “That’s the longest range you’ll find
for a boat of this size and capabilities,” Hoekstra said.
The hull’s enhanced scantlings will enable her to operate
in arctic conditions. “She’s not Ice Class, but she’ll
definitely be capable of nudging ice out of her path,” he
added.
Designed with seven levels of living space, including a private
owner’s deck, the Vripack 60M will accommodate up to 14 guests
served by a crew of 14 to 16 persons. The actual number of staterooms
and the interior design are up to the owner’s discretion,
however. “With a yacht of this volume, we can make any vision
a reality,” Hoekstra said.
Please visit Derecktor at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat
Show - Yacht Builders Tent #618, October 29 to November 2, 2009.
Recent Derecktor Florida refit project At Last also will be on display
at Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina.
Derecktor Shipyards was established by legendary boat builder Robert
E. Derecktor in 1947 and went on to make a name for itself by building
a wide range of innovative and technically demanding aluminum and
steel vessels, from swift America’s Cup defenders to sturdy
and reliable commercial workboats. Today, under the guidance of
Bob’s sons, Paul and Tom Derecktor, Derecktor Shipyards operates
three impressive facilities: Derecktor New York in Mamaroneck, NY;
Derecktor Connecticut in Bridgeport, CT and Derecktor Florida in
Dania, FL. Derecktor is known as an international leader in custom
yacht and commercial construction in addition to providing full
service, repair and refit capabilities at each of its yards. Current
projects include the construction of Cakewalk, an 85.6-meter (281
feet) motor yacht, the largest yacht to be built in the U.S. in
more than 75 years.
For more information, contact Derecktor New York at 914-698-5020;
Derecktor Connecticut at 203-336-0108 and Derecktor Florida at 954-920-5756.
www.derecktor.com.
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