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Cakewalk, Largest Yacht Ever Built in the U.S.
August 11, 2010
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On August 8, Derecktor Shipyards launched the 281-ft motor yacht Cakewalk, the largest yacht (by volume) ever built in the U.S. The six deck, 2,998 gross ton vessel floated off Derecktor’s new 4000 ton dry-dock into the waters of Bridgeport harbor, after several years and many thousands of skilled labor hours. Cakewalk was designed by Tim Heywood Designs with Naval Architecture by Azure Naval Architecture. Interior design was by Dalton Designs, Inc. Literally dozens of subcontractors from engineering firms to security specialists participated in the project. “We certainly could not have done it without them” commented Gavin Higgins, VP of Business Development at Derecktor. “Some of the world’s most experienced and skilled specialists put their expertise into this job. You cannot successfully build a yacht of this size and complexity with having that sort of talent available.” The yacht will remain at Derecktor for the next few weeks undergoing final outfitting and sea trials. She is scheduled to make her much-awaited debut at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show in October. Specifications: Length, o.a. 281 ft Length, w.l. 248 ft Beam 46.9 ft Draught 13.1 ft Gross tonnage 2995 Propulsion 2x 16V400M71 @ 2465BKW (3306HP)@200 RPM MTU Propeller 2x 5 Blade Rolls Royce Single Pitch Speed 17 knots / 15 knots Fuel capacity 97,000 gal Range 5000NM @15 Knots Power Generation 2x MTU 2000 series V12 M-40B @660EKW 2X MTU @60 550 Series @ 350 EK Emergency Pack 1x MTU S60 400 Series @275 KW Stabilizers 4x Quantam Zero Speed Bowthruster Jastrom 400 KW Windlasses Steen Interior design Elizabeth Dalton, Dalton Designs, Inc. Exterior Design Tim Heywood Designs Naval Architecture Azure Naval Archititects Engineering Design BMT Nigel Gee and Associates, Gibbs and Cox Tenders Riva, Vikal, Intrepid, Zodiac Classification Lloyds Maltese Cross 100A1SSC yacht (P) mono G6 Construction Steel Hull, Aluminum Superstructure
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Derecktor Launches CAKEWALK, Largest Yacht Ever Built in the United States
August 8, 2010
Remember the date. August 8th 2010 was not just another summer Sunday for the United States yachting industry. Instead, at 10:30 a.m. a genuinely momentous event took place. For that moment marked the launch by Derecktor Shipyards of the 85.6 meter (281 ft) motor yacht CAKEWALK, the largest yacht (by volume) ever built in the United States. When the stunning six deck, 2998 gross ton vessel floated off into the water it was the culmination of an effort never before seen in American yacht building. Several years and many, many thousands of skilled labor hours, along with tireless work from the owners’ team and Derecktors project group were needed to make the original vision a remarkable reality.
“Needless to say, as with any project of this scale and sophistication, there were some growing pains along the way, but we think the result speaks for herself” said an obviously pleased Paul Derecktor, President of the Derecktor group of shipyards.” For the first time, an American yard has shown it can equal or better the work of the best European yards. My brother Tom and I, along with everyone at Derecktor are very proud and we thank all the people who made this possible, in particular of course, the Owner and his team.”
CAKEWALK was designed by Tim Heywood Designs with Naval Architecture by Azure Naval Architects, Interior design was by Dalton Designs, Inc. Literally dozens of subcontractors from engineering firms to security specialists participated in the project. “We certainly could not have done it without them” commented Gavin Higgins, VP of Business Development at Derecktor. “Some of the world’s most experienced and skilled specialists put their expertise into this job. You cannot successfully build a yacht of this size and complexity with having that sort of talent available.” Reactions from those involved in the project are a mix of pride, satisfaction and in some cases awe at what has been accomplished. “She is superb” said Designer Tim Heywood. “The workmanship throughout is absolutely first-class, as good as you will find on any yacht in the world. I could not be more pleased for the owner and all involved”. Bill Zinser, Build Captain on CAKEWALK and leader of the owners’ team, seemed as proud (and relieved) as a new parent, “She is what we knew she could be all along. It makes all the hard work, all the long days, worth it. We have great owners and we worked with a great group at Derecktor. We can’t wait to show her off to the world.” Notably, CAKEWALK was christened for the owners by Carmen Golinski, the Interior Manager on board, indicative of the closeness of the owners and crew.
The yacht will remain at Derecktor for the next few weeks undergoing final outfitting and sea trials. She is scheduled to make her much-awaited debut at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show in October. “Fittingly, this is Americas’s leading yacht show and she will be it’s leading lady.” quipped Kathy Kennedy, Derecktors marketing director.
Industry praise for the, blue hulled CAKEWALK had been rolling in even prior to launch. Jonathan Beckett of Burgess commented some months ago that “I am extremely impressed by the apparent quality of CAKEWALK. The attention to detail – from both the technical and aesthetic points of view – I am very impressed indeed. I believe CAKEWALK will surprise the North European yacht builders!”
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Superyachts: Cakewalk
- By Diane M. Byrne
- Updated: May 19, 2011
“Can’t we do it in the United States?”
That was the overriding thought in the heads of an American owner and his captain, Bill Zinser, when they began laying groundwork for a new yacht seven years ago. The duo had bought, refitted and/or commissioned four megayachts already, so they were well versed in what they wanted and needed. Surely a U.S. yard could build it — couldn’t it?
The prevailing wisdom throughout the 1990s held otherwise. Only European shipyards could deliver a project of the magnitude they were considering, closing in on 3,000 gross tons. In classic American style, however, the owner and his captain remained optimistic.
It paid off: The result is the 281-foot Cakewalk , the largest yacht by volume built on American soil, and the second-largest by length built stateside since the 343-foot Corsair IV in 1930. Furthermore, this build brought the skills of a quiet New England shipyard to global attention.
That shipyard is Derecktor Shipyards, based in Bridgeport, Connecticut, long run by a family that prefers focusing on the work at hand to seeking the limelight. As the “Shipyards” part of the name implies, Derecktor has other facilities — in Mamaroneck, New York, and Dania, Florida. Derecktor Florida had actually refitted a previous Cakewalk , originally built by Feadship as Fiffanella , adding 10 feet to her 132-foot overall length. It became one of the largest refits of the mid-1990s. Zinser and the owner were pleased with the work, so naturally Derecktor Shipyards ended up on their short list for the new project.
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While Zinser and the owner were doing their homework, so was Derecktor. Hugo van Wieringen, the director of Azure Naval Architects, was approached by Paul Derecktor, president of the yard. Paul Derecktor explained that he’d like Derecktor Connecticut, known for its ferries and other commercial projects, to take on more yachts. He proposed teaming with Azure Naval Architects on a few designs and builds. Coincidentally, “quite soon after that, I met with Bill Zinser and learned that the owner wanted to build a bigger yacht, and preferably in the USA,” van Wieringen says. (He knew Zinser and the owner from his days in the De Voogt Naval Architects office of Feadship prior to setting up his own shop.) Introductions were made all around at the 2005 Monaco Yacht Show.
Zinser grew up in Connecticut and knew of the Bridgeport facility. When he paid a visit, he was confident it had “the commercial mentality,” as he put it, to undertake the contract. “You need big everything” for a yacht of this scale, he adds, particularly in terms of structure. Even though he recognized there’d be a “big learning curve” for the yard, “I was never worried about the metal-structure construction,” Zinser says. At least nine U.S. Coast Guard cutters measuring nearly the same length as the new Cakewalk had come out of Derecktor Connecticut. In addition, it had built two 240-foot high-speed car ferries for the state of Alaska. Derecktor “had a substantial amount of experience in large steel vessel construction,” Zinser explains. “With the company’s enthusiasm and the daily participation of our team to control and assist in all directions, we believed that we could build the perfect Cakewalk in the USA.”
This enthusiasm and team effort were key to the project’s success. Speak with a few yacht owners and their representatives, and you’ll learn of shipyards that insist on doing things the way they’ve always done them. Not the case with Cakewalk . “Derecktor listened,” Zinser stresses. Often, he adds, the conversations went along the lines of, “We’ve done [things this way], but what do you have in mind?”
The craftsmen also had the right attitude to meet the high level of finish demanded by a yacht — and this yacht in particular. The owner and Zinser had taken a strong liking to the signature style of Tim Heywood, having seen his bold curves in the profile of the 305-foot Carinthia VII . Derecktor New York was tasked with building the aluminum superstructure, but even the skills they’d demonstrated in constructing and restoring America’s Cup competitors were challenged by Heywood’s intricate design. Kathy Kennedy, Derecktor’s marketing director, puts it this way: “Tim Heywood curves are not easy.” Heywood is the first to agree: “Unfortunately, my designs tend to be a bit complex,” he says, somewhat sheepishly. But, he backs up Kennedy’s assertion that “Tim Heywood said we followed his design perfectly.” Specifically, he says, “The strength of line of the exterior is something I’m really, really pleased with.”
Heywood, as well as Zinser and the owner, are also pleased with the execution of the boathouse, otherwise known as the tender garage. It needed to be large enough to hold three custom tenders, several PWCs and a few other water toys, plus meet Lloyd’s and SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) standards. Measuring 47 feet by 40 feet, it houses two overhead cranes that slide out about 10 feet. Each can launch and retrieve a classic limited-edition Riva Aquariva 100 Cento, an Intrepid Custom 350 Open and a Vikal limo tender designed by Heywood to match Cakewalk . The tenders sit in custom-built cradles, and Derecktor also constructed the electric/hydraulic side doors, designed by Freeman Marine, through which they depart and return.
Just as much attention was paid to the general arrangement of the interior. “They got how [the owners] like to live,” Kennedy explains. Entertaining is a priority, as is chartering, so the galley spans three decks, all tucked to port. Most of the cooking takes place on the main deck, as you’d expect, and a good-size pantry allows the stewardesses to stage platters and exit and enter the dining room without getting in each other’s way. But the owner’s deck, one level up, plus the bridge deck above that feature additional pantries, which really are akin to extra galleys. They contain microwaves and other appliances, plus far more counter space than the primary galleys aboard most other megayachts — even ones in the same size range.
They’re all steps away from rooms that will get significant use, whether the owner and his family are aboard or charter guests have booked Cakewalk . The main-deck salon is fashioned as a library, with a majestic fireplace amidships. Up one deck, “the owner’s salon is really cool — it’s got a lot of jazz to it,” says Liz Dalton, the owner’s longtime interior designer. Rather than looking around the room, guests should really look up: Ropelike circles repeat across the overhead. All the joinery in the salon was executed by Merritt Woodwork, an Ohio-based firm. (Yet another American firm, Zepsa Architectural Woodwork, took on the joinery on the main and bridge decks, with Derecktor New York completing the teak cap rails and decks.) The bridge-deck lounge has the most casual atmosphere, with shutter-like blinds, a card table and seating situated in front of the TV.
Even with their distinctly different looks, the three primary lounges, as well as other gathering areas, are all in proportion. Nowhere do you feel as if you’re aboard a sprawling ship. That’s a feat unto itself, considering that everything about Cakewalk is huge. Her beam is nearly 47 feet. She rises six decks high. She employs a 400 kW bow thruster. Two of her four main gensets are MTU 12-volt 2000 M40Bs, more commonly found aboard ferries.
Nor was she easy to build. “Needless to say, as with any project of this scale and sophistication, there were some growing pains along the way,” Paul Derecktor says, “but we think the result speaks for herself.” Indeed, the design and build teams speak highly of one another and of what has been accomplished. “I cannot say anything less than that the owner and captain are a very experienced, close team with the utmost dedication to building a perfect boat as well as to fully enjoying cruising the world,” van Wieringen says. “Their determination to get things right is tremendous.” Zinser sums it up this way: “I think we’ve exceeded the quality I’m accustomed to.” As for Derecktor, he believes that “ Cakewalk is a new benchmark for American-built yachts.” Heywood agrees: “It’s an enormous feather in the yard’s cap to say, ‘This is what we have done. There are thousands of shipyards that will tell you what they can do, but this is what we have done.'”
And it was all done right here, in the United States.
LOA: 281’0″ Beam: 46’9″ Draft: 13’1″ Displ.: 2,998 tons Fuel: 97,000 gal. Water: 8,454 gal. Construction: Steel Design: Azure Naval Architects, Tim Heywood Design Interior Design: Dalton Designs Generators: 2 x 660 kW MTU 12V 2000 M40B, 2 x 350 kW MTU S60 550 and 1 x 275 kW MTU S60 400 Bow Thruster: Jastram Watermaker: HEM, 8,421 gpd Engines: 2 x 3,306 hp MTU 16V 4000 M71 diesels Speed: 17 knots max, 15 knots cruise Range: 5,000 miles at 15 knots
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**Icing on the Cakewalk **A special boat deserves special tenders.
Cakewalk totes a variety of toys and tenders. A 34-foot Intrepid is aboard, for example — excellent for towing skiers, exploring coastlines or indulging guest anglers. Yamaha PWCs, Seabob water sleds, kneeboards, sea kayaks and other gear keep smiles on the faces of a variety of guests. But two of Cakewalk ‘s tenders truly stand out from the rest.
The 37-foot Vikal, custom-designed by Tim Heywood to complement Cakewalk , sports a deep-blue hull. As luxurious as its mothership, there’s plush seating inside the cabin and at the bow. Performance-wise, it’s more akin to a race car than a limo: it has a top speed of 50 knots, thanks to twin 370-horsepower Volvo Penta D6 turbocharged engines.
The Riva Aquariva 100 Centro is hull number 9 of only 10 made to celebrate the 100th unit of the Aquariva line. The nearly 33-footer sports the high-gloss wood of the famed Italian runabouts but guests should hold onto their champagne: Twin 370-horsepower Yanmar engines push it to 42 knots.** **
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Great news from Burgess that they sold the 85.6 metre motor yacht Cakewalk yesterday afternoon, acting for both buyer and seller.
Designed by Tim Heywood, Cakewalk was built in steel and aluminium by US superyacht yard Derecktor to Lloyds class and MCA coded with delivery in 2010. She holds the record of being the largest superyacht built in the USA since the 1930s, and the biggest ever built in the United States when measured by volume.
Conveniently, all the accommodation of seven staterooms is located on the main deck. These include four staterooms with king size beds, two staterooms with double beds and one staff cabin with twin bunk beds. All guest staterooms have en suite bathrooms.
Numerous entertainment options are available for guests with four external decks to choose from. The sun deck has a range of observation chairs, sun loungers and card tables, along with a bar and large whirlpool spa. The additional three external decks offer a blend of open or shaded seating and are ideal for relaxing, dining or entertaining alfresco. Twin 3,306hp MTU engines give her a range of 5,000 nautical miles at her cruising speed of 15 knots.
Jointly listed for sale with Merle Wood & Associates, Cakewalk was asking €119,000,000.
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Superyacht Cakewalk. At 85.6 metres and 2,998 tonnes, no one would argue that Cakewalk is not something of consequence. She is the largest yacht by volume to come out of the United States and the only US-built yacht that exceeds her length on deck is Corsair IV, launched in 1931. In 2002, the owner and his family were aboard 'old Cakewalk ...
The 85.6m/280'10" 'Aquila' (ex. Cakewalk) motor yacht built by Derecktor Shipyards is available for charter for up to 12 guests in 8 cabins. This multi-award winning yacht features interior styling by British designer RWD. Built in 2010, Aquila is custom-built for world-class luxury yacht chartering, offering a wealth of spacious living areas ...
Cakewalk is arguably the most celebrated yacht built in the United States in decades. At 281' (85.6m), she is the largest American-built yacht by length since JP Morgan's Corsair IV was launched at the onset of the Great Depression, and just shy of 3,000 tons, she is the largest yacht by volume ever built here. Just as Corsair IV was, Cakewalk was built during a depressed economic time.
August 11, 2010. Photo courtesy Jim Raycroft. On August 8, Derecktor Shipyards launched the 281-ft motor yacht Cakewalk, the largest yacht (by volume) ever built in the U.S. The six deck, 2,998 ...
Motor Yacht Cakewalk is an important luxury yacht launch in many ways being a milestone achievement for Derecktor and their new flagship M/Y Cakewalk is sure to draw much yachting news attention in yacht industry circles during 2010. From Derecktor Yachts about the Launch of Yacht CAKEWALK:
Instead, at 10:30 a.m. a genuinely momentous event took place. For that moment marked the launch by Derecktor Shipyards of the 85.6 meter (281 ft) motor yacht CAKEWALK, the largest yacht (by volume) ever built in the United States. When the stunning six deck, 2998 gross ton vessel floated off into the water it was the culmination of an effort ...
Cakewalk is an impressive 85.6 metre motor yacht built in 2010 by Derecktor.. This Cakewalk surpasses her four predecessors in size and is the largest yacht built in the USA since the 1930s, and the biggest ever built in the United States when measured by volume. Built to a Tim Heywood design, her seamless interior is by Elizabeth Dalton. All guest accommodation is situated on the main deck ...
It paid off: The result is the 281-foot Cakewalk, the largest yacht by volume built on American soil, and the second-largest by length built stateside since the 343-foot Corsair IV in 1930. Furthermore, this build brought the skills of a quiet New England shipyard to global attention. That shipyard is Derecktor Shipyards, based in Bridgeport ...
The 85.6m motor yacht Cakewalk made her debut at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show yesterday, and the editors from Boat International and ShowBoats International were the first members of the media to be invited on board.. Saying, "I never really thought Northern European yards had the corner on quality," is as close to a brag as we are ever likely to hear out of Paul Derecktor ...
49: Cakewalk. This American beauty needs no introduction. At her Fort Lauderdale debut, she hosted a steady flow of admirers and visitors who wanted to see if the long-awaited new queen of the American yachtbuilding industry. She is the largest yacht built in the United States since the 1930s and everyone wanted to see if she had hit her marks.
Derektor Cakewalk: Preview The Motor Yacht Cakewalk For SaleLast summer, motorists on a busy highway running through Bridgeport,Connecticut, an hour northeas...
Iconic yachts: Exuma Designed by Philippe Briand and built by Perini Navi's Picchiotti yard, Exuma is a revolutionary motor yacht that is long, lean and lightweight, making her exceptionally fuel efficient and long range YACHT VIDEOS Cakewalk yacht video Video footage of Cakewalk, built by Derektor in 2010, which at 85.6 metres is the largest ...
The 281ft (85.6m) Motor Yacht CAKEWALK, the largest yacht to be constructed in America in three- quarters of a century - and the largest U.S. yacht ever built in terms of her volume - is well along the road to her projected 2010 launch at the Derecktor Connecticut shipyard.Her steel hull and aluminium superstructure are complete; her electrical and mechanical systems are in place, as is ...
ve proved extremely rewarding.Cakewalk is arguably the most celebrated yacht built i. the United States in decades. At 281' (85.6m), she is the largest American-built yacht by length since JP Morgan's Corsair IV was launched at the onset of the Great Depression, and just shy of 3,000 tons, she is the largest y.
The magnificent 85.6m/281ft motor yacht CAKEWALK is set to be one of the largest superyachts on display at the forthcoming 2014 Monaco Yacht Show. Built in 2010 by Derecktor Shipyards, the Tim Heywood-designed CAKEWALK is renowned as one of the world's largest superyachts and is the largest luxury yacht ever to have been constructed in the US
Launched on August 7th in a private ceremony at Derecktor's Bridgeport, Connecticut yard, Cakewalk is, at 85.6 metres, the largest superyacht to be built in the United States since the 1930s and is also the largest yacht for her experienced owners. This steel, 17-knot full-displacement yacht was built to evoke the elegance of a previous age and full-scale hospitality and comfort are the ...
The Derecktor Cakewalk Yacht 2010. August 10, 2010. Written by Mike Smith. This image is featured as part of the article Derecktor Launch 85 m Motor Yacht Cakewalk The Largest in USA History. A Large High Res Image of The Derecktor Cakewalk Yacht 2010.
Motor yacht Timmerman 32m is an elegant, modern and comfortable motor yacht which has noble origin and rich history. Built in 2003 at Timmerman Yachts shipyard in Moscow she became the first «luxury»motor yacht made in Russia. The yacht project was developed by the designer Guido de Grotto and naval architect Yaron Ginton, Holland. Яхта has been used for hospitality and leisure purposes ...
In the 80's OTAM fits around 25 yachts for an American builder before to start his own Production of OTAM 45' and 55' with a significant response. Today OTAM has produced around 90 Fast and Iconic Performance Yachts becoming the Italian Specialist and together with the CUSTOM RANGE offers today a limitless choice between 45' and 130'.
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Great news from Burgess that they sold the 85.6 metre motor yacht Cakewalk yesterday afternoon, acting for both buyer and seller.. Designed by Tim Heywood, Cakewalk was built in steel and aluminium by US superyacht yard Derecktor to Lloyds class and MCA coded with delivery in 2010. She holds the record of being the largest superyacht built in the USA since the 1930s, and the biggest ever built ...
Moscow Boat Show provides the perfect platform from which to preview new products, evaluate market trends, and establish long-lasting and commercially prof. Moscow Boat Show 2015 is held in Moscow, Russia, from 3/10/2015 to 3/10/2015 in Crocus Expo IEC.
2015, Kusch Yachts, Germany LENGTH 101m (331.4ft) BEAM 16m (52.5ft) DRAFT 5.6m (18.2ft) GROSS TONNAGE 4,300 CONSTRUCTION Hull - Steel, Superstructure - Steel CRUISING SPEED 14 knots MAXIMUM SPEED 17 knots EXTERIOR DESIGN Richard hein I DYNASTY - KUSCH 101 V853 GALLERY VIEW MORE ENQUIRE COMPARE SAVE PRINT(PDF) 1/30 READ MORE