America’s Flagship, the 85,6m (283 ft) superyacht Cakewalk completed her maiden voyage from Connecticut to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, arriving on Sunday ahead of schedule for her debut during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
The 2010 Derecktor superyacht Cakewalk
Superyacht Cakewalk was designed by Tim Heywood and built by Derecktor Shipyards in the USA – making her the largest private yacht launched to date in America and a milestone achievement for Derecktor.
The megayacht Cakewalk spans 6 decks with Naval Architecture by Azure Naval Architecture and Interior design by Dalton Designs, Inc. Dozens of subcontractors from engineering firms to security specialists participated in the project.
Derektor motor yacht Cakewalk is scheduled to make her much-awaited debut at the Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show from the 28th of October to the 1st of November 2010. “Fittingly, this is Americas leading yacht show and she will be it’s leading lady” commented Kathy Kennedy, Derecktor’s marketing director.
Industry praise for the, blue hulled yacht Cakewalk had been rolling in even prior to launch.
The Derecktor Built and Tim Heywood Designed Superacht Cakewalk newly launched in 2010
The CAKEWALK Yacht General Specifications:
LOA 281.00 ft. 85.60 meters
LWL 248.07 ft. 75.08 meters
Beam 046.92 ft. 14.30 meters
Draught 013.10 ft. 04.00 meters
Gross Tonnage 2950
Propulsion 2X16V400M71 @ 2465BKW (3306HP)@200 RPM MTU
Propeller 2X5 Blade Rolls Royce Single Pitch
Speed 17 knots / 15 knots
Fuel capacity 370,000 ltrs / 97,000 gal
Range 5000NM @15 Knots
Power Generation 2X MTU 2000 series V12 M-40B @660EKW2X 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
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
Builder Derecktor
Derecktor Shipyards was established by legendary boat builder Robert E. Derecktor in 1947 and went on make a name for itself by building a wide range of innovative and technically demanding vessels, from swift America’s Cup defenders to 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.
For more information, contact Derecktor New York.
