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Robert Perry

Probably the most influential yacht designer of the late 20th century, it’s been said there are more sailboats cruising the worlds oceans designed by Bob Perry than any other designer. He remains best known for the his  Valiant 40  design which went on to influence cruising sailboats by adding performance to a genre that had previously meant slow and heavy. Through his career he has designed boats for many well recognized names in the industry, such as Tayana, Cheoy Lee, Valiant, Baba, Ta Shing, Passport and Saga.

As a young boy he had a burning passion for yacht design. His first break came in 1970 working as an assistant Jay Benford’s offices who specialized in ferro-cement yachts that were becoming popular at the time. He went on to work in the offices of Dick Carter which gave Perry a taste of designing racing yachts to the IOR rule. Many of his subsequent cruising boat designs have been influenced by his days at the Carter office, Perry seems to bring a performance dimension to most of his designs.

His first design to make it to factory production was the Taiwanese built CT54 for John Edwards, founder Hans Christian Yachts. This connection lead on to a whole family of full keeled double enders for practically every Taiwanese yard exporting cruising yachts to the US during the 1970s and 80s including the  Tayana 37 , the most popular semi-custom boat built in that era. During those years Perry has evolved the full keel design to very much the state of the art to this present day.

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» Perry Yacht Designers Inc,  Robert Perry Bio \ »  Yacht Design According to Perry , My Boats and What Shaped Them, by Robert Perry, ISBN 978-0071465571

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99 Sailboats designed by Robert Perry

Islander 28

Islander 32-2

Islander Freeport 36

Passport 40

Flying Tiger 10M

Cheoy Lee 35

Norseman 447

Valiant Esprit 37

Seamaster 46

Perry 41/aloha 41.

Cheoy Lee 48

Hans christian 34.

Mariner 39 (Perry)

Islander Freeport 41

Passport 37

Islander 38 C

Golden Wave 42

Islander 26

Islander 34-2

C&C Landfall 39

Westsail 39

Valiant 40 PH

Passport 41

South Pacific 42

Tayana 47 CC

Cheoy Lee 43 MS

Cheoy Lee 44

Islander Bahama 28

Yachtcraft 32, islander freeport 38, islander 32-3.

Islander Bahama 26

Reliance 37.

Hans Christian 36

Passport 50

Passport 47

Passport 44, passport 456.

Passport 470 AC

Mirage 25 (Perry)

Mirage 27 (Perry)

Mirage 26 (Perry)

White wing 35/36.

Baba 40 Pilot House

Tashiba 36 PH

Valiant 42RS

Nordic 45 RS

CT-65 / Scorpio 72

Tayana 47 DS

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Robert “Bob” Perry

Sydney, Australia

June 25, 1946

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Robert Howard “Bob” Perry has spent his career designing comfortable, attractive, and easy to sail yachts.   He has over 380 designs to his credit, which have resulted in more than 6,000 boats that have been launched.   He looks back on his career, noting “My hobby has been my occupation.   So far, I’ve had a good ride.   I’ve weathered a few squalls along the way, but when I survey my collection of designs, I’m proud of my productivity and durability.”   One of his most notable designs is the Valiant 40, which was called a “performance cruiser.”   The boat featured a canoe type stern with a fin keel and skeg hung rudder instead of a traditional full keel.   Other builders Perry has designed yachts for include Tayana, Cheoy Lee, Valiant, Baba, Ta Shing, Hans Christian Yachts, Islander, Passport, Pacific Seacraft, and Saga.   He is a student of his craft and has taught yacht design at Evergreen State College in Washington.   Readers of Sailing magazine are familiar with his boat reviews that have been published in every issue for over forty years.

In 2008, Perry published a review of his own career with an overview of his approach to naval architecture.   The book is titled “Yacht Design According to Perry.” It is an easy-to-read overview with helpful drawing, diagrams, and pictures of his vast collection of designs.   He explained his goal for the book, “If I’ve mixed the right ingredients in the right proportions, this book – I hope – will be something any sailor can chew on and find nutritious.”

Perry was born in Toledo, Ohio.   His mother was from Australia and talked the family into moving to Sydney when Robert was one year old.   They returned to the USA in 1957 when Bob was 12 years old.   The family traveled on a Liberty ship that barely sailed at 9 knots across the Pacific Ocean.   Perry reflects on the trip, “Looking back, I think the month-long voyage played a seminal role in my obsession with boats.   I enjoyed every day of it, including the three days we spent riding out a typhoon in the North Pacific.”

The Perry family settled in Seattle, Washington.   Bob raced Penguin dinghies and crewed with renowned yacht designer Bill Garden and even served as his apprentice one summer.   He was bored and broke, and called yacht designer Jay Benford to show him a series of his yacht designs.   Perry was hired on the spot.   He spent one year with Benford before launching his own career that has been successful ever since.

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Blue Pearl 114

First american-made sailing superyacht in 50 years.

Renowned yacht designer Robert Perry has completed his career magnum opus – The Blue  Pearl  a 114-foot luxury clipper ketch that blends old-world design elements with leading-edge cruising technology. Perry has teamed up with  designer Ivan Erdevicki  and Rob Schofield to produce a superior design. The yacht is environmentally friendly and derives its electric power from a DoD/NASA inspired fuel cell by Blue Water Generation™, that has very little exhaust, burns as little as 11 gallons of marine diesel per 24 hours, intends to produce 9Kw every hour and as a byproduct produces usable heat. We are hopeful that this Fuel Cell will add value. The electric hybrid diesel propulsion by e-motion of Italy can drive the yacht silently at speeds over 10 knots. With diesel speeds up to 12.5 knots. Truly amazing technology whereby, the yacht can operate for over 2 years on its one load of fuel. The Blue  Pearl  represents the first American-made sailing superyacht in the past 50 years, returning world-class technology, craftsmanship and design to the shores of the United States.

The Ultimate Offshore Superyacht for Comfort and Safety

The Blue Pearl was designed as a captain’s and circumnavigator’s dream. More than 3,200 square feet of luxury living space lies amid multiple redundant safety systems that include a protected rudder and a fully integrated keel. It can be sailed by two and is the ideal for an owner captain. The clipper ketch sails smoothly up to 12.5 knots in high seas and heavy weather. The hull and sail configuration round the boat up-wind naturally in heavy air, while maintaining complete comfort and control well beyond the current exposed flat-hulled, brain jarring, high-speed designs.

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Fuel Cell Power Supply

The Blue Pearl is the world’s first luxury superyacht to offer clean and quiet electrical power generation from a fuel cell auxiliary power unit (APU) system that can replace a standard diesel generator. The fuel cells can power the electric propulsion and the entire hotel load 24 hours per day, including air conditioning, on just eleven gallons of diesel per day. By limiting engine-driven generators, passengers sleep in complete silence throughout the night, while enjoying the comforts of air conditioning and full power. The boat’s AI-driven computer system constantly manages battery levels and power needs throughout the day. When power demands decrease, such as at night, the system can idle down to simply top off the batteries to ensure redundant power sources at all times. With a 10,000-liter fuel capacity, the Blue Pearl can provide uninterrupted electricity up to 2.5 years without ever refueling.

• 500 HP diesel engine (optional hybrid diesel/electric propulsion)
• DoD/NASA-inspired fuel cells
• Epoxy hull for no maintenance
• Full-Sized Sub-Zero Refrigerator & Freezer & Wine Cooler
• Working fireplace in the library
• 10,000 liter fuel capacity
• Full integral keel for safety and smooth ride
• Protected skeg rudder
• Starboard hydraulic swim platform
• Tender crane on foredeck (hide away)
• Flush deck hatches
• Park Avenue Boom (In Furling Boom Available)
• Latest Rigging Equipment and Sails

Owner captains raised on one-designs still appreciate the classic nautical lines that have eroded with time. The Blue Pearl captures that lost aesthetic in a modern variation that satisfies the nostalgic without compromising luxury, comfort and speed. With interiors available in traditional teak and a contemporary look, the Blue Pearl accommodates 10 to 12 passengers comfortably and a crew of four, depending on the owner’s configuration. Separate aft guest accommodations can be reduced to make room for a high-end luxury master suite.

Ultra-Low Maintenance

Unlike most superyachts constructed today of aluminum or steel, the hull of the Blue Pearl is composed of new modern composite laminate materials and epoxy-resin compound, which is virtually indestructible, quiet and eliminates most maintenance associated with metal hulls. The resilience of the hull will be a significant driver toward low maintenance costs plus the added value of a very quiet riding experience.

The Jones Act of 1920, which regulates maritime commerce, prohibits charters in the United States on non-American-made vessels. The Blue Pearl will be an American Made superyacht, allowing owners to legally charter in U.S. waters.

Custom Architecture

BLUEPEARL 114 is a yacht of impeccable planning, designed and built to the highest standards in collaboration with Robert Perry, Ivan Erdevicki and BluePearl Yachts, Ltd. The BLUEPEARL combines the classic clipper ketch styling on deck and below with state of the art naval architecture, sail handling systems, including all amenities for gracious and very comfortable living aboard.

Blue Pearl Yachts is actively running a Reg D offering totaling $40 million dollars. Yacht designers Robert Perry and Ivan Erdevicki will be intricately involved in the construction of the facility and the yachts.

Robert Perry

The team that will create this magnificent vessel is headed by the renowned Robert Perry. Bob has more boats sailing the oceans than any other designer in the world. Bob will be onsite a good deal of time. Learn more about Robert Perry .

Gregory Hummer

Co-Designer

Gregory Hummer, MD has sailed all of his life and logged over 30,000 miles sailing the world’s oceans. He has sailed on and reviewed many of the world’s biggest sailing yachts. The Blue Pearl design is a result of years at sea and his experience with yacht systems, repair and maintenance.

Ivan Erdevicki

Founder Ivan Erdevicki started his career as a designer and engineer working for some of the world’s most respected American custom yacht yards and design offices. His first personal designs attracted attention with their unique styling, reliability and performance. His talent and studies in naval architecture, mechanical engineering and yacht design, hands on experience in yacht construction and rich boating experience on variety of vessels, created a designer with uncommon combination of art and engineering.

In the past 10 years, more than 85 boats were built to Ivan’s designs ranging from custom tenders and work boats, racing sailing boats to mega sailing yachts and motor yachts. The goal was always to meet client’s expectations and visions through creation of truly artistic, beautiful and elegant sailboat and powerboat designs of the highest quality, supported with uncompromised engineering in every detail. Nowadays, Erdevicki signature is synonymous with unique, high quality elegant designs.

Rob Schofield

Project Design & Implementation Engineer

Rob is a Naval Architect and Consulting Engineer with over 45 years of active experience in design and engineering of boats, yachts, ships, composite aircraft, and naval craft. Rob has been doing complete designs and providing structural design engineering and hands-on consulting for over 50 well-known boat manufacturing companies, the U.S. Navy, Customs & Border Patrol and the American Bureau of Shipping. He has been a marine litigation expert witness in over 118 court cases to-date. Rob’s design & construction commissions have included such varied projects as a good number of 155 ft. high speed yachts and passenger craft, helicopters, composite kit aircraft, hovercraft, patrol boats and fiberglass naval minesweepers. He also managed the initial concept-level structural design of the Navy’s latest DDG-51 Class destroyer.

There are over 250-plus marine craft in Rob’s design archive files, from 12 foot canoes to 180 foot superyachts and large tonnage naval and commercial steel ships. For the last 38 years, he has been teaching seminars in design of composites for naval engineers for military, marine, and industrial structures in the U.S., Australia, and Europe. Rob holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering from the University of Michigan.

He was the U.S. representative for developing the new ISO 12215 structural standards for European marine craft, is a member of the American Bureau of Shipping’s Small Vessel Committee and member of the Royal Institution of Naval Architects (U.K.) Small Craft Committee.

Rob is a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Royal Institution of Naval Architects, and American Boat & Yacht Council. He was formerly secretary of the Structural Plastics Research Council of the American Society of Civil Engineers, a member of American Society of Naval Engineers, and was twice a South East Section Vice President for the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers. Rob also is currently registered as European Engineer (#08120GB) in the European Union and Chartered Engineer (#352565) in the United Kingdom.

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ROBERT PERRY

Robert H. Perry Yacht Designers

• 11530 Tulare Way West
• Tulalip, WA 98271
• Phone: 360-652-7771
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Last Updated: 18 Jan, 2010

Probably the most influential yacht designer of the late 20th century, it’s been said there are more sailboats cruising the worlds oceans designed by Bob Perry than any other designer. He remains best known for the his VALIANT 40 design which went on to influence cruising sailboats by adding performance to a genre that had previously meant slow and heavy. Through his career he has designed boats for many well recognized names in the industry, such as Tayana, Cheoy Lee, Valiant, Baba, Ta Shing, Passport and Saga.

As a young boy he had a burning passion for yacht design. His first break came in 1970 working as an assistant Jay Benford’s offices who specialized in ferro-cement yachts that were becoming popular at the time. He went on to work in the offices of Dick Carter which gave Perry a taste of designing racing yachts to the IOR rule. Many of his subsequent cruising boat designs have been influenced by his days at the Carter office, Perry seems to bring a performance dimension to most of his designs.

His first design to make it to factory production was the Taiwanese built CT54 for John Edwards, founder Hans Christian Yachts . This connection lead on to a whole family of full keeled double enders for practically every Taiwanese yard exporting cruising yachts to the US during the 1970s and 80s including the Tayana 37, the most popular semi-custom boat built in that era. During those years Perry has evolved the full keel design to very much the state of the art to this present day.

Links & References » Perry Yacht Designers Inc, Robert Perry Bio » Yacht Design According to Perry, My Boats and What Shaped Them, by Robert Perry, ISBN 978-0071465571

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Robert Perry Designs:

• http://www.perryboat.com/productionboats/productionboats.html
• BABA 30 , #91, 1976
• Baba 35, #105, 1979
• Baba 40 (Panda 40 / Tashiba 40), #116, 1980
• Cheoy Lee 35
• Cheoy Lee 43 M.S.
• Cheoy Lee 44, #96, 1978
• Cheoy Lee 48, #110, 1979
• Cheoy Lee Golden Wave 42, #128, 1980
• CT 48, #164
• CT 54 (Hans Christian 54), #60
• CT 65, #136
• Fairweather Mariner 38
• HANS CHRISTIAN 34 (TRADITIONAL)
• HANS CHRISTIAN 36 o UNION 36 (SAIL) (attribuito)
• Islander 26
• Islander 28, #76, 1974
• Islander 32, #80, 1975
• Islander 34
• Islander Freeport 36, #87, 1977
• Islander Freeport 38
• LaFitte 44, #100, 1978
• LaFitte 66, 1985
• NORSEMAN 447
• Passport 37, #157, 1984
• Passport 40, #112, 1980
• Passport 41, #116, 1987
• Passport 44
• Passport 47, #149, 1983
• Passport 49
• Passport 50
• Perrywinkle 8
• Perrywinkle 10
• Seamaster 46
• South Pacific 42
• Southern Offshore 42
• Tashiba 31, 1986
• Tashiba 36, #167, 1986
• TAYANA 37 , #70, 1975
• Tayana 47 / Tayana 48
• Valiant 32, #85
• Valiant Esprit 37, #94, 1977 / Valiant 39, 1995
• VALIANT 40 , #63, 1973 / Valiant 42, 1992
• VALIANT 47 / Valiant 50
• Westsail 38
• White Wing 36
• LIEN HWA SEAMASTER 46
• UNION 36 (SAIL)
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Perry_(yacht_designer)
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