CRAFTED FOR THE UNCHARTED
Fuel Cells by
Blue Water Generation ™
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.
Specs
| 114' Length |
24.74’ Beam |
10’ Draft |
|---|---|---|
| 118’ Mast Height |
3,200 SqFt Living Space |
12.5 kts Cruising Speed |
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.
Features
- 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
Classic Design
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.
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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.
Investors
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.
Our Team
Robert Perry
Designer
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
Designer
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.