Marcello Persico Managing Director Persico Marine
-After how many weeks of work leaves the yard the hull # 1?
6-7 weeks
- Which have been the most delicate phases?
The most delicate phase is the internal assemble making sure to control the accuracy of joining all the parts together and maintaining the repeatability of each and every hull and structure. We build and assemble the main keel structure, chain plates which all integrate with the CNC tooling for close the circle of the Persico Marine philosophy of building with full CNC integration and composites. The way of the future…
- Will the other components leave with the boats?which parts?
We built and supply:Volvo 65 Hull.Main Keel Structure.Chain plates.Bow sprit and Bob Stay support.Stanchion supports.Integrated Dagger Board bearing housings.Integrated Rudder bearing housings.Padeye supports.Deck tack trough.Dagger boards.Transport yacht cradles for each team.
- Are already working on the second hull?
Yes yacht #2 started on February 18th.
Mark Somerville Operation Manager Persico Marine
- How much material has been used and how many people worked on the project?
We use about 3000kg of composite material for our part of the puzzle. Currently we have approximately 20 people for this project.
- It is exciting to see the fruits of your labor?
Like every yacht we focus 100% on the final result, build quality and timeframe and this is no different. The result is in the effort and initial planning which established the outcome. We are very pleased with this first hull set and look forward to repeating this standard with all the rest to follow.
- Your job now, after delivery of the first hull will be easier? And if so, why?
Yes it will be easier for all of us, from the construction teams to the management staff as the first 1-2 yachts brings a great deal of time and effort to build the processes, templates and steps. Once these are established we simple have to concentrate on maintaining the quality and tight schedule of each yacht.
Michel Marie Production Manager Persico Marine
- It is exciting to see the fruits of your labor?
It is always exciting to see the timely delivery of any projects your are involved with. The boat looks fantastic and I feel very fortunate to be part of this new ear of the Volvo Ocean Race
- What kind of project was in relation to other important that you follow?
Compare to other projects I have been involved with (like the America's Cup) the difference has been in developing production concepts with gives us a very quick turn around delivery of high performance composite parts. Looking at the result going through the factory door this week, I believe we have achieved our goal.
- Your job now, after delivery of the first hull will be easier? And if so, why?
The goal of the first boat was to deliver it on time while putting in place all the systems and processes which will insure every boats are the same. The job will be somewhat easier for the subsequent boats, nevertheless it remains a challenge to produce repetitively, once every seven weeks, those complicated composite structures.
