Pacific Expedition Yachts to Debut CMD Zeus-Powered Expedition Cat
Astoria, Ore. – Pacific Expedition Yachts and Cummins MerCruiser Diesel announce a new Pacific Expedition model, the PE60 Expedition Class Power Catamaran with CMD Zeus technology.
The first Pacific Expedition Yachts PE60, powered by the award-winning Cummins MerCruiser Diesel Zeus® propulsion system, is now under construction and will make its debut in 2010. The PE60, equipped with twin Zeus 3000 series pods coupled to QSC8.3-liter 600-hp engines, uses the intuitive joystick for docking and other slow-speed maneuvers, fundamentally changing the ability to control the large power catamaran with safety and confidence in the most challenging conditions. From offshore running to slow speed docking in crowded marinas, the Zeus system provides tremendous confidence and control to the owners of these large luxury yachts. It all but eliminates the fear and potential for damage that often accompanies operating a yacht with conventional inboard engines in tight quarters. The system also offers unmatched speed and economy in a vessel of its size.
Pacific Expedition Yachts recently launched its new line of Expedition Class Power Catamarans and has quickly captured the imagination of mariners new and old who are searching for that rare balance where space and luxury meet stability and economy. The company builds its custom yachts in Astoria, Ore., where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. Known for having one of the most challenging bar crossings in the world, this location is the perfect testing grounds for Pacific Expedition’s go-anywhere yachts.
Cummins MerCruiser Diesel introduced the revolutionary Zeus propulsion system to the boating world in 2006. The Zeus system utilizes CMD’s new joystick control system, taking away much of the stress and worry typically associated with docking a boat. The Zeus system has received critical acclaim throughout the marine industry, earning Motor Boating magazine’s 2007 Best of the Year Award for Advanced Technology.
“Cummins MerCruiser Diesel is very happy to have partnered with a leading innovator in the emerging expedition power catamaran market,” said Richard Newman, CMD’s director of sales. “The Zeus system is a great match for the PE60. We believe this combination will be a game-changer in this category.”
“We are excited to work with Cummins MerCruiser Diesel in offering this kind of revolutionary technology to our clients on what we feel is one of the most exciting boating platforms to come along in some time,” said Patrick Meyer, partner with Pacific Expedition Yachts. “At over 60 feet long and 25 feet wide, a PE60 cuts an intimidating path. However, the Zeus system from CMD offers a new level of sophistication and control to our expedition power catamarans. This results in very comfortable and safe operation of our large yachts with little stress or anxiety by the owners,” he added.
For more information about the PE60 Zeus vessel, and a blog about its development and deployment, visit www.pacificexpedition.com and pacificexpedition.blogspot.com.
CMD will be exhibiting its full range of propulsion systems, including Zeus, at the 2010 Miami International Boat Show, Feb. 11-15. The CMD display is located in Booth M87 in the Miami Beach Convention Center and its on-water display is located on Pier 1 in the Sea Isle Marina, just across Biscayne Bay in Miami.
ABOUT CMD
Based in Charleston, South Carolina (USA), Cummins MerCruiser Diesel is responsible for designing, manufacturing and providing reliable after-sales support worldwide for marine propulsion products. It offers a broad range of power, with available ratings from 115-715 HP for recreational applications and 76-715 hp for commercial use. Cummins MerCruiser Diesel is a joint venture between Cummins Inc. and Mercury Marine and can be found on the internet at www.cmdmarine.com.
For more information, contact: Clay Gaillard, CMD Public Relations Manager at: (office) 843-745-1238, (cellular) 850-596-8271 or clay.gaillard@cummins.com.
High resolution photography of CMD products can be downloaded from the CMD FTP site: www.cmdmarine.com/ftp.
ABOUT PEY
Based in Astoria, Oregon (USA), Pacific Expedition Yachts designs, builds and markets a range of Expedition Class Power Catamarans designed for long-range world travel in luxury and comfort. Class Power Catamarans offer unmatched interior spaces in a platform that is safe, stable and very economical to operate. PEY can be found on the internet at www.pacificexpedition.com
For more information, contact Patrick Meyer via email at pat@pacificexpedition.com.
