The boat’s exterior details echo key features of Zagato’s signature style, along with creative input from Micheletti
propulsion to generate the thrust as the boat accelerates, the DeepSpeed jets become more and more efficient. ‘Traditional waterjets work by drawing
water through an inlet in the hull and moving it towards the stern. DeepSpeed on the other hand is configured as an outboard jet with a dynamic inlet exactly like those found under the wings of aeroplanes and this choice proves to be a winning one because water enters naturally, as it does in aircraft engines, avoiding energy loss. ‘A thrust reverser is not needed during manoeuvres because the turbines can rotate in either direction, allowing for great manoeuvrability in all conditions.’ In an exclusive interview with Seahorse,
Persico Marine’s CEO Marcello Persico shared some personal thoughts on the
PZ100.2 and explained the strategic thinking that drives the company forward. SH: For the PZ 100.2 Persico Marine is working in partnership with several style and design icons. Are these collaborations deliberate strategic choices? MP: We started out as carbon specialists. I would dare say that today we have turned into innovation specialists. Over time we have managed to create unique projects, thanks to the combination of innovative technologies from our side and the design and style of big names on the other. We are now working with Zagato; in the recent past we have collaborated with Pininfarina, Wally, Nautor’s Swan and Hermès. I like to think that this is a combination of excellence that further enhances the qualities of the unique products we build.
SH: What technological and engineering challenges did you face with the PZ 100.2? Did the use of DeepSpeed require any special arrangements? MP: The DeepSpeed system goes very well with boats where the aim is for optimisation between energy efficiency and performance. The PZ 100.2 can reach 40kts and has an operational range of 28 miles at a cruising speed of 26kts, which is a very respectable performance and superior to what the market offers. This is thanks to the DeepSpeed system, combined with the boat's very light displacement, for which we have drawn on all our technologies to limit weight. In fact, the entire boat will be carbon fibre although we will apply wood veneer to offer the feeling of elegance that the owner expects. SH: This is not the first motorboat with the Persico name but it is the first in a series, albeit small and limited to only nine examples. Coming from sailing at a higher level, what pushed you towards powerboats? Aren't you afraid of losing the very specific DNA that gives Persico Marine its unique character? MP: We are not looking for production volumes in the mass market of the marine industry, which is the motorboat sector. We are only interested in the motorboat world where projects seek performance and innovation. It is no coincidence that here we have the innovative DeepSpeed electric propulsion system, while the collaboration with Zagato offers a top-of-
Davide Leone’s hull design aims to optimise the boat’s hydrodynamic efficiency for both maximum cruising range and maximum boatspeed
the-range uniqueness to the product.
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