Pelle
Petterson
History
They use to say, that some people becomes a legend during their present life. Pelle is one of them.
Thanks to Pelle Pettersons steady connections with yachtsmen around the world, opinions on material, details and function have constantly been discussed. Out of this was born the idea of a personal collection of functional yachting and leisurewear – Pelle P. The collection is designed for the tough challenges of sailing as well as leisure life. What Pelle Petterson does not know about sailing is probably not worth knowing. Through his life as an active racing sailor he never does anything without consideration. It is that experience and know- ledge which is the base when it comes to the development work of our collection. Pelle P sailing wear is function-based design reflecting years of experience. Buttons or seams are never there just for looks. A pocket is always in the right place for the hand. High-techmaterials featuring one-way moisture transfer keeps wet weather out and body humidity minimal. All garments and accessories have been tested in the toughest conditions before approval. Everything to make our collection stand for its promises, for racing as well as for leisure.
Pelle Petterson won the world cup in San Diego 1969
Industrial Design.
The PELLE P collection has been designed to meet tough challenges at sea and satisfy the need for quality outdoor clothing. All PELLE P products have a design based on knowledge and experience.
Pelle Petterson trained as an industrial designer at the prestigeous Pratt Institute in New York, 1955-57, and there after worked with many leading Swedish companies, such as Volvo, Monark Crescent, Electrolux, Flymo, Jonsered, Telia, Calor, Rosengren and K.G. Knutsson.
Vehicle Design.
PellePetterson has designed cars, motorcycles and mopeds.
Among his favorites is the Volvo P-1800 (now best-remembered fromThe Saint, the classic TV series fromthe 1960s), recently voted as one of the 100 most elegant cars of our time.
Productdesign.
Lawnmowers, motor saws, tele- phone answering machines, car roof boxes, safes, furniture, door and window fittings, cigarette lighters, ballpoint pens, toilets, etc.
Boat Equipment.
P-rings, P-buoys, P-profiles, P- cleats, fittings, masts, rigs, etc. Aquamatic drive, Volvo Penta Drive 45, inboard and sterndrive.
Maxi Yachts
Maxi 68, 77, 777, 84, 87, 95, 100, 108, 120, 130, 140, Magic, Fenix, Mixer, Racer, Mixer EC, 33 ́, 34 ́, 39 ́, 909, 999, Max 1, Max 2, 680 DC, 880 DC, Maxim, Fenix Turbo, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 38+, 1200, 1050 & 1300. About 14,000 Maxi yachts have been built.
Båttillbehör
P-rings, P-buoys, P-profiles, P- cleats, fittings, masts, rigs, etc.
Aquamatic drive, Volvo Penta Drive 45, inboard and sterndrive.
Crescent
About 30 models from 1961 on wards.
Construction.
Classes
6-M: 23, 8-M: 2, and 12-M:
6-M: 23, 8-M: 2, and 12-M: »Sverige« Pelle Petterson’s yacht constructions won most 6-M World Cups during the period 1977–2001, the ex- ceptions being1991 and 1995.
Maxi 1300.
The latest design of Pelle Petterson and nominated to the “European Yacht of the year” 06/07.
Total production of yachts designed by Pelle Petterson now ex- ceeds 85,000.
Competition Results.
- Sailing results: World Champion in Starboat in 1969.
- Winner of the Coupe de France in 6-M in 1986 & 1988.
- Olympic Bronze medallist in 1964.
- Several time winner of Gotland Runt.
- Olympic Silver medallist in 1972.
- Several time winner of SkawRace.
- America's Cup challenger in 1977 & 1980.
- Class victory in S.O.R.C (Florida) in 1979.
- World Champion in 6-M in 1977, 1979 & 1983.
- Overall winner in the Big Boat Series (SF) in 1988.
- World Champion in 8-M.
- Helmsman for 2 stages of the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1989-90
- European Champion in Starboat in 1968 & 1972.
KTH:s
Stora Pris
2004.
“His wide-ranging production is characterized by unique combinations of form and functionality, many of which have become classic con- cepts in Swedish design. In particular, he has become well- known for his car and yacht designs,which are associated- with our and other’s perception of Sweden.”