New Model: Pershing 80

An exuberant wind of change continues to blow up from the Adriatic coast, home of the internationally renowned Ferretti Group brand and world leading luxury motoryacht producer, Pershing. Over past weeks, the entire shipyard and Engineering Department have been absorbed in the delicate final stages of a major new project, the launch of the new Pershing 80. This new model, which has just been unveiled to the Pershing fans and friends, has inherited two very important qualities from the Pershing 72, the craft that enjoyed such remarkable commercial success and visibility in 2007 as well as winning numerous awards. The first is the craft’s vast range of high tech features and the second is its bright, sleek profile. Every single inch of the craft’s innovative 80 feet confirm the shipyard’s grand challenge to focus its know-how and enterprise on this demanding and prestigious segment and to continue to develop craft of increasingly major dimensions. Naturally without compromising any of the typical qualities, such as sports style, speed and control that have always distinguished Pershing yachts. The new Pershing 80’, brainchild of yacht designer Fulvio De Simoni, once again succeeds in offering owners exceptional performance. On the standard version, two powerful 2030hp MTU engines combine with ASD 15L surface propellers to guarantee a peak speed of 43 knots, whereas a faster version with two 2435hp MTU engines offers an incredible peak speed of 50 knots at 1/3 loaded displacement. Of particular note, is the yacht’s floor plan that has been both rationally and creatively designed with highly exclusive details, such as the pilot house, and the leather chairs, panels and tops specially crafted by Poltrona Frau who have once again partnered with Pershing on this splendid craft. But there are many other elements too that give this yacht an edge over its competitors in this increasingly crowded segment. First and foremost, the yacht’s construction process uses the special fibre glass vacuum moulding “Scrimp System”. Secondly, the boat boasts numerous highly exclusive features, such as the elegant slide away glass partition, designed in collaboration with Besenzoni. Originally used on the Pershing 72’, this feature has been further developed and now includes two separate sections that make the option of closing the cockpit off from the upper saloon even more modular. Alternatively the owner can choose to join these two environments together to create a huge and harmonious open space, all on the same level. This highly versatile area is completed by another special Pershing 80’ feature, the expandable-retractable hard top. The cockpit is also both incredibly spacious, and luxuriously finished to ensure it can be enjoyed without any disturbances whatsoever. The stern sundeck has been deliberately designed so it is completely independent from the opening of the spacious garage, which includes a foldaway platform for easy watertoys launching. Standards of comfort are increased also by the Genius gangplank, which doubles as a swimming ladder and a walkway onto the quay when the craft is moored. The dinette in the bows is also a totally new factor, especially when combined with the highly versatile, modular sundeck that also boasts a bimini top. This is another idea that allows owners to create an ideal context for relaxing in or for enjoying breakfast in complete privacy when the boat is moored at the stern. The craft’s typically megayacht concept and floor plan can also be seen in the area below decks. The galley, for example, has been separated from the saloon and placed below deck, next to the crew quarters to offer guests even more privacy. The exceptional large L-shaped galley is a comfortable, discreet area that is packed with hyper technological features and offers a choice of colour schemes. The night zone in both the three and four cabin version is a real gem in terms of comfort and design and boasts remarkable features such as the unique open-view maxi window in the Master Cabin situated in the centre of the boat. This window is a remarkably light and airy feature (thanks to the openable porthole set into the glass) in this elegant space, which has innumerable refined details, including a vanity cabinet top, bed head and handrail created by Poltrona Frau. The Pershing 80 therefore boasts absolute class not only in its interiors, but also in its precise and intransigent exteriors that are distinguished by their sleek, aggressive, modern, streamlined shape and design. With this craft Pershing has created a fabulous example of how its challenging philosophy continues to push back frontiers and offer owners and guests a new way to “surprise the future”. Now it's time for the wider public at the major international boat shows in Cannes, Montecarlo and Genoa to give the judgement on this new jewel in Pershing line of Sport Yachts.

Technical Data:

LOA - 24.50 m (80.5ft)

Length - 23.98 m

Beam - 5.50 m

Draft - 1.40 m

Displacement - 64 t (loaded)

Fuel Capacity - 5950 l

Water Capacity - 1300 l

Max Persons - 16

Accommodation - 4 cabins with 3 heads, 2 crew cabins with 1 head

Engines - 2 x MTU 16V2000M91 2030hp, 16V2000M93 2450hp

Propulsion - Arneson ASD15L Surface Drives

Speed - 43 knots with with 2030hp, 50 knots with 2450hp

Design - Fulvio De Simoni

Certification - CE A

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