Forty-one knots. That’s what Pershing expects its new Pershing 108 will do out on the open water (under one-third load) when she’s finished next month.
The new flagship, the 108 was developed after tank tests showed speeds in the 40-knot range would be possible under triple MTU power and triple surface drives. While you might argue that the buyer of such a boat wouldn’t be all that concerned about fuel consumption, Pershing points out that running on just one engine should allow an 11-knot speed and therefore conserve fuel. This is the first time that Pershing has constructed one of its yachts to permit independent operation of the engines.
As has been the case with previous launches, the 108 features the design work of Fulvio De Simoni. The Ferretti Group’s own AYT (Advanced Yacht Technology) division and the Ferrettigroup Style Centre collaborated with De Simoni on the engineering. From the white pearl hull to some of the layout features, the yacht carries on the family feel. There’s the customary wide-open upper deck, devoted to fun in the sun. A barbecue is situated just steps from a C-shape seating area, complete with a table that can lower and be topped with an extra cushion if so desired. A bimini is also available for shade when needed.
Something that should definitely attract megayacht buyers’ interest: three layout options for the owner’s suite. One includes a long, L-shape lounge that wraps around the starboard side of the room, with a walk-in dressing area forward to starboard. Another has the customary cabinetry for clothes and other items here, with a separate lounge area replacing the dressing area. Oddly enough, the images Pershing has released so far don’t show what the third option looks like.
Whichever layout an owner chooses, the Pershing 108 includes four guest staterooms and three crew cabins. Drawings reveal abundant use of leather, as you’d expect of an Italian-designed yacht.
Something unexpected, but nevertheless wise: access to a day head from the cockpit. Perfect for fixing your hair after those 41-knot speeds, no?
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