In musical theater, the chorus line has an important role, although few theatergoers know the members’ names. In the yachting world, Chorus Line has an important role, too. And, lots of yachting enthusiasts will remember her name. Chorus Line is hull number one of the Pershing 140, launched just this weekend.
Announced in 2015 as the biggest, boldest Pershing yet, the 140-footer (42.53-meter) is also the first aluminum megayacht from the Italian builder. Furthermore, the new model is the first to see construction take place other than at the longtime factory in Mondolfo. Instead, she saw construction in Ancona, the site of all of the Ferretti Group’s metal megayachts exceeding 40 meters.
Even though the Pershing 140 marks several departures, she still features styling by longtime collaborator Fulvio di Simoni. (In fact, he has designed every Pershing since 1985.) In addition, the shipyard still wanted the project to have sporty, spirited performance. Its in-house engineering department reportedly studied military projects to gain additional insight. The Pershing 140 offers a few MTU packages, for top speeds varying between 24 and 38 knots. Chorus Line should be capable of the latter.
Inside, buyers like the owners of Chorus Line can customize the spaces. Highlights include a full-beam, main-deck master suite, including his-and-hers heads, as well as the traditional saloon and dining area just aft. You won’t find the galley on the main deck aboard the Pershing 140, however. Instead, it sits below decks, amid the crew area. Also below decks: four guest staterooms, a mix of doubles and twins. There’s even a cinema/game room available below deck.
Of course, Pershing buyers thrill to enjoying alfresco areas whether the yacht is cruising or at anchor. In keeping with this, Chorus Line has a healthy-size sunpad on her elevated foredeck. (It sits higher than most to make room for the main-deck master, and to preserve the characteristic powerful Pershing styling.) She also has a concealed lounge area a bit farther forward on her foredeck. While the yacht is underway, it remains beneath a platform, but once the yacht is at anchor, the crew can open it up.
Sure to be among the most popular—if not the most popular—places aboard, a beach club sits flush with the swim platform. Pershing purposely arranged it level, rather than sunken. Three opening platforms make it an aerie escape.
Look for Chorus Line to head to Asia following sea trials and final fit out.
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