The new Pershing 70 sporty lines by Fulvio De Simoni are not only a detail of design but also able to improve the comfort on board. 46.1 is the top speed
THE PERSHING 70 HAS A NEW DESIGN FEATURE THAT MAKES IT VISUALLY OUTSTANDING. Although this feature was designed for its esthetic impact, it has proved to be extremely valuable and functional. The plan was to come up with a design to run along the sides of the boat to give it a fast and aggressive look, as if it could fly over the water. This is why a fiberglass structure was added starting from the lateral gangways that connects the bulwark to the hard top. The structure’s sweeping form not only helps define the lateral design of the craft, rendering it recognizable as a quintessential Pershing, but also has proven to be extremely functional. The gangways are wider, uncluttered and protected and, observing it from the stern, the cockpit appears roomier. The advantages are evident on the open seas, too. We are in the Gulf of Cannes, early in the morning and zooming along at 45 knots. Sitting on the sofa in the cockpit, we can feel that these new lateral wings help block the wind. The whole cockpit is protected. To feel any air, we need to go to the farthest aft corner of the area. Only then do we realize that we are going full throttle because we suddenly feel like we’re standing in front of a giant hair dryer.
Inside, the feeling is almost dreamlike. Our eyes and ears seem to be getting contrasting messages. We can see images racing by. We approach, come up alongside and pass by the other boats crowding the gulf in the blink of an eye. We can see all around at 360° because we are surrounded by windows: in front of us, on both sides, above us and even behind us. At the same time the decibel levels are quite low, especially when you realize that we are traveling aboard a vessel that measures more than 20 meters, propelled by 3200 horsepower, and going at more than 46 knots. Seeing and hearing are at odds. We experience it as if we were in two different dimensions at the same time. Remember those old movies where the actors are sitting in a car parked on a soundstage, while images of passing scenery is projected on a screen behind them? It feels just like that on the Pershing 70. On one hand you feel the adrenaline of speed, on the other you feel the serenity of travelling safely, cushioned in a soft atmosphere. This is not only a result of the many windows and obviously excellent soundproofing, but also of the piloting system.
The 70’ is equipped with the third generation of autotrim which, together with the self-limiting turning, makes piloting a cinch. In the helm station, among the myriad display monitors on the instrument panel, there is one which shows how the autotrim is working, showing both the level and on which of the engines it is functioning. It is all very simple to operate and everything seems to be under control. There’s nothing left to do but enjoy the view of our surroundings racing by. When we have slowed down a bit, we take some time to look around inside. There are three cabins and three heads, plus another room for the crew. The galley is on the same deck as the sleeping quarters, so that the entire saloon can be used as a lounge. The big glass doors leading to the cockpit can be raised electrically further reduce the sense of separation between the interiors and the outdoors. It seems to be all one thing, and indeed so it is. The fullbeam master suite is located amidships. The position of the two windows is particularly spectacular because they extend down beyond the waterline so that you virtually feel as if you were surrounded by water. One of the onboard system that truly deserves a mention is the VOTIS, which stands for Videoworks One Touch Infotainment System. This is essentially a system that manages all the domotic features aboardship, from remote controls, to handling navigational data, to running the onboard entertainment equipment. All, as is usual by now these days, controlled via tablet.
PERSHING
Via J.J Pershing 1/3
61037 Mondolfo (PU)
T. +39 0721.956211
www.pershing-yacht.com
Project: Fulvio De Simoni, Ferrettigroup Engineering and Advanced Yacht Technology & Design
Hull: LOA 21.44 m • LH 20.80 m • LWL 17.14 m • Max beam 5.0 m • Draft 1.35 m • Dry Displacement 41,500 kg • Full load displacement 47,340 kg • Fuel tank capacity 3,500 l • Water tank capacity 900 l • 3+1 cabins • 6+1 berths
Engines: 2 MTU 10V 2000 M94 • 1,623 hp (1,193 kW) • bore x stroke 135×156 mm • Cylinder displacement 22.3 l • max torque 2450 rpm • Mass (dry) 2,725 kg
CE Certification: CAT A 16 people
Price: 3,169,900 Euro, Excl.VAT (as tested) (April 2015)
(Pershing 70, form and function – Barchemagazine.com – April 2015)
