Exceptional preview at Pershing's: the new Pershing 82', an icon of modern design and outstanding performance.

This boat will be launched in the Spring 2012

Mondolfo, Italy, December 2011 - Pershing, a brand of the Ferretti Group, and among the leading international manufacturers of high performance open motor yachts, from 15 to 35 metres, launches a new, highly anticipated project: Pershing 82', a contemporary reinterpretation of its successful predecessor, Pershing 80'. The first vessel will hit the water in spring 2012, confirming the brand's great challenge to develop large-size vessels without sacrificing the sportiness and speed distinguishing every Pershing yacht.

Pershing 82', penciled by the yacht designer Fulvio De Simoni in close collaboration with AYT (Advanced Yacht Technology - the centre of naval research and design of the Ferretti Group) and the team of architects and designers of Centro Stile Ferrettigroup, features an external profile that is more sleek and aggressive than that of its predecessor, thanks to the shape of the wider lateral windows which can be opened, providing more interior brightness.

The elongated superstructure that enhances the new attractive lines and the introduction of a sun-deck while keeping the retractable hardtop above the main helm, makes the yacht look sharp and it stands out immediately.

After the success of Pershing 74', Pershing 82' returns with a sun-deck, that can be easily accessed from an automated hatch and a carbon fiber staircase, a little mechanical masterpiece created by AYT in close collaboration with Besenzoni. The staircase is decentralized and drops automatically into the cockpit by electro-hydraulic control and automatically disappears upwards when closed, freeing the space in the cockpit.

The sun-deck is simple and functional: there is an (optional) retractable helm, and two comfortable lateral chaise lounges next to the pilot's seat, in which a practical minibar has been placed. To complete the layout of the sun-deck, there are sunbeds with separate and folding backrests and for safety purposes there are two lateral handles and a pulpit which blend in completely with the aesthetics of the superstructure.

All the other stylistic features that have distinguished the Pershing models, contributing to its worldwide success, remain the same: the large windows on the walls, the large retractable door that divides the cockpit from the saloon with electro-hydraulic control and the special system of fiberglass vacuum molding

Pershing 82' is 24.97 metres long and has a maximum width of 5.50m with 4 comfortable guest cabins (the master suite amidships, a VIP cabin forward and two cabins with twin beds at the bow) for the standard layout, or 3 guest cabins for the optional version, with a lounge-cinema room starboard, and two crew cabins with three beds.

Practicality, combined to design, reigns in the cockpit, where there is a sofa and a seat, which can electrically transform into a comfortable sunbathing area, a mobile bar with BBQ and a fiberglass table, which is the same colour as the hull, providing all that is necessary for social on board living. As in other models of the range, even on Pershing 82' the sun-deck at the cockpit is completely independent from the opening of the large garage, which has a folding bottom to facilitate the movement of the jet ski and a tender. This comfort is completed a hidden passarella created by Besenzoni. The crew are able to enter their quarters from the cockpit or inside the salon.

The main guideline leading the stylistic choices for the large salon is maximum space flexibility with refined elegance. As you enter, on the right, there is a big L-shaped sofa, while in the middle there is another sofa that can be joined to make u-shaped seating. The long-standing and prestigious partnership with Poltrona Frau, that designed the sofas of the saloon, inspired by the model Quadra, has been renewed on Pershing 82'. All the furnishings are made of pore oak while the flooring is made of oak covered in wengè.

On the sun-deck there is also a comfortable sunbathing area at the bow, with dinette and a table, providing complete privacy in an area that is entirely dedicated to relaxation.

Below deck, space is typical divided for a mega yacht, for example the galley is separate from the salon and it combines with the crew area to allow greater privacy for the guests and the ship owner. The galley, which is L-shaped and is completely separate from the sleeping area, has a dinette and a folding table, ensuring comfort and a decent life on board. The crew area, which is made of two cabins (one for the captain and one for two additional crew) as well as a laundry and a bathroom, can also be accessed from the kitchen.

The standard sleeping area, made of four cabins, is a model of comfort and design. In the master suite, amidships, we find the appreciated wide open-view windows, which marked the aesthetic course of the new Pershing range. The sinuous shape of the window draws in a generous passage of light that throws a pleasant play of lights onto the Poltrona Frau Leather furnishings.

The VIP cabin, at the bow, with an en-suite head, features an elegant central bed and two big lateral wardrobes, while the two guest cabins have a more traditional setting with two twin beds. All the guest cabins are finished with carpet as standard.

The wrap-round light system, which was already used on Pershing 74', provide indirect lighting with the embedded LED lights, distributed along the ducts on the concealed molding emphasizing the homogeneously diffused lights and giving a modern style to the environment. Moreover, all the internal steps have a LED light to illuminate the passageways.

Besides the innovative solutions designed for the external structure and for the design below deck, the new Pershing 82' was developed to ensure maximum performance at sea: two powerful MTU 16 V M93 of 2435 mhp (1792 kW) coupled with ZF Searex SR140S surface propellers that guarantee a maximum speed of 45 knots and a cruising speed of 40 knots with high levels of comfort and a range of more than 300 nautical miles. The Autotrim of ZF contributes to the high technological level of this vessel. It is a system that is capable of optimizing performance at any speed automatically making it very easy for newcomers to surface drive propulsion.

International Press Inquiries:
Pershing - Brand Ferretti Group
Roberta Sabatini - roberta.sabatini@ferrettigroup.com

US Press Inquiries:
Ferretti Group America
Jessica Cortada - jessica.cortada@ferrettigroup.com