This New 116Foot Superyacht Has A HighTech Helm Straight Out Of ‘Star Trek

Last fall I toasted the first hull of the newly launched Pershing GTX116 twice: first at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September and a few weeks later at the Monaco Yacht Show. It's the latest in a series of product launches from parent company Ferretti Group.

Even among Monaco's superyacht giants, this Pershing stood out with its Monte Carlo gray hull, discreet lines and inverted bow. Think of this yacht as a large day boat with multiple cabins. Its striking exterior, 1,776 square meters of exterior space and monstrous engines coupled with KaMeWa's highly maneuverable water jets ensure the interior feels as it should.

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In fact, the interior of the main deck is largely similar to that of the cabin, and compared to the extraordinary details of the rest of the yacht, the interior seemed ordinary - not a word you would want to use for a Pershing.

But everything else is anti-traditional, defined by the style and feeling of something special that you won't find on other yachts in this category. The only place where there is excess is the end of the steering wheel. He looks like he came out of a Star Trek movie. The captain sits on a throne-like chair and has both hands on the throttle of the KaMeWa aircraft (which can accommodate three MANs with 1800 or 2000 horsepower).

Control sticks on both sides enable slow maneuvers and screens are integrated in the stern to monitor the yacht's important functions. Carbon fiber details are everywhere. Although I am an experienced captain, I require training before I can fly this Pershing.

Thanks to the 2000 HP engines. The 116-foot-long vehicle can reach a top speed of 40.8 miles per hour and a cruising speed of 33.9 miles per hour. Rigid water jets provide a minimum draft of 4 feet 9 inches, allowing access to shallow water and even climbing sandbars. The owner of the first building will keep it in Miami. He considers the 116 to be the ideal yacht for South Florida and the Bahamas. Her clear roof and shallow draft play an important role, but the boat's outdoor entertainment areas back up its claims.

The Yacht Beach Club is unique. She has a transom beam and access to a garage large enough to accommodate a rigid inflatable boat and a jet ski. What sets her apart, however, is that the transom is hydraulically split and suspended to port and starboard respectively. This allows the space to be seamlessly connected to the swim platform, creating a huge sea level party platform. Very cool technology.

A few steps from the beach club there is a huge terrace at the back (for five people). The elevated cabin also features a bar, grill and teak dining table for 10 people. A third outdoor entertainment area takes up the entire front, the highlight of which is the hot tub.

This area is ideally positioned to provide maximum privacy once moored aft. In addition to other distinctive design features, Pershing also features a signature stainless steel front grille that enhances the yacht's style.

The lower deck features five guest cabins, including a full beam owner's cabin, two double cabins and two double VIP cabins. There are also crew quarters for three people. The interior style is similar to that of the upstairs living room, with contrasting dark wood and light carpet, as well as natural light from the side windows.

Despite the comfortable and spacious accommodations, I stand by my initial assessment: it's essentially a 116-foot dayboat. The large outdoor space in various areas, the shallow slip, the impressive roof and the space-age wheelhouse make the Pershing attractive to the owner who wants to live outside and near the water while being the most elegant boat on the market. in the Navy.

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