Thursday, August 30, 2012

PERSHING 82' WILL PREMIERE IN CANNES!



In the words of Justin Blue, North American Product Manager, the Pershing 82' is "truly amazing".  He explains: 
"What does it take to make a new model truly amazing??? The newly launched Pershing 82 not only answers this question, it puts you into a place of being speechless and in awe!!!!!  Both in an interview with Invictus magazine and at dinner after closing, this three-time Pershing owner sat back and said of his new 82', 'I just can't believe this is mine and how truly amazing it is!'.


"The new lines of this boat are even more aggressive than the previous, ever popular Pershing 80 and she truly looks faster even sitting still at the dock! If taking control of the boat while sitting in the "cockpit" seat with the sunroof open and rooster tail in the air doesn't seem to be enough, you can now go up to the sun deck and take control with 45+ knots of wind in your hair as you take a tight turn with 140,000 lbs of pure adrenaline beneath your seat! 
"This is a must-see boat for anyone looking to move into an unbelievable combination of strength, speed, luxury and comfort while offering the attributes of a sport yacht and a flybridge in one.


"This new model will be a great seller once it is viewed during the Worldwide Debut at the Cannes Boat Show starting September 11th."  It will be available for viewing in America at the Miami International Boat Show in February, 2013. 

Please read the model description, below.  For more information, click here. 


MODEL DESCRIPTION
With its 82 feet of cutting-edge design, this model, which is the contemporary restyling of Pershing 80', will be the protagonist for the brand at the Cannes and Genoa boat shows, exceptional showcases where this model will be premiered.
23.99 metres long and 5.50 metres wide, this new boat is once again a creation of the yacht designer Fulvio De Simoni, in collaboration with AYT (Advanced Yacht Technology – the naval research and design center of the Ferretti Group) and the team of architects and designers of the Centro Stile Ferrettigroup. 
Designed to enhance the pleasure of yachting and to ensure maximum performance at sea, Pershing 82' has two powerful MTU 16 V M93 of 2435 mhp (1792 kW) with Searex SR140S propulsion system together with Rolla surface piercing propellers, capable of reaching a top speed of 45 knots and a cruising speed of 40 knots, with a range of 300 nautical miles. The propulsion system is run by AUTOTRIM, an exclusive functionality that opimizes the performance and the consumption of the boat at any speed and with any load, in a completely automatic manner.

Featuring a streamlined and aggressive external profile, Pershing 82' immediately shows the strong sporting spirit that distinguishes it, given its elongated lines that permit the enlargement of the internal volumes, providing wide spaces which guests can enjoy, offering greater comfort and liveability.

The liveability of external spaces has increased with the sun deck, a distinctive feature of the latest Pershing models where, next to the retractable helm, at the bow, there are two comfortable lateral chaises longues next to the pilot's seat, in which a practical minibar has been placed.
The sun deck is easily accessible by means of an innovative carbon steel staircase, created by AYT in close collaboration with Besenzoni, which drops automatically into the cockpit by electro-hydraulic control and automatically disappears upwards when closed, freeing the space in the cockpit. For further comfort, at the stern there is a sun bed area with separate backs that can be electrically lower. 
On the main-deck, the large cockpit and the main saloon, divided by an electro-hydraulically controlled retractable door, offer maximum comfort.
Customizable to the Owner's needs, Pershing 82' has a standard layout with 4 guest cabins: the master suite amidships, a VIP cabin forward and two cabins with twin beds at the bow of the master suite. It has 3 bathrooms: an en suite in the master suite and in the VIP cabin, and a guest bathroom that can be used as a restroom during the day. Additionally, there are two crew cabins (one for the captain and one for the sailors) which can be reached through the saloon, with laundry room and bathroom. The optional layout has 3 guest cabins with a lounge cinema room starboard.

Nada Serafini, Brand Manager of Pershing, expresses her satisfaction by saying: “By launching Pershing 82', the brand confirms its commitment to yacht designing meeting the market demands without betraying the Pershing spirit: yachts with big volumes that combine sportsmanship, performance and style. In addition, this new launching highlights once again the strategic importance of the brand for the nautical pole of Fano".

Outstanding performance, comfort and design: these are the keywords that make Pershing 82' an ideal yacht with which to experience life at sea and which meets the requests of the most demanding ship owners.


Wednesday, August 22, 2012

PREPARING YOUR BOAT FOR A HURRICANE

This is a very informative video from West Marine, with resources from BoatU.S.  If you are in an area where hurricanes may threaten, please take 12 minutes to watch the Top 10 most important preparation tips explained below.  I think you will be glad you did!

For further assistance, visit the BoatU.S. Hurricane Resource Center at www.boatus/hurricane.

For information specific to the South Florida / Treasure Coast area, please give me a call at 772-201-1800 or contact me by email at tom.jenkins@TomJenkinsYachtSales.com.



Saturday, August 18, 2012

TOP 5 UPCOMING MEDITERRANEAN DESTINATION OF 2012: MALTA & GOZO

An article from SuperYachts.com by Tristan Rutherford





St Tropez will never fall out of fashion. Nor will Cannes ever lose its passion. But according to luxury yacht company Y.CO, this summer’s Mediterranean charter season has seen a shift to offbeat, experiential yachting destinations.
Malta’s Grand Harbour is the most majestic in the Mediterranean. Its vast fjord of azure water is ringed by medieval city walls. But the vacuous visitors associated with the island offer a perennial PR problem. The cruel may claim that Malta’s traditional holidaymakers think Jimmy Choo is their local Chinese takeaway. Or that raw fish is the root of salmonella, not of sushi or ceviche.
Tourism has moved on: and so has Malta. Enveloping this cosmopolitan port is the UNESCO-protected capital of Valletta. This sandstone city is adorned with tumbling vines and alfresco bars. Benjamin Disraeli claimed it was: “comparable to Venice and Cádiz, full of palaces worthy of Palladio.
St John’s Cathedral is a gilt-lined masterpiece replete with haunting paintings by Caravaggio. Across the Grand Harbour, the ancient suburb of Vittoriosa has been remodelled to take superyachts of up to 100m. Hip clubs offer a place to play, while a score of Mediterranean restaurants line the quay.
A 30-minute sail north lies the island of Gozo, Malta’s beach-lined little brother. Its seashores are empty, the pace is slackened: it’s like the 21st century never happened. Jacques Cousteau stated that some of the Mediterranean’s finest scuba spots could be found around Reqqa Point. Marlin, amberjack and scorpion fish ply the shallows, as Gozo rises up from a mid-ocean ridge. Breaking out the scuba gear has never been more fun.
For more information, guides and itineraries, click here for the full insight into Malta through the new Y.CO sponsored Destination Guides.

TOP 5 UPCOMING MEDITERRANEAN DESTINATIONS OF 2012: GREECE


Reprinted from a Superyachts.com article by Tristan Rutherford


St Tropez will never fall out of fashion. Nor will Cannes ever lose its passion. But according to Y.CO chartered luxury yacht, this summer’s Mediterranean charter season has seen a shift to offbeat, experiential yachting destinations.
In this five-part mini series, Y.CO’s destination expert Tristan Rutherford profiles five of this summer’s hottest superyacht destinations. All will be on every charter parties’ radar for 2013. Today’s fifth and final destination in the series, Schoinoussa, Greece.
Schoinoussa is a tiny island in the Cyclades. A lack of airport means that its coastline is pretty much boat-only. Better still, its current population census reads just 206. There’s a manifest sense of discovery when a Y.CO chartered luxury yacht drops anchor off Schinoussa, which can’t be said for many Greek islands in 2012. It’s far removed from the glitz of Santorini and Mykonos, and that’s putting it mildly.
But those in the know return year after year to Schinoussa and its peaceful neighbours – Iraklia, Donoussa and the twin Koufonissia islets. Seafarers can spend days or even weeks exploring this lonely archipelago. Privacy, peace and simplicity are the lures that attract many of Greece’s social elite to moor up each summer too. They’ve been known to host private bouzouki concerts by leading Greek musicians – and invite the entire island to the party.
Kato Koufonissia, the smallest of this group of islands, makes Schinoussa look like a giant. With an area of just two square miles, it is nevertheless home to a fishing flotilla that delivers fresh bream, lobster, squid, red mullet, grouper and whitebait to quayside restaurants. Here, your catch of the day is so fresh that it may still be twitching as it heads for the kitchen. Now that’s what we call experiential travel.
For more information, guides and itineraries, click here for the full insight into Greece through the new Y.CO sponsored Destination Guides.