Pershing was founded in the 1980s on Italy's Adriatic coast and, now part of Ferretti Group, is the emblem of high-performance open yachts.
1. Getting to Know Pershing
It is known for sharp lines and high speeds.
In the Mediterranean it is the choice of owners who want speed and design together; well known among private owners in Turkey.
2. High speed and drive systems
Pershing's performance character means high-powered engines and, on some models, special drives such as surface drives. These have their own maintenance needs and are handled with a separate checklist.
High-speed use can leave marks on engine mounts, the exhaust line and hull-deck joints; vibration and temperatures are measured on the sea trial.
3. Points We Pay Attention To
These are not claims of defects. They are the places we spend extra time on boats of this make; every boat is judged on its own use and maintenance history.
Pershing models
- Drive: checks by surface drive, shaft or other arrangement.
- Engine mounts and exhaust line.
- Trim and steering systems.
- Hull-deck and glazing joints.
- Engine hours and service records.
4. Owning One in Turkey
Ferretti Group's service network is the starting point for parts and technical support.
Ask for the service records, invoices and any earlier survey report before the survey; work without records is noted as "could not be verified".
5. Sea trial at speed
A Pershing sea trial is run in suitable sea conditions in a safe area. Full-load rpm is only attempted under those conditions.
- Full-load rpm, boost pressure from the display and exhaust temperatures on each engine.
- On surface-drive models: trim and steering hydraulics responding under load.
- Noise and vibration at the hull-deck joint and window frames at speed.
- After the run: a thermal-camera scan of exhausts, turbos and connections.
6. Documents to ask for before you buy
- Engine service records and last overhaul date; on high-output engines this is the key document.
- Drive and hydraulic system service records.
- Fault history from the engine displays where it can be read.
- Invoices and photos of any hull paint or gelcoat repair.
On a high-hours Pershing an engine oil analysis is the strongest data in negotiation; samples can be taken during the survey.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scope: The survey is non-destructive and nothing is dismantled; details on the survey types page.
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