Pershing GTX116

• LOA: 35.33 m (115 ft 11 in)
• Beam: 7.72 m
• Top speed: circa 34 knots
• Cruising speed: 29 knots
• Engines: triple MAN V12 (up to 2,000 hp each), waterjets
• Cabins: 5, crew 3
• Gross tonnage: circa 239 GT
• Launched: 2022 (first GTX model), deliveries from 2024

The boat that started the GTX line

The GTX116 is where Pershing's sport utility idea began, and it remains the flagship of the range. Launched in 2022 as the first GTX model, it set out to prove that a Pershing could offer superyacht volume and beach-level living while still cruising at real speed. At around 35 metres it brought the brand into a larger class of crewed yachts with a fresh layout philosophy. Its success opened the door to the GTX80, the GTX90 project and the smaller GTX70. In effect it defined a second identity for the marque.

For the yard the 116 was a statement about where growth would come from. It answered demand for yachts that carry numbers in comfort without giving up the pace that the badge promises. First deliveries followed in 2024, and a steady run of hulls has gone to owners since. In the large fast-yacht class it competes with wide-body flybridge and coupe rivals from across Italy. It stands as the model that proved the GTX concept could sell.

Widebody with a Pershing face

The GTX116 keeps the low, purposeful Pershing nose while opening the body behind it into a full widebody form. The main deck uses the boat's 7.72-metre beam to create a large single-level living space that flows out to the cockpit. Folding terraces extend the deck outward at anchor, and a generous sportsbridge sits above. The stern carries a substantial beach club with sea-level access. The design keeps the marque's sharp identity up front while devoting the rest of the boat to volume and social space.

Built in composite, the 116 balances the demands of size, speed and structure through the Ferretti Group's engineering. Large glazing and sliding doors link inside and out, a theme that runs through the GTX range. A tender garage keeps toys out of sight and the decks clear. Finishes follow the contemporary Italian style the brand favours, with a wide choice of materials to order. The overall effect is a superyacht that still carries a Pershing's tension in its lines.

The GTX116 gave Pershing a widebody superyacht that still cruises at speed, and it started a whole new line.

Five cabins and room to host

The GTX116 accommodates its guests in five cabins, with a full-beam owner's suite that exploits the wide hull, and standard provision for three crew. The main deck saloon is large and bright, built around entertaining at anchor with easy flow to the cockpit and terraces. On-board capacity runs to around twenty people for day use, which reflects the boat's social brief. Finishes and layout can be tailored through the group's material library. The interior feels like a proper superyacht rather than a stretched sports boat.

The accommodation supports extended cruising and charter, with real cabins, crew quarters and service spaces sized for numbers. Natural light is a constant theme, from hull windows below to the glazed main deck above. The galley and utility areas are planned for full days and long stays aboard. Owners use the 116 as a comfortable base for a group as much as a fast yacht. The layout puts living space first, in keeping with the GTX idea.

Waterjets at superyacht scale

The GTX116 is driven by three MAN V12 engines of up to 2,000 hp each through waterjet propulsion, giving a top speed of around 34 knots and a cruise near 29 knots. Waterjets suit a boat of this size and volume, offering strong performance with a shallow draught and clean, precise low-speed control. That combination lets a 35-metre yacht behave nimbly around a marina despite its bulk. The three-jet installation spreads the power and aids manoeuvring. It is a propulsion choice built for a heavy, fast, wide yacht.

The engineering here serves comfort and usable speed rather than the outright figures of the X boats. Even so, 34 knots is quick for a widebody superyacht and keeps the GTX116 clearly within Pershing's performance world. Range at cruising speed sits around 400 nautical miles, matched to coastal and island cruising. Comfort and stability systems keep the boat calm at rest with guests aboard. The result is a large yacht that still moves with intent.

A superyacht for numbers

The GTX116 suits an owner who wants a crewed superyacht built for entertaining and comfort, with speed kept in reserve. It carries a large group in the manner of a much bigger boat while still delivering a proper turn of pace. Owners run it with professional crew and use it for hosting, charter and extended cruising across a season. Its shallow draught and jet drives make it easy to handle in port and around islands. It offers the space of a superyacht with the character of a Pershing.

As the established flagship of the GTX line, the 116 has built a solid following since first deliveries, and hulls now appear on the used market. Buyers value the mix of a recognised badge and genuine superyacht volume with real speed. Pricing turns on year, hours and specification, so verified figures should be checked per boat. New buyers choose it as the top of the GTX range and the fullest expression of the sport utility idea. It has proved the concept commercially as much as technically.

Design

• Exterior: Fulvio De Simoni
• Naval architecture: Ferretti Group Engineering Department

Who it is for: Owners wanting a crewed widebody superyacht for entertaining and charter, with a beach club, shallow-draught jet drives and speed held in reserve.