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hey say perfection does not exist, but the over 15 m² of glass in the 4 hull glazed windows with portholes in
Pershing 9X seems to be the exception that the bulwarks, which offer unparalleled levels of natural light in-
proves the rule. The second Generation X mas- side. The large outdoor areas forward and on the sundeck com-
terpiece is a cutting-edge nautical gem that under- bine supreme comfort with maximum privacy. The interior de-
T lines the vitality of the most spellbinding boatyard sign scheme on board revolves around masterpieces of Italian de-
on the international scene. The Pershing 9X stems from the part- sign. Poltrona Frau leather upholstery and coverings appear on
nership between the yacht designer Fulvio De Simoni, the Fer- the ceilings and bulwarks of the main deck and the padded items
retti Group’s Product Strategy Committee (under the guidance of furniture in the guest cabins. The latter were inspired by the
of the engineer Piero Ferrari) and the group’s Engineering De- Lepli line and made exclusively for the Pershing 9X. Other Pol-
partment. It is the product of a design process that saw engineers trona Frau products include the Gran Torino sofa and the Fitzger-
and designers working alongside long-standing technical partners ald dining chairs on the deck and the Lepli pouf and Montera
of the group to put together an awe-inspiring blend of technolo- chair in the master suite. The chairs in the cockpit are by Dedon,
gy and luxury. On the hydrodynamic front, the second member the coffee table in the lounge is by Flexform and the decorative
of Generation X is the heir to the glorious 92’. It is innovative in cushions are by Fendi Casa. The large, magnificent dining table
every way, right down to the materials used to make the compos- is by Italy Dream Design. The structural layout of the interiors is
ites: large amounts of carbon were utilized in conjunction with embellished by a playful combination of colours and materials,
vinyl ester resin for the hull and epoxy resin for the deck and su- with fiddleback wood, light grey flooring, enamels and leathers
perstructure. It was an approach that required the creation of new in dark hues (especially the textures of the furniture doors, which
moulds and a dedicated area in the Mondolfo boatyard. The end were supplied by Bizzarro Leather). Two Cini&Nils table lamps
product is a maxi coupé that peerlessly combines quality and in- complement the lighting system, which was developed in part-
novation. With its breathtaking rigidity, lightness and technolog- nership with Altra Luce. Below decks, the cabin bathrooms really
ical equipment, the Pershing 9X offers performance at the very catch the eye, with Trend mosaics, Antonio Lupi washbasins and
top of its class and unique comfort thanks to its quiet running Cea taps. The kitchen is by Ernestomeda and it is equipped with
even at high speeds and its lack of roll at anchor thanks to 2 Sea- Miele appliances. The bridge of the Pershing 9X is a real master-
keeper NG9 gyroscopic stabilisers, which can be installed on re- piece that was jointly designed by the company and Poltrona Frau
quest and were included on the first unit. The fully integrated en- to celebrate 10 years working in partnership with each other. This
gine, navigation and monitoring systems ensure an unprecedent- incomparable maxi yacht has twin MTU 16V 2,000 M96L engines
ed yachting experience in terms of performance and trim optimi- that generate 2,638 mhp, along with a Top System surface drive
zation, as well as total control of the on-board systems, with cus- system with Rolla surface propellers. The coupé’s performance
tomized displays on the monitors. The new joystick functions and is at the top of its class: it reached a maximum test displacement
the surface drive system take the handling capabilities in small speed of 42 knots, with a range of 370 nautical miles. At a cruis-
areas to new heights for surface drive yachts. There is a total of ing speed of 38 knots, the range increases to 380 nautical miles.

Here above, a wonderful view from Pershing 9X cockpit area. Next page, pictures of the interiors of the futuristic yacht: the décor was personalized by
the owner, who selected some of the most celebrated signatures in Italian design, creating a veritable masterpiece of the sea.
Among the well-renowned brands: Poltrona Frau, Dedon, Flexform, Fendi Casa, Italy Dream Design, CIni&Nils, Antonio Lupi and Ernestomeda for the galley.

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