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t is acknowledged that people who choose mance. Moreover,” he adds, “it is fearsly independent in
Pershing are espousing a specific seafaring phi- design with its noticeable aft arches and sleek contempo-
losophy. They are opting for a dynamic experience rary lines. The latter give the boat a look of speed and fi-
thanks to the performance and thrills that Pershing ness. You are drawn to the physical appearance. It is an at-
I models offer in tandem with style and comfort. We tention seeking boat most often picked out in a crowded
met the owner of a Pershing vessel and asked him how life marina.” It would seem that between him and his boat it
at sea looks like on board. “It is wonderful, indeed,” he was love at first sight, the decision was ripe just after brows-
told us. “We enjoy entertaining our family and friends so ing a web search engine: “When entering the market four
this past summer we cruised Croatia, Montenegro, Greek years ago a quick Google search of luxury sport yachts lead
Islands and West Coast of Italy in four separate trips allow- me to quickly conclude Pershing is the only choice when
ing us to see parts of the world we had never experienced seeking style and performance in one package.” This pref-
by sea. The comfort available in our 9X allowed us to ef- erence did not really come out of the blue, though: as a
fortlessly enjoy two week cruises as though they were week- matter of fact our 9X captain previously owned a Pershing
end outings. The speed available let us maximize our time 70: “We enjoyed her for 3 years but wanted a larger vessel
at the choosen port of call yet still capturing the beauty of with an additional cabin as we have no shortage of willing
the open seas.” It is not only a matter of speed and practi- guests to travel with our family.” The new boat entirely ful-
cality, though, as our owner has a more demanding taste, filled this purpose, proving herself perfectly fit for both
with a soft spot for fine automobiles: “Pershing is an ex- short and long-term holidays and as an eye-catcher as well:
tension of my passion for beautifully crafted mechanical “While in Europe this summer,” he tells us, “we used the
works of art,” he confirms, “I frequently compare my 9X boat for two week periods moving to a new port each day
to my Lamborghini Aventador, a supercar which stands so we could cover as much territory as possible. Effortless
alone with its grace and elegance yet impressive perfor- with a 31 knots cruising speed. In the winter time, the boat

The owner of the 9X has sailed the length and breadth of the Mediterranean in his yacht: “We try to take advantage of everything
offered by the ports we call into,” he explains. “We enjoy taking our time over visiting local beauty spots, historical
sites, going on wine tours and tasting local dishes.” And the yacht has everything needed to ensure that sailing time is relaxing.

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