Pershing 37, 38, 39 models

[Spyros]

Hi to all, been some time since my last post, hope all is well in these shi*** times..

As per title, does anyone know specifications of each model and a bit of history? Not much info online..

I see all are close in length but seems that the 37 can fit tight into the 38 or 39 as to my eye they seem bigger boats.

Suggestions as to which to prefer, what to look for etc?

Thanks

 

[PowerYachtBlog]

Pershing 38 was launched in 1993 changed to 39 (extended bathing platform and optional forward facing radar arch) in 1997 till 99. They made about 30 of these in total.
39 had cherry wood interior versus the lacquered white wood in the 38. Some 95 or later 38 might have cherry wood furniture and doors.

37 was launched produced 2000 till 2006. Cats 355hp from 05 onwards Yanmars 370hp. Cabin version option came out in 01 and had enclosed forward cabin, sells about 10k more in used market.
Something less to 40 where made.

Pershing 38/39 does like 31/32 knots with Cats 355, about 30 knots with Cats 306hp. Some had Aifo's 300s. They made a couple 38/39s with surface drives.
37 does mid thirties with both Cats or Yanmars. 37 had a one off model called 38 Endurance with surface drives and no radar arch, and Cats 420hp doing speeds over forty knots.

I brokered a 39 last year, and four 37s (all cabin version). With a 37 I also was a captain and taking care of her for a year Summer 14 to 15.
Weak thing of Pershing of this is the very slow rudder, giving you a turning circle of a ship.
A client with a 43 told me if you update the rudder tube nipples the rudder becomes rather fast but never tried it.
37 had a weak latch for interior galley fridge door, the rest is actually super good and of a higher quality to all other production builders, see engine room.
* some early 38s before Pershing entered in FG to be of mixed quality from good to very good. It gets better once you are into 39.
37 has a better overall finishing in all areas, but has a less comfortable interior, she is more of a day boat unless you use it as a couple (2 persons max 3).
Like this you can cruise with her how you want, if you are good enough with the cabin space inside. 37 is a very dry boat you need really to put her into something to get wet.
The 39 is a two real twin cabin boats, strong build as well. This is good for a small family, and offers similar spaces to that of slighty smaller sport cruisers.

 

[Spyros]

Thank you PowerYachtBlog for the detailed reply. Your knowledge comes every time to surprise.

How was your experience with the 37? How about bow rise? And would you opt for an early or late model 37 (CATs vs Yanmars) or a 39 as I see they are much about the same price.

Regarding the nipples, is this a slow turning boat due to slow hydraulic speed (hence updating the nipples would make it faster turning) or are the rudders are actually small and not enough area to actuate turning?

Pershing 38 was launched in 1993 changed to 39 (extended bathing platform and optional forward facing radar arch) in 1997 till 99. They made about 30 of these in total.
39 had cherry wood interior versus the lacquered white wood in the 38. Some 95 or later 38 might have cherry wood furniture and doors.

37 was launched produced 2000 till 2006. Cats 355hp from 05 onwards Yanmars 370hp. Cabin version option came out in 01 and had enclosed forward cabin, sells about 10k more in used market.
Something less to 40 where made.

Pershing 38/39 does like 31/32 knots with Cats 355, about 30 knots with Cats 306hp. Some had Aifo's 300s. They made a couple 38/39s with surface drives.
37 does mid thirties with both Cats or Yanmars. 37 had a one off model called 38 Endurance with surface drives and no radar arch, and Cats 420hp doing speeds over forty knots.

I brokered a 39 last year, and four 37s (all cabin version). With a 37 I also was a captain and taking care of her for a year Summer 14 to 15.
Weak thing of Pershing of this is the very slow rudder, giving you a turning circle of a ship.
A client with a 43 told me if you update the rudder tube nipples the rudder becomes rather fast but never tried it.
37 had a weak latch for interior galley fridge door, the rest is actually super good and of a higher quality to all other production builders, see engine room.
* some early 38s before Pershing entered in FG to be of mixed quality from good to very good. It gets better once you are into 39.
37 has a better overall finishing in all areas, but has a less comfortable interior, she is more of a day boat unless you use it as a couple (2 persons max 3).
Like this you can cruise with her how you want, if you are good enough with the cabin space inside. 37 is a very dry boat you need really to put her into something to get wet.
The 39 is a two real twin cabin boats, strong build as well. This is good for a small family, and offers similar spaces to that of slighty smaller sport cruisers.

 

[PowerYachtBlog]

Thank you PowerYachtBlog for the detailed reply. Your knowledge comes every time to surprise.

How was your experience with the 37? How about bow rise? And would you opt for an early or late model 37 (CATs vs Yanmars) or a 39 as I see they are much about the same price.

Regarding the nipples, is this a slow turning boat due to slow hydraulic speed (hence updating the nipples would make it faster turning) or are the rudders are actually small and not enough area to actuate turning?

My experience with the 37 was very positive. Bow is the same I would say it about 5 degrees at all speeds, the faster you go the more you close your trim tabs.
The ones I sold have always been with Cats. The Cat engine has more torque while the other has a few more ponies.
Yanmar parts are more expensive usually. I was told by an FG guy that the Cat engine planes at slower speed about 13 knots, while Yanmar does a couple knots of top speed and consumes a little less fuel.
The Pershing 37 drinks about 4 litre per nautical mile or a bit less to it. FG boats always have larger rudder options but I have yet to see who thick this in the options list.
So many go with the less drag small rudder.
The case of the 43 he kept the same rudders, but the nipple upgrade made for a steering rudder feel similar to that of a Sunseeker.