Pershing

[SageMaster]

Both great boats. Given the opportunity, I would go for the larger engine model. Does 38-40 knots with 800, and 43-45 knots with the 1050hp, but both are fast.
Possibly one of Pershing best hulls, in rough seas. There is not much not to like about the 52. Cruises nicely and can do over 300 nm with a tankful with the 800hp and cruising at 28 knots.

A friend of a client of mine both the 5X with IPS and is happy about it after two seasons.
He had three Pershing before, 40, 54, and 62 and in between an Alfamarine 50 with shafts.
He considers the 5X as good as the 62, and not as good as the 54 or the A50. His 54 was with 1200hp and Arnesons and is considered untouchable due to its perfect balance.

Just found this thread was this model 1200's MAN engines. that sounds rare for these models.

 

[SageMaster]

Looks like I need to jump on a plane and check one out.

Hi Chris How is the 52 holding up? Did you look at any 54's by the way. What sold you on the 52 Pershing.

 

[Chris H]

Hi Chris How is the 52 holding up? Did you look at any 54's by the way. What sold you on the 52 Pershing.

I didn’t really look at 54’s too much, they look dated to me around the rear flanks.
I’ve no issues with ours, it does exactly as we wanted, the kitchen and below living area is plenty big enough but we spend most of our time up top, the forward main cabin is a bit on the small side but it’s just a small compromise .
You need to keep the hull/drives fairly clean to get the performance and I’ve no issues with the small 800hp engines…….bigger engines mean more fuel and 40 knots Is more than enough speed.