March 6, 2026
The Pershing GTX116: When 34 Knots Meets Full-Time Living
Pershing's GTX116 marries 34-knot Pershing performance with superyacht living: five ensuite cabins, 1,780 sq ft of two-level outdoor living …
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Expert Review, Technical Specifications & Market Analysis
The Essentials
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 115' 11" |
| Beam | 25' 4" |
| Draft | 4' 10" |
| Displacement | 130 t (286,601 lbs) unladen |
| Engines | 3 x MAN V12 1800 (opt. 3 x MAN V12 2000) — Kamewa waterjets |
| Fuel Capacity | 14,500 L (3,830 US Gal) |
| Water Capacity | 2,000 L (528 US Gal) |
| Cabins / Heads | 5 Cabins + 3 Crew / 6 Heads + 3 Crew |
| Max Speed | 34 knots |
| Cruise Speed | 29 knots |
Source: Spec & Photos courtesy of Pershing Yachts. Specs verified by Tony Smith, USCG 100 Ton Master, on August 10, 2026.
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Quick Verdict
- Triple waterjet propulsion with 6,000 hp delivers 34-knot top speed and 29-knot cruise, outpacing displacement yachts in the 115-foot class by 15 to 20 knots while maintaining four-foot-ten-inch draft for shallow-water access
- Two-level beach club with hydraulic transformer platform and fold-out wings creates 1,780 square feet of connected outdoor space, matching the deck area of yachts 20 feet longer
- Five full-beam guest cabins with ensuite heads and six-foot-plus headroom throughout, plus dedicated crew quarters for five, delivering superyacht accommodation in a 115-foot planing hull
Our Take
The GTX116 is Pershing's most complete yacht to date. The build quality is consistent with what we've seen from the Ferretti Group's Mondolfo facility, with carbon-reinforced GRP construction and systems integration that reflects serious engineering. The triple waterjet setup is the right call for this application. You get the shallow draft, the tight handling, and the joystick control that makes a 115-footer feel manageable. The engine room is tight around the outboard motors, but it's serviceable, and the crew access is logical. The transformer platform and beach club are not gimmicks. They fundamentally change how you use the boat.
This boat is for owners who value speed and space equally and understand the trade-offs. If you run your yacht hard, make frequent trips between destinations 200 to 400 miles apart, and entertain regularly, the GTX116 delivers. If you're planning to cross oceans, anchor for weeks at a time, or prioritize fuel economy, you'll be better served by a displacement hull with more tankage. The GTX116 is purpose-built for fast, frequent use in coastal and island-hopping environments. It's not trying to be everything to everyone.
Resale on Pershings in this size range has historically been strong, particularly for well-maintained examples with low hours. The GTX series is new, so we don't have long-term data yet, but early interest suggests demand will hold. Maintenance costs are predictable if you stay on top of the service intervals. The MAN engines are proven, the waterjets are reliable, and the Ferretti Group's dealer network provides solid support. Budget $800,000 to $1.2 million annually for full crew operation, or half that if you're owner-operating with part-time help. This is a serious yacht for serious use..
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many cabins does the Pershing GTX116 have?
The GTX116 sleeps guests in five cabins with six heads, plus three crew cabins with three crew heads. Pershing rates the yacht for 20 people on board.
That is a full superyacht complement — a full-beam owner's suite plus four further guest cabins, all en suite. It is two more cabins than the GTX80 and one more than the GTX90, and it is the reason the GTX116 is the only boat in the range we file as a superyacht rather than a sport yacht.
How much water does the Pershing GTX116 draw?
The GTX116 draws 4'10" (1.47 m) — remarkably little for a 35-metre yacht, and the direct result of choosing waterjets over shafts or surface drives.
This is the specification we would point at first. Under five feet of draft on a 115-footer opens up Bahamian banks, Med anchorages and shallow inlets that a conventionally driven yacht of the same length simply cannot enter. If you are comparing the GTX116 against a displacement yacht at this length, the draft is a bigger practical difference than the speed.
How fast is the Pershing GTX116?
Pershing publishes a top speed of 34 knots and a cruise of 29 knots for the GTX116, driven by three MAN V12s on Kamewa waterjets. The standard package is 1,800 mhp per engine and the optional one 2,000 mhp; the published performance figures are for the 2,000 mhp boat.
That is roughly 15 to 20 knots faster than a displacement yacht of the same length, which is the entire argument for the boat. It is also slower than the 9X, which runs 42 knots — the GTX116 spends its power on volume and deck space instead of top end.
What is the range of the Pershing GTX116?
Pershing publishes 400 nautical miles at the 29-knot cruise, and 800 nautical miles at an economical 10 knots, from 3,830 US gallons (14,500 litres) of fuel.
The second figure is the one buyers miss. Waterjets are not efficient at low speed by reputation, but the GTX116 doubles its range by slowing to 10 knots, which makes a Bahamas or Balearics crossing a planning question rather than a fuel question.