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 the one I would put in front of a buyer who wants superyacht accommodation without dropping back to displacement speed. Three MAN V12s, 1,800 mhp standard with a 2,000 mhp package offered, driving Kamewa waterjets, for a published 34-knot maximum and a 29-knot cruise on a 115'11" hull. The jets do something no propeller package manages at this length: draft comes in at 4'10". On a yacht of 286,601 pounds unladen that is the difference between planning a route around the chart and largely ignoring it. Accommodation is five cabins plus three crew, six heads plus three crew heads, and 1,780 square feet of connected outdoor deck.
The waterjets are a commitment, and that is the trade-off to price in early. Low-speed handling is genuinely different from props and takes learning, and jet servicing is a specialised skill rather than something any yard can pick up, which matters more on a yacht of this length because you cannot simply take her somewhere else. Settle the servicing relationship as part of the buying decision, not after the first season. The other honest note is the range: 400 nautical miles is quoted at the 29-knot cruise. This is a yacht that hops between good places quickly, not one you point across an ocean.
Two specifics to get in writing. Pershing publishes two engine packages for this model, and which one is fitted is not something you can read off the transom, so confirm on paper whether the hull you are being offered carries the standard 1,800 or the optional 2,000. And ask for the waterjet service history and the recommended service interval, documented by whoever has been maintaining her, before you get to survey. When you want to see her run, come to us and we will set up the trial.
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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.