Hustle & Flow
When an 84-foot yacht goes over 40 knots in the open ocean, it’s a marvel of maritime engineering. After a breathtaking sea trial in the Atlantic off Ft. Lauderdale, I can attest that the new Pershing 8X ably carries on the shipyard’s tradition of building Italian yachts that run like the ballistic missiles they are named for.
Not only is the 8X a speed demon, but it also is a blast to drive. “It’s a fun owner/operator boat,” said Capt. Joe Yaghy, who accompanied us on the sea trial. “It’s like flying a plane.”
The 8X has both upper and lower helm stations, and they each offer a different driving experience. The lower station is like the cockpit of a private luxury aircraft,
