Pershing GTX90: what to look at after the first unit launch

Why the Pershing GTX90 matters now

On July 9, 2026, Ferretti Group announced the launch of the first Pershing GTX90, which entered the water on July 1 in the port of Fano, Italy. The model moves the GTX range into the 90 to 100-foot segment and pushes a very specific promise: keep the unmistakable Pershing attitude while giving owners more exterior volume and more relaxed liveability for anchoring and short fast cruising.

For Batoo readers, the interesting part is not just the launch itself. The real question is whether the GTX90 adds something practical for an owner comparing a fast open yacht with a flybridge or sportbridge model that is more focused on time outside.

The numbers to lock in first

The builder states an overall length of 27.97 metres and a beam of 6.89 metres. Accommodation is for up to eight guests in four cabins, while the crew area includes two double cabins with private bathrooms.

On the technical side, the GTX90 uses twin 2,200 hp MAN V12X engines paired with Castoldi TurboDrive 600 HCT waterjets. The yacht carries CE Class A certification, and the first unit is fitted with twin Seakeeper 18 gyroscopic stabilisers.

Those figures matter because they define the project clearly. This is not a soft, floating lounge first and a performance boat second. It is still a fast Pershing, but one that is trying to gain space and flexibility without losing its core identity.

What owners should actually inspect

1. The stern experience

The first area to study is the raised stern cockpit with fold-down side terraces. Pershing says this solution expands the cockpit area to 37 square metres. In practical terms, that means more usable deck where modern ownership often happens: swimming, toy handling, boarding, lounging and spending long hours at anchor.

For a buyer, the right question is not simply whether the space is large. The real question is whether the flow between sunpad, shaded seating, water access and toy stowage works cleanly when family, guests and crew are all using the same zone.

2. The double garage below 100 feet

One of the most concrete details in the GTX90 package is the double garage. According to the builder, it can carry a Williams 395 SportJet tender and a Sea-Doo Spark Trixx personal watercraft. In this size bracket, that is not a minor point.

For real owners, garage design affects launch and recovery time, deck tidiness, safety during waterside operations and how easy it is to build a day around tender transfers and water toys. That is why it is worth checking not only the stated capacity, but also the actual routine of launching, recovering and storing equipment.

3. The sportbridge as a social deck

Pershing quotes 33 square metres for the sportbridge and says that is more than 43% above the average for yachts of similar size. That is still a marketing claim, but it gives a useful signal about the design direction.

The key point is that the GTX90 is not trying only to be fast. It is trying to become a more credible platform for long guest days, with separated zones for sunbathing, dining and helming. Buyers should therefore check whether that split really makes life easier on board, or whether the main deck still becomes the default crowding point.

Interior layout: strong concept, but it needs real-world testing

The main deck is built around continuity between outside and inside through a very wide aft door. To port there is a bar setup, opposite there is dining for eight, and the central saloon is arranged for conversation and downtime. Below deck, the layout includes a full-beam owner suite, a forward VIP and two guest cabins.

On paper, the message is sound: more visual openness and more social use. In practice, a serious buyer should still check three points.

• Sun and wind protection when the aft area stays fully open.
• True separation between guest circulation and crew service paths.
• Acoustic privacy in the owner suite when tenders and toys are being used outside.

Propulsion: match the yacht to the real mission profile

Twin MAN V12X engines with Castoldi waterjets confirm that Pershing has not turned the GTX90 into a slow-cruising platform. Even without adding performance figures that were not repeated in the July 9 launch release, the technical package says a lot. The GTX90 is still aimed at fast transfers, dynamic arrivals and a sporty helm feel.

That brings a practical filter for owners. The model makes the most sense if your real use case rewards speed, transfer efficiency and quick access to the water with toys and tenders. If your priority is maximum quietness at anchor for long stays with heavy hotel loads, then the comparison set should include yachts built around a different philosophy.

What comes next

According to YachtBuyer, after the project reveal at Boot Dusseldorf 2026, the launch of the first unit is another milestone ahead of the model's public debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026. That matters because Cannes should be the moment when buyers can judge circulation, ergonomics and the real sense of volume with less reliance on renderings and specifications.

The Batoo takeaway

The Pershing GTX90 is interesting not because it is just another fast 90-footer. It is interesting because it tries to move the category toward a more hybrid brief: performance, direct contact with the water and noticeably larger social spaces.

Before getting carried away, the live checks are straightforward:

• whether the widened stern really works in daily use
• whether the double garage is efficient in routine operations
• whether the main deck stays comfortable with a full guest load
• whether the sporty setup matches your actual cruising style

If those answers hold up in person, the GTX90 could become one of the more important sport-yacht launches of summer 2026 in the over-27-metre bracket.