What a pair of Pearls
UK boatbuilder Pearl Yachts are set to be the stars of the French Riviera at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival 2019 from 10th to 15th September. Pearl Yachts intent to make a statement in displaying their largest flagship models Pearl 80 and the Pearl 95, measuring 29.2 metres, the Pearl 95 is the largest model in the Pearl Yachts line-up and made its world premiere at the Monaco Yacht Show 2018. Recognised for her opulent, yet simple interior design by Kelly Hoppen, this year, the Pearl 95 gets to Cannes as multiple awards winner: best interior, best layout, overall innovation.
The second-largest yacht in the Pearl Yachts fleet, the Pearl 80 also received industry-wide recognition earlier this year, when it was nominated for industry boat awards.
Pearl Yachts Managing Director, Iain Smallridge, comments on the British yard’s attendance in Cannes this year: “It’s great to be at Cannes with two best selling models: the Pearl 80 and Pearl 95, now award-winners and nominees.
It’s an honour to be recognised by the industry,” Smallridge continues, “and we’re immensely proud of the results of our hard work and successful collaborations with the designers of these yachts.
We’re excited to once again welcome guests onboard both yachts in September, and are looking forward to seeing plenty of new and familiar faces.”
Renowned British designer Bill Dixon is responsible for the sporty exterior design of the PEARL 95, where a semi-raised pilothouse merges seamlessly with the glazed Deep-V hull for a commanding silhouette.
Prospective owners are offered the opportunity to make their stamp on the yacht, with a choice of three luxurious interior design themes from designer Kelly Hoppen, all featuring particularly impressive amounts of natural light throughout.
The opportunity to tour the yacht experiencing the full splendour of the exquisite interior, scrutinise the superior craftsmanship and see for themselves the attention to detail that has been considered throughout.
With luxurious materials such as marble, teak, ceramic and linen used across both yachts, an onboard tour will delight all the senses and enable clients to fully visualise their own dream yacht.
Pearl 95 Specifications
| LENGTH OVERALL (INC PULPIT) | 95’9” | 29.22m |
| MAXIMUM BEAM | 22” | 6.7m |
| FUEL CAPACITY | 2200 UK gallons | 10000 litres |
| WATER CAPACITY | 350 UK gallons | 1600 litres |
| LIGHTSHIP DISPLACEMENT | 95 tonnes |
| ENGINE OPTION 1 | 2 x CAT C32 1925hp |
| ENGINE OPTION 2 | 2 x MTU 16V M96 2400hp |
| ENGINE OPTION 3 | 2 x MTU 16V M96L 2600hp |
| MAX SPEED | 28 knots |
| CRUISING SPEED | 18 knots |
| RANGE AT CRUISING SPEED | 380 NM |
Pearl 80 Specifications
| LENGTH OVERALL (INC PULPIT) | 78’5” | 23.9m |
| HULL LENGTH | 62’12” | 19.2m |
| BEAM | 19’6” | 5.99m |
| DRAFT WITH ZEUS | 5’3” | 1.6m |
| FUEL CAPACITY | 1154 UK gallons | 5250 litres |
| WATER CAPACITY | 286 UK gallons | 1300 litres |
| LIGHTSHIP DISPLACEMENT | 57 tonnes |
| ENGINE OPTION 1 | 2x CATC181150hp |
| ENGINE OPTION 2 | 2 x MAN V12 1400hp |
| ENGINE OPTION 3 | 2 x MAN V12 1800hp |
| ENGINE OPTION 4 | 3 x Volvo IPS 1200 |
| MAX SPEED | Up to 35 knots |
| CRUISING SPEED | Up to 25 knots |
| RANGE AT CRUISING SPEED | Up to 350 NM |
During 2018 the Pearl celebrated their 20th anniversary, receiving several orders in the first half of the year. With these pair of Pearls, continued success for the Warwick based builder looks promising.
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