Pershing 76

We'd have to know more about your experience to answer the one person operation question. It's definitely not the easiest boat you could find to dock and maneuver in tight settings.

Now the real thing of consideration is how you feel about surface drives. With twin 2000 MTU's which seems to have been the standard, the boat accelerates quickly. At 1500 RPM, it runs 26+ knots. WOT is 42+ knots.

Exactly what I said. Surface drives, which is what the Pershing has, have very different characteristics than other drives. You say you don't plan to move it often. Are you saying you don't intend to use it much? Is it your intent to just let it sit?

You should use the Yacht Forum search engine and search " Surface Drives" to learn more. Google maybe too. Just to familiarize yourself with them some.

So you're not a boater, have no real interest in boating or cruising, just want it to park and spend time on? Why do you want a boat?

If I was buying a boat as an apartment as it looks like you are, I'd buy something more utilitarian than a Pershing.

Take a look at this link: http://www.topsystemdrive.com/

No. They all get affected.

I am concerned that you were thinking of buying a Pershing and didn't know what a surface drive was. What attracted you about the boat? How much experience do you have handling boats, especially larger ones? You could have difficulty getting insurance that would allow you to operate a boat that size without a licensed captain if you lack experience.

There are many who buy boats and keep them parked for long times. Most, however, start with plans to use them more and just aren't able to. In your case, just trying to understand why you are looking to buy. By understanding that, then we might give you better advice than otherwise. There is no way any of us can really give an opinion on whether a boat matches your needs without knowing those needs nor can we on whether you can single hand it without knowing your experience.

Pershing uses Arneson.

Pershing uses both, they have recently launched the 82' VeryHighPerformance that uses Top System 95P and has a maximum speed of 50+ knots

AGP22,
Whether you have a Pershing to sit on in the Med and sail occasionally or live on the hook as you cruise for weeks to months at a time, you need to get the boat you like. I, for one, cannot knock anyone interested in a Pershing.

I have no experience with one, but it is a boat, and a rather large complex one at that. All systems will require maintainence, trouble shooting and fixing. Most operators do not like boat systems to sit for any length of time as you probably know having been involved in larger sailboats.

I cannot imagine anyone operating a 76 foot boat single handed. Not that it cannot be done, it is just not safe.

Have you gone to the Pershing section of Yachtforums yet? Please do. There are some awesome posts about a members Pershing 80 I think his forum name is MaxPower?

At least you don't have to worry about fuel costs if you are sitting in the marina enjoying the south of France.

I do hope you will keep us updated on your process regardless of the nay-sayers and dock queen haters. I like any boat shopper as it is a sign of economic movement and we need to support the lifestyle and industry that we all love regardless of intended use of the vessel.

-Greg

He was not talking about new and all the used 76's I see are Arneson.

Again. Look up MaxPower and his posting of his Pershing 80. Not all forum members hang out here everyday. You have to look around. But you are in the right place in yachtforums.

Yes, ASD 15, if I'm not wrong