News & Events
| Event | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Villamoura Boat Show | April 20th - 25th 2011 | Villamoura, Portugal |
| Palma Boat Show | April 30th - May 8th 2011 | Palma de Mallorca, Spain |
| Sandbanks Boat Show | May 7th - 8th 2011 | Sandbanks, UK |
| Cannes Boat Show | September 6th - 11th 2011 | Cannes, France |
| Southampton Boat Show | September 16th - 25th 2011 | Southampton, UK |
Pearl Motor Yachts and Interior Designer Kelly Hoppen MBE collaborate on Pearl 75 (August 2011)
Pearl Motor Yachts, one of the UK’s leading luxury yacht builders, has announced a special collaboration with a world renowned British interior designer. Kelly Hoppen MBE is one of the most in-demand interior designers in the country. Kelly has been brought on board to design the luxury interior of the flagship Pearl 75, which will be launched in early 2012.
When the top stars of business, sports, film and fashion are looking to create their perfect sanctuary, they know they are in safe hands with world-renowned interior designer, Kelly Hoppen MBE. Kelly creates stunning interior designs for luxury homes, yachts and private jets for an ever-expanding international high-profile client base. The famous ‘Hoppen’ style fuses together the eastern principles of simplicity and balance and the western tastes for sumptuous textures and luxurious finishes. With the expertise and craftsmanship of Pearl Yachts married in with Kelly Hoppen the result is all about the understated luxury of textural fusion.
Understated luxury is the watchword and, like all Pearl yachts, unrivalled quality is consistent throughout this elegant yacht. The technical systems of the boat are state-of-the-art as you’d expect, twin ZF series 4000 pods coupled to MTU 1250hp engines combine joystick manoeuvrability with sports boat performance, ensuring the proud captain looks and feels competent at all times.
Iain Smallridge, Pearl’s Managing Director comments:
“The international reputation of Kelly Hoppen precedes her and this exciting new partnership will continue to keep Pearl at the forefront of innovative yacht design as we strive to offer our customers something a little different. The Pearl 75 has been on the drawing board for nearly three years and is a result of demand from our current owners, some of whom have been involved in the development process. The new Pearl 75 will be the largest of the Pearl fleet, offering owners 4 luxuriously appointed staterooms and a unique open plan galley, lower helm and seating area sheltered under a conservatory-style glass roof.”
With legendary Pearl sea-keeping, craftsmanship, innovation and style, the Pearl 75 brings many new features to this sector of the motor yacht market.
The Pearl 75 is due to be launched towards the end of the year.
Pearl Motor Yachts will be exhibiting the Pearl 60 at this year’s Cannes Boat Show, 6th – 11th September on berth TPA 102 and the Southampton boat show, from the 16th – 25th September on berth M348. Further information on all of the Pearl Motor Yachts range will be available at the berths.
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For further press information, please contact Sarazann Bhangal or Johanna Dain at Cognition PR on +44 (0)1926 330800 or email sarazann.b@cognitionagency.co.uk / Jo.d@cognitionagency.co.uk
A maintenance revolution from Pearl Motor Yachts (22/03/2011)
Pearl Motor Yachts, one of the UK’s leading luxury yacht builders, has announced the immediate implementation of its ground breaking computerised yacht maintenance and management system on the hugely successful Pearl 60, the new contemporary styled Pearl 50 and the soon to be launched Pearl 75.
Pearl has developed the innovative computer system, designed to effectively manage the after sales maintenance of all Pearl Motor Yachts, streamline warranty procedures and improve the ownership experience of its boats, in partnership with Powercool Marine Portugal.
Commenting on the system, Iain Smallridge, Managing Director of Pearl Motor Yachts, said: “Pearl Motor Yachts is constantly striving to improve all aspects of our business. We recognised that the old style reactive system of dealing with after-sales boat maintenance could be vastly improved.
Our revolutionary pro-active Computerised Maintenance Management System is designed to manage the on-going technical care of every element of each Pearl Motor Yacht to the highest standard. Extensive tests have already proved that introducing our system dramatically improves the overall on going care of each Pearl Motor Yacht and leads to higher levels of client satisfaction.”
The system, known as Pearl CMMS, which will be included with all new Pearl Motor Yacht sales and available to existing clients at a preferential rate, is designed to be simple to operate. Once a client has signed up, their boat is given a unique identity within the Pearl central database and all the various maintenance tasks associated with the systems on board are automatically scheduled from the factory, following the manufacturer’s specifications.
The Pearl CMMS system allows the factory to monitor the ongoing care of each Pearl Motor yacht in the world. It also allows Pearl dealers to create a full service history of every job undertaken on every boat in their care. This has already proven to be an invaluable tool when it comes to downstream desirability, as clients can demonstrate a full service history of their boat.
Michael Killeen, Managing Director of Powercool Marine, adds: “Our CMMS system for the effective management of boat after-sales maintenance has been tested on the boats in our care in Portugal over the past 3 years. We have worked with Pearl to develop the software and technical training over the past 18 months and during that time client satisfaction levels have been dramatically improved. By adopting the system on their boats Pearl has brought boat maintenance into the 21st century and further enhanced its after sales care so that it can better serve its clients.”
Pearl Motor Yachts launches luxury brand to Asian market (February 2011)
Pearl Motor Yachts, one of the UK’s leading luxury motoryacht builders has announced its worldwide expansion with the appointment of its first dealership in Asia.
Based in Hong Kong, Ocean Bright Marine was selected to represent the brand due to its firm connections within the Asian yachting industry and reputation for service excellence and after-sales care. The company will promote Pearl’s range comprising the hugely successful Pearl 60, the new contemporary styled Pearl 50 and the new flagship Pearl 75 which is due to launch early next year.
Managing Director Iain Smallridge commented “We have a significant and well established presence across Europe and are now looking to extend this internationally. We’ve seen a growing requirement for quality European yachts within Asia and therefore felt this would be a good place to begin our dealership expansion. I’m confident that Ocean Bright Marine will be the ideal partner to move the brand forward in this region and look forward to working with them.”
Executive Director Paul Poon of Ocean Bright Marine commented “I’ve wanted to partner with Pearl for a long time, so you can imagine how delighted I was to hear that we had been selected to represent them in Hong Kong & MacauChina. The performance and craftsmanship of their motor yachts is exceptional and I’m very confident that the brand will capture the interest of high net worth individuals within Asia.”
Ocean Bright Marine will be introducing the Pearl brand at the Hong Kong International Boat Show at Club Marina Cove in December this year and the Hong Kong Gold coast Boat Show in May 2011.
Pearl Motor Yachts Continues to Expand European Dealer Network (21/02/2011)
Pearl Motor Yachts, one of the UK’s leading luxury yacht builders, has announced the continued expansion of its Mediterranean network with the appointment of a new dealership in Portugal.
Located in Central Algarve, Powercool Marine, a marine sales, maintenance and management company has been selected to promote Pearl’s fleet comprising of the hugely successful Pearl 60, the new contemporary styled Pearl 50 and the soon to be launched new flagship, the Pearl 75.
With workshops at Vilamoura & Albufeira marinas, Powercool Marine specialises in a range of quality products and service offerings to motorboat owners including boat management and all aspects of marine maintenance.
Commenting on the new alliance, Iain Smallridge, Managing Director of Pearl Motor Yachts, said: “Demand for Pearl’s motor yachts continues to grow and the appointment of new dealers provides even more opportunities for people to view, trial and charter the Pearl range. Powercool Marine has more than a decade of experience and expertise, building up a thriving business and a first class reputation in the region. We feel confident that they are able to deliver Pearl’s innovative brand and quality service standards as it is clear that they understand the tailored approach offered to all clients.”
Michael Killeen, Managing Director of Powercool Marine, adds: “Powercool Marine has built its business by representing only the best brands in the boat world and our partnership with Pearl is testament to this approach. Pearl Motor Yachts are synonymous with quality and an exceptional build standard and I am in no doubt that boat owners in Portugal will fall in love with Pearls luxury portfolio.”
Pearl Motor Yachts & Bentley Hampshire at London Boat Show 2011
Pearl Motor Yachts and Bentley Hampshire will be continuing their highly successful partnership at the London International Boat Show. They will be showcasing the very best of British craftsmanship in the form of the contemporary styled Pearl 60 and the all new flagship, Bentley Mulsanne.
Visitors to the stand will be able to reserve a private viewing of the Pearl 60 model and also be able see Bentley’s new grand tourer, the pinnacle of luxury British motoring.
Iain Smallridge, Pearl’s Managing Director commented: “Pearl has worked in partnership with Bentley for a number of years now and we’re delighted to continue this association with Bentley Hampshire at the 2011 show. Pearl and Bentley really complement each other as both companies are passionate about the fusion of power, refinement and elegance. It’s also really exciting to have the new Bentley Mulsanne on our stand this year.”
David Money, Sales Manager at Bentley Hampshire added: “Bentley Hampshire and Pearl Motor Yachts have developed a unique relationship over recent years. We are pleased, once again, to support Pearl Motor Yachts and we are very excited to be able to showcase the new Bentley Mulsanne at such a high profile event.”
Bentley Hampshire, part of the Harwoods Group, is located in the New Forest, just outside Southampton and close to many of the major boating centres on the South coast.
The contemporary styled Pearl 60 is renowned for its intelligent design that positions the two principal cabins at either end of the yacht for ultimate privacy and spacious living. Two further sumptuously appointed guest cabins give owners more accommodation than any of its competitors. A wide choice of bespoke finishes including satin walnut joinery, contrasting leathers and a selection of luxury wall and ceiling linings allow each yacht to be personalised. Externally, sleek lines and innovative features including the hydraulic bathing platform and aft sunroof system come as standard. Powered by twin 775hp Volvo engines, the Pearl 60 is a graceful combination of exhilarating power and luxurious refinement.
The Bentley Mulsanne has a top speed of 184mph; the sprint from 0-62 can be made in 5.3 seconds. At the top of the line Mulsanne is powered by a 6¾ Litre V8 that develops a maximum output of 505 HP.
Throughout the show, the Pearl and Bentley teams will be available to provide more information, and discuss specific requirements. Iain Smallridge, Managing Director of Pearl Motor Yachts will also be available on stand to talk about the highly anticipated launch of the new flagship model the Pearl 75.
You can visit Pearl and Bentley on stand L66
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