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The Pearl 80 has a luster and clarity that should make her a favorite in her class.

koya pearls are prize stones, cultured in salt water and known for their brilliant off-white color, pink overtones and near-perfect spherical shape. An akoya is ideally engineered to thrive in its saltwater environment. The Pearl 80, a yacht with an off-white tone, has a design that should see it thrive at sea as well. ¶ Produced across the pond with lines by naval architect Bill Dixon — who has designed everything from

Asuperyachts to sailboats — the yacht has a fine entry that dares the sea to try its luck. Her aggressive look continues aft, with the foredeck’s visual grit blending seamlessly into a sweptback, glass-filled, contemporary superstructure, all tied into a stern section that appears determined to move in one direction: forward. ¶ To help get her going, optiona1 1,800 hp MAN V-12 diesels provide a reported 25-knot cruise speed and a 35-knot top-end.