Midnight Express announces breakthrough, performance powerboat technology as its engineers officially unveil what is being hailed as one of the industry’s biggest innovations in years: the world’s first performance five-outboard-engine yacht with two-lever control and a host of innovative design features.
Midnight Express’ new model line is called the Quintessence43, named for its groundbreaking five 400HP Mercury racing outboard engines uniquely set up with surfacing props and Sport-Master drives. Midnight continues to be—and has been—the industry leader in five-engine outboard designs since introducing them to a worldwide audience in 2007.
Now, Midnight has extended its engineering acumen by reinventing the performance experience of its five-engine boats with the first-ever proprietary and exclusive two lever control system known as ErgoEngine Control. The design offers a powerful yet simple usability that is unrivaled in the industry. With speeds comfortably in excess of 90 MPH, having only two levers to maneuver, rather than the typical six, simplifies captain operation. This innovative turnkey solution for advanced five-engine control offers additional design simplicity for owner comfort: it takes just one key to start all five engines, another Midnight Express exclusive.
“It was clear that the masterminds at Midnight were setting out to change the game with this one,” says Tim Ciasulli, a national and world champion in powerboat racing who holds the record for the fastest lap speed in the history of the sport. “The Quintessence43 does just that, and redefines powerboating for those who experience it.” Ciasulli acquired the debut Quintessence43 model produced, which launched last week.
The Quintessence43 is a 43’ boat with an extra-wide 12.5’ beam. It features a true twin stepped hull which produces minimal bow rise while getting on plane. It is built with Midnight’s exclusive infusion molded and cored structure across the entire boat, allowing for a lighter and faster boat while fortifying the boat to make it stronger and more fuel efficient. The result is class-leading rough water handling, enhanced by the Midnight Exclusive Integrated Spray Reduction (ISR) system that also keeps the boat significantly drier by incorporating a novel shape at the bow that catches more spray and—more effectively than other designs—pushes it back down.
Midnight Express is known for innovative design which extends beyond performance to accessories and functionality in all models. The Quintessence43 offers a 100% carbon fiber side dive door with an integrated ladder; a 100% carbon fiber infused hard top; a cabin loaded with futuristic gadgets; and, a fully digital control system powered with Garmin touch screens. The entire digital control system is operated with wireless remotes to allow the owner to select different lighting modes and to turn battery switches on and off without climbing into tight spaces.
Every great conductor of this unrivaled boat also enjoys the full symphony offered by the state-of-the-art stereo system which includes 14 speakers, six subwoofers and six amps producing 3200 watts.
