Horizon Power Catamarans – Yachting https://www.yachtingmagazine.com Yachting Magazine’s experts discuss yacht reviews, yachts for sale, chartering destinations, photos, videos, and everything else you would want to know about yachts. Mon, 07 Jul 2025 17:52:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/favicon-ytg-1.png Horizon Power Catamarans – Yachting https://www.yachtingmagazine.com 32 32 Silent, Emissions-Free Cruising https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/yachts/next-marine-silent-emissions-free-cruising/ Mon, 07 Jul 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=70608 Horizon Power Catamarans and Two Oceans are pioneering a much quieter cruising experience.

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Horizon Power Catamaran
Several forward-thinking boatbuilders are now embracing technology such as lithium-phosphate batteries, giving boaters a way to have the power they need without the annoyance. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans

Sometimes, innovation is born of necessity. Other times, it comes simply from sheer annoyance.

That was the overriding feeling—annoyance—that boaters had for years about noisy generators in pristine coves and on placid bays.

There was belching. And spewing. Endless sleep interruptions from the droning. Somebody cranking the damn thing on at 5:30 in the morning like some kind of harborwide alarm clock built by human-hating robots in machinery hell. More than a few of nature’s most untouched, most peaceful locations seemed positively corrupted by the ruckus of generators, again and again and again.

Even still, the idea of overnighting on a boat without a generator was anathema to a lot of people. No generator would mean no air conditioning. No reading lights. No power for whatever electronic device they were most addicted to at the time.

All of this is why several forward-thinking boatbuilders are now embracing technology such as lithium-phosphate batteries, giving boaters a way to have the power they need without the annoyance—or the expense—of having to continuously run a generator on board.

Horizon Power Catamaran
Horizon PC’s quiet-cruising setup leverages a series of Victron lithium-phosphate batteries and a variable-speed A/C system. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans

Horizon Power Catamarans is one such boatbuilder. The company was founded in 2009, has sold more than 60 hulls, and has handled more than 500 charters. All of that business came with feedback from occasional and regular boaters alike about what would make their experience even more hassle-free, leading up to the boatbuilder’s turn toward generator-free cruising options.

“Welcome to silent living!” the builder announced in early 2024 as it made a new power-management package a standard feature on its PC52, PC60, PC68 and larger custom power-catamaran models.

Each of the catamarans will have a Victron Energy lithium-phosphate battery package paired with a Termodinamica variable-speed air-conditioning system. The idea, the builder says, is for boaters to have minimal generator usage and maximum efficiency—such as air conditioning, refrigerator and freezers being able to run for 20 hours on batteries alone.

“This, coupled with other areas of energy savings, such as propane-fueled cooking, solar-powered systems and large alternators, goes a long way in mitigating energy consumption while making for an extremely comfortable and enjoyable cruising experience overall,” says company founder and CEO Richard Ford.

Horizon Generator Panel
Each of the catamarans will have a Victron Energy lithium-phosphate battery package paired with a Termodinamica variable-speed air-conditioning system. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans

Another boatbuilder working on similar power solutions is Two Oceans Marine. It’s based in Cape Town, South Africa, and has been building boats since 1989. A partnership with the HMY Yachts network of dealers in the United States includes the Two Oceans 555 power catamaran, which owners can order with an Off-Grid Package that’s designed to provide power without the noise of running a generator.

The Off-Grid Package includes eight 400-watt solar panels, a 50 kW Victron Energy lithium-iron-phosphate house battery bank, and 9 kW Integrel Systems PTO power generators on the main engines. (PTO stands for power take-off generator. It’s tech that’s often used in agriculture and by emergency services in areas without electricity.)

In less-geeky terms, this package gives boat owners an entire technology setup with generator-free cruising and living aboard in mind.

“This translates into the ability to power all seven air conditioners continuously for over eight hours in sweltering South Florida conditions,” says Dave Jirikovic, the brand manager handling the Two Oceans line for HMY Yachts. “The Integrel system’s PTO generators, driven by the main engines, operate maintenance-free and allow for efficient and high-speed recharging of the house storage bank.”

Jirikovic calls the package “a glimpse into the future of boating.” He might be right.

Are the generator’s days numbered? In some boaters’ minds, the answer appears to be a definitive, happy and whisper-quiet yes.

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Power-Cat Advantages for Cruising https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/cruising-and-chartering/power-cat-owner-advantages/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=70260 These three boat owners had very different reasons for choosing a power catamaran, and here's what they said.

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Silent Yachts SY62
The SY62 from Silent Yachts is available in three versions with more open or enclosed spaces. Courtesy Silent Yachts

Ease of maintenance is something that has impressed Jay Dollries ever since he bought his Tesla almost a decade ago. On a catamaran charter with friends in the Bahamas, he couldn’t help but wonder why boats are so far behind in that department—not to mention still using noisy generators to power basic comforts like air conditioning on the hook.

“You spend so much time going through and checking the oil and doing all these things on the boat,” he says. “It’s been nine years ago now since I bought my first Tesla, and I still have that car, and I have spent a total of, I think, $250 on maintenance in the nine years, and I don’t have to check my oil. I change tires and wiper blades, and that’s about it.”

When he learned about Silent Yachts, Dollries saw people who thought like him. He ordered an SY62 during the pandemic, when the company was going through management challenges. Still a believer in the technology, he ordered a second SY62 that just emerged from the shipyard under the company’s new leadership. He still has Sunrise Dream, but he christened the new SY62 100% because it has been outfitted, in Dollries’ mind, to total perfection.

SY62 owner Jay Dollries
SY62 owner Jay Dollries enjoys cruising aboard his power cats in the Mediterranean and Bahamas alike. Courtesy Silent Yachts

“We have two water-generation systems on the new one,” he says. “We’ve got a much lighter color scheme on it. It’s a four-bedroom plus two crew, versus a five-plus-one. Originally, when we designed the boat, we were going to do four-plus-one, but we didn’t want to put the onus on having a husband-and-wife combo for operating the boat. The crew quarters are a little bit on the smaller side. Having the second crew quarter gives somebody their own space.”

His plan for 100% is to spend this summer in the Mediterranean, starting around Venice, Italy, and then cruising down the Croatian coast to Montenegro and Greece. From there, he’ll head to Italy’s Amalfi Coast, then over to Sardinia and Corsica. The boat will be on display at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September, and after that, he’ll explore the South of France and Spain’s Balearic Isles before heading to Gibraltar and staging to cross the Atlantic.

He plans to be on board for the crossing, and he’s so confident in the boat’s technology that he’s already talking like an old salt about other priorities that have bedeviled boaters for centuries. “I think we’ve got the right crew, and we’ll be smart about making sure we have the right weather,” he says. “We’ll look at the weather patterns and make decisions.”

The Owner

Jay Dollries, 61, has been boating for 15 years. He had a 23-foot Boston Whaler and did fishing vacations at Tropic Star Lodge in Panama. A Bahamas charter with The Moorings showed him what cats could do, and he sought out one with tech that reminded him of his Tesla.

Designed for Solar From Scratch

Models in the Silent Yachts range are not solar conversions of traditionally powered cats. The team creates each boat from a blank sheet of paper.

The Silent Yachts Range

Silent Yachts builds solar-electric catamarans in the 60-, 80- and 120-foot ranges. The company’s founders have been at it since 2009, with the brand’s official debut in 2016.


Iliad 53S
The Iliad 53S’s full-height standing room near the engines is another favorite feature, along with a lot more stowage. Courtesy Iliad Catamarans

Goals have a way of evolving. When Rob Vigors was a teenager, his primary goal was speed. He raced on water skis and then became a driver for the sport in his 30s, representing Australia in chasing a world title at up to 112 knots.

But today, with the whiskers on his chin coming in gray, he has other priorities. He moved to the Whitsunday Islands in 2020, bought a 60-foot flybridge monohull and made decent use of it, even though a cat might’ve better handled the short, sharp chop.

“I had looked at power cats,” Vigors says. “What turned me off was the narrowness of the hulls. The accommodations were tight. You had to climb over the bed to get into it.”

Then, at a boat show, he stepped aboard the Iliad 53S.

“It’s like an apartment on the water,” he says. “I went down into the master bedroom, and it was a bedroom that was east-west, and you could walk all around it, and it was queen-size, and I said, ‘That’s the boat for me.’”

Rob Vigors
Rob Vigors is a lifelong boater and water-ski racer. He uses his Iliad 53S as “an apartment on the water.” Courtesy Iliad Catamarans

That same day, he and his wife ordered Kailani, which is Hawaiian for beautiful sky and ocean. They’ve been cruising the Whitsundays with the cat for about a year, and they say they feel a significant difference.

“I don’t have to have a gyro running all night with the genset going to try and keep us stable at anchor or on a mooring,” he says. “Even the walkway down each side, it’s so big. It’s not like a monohull where you almost have to turn sideways to walk up to the bow. And the bow area’s great. It’s a great entertaining boat too because people can spread out easily.”

Full-height standing room near the engines is another favorite feature, along with a lot more stowage.

“One of the other factors was the swim platform,” he says. “It not only goes down, but as it’s going down, it extends rearward. It’s literally only a couple of minutes to get the tender into the water or extract it out of the water. It just makes life so much easier.”

Handling with the bow thruster is also easier, he says—so much so that it’s helping the couple’s relationship. “With the engines, the shafts spaced so far apart, it’s very easy for coming back to the berth,” he says. “We nail it every time. The old boat, we had a few moments…”


Horizon PC52
On the PC52, there are three staterooms, with open or sky-lounge versions offered. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans

Real estate is constantly on Steve Lloyd’s mind. He started in the business two decades ago, focused on commercial properties. Now in his mid-50s, his brain went straight to land-based buildings when he decided to move from Pennsylvania to Florida’s west coast during the pandemic. He looked and looked for a dream home on the water, but they were all too big for him. Then, he says, “I saw an ad for the Fort Lauderdale boat show, and I said, ‘You know what? I’m going to live on a boat.’ My friends thought I was crazy.”

Lloyd had zero boating experience on the day a broker walked him around the show to see various catamarans. He didn’t like some of the finishes; prominent use of fiberglass inside especially bugged him.

Then he went on a build from Horizon Power Catamarans and really liked it. “My broker said a 52-foot Horizon had just come up for sale,” he recalls. “It was about $1.85 million. I said, ‘If you take a little off, I’ll shake your hand.’ I was living on the boat 30 days after the inspections.”

Four years later, he says, becoming a liveaboard power-cat owner has changed his life. He hired a captain and first mate who run the boat so he can be chief entertainer, sometimes inviting dozens of friends for local sunset cruises or to explore Bahamian islands by day while staying shoreside at night.

Steve Lloyd’s friends
Last year, 43 of Steve Lloyd’s friends stayed at the Abaco Beach Resort and used his PC52 to explore. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans

“Two of the bedrooms, they can handle queen-size beds,” he says of My Best Life. “The kitchen has the two Sub-Zero freezers and the refrigerator. The TV is a tuck-away. It’s like living in a 1,100-square-foot apartment, but you can go wherever you want.”

The more friends he invites on board, he says, the more people realize everything that cruising has to offer: “I have high-level friends who have never been on the water, and they’re like, ‘Wow, this is what it’s like?’ When you don’t have a boat, you’re not used to the lifestyle.”

He’s also become comfortable at the helm aboard smaller boats himself. In April 2024, he ordered a 32-foot Calcutta catamaran because the bigger cat couldn’t get into all the island nooks and crannies where he wanted to play. “I can take the Calcutta and run around to all the different bars and restaurants down there,” he says.

And he has fully embraced the idea that when it comes to some things about cruising, he actually knows more than a few lifelong boaters do. “The beautiful thing about the 52 is the width, the width, the width,” he says. “People walk on my boat who are boaters, and they can’t believe how wide it is.”

His Best Life

Steve Lloyd had zero boating experience when he got stuck in Florida during the pandemic. He looked for a house on the water, but they were all too big. Instead, he bought a Horizon PC52 and became a live-aboard with a captain and a steady stream of friends for parties.

Horizon Power Catamarans

The PC52 is the smallest model from this builder, with the biggest being 74 feet long. On the PC52, there are three staterooms, with open or sky-lounge versions offered.

Quiet Cruising Package

Horizon’s cats are equipped with a phosphate battery package and Termodinamica variable-speed air conditioning to minimize generator use.

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For Sale: Horizon PC65 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/brokerage/horizon-pc65-cellfish-for-sale/ Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=68487 We review this Florida-based, low-hour Horizon PC65 that is listed with the builder for under $4 million.

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Horizon PC65 Cellfish
Cellfish is a 2019 Horizon PC65 with just 620 hours of use that’s listed with the builder for $3.895 million. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans

When Horizon introduced its PC65, it was building on the success of its smaller sister model, the PC60, delivering more fuel capacity and more power to satisfy their customers’ bluewater cruising needs. Cellfish is a 2019 Horizon PC65 currently listed with the builder for $3.895 million. 

Cellfish is a skylounge version of the PC65 with a fully enclosed flybridge. The PC65s hull was designed by Angelo Lavranos and Horizon’s in-house team, inheriting the stability, safety, and comfort that characterizes the PC series. 

Horizon PC65 Cellfish
The skylounge gives guests a second interior lounge space to retreat to for privacy or an elevated view. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans

“This meticulously maintained Horizon PC65 is one of the most unique builds that Horizon Power Catamarans has ever produced,” says Horizon Power Catamaran. 

Recent updates onboard Cellfish include having a new air conditioning system installed, having the teak sanded and treated and new paint in the engine room. 

The main-deck interior is largely dedicated to the salon and galley. An L-shaped sofa can fit six to starboard and a three-stool bar to port shares counterspace with the port side galley. The galley is equipped with a number of meal-prep appliances, including: 

  • Electrolux four-burner cooktop
  • GE microwave/convection oven
  • Miele dishwasher
  • Refrigerator with freezer
Horizon PC65 Cellfish
High-gloss joinery and wood veneers create a warm atmosphere in the main-deck interior for guests to sit and stay a while. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans

The PC65s four stateroom layout can sleep up to eight people. The on-deck master, which sits forward of the salon, has a king berth, a flat-screen TV, an en suite head and plenty of natural light via the raked windows overhead. 

The flybridge has two sections, the open-air after section which is set up for tender stowage, and the enclosed skylounge forward. Stepping into the skylounge feels like walking into a second salon. A bar and day head are immediately to port with a lounge pad forward. The helm station sits on the centerline and an L-shaped settee is to starboard. 

Horizon PC65 Cellfish
The on-deck master stateroom is one of four staterooms onboard Cellfish and has a king berth and an en suite head. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans

On the main-deck aft, guests can enjoy alfresco dining at the fixed high-gloss wood table and loose chairs. The transom bench seat is offset for a separate lounge area. The cockpit is shaded by the flybridge overhand above. 

Twin 1,000 hp Caterpillar C12-9 diesels give the 65-foot powercat a 25-knot top hop and a 22-knot fast cruise speed. It’s worth noting the engines were serviced in October 2024. 

Some other notable features on board Cellfish include: 

  • Hydraulic swim platform
  • Two 21.5 kW Onan generators
  • Garmin GPS
  • Garmin open array radar
  • Three Garmin 8617 MFDs
  • Garmin autopilot
  • Garmin VHF
  • Icom marine radio

Where is Cellfish located? The yacht is currently lying in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Richard Ford, richard@powercatco.com, 1-954-803-8102. 

Quick Specifications

  • Length Overall: 65’
  • Maximum Beam: 25’
  • Fuel Capacity: 1,500 gallons
  • Draft: 5’1”

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Horizon PC52 For Sale https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/brokerage/horizon-pc52-magic-for-sale/ Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=67953 Magic is a 2018 Horizon PC52, located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, that has 22-knot speed and is listed for $1.725 million.

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Horizon PC52 Magic
Magic is a 2018 Horizon PC52 currently listed with the builder for $1.75 million dollars. The 52-foot powercat has a range of 400 nautical miles and a 22-knot top hop. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans

Horizon Power Catamarans’ PC52 features bluewater-capable cruising and home-size living spaces, thanks to its 22-foot beam. The builder currently has Magic, a 2018 Horizon PC52, listed for $1.725 million. The 52-foot powercat has a three-stateroom layout that sleeps up to six people and underwent a number of recent upgrades.

The builder says Magic is ready to cruise and available now: “[Magic is] the ideal island/bluewater cruiser. The three cabins and immense entertainment space create an extremely versatile layout that can be used to meet all your boating needs.”

Horizon PC52 Magic
The galley sits to starboard with an L-shaped dinette forward to port that doubles as both a dining area and a lounge area. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans

Recent upgrades onboard Magic include new antifouling bottom paint, new cutlass bearings, a full engine and generator servicing, a new bow thruster, a new aft deck refrigerator and new house batteries. 

Angelo Lavranos penned the PC52 while designer Leigh Ford handled interior styling. The maindeck interior has a salon lounge area and a maindeck galley. The galley has a four-burner electric cooktop, a GE oven and microwave, a Fischer Paykel dishwasher, a refrigerator and freezer, a wine cooler, double sinks and stowage.

Twin 550 hp Cummins QSB 6.7 diesels give Magic a 400-nautical-mile range, an 18-knot fast cruise speed and a 22-knot top hop. It’s worth noting the engines currently have 740 hours on them. 

Horizon PC52 Magic
The master stateroom is in the starboard hull and has a queen berth and an en suite head. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans

Accommodations belowdecks include a master stateroom in the starboard hull and the VIP stateroom and guest cabin in the port hull, which are split by a shared head. The master and VIP staterooms have a queen berth while the guest cabin has side-by-side single berths.

Some other notable features on board Magic include: 

  • E1000 Full Hydraulic Steelhead Crane
  • 7616 Garmin Displays
  • Garmin Autopilot
  • Garmin Radar
  • Fish Finder and Depth Sounder 
  • Ritchie Compass

Where is Magic located? The yacht is currently lying in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Richard Ford, richard@powercatco.com, 1-954-803-8102. 

Quick Specifications

  • Length Overall: 52’
  • Maximum Beam: 22’
  • Fuel Capacity: 800 gallons
  • Draft: 4’8”

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Yachting’s 2024 Editor’s Choice Awards — Yachts https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/yachts/2024-editors-choice/ Fri, 06 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=67499 Our staff has reviewed an armada of yachts this year and now it's time to award those that impressed us across the board.

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Welcome to the Yachting editors’ choice awards. Our staff has evaluated countless vessels, technology, gear and marine-related services during the past 12 months. We’ve discussed and debated. In the following pages, you’ll see the companies, products and initiatives that came out on top of those debates. So, without further ado, here are Yachting’s Editors’ Choice Award winners for 2024.

Aquila 47 Molokai
Twin 600 hp Mercury Verados give the 47 Molokai an efficient 35-to-40-knot cruise speed between 4,000 and 4,500 rpm. Courtesy Aquila

Aquila 47 Molokai: Agile Angling Platform

What We Said: “Versatility is at the heart of the 47 Molokai. It’s a fishing-focused, fast power cat with overnight accommodations.”

Feature-Filled: The boat’s 360-degree fishability is desirable for stand-up anglers ready to go toe-to-toe with a formidable foe. Forty-plus rod holders ensure that a rod for every fishing scenario is at the ready. Twin 42.5-gallon transom livewells, two 90-gallon in-deck fish boxes and a bait-and-tackle rigging station aid in the fishing mission. Whether it’s drifting over wrecks and reefs for bottomfish, flying kites for sailfish or trolling the deep for marlin, the 47 Molokai plays all piscatorial positions well. Twin 600 hp or quad 400 hp outboards let owners dial in the desired performance.

Final Thoughts: Stable is what one feels when stepping aboard the 47 Molokai, helped in part by its 14-foot-7-inch beam. Supporting the drag-reducing, efficiency-enhancing, double-step hull form is a robust build, including a vacuum-infused hull, deck and cockpit sole. Primary forward and aft bulkheads are carbon fiber, while the secondary bulkheads are vinylester-resin-infused. A cabin with a queen-size berth enables weekend excursions. The Aquila 47 Molokai offers the angling advantages of a center-console as well as the element-free amenities of a sport-fish boat.

Azimut Yachts Seadeck 6
Triple 480 hp Volvo Penta IPS650 diesels give the Seadeck 6 speeds of more than 30 knots. Courtesy Azimut Yachts

Azimut Yachts Seadeck 6: Eco-Conscious Cruiser

What We Said: “The Seadeck concept has a back-to-nature philosophy that includes ethically sourced and recycled materials and a cleaner, softer aesthetic with the sea as the focus.”

The Path to Sustainability: The Azimut Seadeck 6 has cork decks. It can run hotel loads—including the Seakeeper gyrostabilizer—at anchor for up to four hours during the day and eight hours at night thanks to a series of Torqeedo batteries and solar panels. The yacht also contains material from up to 15,000 recycled plastic bottles in its build, like the moquette carpeting belowdecks. Additionally, carbon fiber is used in strategic areas to reduce weight without sacrificing strength, which creates a lighter, efficient yacht. This express cruiser, however, does not sacrifice form, function or luxury. Its foldout cockpit sections increase deck space, and a hydraulic swim platform and steps enable seamless water access. Add in a luxe interior with sole-to-ceiling glass, light-tone furnishings, lacquers and a three-stateroom layout, and the Seadeck 6 ticks off a lot of boxes for owners.

Final Thoughts: A yacht can’t be all things to everyone, but the Azimut Yachts Seadeck 6 pushes the go-greener envelope for those seeking a vessel with a forward-thinking yet chic and luxurious design, and an eco-friendlier build.

Ferretti Yachts Infynito 90
The Ferretti Infynito 90 was the first model in a new series for the Italian shipyard. The Infynito 80 is premiering this fall. Courtesy Ferretti Yachts

Ferretti Yachts Infynito 90: Inside Meets Outside

What We Said: “Most striking is the Infynito 90’s partially enclosed foredeck, which Ferretti refers to as an all-seasons terrace. It’s a real wow feature, fully protected from above by a roof that stretches from the forward-raked bridge-deck windows to the ultra-high stem. The foredeck is open to the sides, with a view forward via a window.”

It’s Up to You: The all-seasons terrace has several layout options, including a hot tub with seating, a bar with six stools, and an L-shaped sofa with a table, to name a few. The standard accommodations are belowdecks with a three- or four-stateroom arrangement, but owners can choose a main-deck stateroom too. Additionally, the motoryacht’s sky lounge can have an open plan, with the helm area separated via bulkheads and a sliding door for crew privacy. Twin 1,550 hp and 1,800 hp MAN diesels are available. With the larger engines, the Infynito 90 can make an average top hop of 23 knots with an easy cruise speed of 15 to 17 knots. At a leisurely 10-knot jog, range is north of 2,000 nautical miles.

Final Thoughts: The Ferretti Yachts Infynito 90 represents a bold step in yacht design as it reimagines onboard spaces. It turns traditional concepts upside down to create something brand-new and multifunctional, and it’s all done with a high level of fit-and-finish.

Horizon Yachts FD110 Trideck
The FD110’s top deck is geared solely for entertaining, with sun pads, sofas, a wet bar and more. Horizon Yachts

Horizon Yachts FD110 Trideck: Going Long

What We Said: “Horizon Yachts’ Fast-Displacement series, penned by designer Cor D. Rover, is notable for its broad shoulders and high freeboard. These yachts carry a measurable beam forward to enhance interior and exterior volume, with a wave-splitting bow design and admirable performance across a wide spectrum of speeds.”

Inside Matters: The FD110 Trideck we got aboard had a warm, washed wenge wood with oak and walnut accents in the interior. A seemingly infinite number of other woods are available. Horizon offers owners a high level of customization. Referencing the volume created by the yacht’s design, the salon accommodates an 87-inch flat-screen TV with room to spare, and there are sole-to-ceiling windows around the superstructure. Additionally, the FD110 Trideck’s galley has room for eight fridge and freezer drawers, plus a full-height refrigerator. There is an on-deck owners’ stateroom with a king-size berth, and four guests staterooms belowdecks including three VIPs (two amidships, one forward).

Final Thoughts: For extended cruising, the Horizon FD110 Trideck is powered with twin 1,900 hp Caterpillar C32A diesels. At 8 knots, the yacht has a 3,000-nautical-mile range. At 16 knots, range is around 600 nm. We saw a top speed of 18.6 knots while aboard.

Horizon PC68
With standard power, this power cat can hit a top hop of 24.8 knots at 2,400 rpm. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans

Horizon PC68: Room to Roam

What We Said: “Horizon Power Catamarans has done a lot to optimize the space that this yacht’s 24-foot-6-inch beam affords. Dismiss the thinking that lower staterooms on a multihull yacht are small and constricted. The builder performed some design magic and created four spacious dwellings. In the starboard hull, the master stateroom has a private entrance with a walk-around king-size berth athwartships in the peak, giving the owner an exterior view via a frameless hullside window. The cockpit has a 9-foot-long high-gloss wood table that seats eight.”

Ranging Far and Wide: In addition to the spaciousness created by the wide footprint, multihull yachts offer a different kind of ride than their monohull brethren. On the PC68, sharp hull entries make head seas seem gentle, while a Humphree active stabilization system reduces roll. Powered by twin 850 hp MAN i6 diesel engines matched with five-blade Veem props, the yacht’s range is more than 1,400 nautical miles at 10 knots. At a cruising speed of 19 knots, it’s possible to travel more than 600 nm between refueling stops.

Final Thoughts: With a Portuguese deck accessible through the flybridge forward door as well as a shoal-friendly 5-foot-4-inch draft and the range to travel far and wide, the PC68 is a multifaceted multihull.

Maritimo M60
Maritimo founder Bill Barry-Cotter personally ensured that the M60 would be a truly special design. Maritimo

Maritimo M60: A Classic Reimagined

What We Said: “To understand how the Maritimo M60 performs, you must know that it comes from Australia’s Gold Coast, north of Sydney. Local Maritimo owners do not have a protected Intracoastal Waterway. They cruise with few harbors in which to hide. That coast, facing the Pacific Ocean, endures waves that build across thousands of nautical miles of open ocean.”

Based on Owner Input: When Maritimo decided to update its original 60-foot motoryacht, the builder sought feedback from its global network of owners. The result is the M60 Flybridge Motor Yacht. Based on owners’ input, the builder focused on maximizing space in the cockpit and platform areas, offering versatile options for entertaining, adventure and relaxation. This yacht also has an aft galley, which socially connects the exterior and interior dining areas.

Final Thoughts: Thanks to its variable-deadrise hull with a deep keel, sharp bow entry and flattened progression aft, the M60 excels in offshore cruising efficiency, comfort and stability. Maritimo also stayed with conventional shaft drives for this vessel. Its 1,200-gallon fuel capacity and three options for power—standard twin 800 hp Volvo Penta D13 or optional 1,000 hp Volvo Penta or 1,150 hp Scania engines—bring distant ports of call within easier reach.

Ocean Alexander 35 Puro
Standard power for the 35 Puro is a pair of 2,000 hp MAN diesel engines. Fuel capacity is 5,030 gallons. Courtesy Ocean Alexander

Ocean Alexander 35 Puro: Defining Italian Style

What We Said: “The Ocean Alexander 35P is the first model in the builder’s Puro series, which is being offered in addition to the Revolution, Explorer and Legend series. The builder says the idea behind Puro is to offer yachts for the global marketplace, instead of taking stylized cues from niche geographical markets. Size-wise, the 35 Puro is a 113-foot yacht with a beam of more than 25 feet and a gross tonnage of 273.”

Style With Spirit: Puro in Italian translates as “pure,” yet it can also mean clear or undisputed; all are appropriate to describe the styling of this Ocean Alexander motoryacht, which is produced in collaboration with Italian yacht designer Giorgio Cassetta and naval architect Andrea Agrusta. Within the notable, stylish exterior lines, the 35P has accommodations for 10 guests. The master stateroom is situated on the main deck forward and includes seating areas to port and starboard. The four guest staterooms are on the lower deck, with two VIPs and two twin-berth setups. On the main deck, there’s a conventional layout with a salon and formal dining area.

Final Thoughts: With the 35 Puro, Ocean Alexander has retained the brand DNA that has made it successful while still offering a new look and feel for the next generation of cruising enthusiasts.

Princess Yachts Y95
With a displacement of more than 230,000 pounds, the Princess Y95 has a draft of less than 7 feet. Princess Yachts

Princess Yachts Y95: Class-Leading Flagship

What We Said “The Y95 is the flagship of Princess Yachts’ four-model Y Class of open-flybridge designs. The flybridge is set up for driving and entertaining in comfort. There are twin adjustable helm seats, along with a forward-facing L-shaped seating area for guests. A bar on the flybridge includes a sink, an electric barbecue, a hob and a drawer refrigerator. The dining table up top seats 10 people. Additional dining space is on the main deck.”

The Flybridge Experience: With all respect to climate-controlled, fully enclosed helm vessels, there’s something visceral about enjoying a luxury yacht from an open flybridge. It might be the expansive views of the seas, a subconscious longing to relive the enjoyment of smaller open vessels more associated with youth, or the simple pleasure of feeling the wind and sun while underway. Whatever the reason, the attraction is undeniable.

Final Thoughts: With more than 80 percent of each vessel constructed at its 1.1-million-square-foot facility in Plymouth, United Kingdom, Princess ensures excellent quality control across its entire line. Performance is another strong suit. With an efficient hull form and wave-piercing bow, the Y95 reaches speeds of up to 23 knots with its standard 2,000 hp MAN V12-2000 engines, according to the builder.

Riva 82 Diva
The Riva brand celebrated its 180th anniversary in 2022. It helped to pioneer Italian yacht design in 1840. Courtesy Riva Yacht

Riva 82 Diva: Tradition Meets Technology

What We Said: “Flybridge motoryachts of this volume do not get any more elegant. Mauro Micheli and his team at Officina Italiana Design—which has penned every new Riva for about three decades—tell me their brief this time was to create a modern flybridge yacht that’s also sporty and streamlined. And haven’t they just? The 82 Diva’s proportions are precise, and it is the first Riva with fold-down quarter platforms that turn the cockpit and hydraulic swim platform into a beach club. The fold-down platforms add more than 10 feet to the almost 20-foot beam.”

Sleek and Stylish: The Riva’s polished yet sinewy lines hint at the yacht’s performance characteristics. The 82 Diva is based on a new hull form and powered by standard twin 1,800 hp MAN V-12 diesels. The builder promises a top speed of around 29 knots and a 26-knot fast cruise, at which the range should be about 300 nautical miles with the yacht’s 1,700 gallons of fuel. A pair of 1,900 hp MANs are an option for owners who desire a bit more velocity.

Final Thoughts: For a planing design with big, powerful engines, the 82 Diva is fundamentally a quiet yacht. At cruising speeds, the sound level in the owner’s stateroom is just 65 decibels, about the same as laughter or normal conversation. It’s only 67 decibels with the yacht at top speed.

Riviera 585 SUV
Twin 900 hp Volvo Penta IPS1200 D13 diesels with pod drives are standard power; 1,000 hp IPS1350s are an option. Riviera

Riviera 585 SUV: All-in-One

What We Said: “The short and very sweet story of the Riviera 585 SUV is that it blends spirited 32-plus-knot performance with a luxurious alfresco lifestyle. From the raised, enclosable alfresco deck overlooking the cockpit to the forward helm, everything is on a single level, yet headroom in the four staterooms belowdecks is more than 6 feet, 5 inches. That is an admirable engineering feat.”

Sport Utility Vessel: This Riviera is aimed squarely at those who want some of everything in their boating experiences. Port and starboard transom doors open to the teak cockpit, making it a full-on water-sports entertainment zone. A console partially shielded by the overhanging roof combines an outdoor grilling area with a bait-prep station that has tackle stowage for those who’d also like to do a bit of fishing during their time on the water. Inside, the layout with a master, VIP and guest staterooms plus optional crew quarters lends itself well to extended cruising with family or friends, with or without professional crew aboard.

Final Thoughts: An Australian boatbuilder, Riviera Yachts has a reputation for building robust boats, with hand-laid fiberglass construction and solid glass bottoms. The deep-V hull is built to handle rough sea conditions, lending plenty of confidence to skippers.

Sanlorenzo 57Steel
The Sanlorenzo 57Steel has a reported top speed around 16.5 knots. Range is about 4,000 nautical miles at 11 knots. Courtesy Sanlorenzo Yachts

Sanlorenzo 57Steel: Ocean-Crossing Elegance

What We Said: “Visually, Sanlorenzo’s 57Steel makes quite a statement. With exterior design and space planning by Zuccon International Project in Rome, this model has a nominal volume of 1,050 gross tons. Forward-raked bridge windows give the 57Steel a touch of go-anywhere styling, but it’s still a modern motoryacht with hybrid hull architecture—a modestly raked stem, square stem root, midlength fluted bow bulb, spray rails and flaring forward, and twin fin stabilizers and rudders.”

Bonus Space: Down at water level, with the yacht’s side platforms out, the beach-club real estate adds up to almost 1,000 square feet for guest relaxation and fun with the water toys. Add the gym next door, which includes a hammam, sauna and day head, and the whole area becomes one of the best wellness spaces of its kind on a yacht with a length overall less than 200 feet.

Final Thoughts: Piero Lissoni’s design studio in Milan created this yacht’s contemporary interior ambience. The decor focuses on oak veneers, soft whites and creams in a combination that should appeal to charter guests along with the yacht’s owners. This is a less-is-more approach to design rather than a minimalist one—and fun is still included. The main salon has a cocktail-bar entrance to its lounge and dining areas.

Sunseeker 100
The biggest diesels for this Sunseeker are twin 2,640 mhp MTU 16V 2000 M96Ls, with a top speed of at least 30 knots. Sunseeker International

Sunseeker 100: Big-Time Style

What We Said “Sunseeker offers an upper helm position, and wing or stern stations. With or without that second helm, the upper deck’s layout is asymmetrical. In a first for the yacht builder, the upper deck connects via sloping side decks to the forward terrace’s booth seating and sun pads; farther forward, a foredeck tucks deep into the bow. The foredeck is accessed via a short set of steps to port, while a companionway connects aft from the terrace to the portside deck. The after end of the flybridge is open to a degree of owner interpretation.”

Flexible Stateroom Layout: The Sunseeker 100’s accommodations should work for owners and guests, as well as different kinds of charter parties. In addition to the main-deck master, this yacht has four en suite staterooms for as many as 10 guests belowdecks. Two staterooms amidships have king berths, while the other two are forward with berths that can be configured as twins or doubles. They can also have Pullman berths.

A Fun Ride: Our writer found that turns were pretty prompt, given the vessel’s half-load bulk of around 220,000 pounds. With the fins and trim system active, the bow stayed up between 3 to 4 degrees, with roll and pitch nicely in check. Overall, the ride was remarkably comfortable and surprisingly quiet, even at top speed.

Two Oceans 555
Speed tops out at more than 27 knots with twin 550 hp Cummins QSB6.7L diesels on the Two Oceans 555. Courtesy Two Oceans Marine

Two Oceans 555: Primo Power Catamaran

What We Said: “Stability was among many characteristics that left me impressed with the Two Oceans 555, the company’s first offering in the United States. The builder was founded in 1989 and constructs its boats in Cape Town, South Africa, with power and sail models from 23 to 160 feet length overall. Two Oceans also builds offshore rescue craft, which explains some of the other characteristics I saw after taking a turn at the helm of the Two Oceans 555. For instance, I was startled to learn that this power cat gets about 1 nautical mile per gallon at 10 knots. With 750 gallons of fuel, that’s a lot farther than most yachtsmen will ever want to run in a single hop.”

Off-Grid Package: This power cat can be ordered with twin 9 kW Integrel Solutions generators coupled to the prop shafts with flex power takeoffs. Combined with the solar panels forward of the flybridge helm, this arrangement feeds a bank of Victron Energy lithium-phosphate batteries totaling 26,000 watts, providing more than 19 hours of silent running time for all air-conditioning, ship and galley needs.

Final Thoughts: The Two Oceans 555 has the interior and exterior real estate of a monohull nearly double its size. The builder made good use of that space, creating a yacht that’s ready for comfortable long-distance cruising.

WallyWhy 150
Range with this yacht is about 1,000 nautical miles at 10 knots. Speed is up to 15 knots, and range is about 350 nm. Wally

wallywhy 150: 78 Feet, 8 Inches of Innovation

What We Said: “The wallywhy150 is a two-and-a-half-deck design with around 150 gross tons—a spec we don’t often see with yachts this length, but, again, Wally likes to do things differently. The ‘why’ bit of wallywhy is an acronym for Wally Hybrid Yachts, which has nothing to do with hybrid propulsion, but rather references hulls that are optimized for a range of displacement and semi-displacement cruising speeds.”

Outdoor Living: There are two principal zones on the 150: the cockpit and the upper deck aft. The cockpit, occupying two levels, has its forward half at the same level as the after end of the main salon, which is lower than aboard more-conventional yacht designs. The rest of the cockpit is down a step. It has an island sofa amidships with a flippable backrest, so guests can laze facing forward or aft. The upper deck aft serves as a sun deck with partial protection from a mostly carbon-fiber hardtop. It’s a sizable space, whether used for family fun or as a party venue.

Final Thoughts: Standard power is triple 900 hp Volvo Penta D13s and IPS1200 pod drives, which should deliver a top-end speed of around 21 knots. With the optional triple 1,000 hp D13s with IPS1350s, Hull No. 1 hit 22.9 knots one way and 22.6 knots on a reciprocal heading. Wally quotes a 23-knot speed at half-load.

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Discover the Top Power Catamarans for 2024 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/top-power-catamarans/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=49910 We review these standout power catamarans in this rapidly expanding market segment.

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Power catamarans have seen a surge in popularity, growing both in size and appeal. These cruise-focused yachts offer homelike comfort, fuel efficiency and user-friendly operation, making them a favorite among avid travelers. Their popularity extends to the bareboat charter market for the same reasons.

In this article, we explore the world’s top power catamarans, ranging from a 36-footer ideal for a cruising couple to a 78-footer perfect for entertaining friends and family. The propulsion options are diverse, including outboards, diesel inboards, hybrids, and even all-solar setups.

Top Luxury Power Catamarans

The following power catamarans are all vessels we’ve reviewed. They are listed in no particular order.

  • Fountaine Pajot MY44: A family-oriented cat suitable for long-range cruising and aimed at owner-operators. 
  • Silent Yachts 60: This is a catamaran that can cruise comfortably for long distances using emissions-free solar-electric propulsion.
  • Horizon PC74: With interior and deck space like a much larger vessel, the PC74 is perfect for cruising the Bahamas and Caribbean.
  • Aquila 36: This beefy 36-footer is an outboard-powered, express-cruiser-style catamaran.
  • Lagoon Seventy 8 Powercat: A spacious design, this vessel fits the volume of a 130-foot-long monohull into just 78 feet of length overall. 
  • Horizon PC68: This cat has a stable ride, long range, volume to spare and intriguing layout options.
  • Two Oceans 555: An elegantly simple yet luxurious 55-foot custom with the space and amenities of a much larger vessel.
  • Lagoon 630: From its open salon to its spacious decks, the Lagoon is a comfortable and luxurious platform.
  • Fountaine Pajot MY5: A midsize cruiser with serious big-boat space for family and friends. 
  • Prestige Yachts M8: The voluminous 65-footer lets owners customize onboard spaces.
  • Aquila 47 Molokai: Calling all anglers: This cat has 60-plus-knot speed and is set up for serious bluewater adventure.

Fountaine Pajot MY44

The Fountaine Pajot MY44, a creation of Italian architect Pierangelo Andreani and French designer Daniel Andrieu, has a main deck that’s open from the aft-deck seating all the way forward to the starboard helm station. The sense of spaciousness is significant, for several reasons. First, four glass panels aft can all slide to port, creating an indoor-outdoor space with the aft deck and salon. In the salon, 32-inch-high windows extend for 12 feet down the sides of the yacht, with three sections per side, bringing in natural light along with the three forward panes that comprise the windshield. Finally, 6-foot-6-inch headroom provides vertical clearance, with a 21-foot-7-inch beam that adds interior roominess while keeping the yacht stable.

Fountaine Pajot MY44
The MY44’s standard powerplants are twin 435 hp Volvo Penta IPS600 diesels. Fountaine Pajot

Quick Specifications

Length Overall:44’
Maximum Beam:21’5”
Fuel Capacity:530 gal.
Freshwater Capacity:184 gal.
Draft:6’6”
Displacement:32,850 lb.

Silent Yachts 60

Solar panels, ocean-crossing range and self-sufficiency define the electric Silent-Yachts 60 power catamaran. If there was any question that the “Tesla moment” has arrived in yachting, the Silent 60 clearly provides a positive response. Consider, for a moment, crossing oceans in silence at 5 to 6 knots without consuming a drop of fuel and never needing to plan your course between fuel stops. Imagine sitting at anchor and running the air conditioning all night, not to mention all the galley appliances plus the washer-dryer, without the hum or fumes from a genset.

Silent-Yachts 60
The Silent-Yachts 60 has the potential to cross oceans without burning fossil fuels. Alberto Cocchi
Length Overall:62’
Maximum Beam:29’6”
Draft:4’5”
Displacement:68,000 lb.

Horizon PC74

As founder and director of The Powercat Company, a Horizon Power Catamarans distributor, Stuart Hegerstrom had long believed that catamaran builders needed to design their yachts to more stylish standards.

“The boats were very boxy,” he says, based on his years of experience with cats in the charter market. He and his partner, Richard Ford, asked Horizon to produce models that had high-end finishes and looked good inside and out.

The Horizon team brought in mega-yacht designer JC Espinosa to work with its own craftsmen. The result aboard the Horizon PC74 is a catamaran with exterior styling, layout and functionality that should appeal to private and charter owners alike.

Horizon PC74
“The PC74 offers the interior and deck space like a yacht in the 80- to 100-foot range,” Stuart Hegerstrom says. “It’s perfect for cruising the Bahamas and Caribbean.” Horizon Power Catamarans
Length Overall:73’9”
Maximum Beam:28’3”
Fuel Capacity:2,000 gal.
Freshwater Capacity:400 gal.
Draft:6’
Displacement:163,140 lb.

Aquila 36

The Aquila 36 is a departure from her sisterships in that she is an outboard-powered, express-cruiser-style catamaran, but she also adheres to MarineMax’s philosophies.

With a single main living level from bow to stern and a beam of 14 feet 7 inches, the Aquila 36 is like a bowrider on steroids. She has seating that can handle 20 adults for outings and barbecues, and there are two staterooms below, one in each hull, for family weekending. The staterooms have nearly queen-size berths, en suite heads, stowage and 6-foot-6-inch headroom.

aquila 36
The Aquila 36 is the first vessel in the builder’s series with outboard power. Aquila Boats
Length Overall:36’
Maximum Beam:14’7”
Fuel Capacity:356 gal.
Freshwater Capacity:200 gal.
Draft:2’ (engines trimmed up)
Displacement:21,572 lb.

Lagoon Seventy 8 Powercat

Lagoon is a division of Groupe Beneteau, the world’s largest builder of sailing yachts, and the Lagoon Seventy 8 Powercat is a developmental sistership of its Seventy 7 super sailing cat. The Seventy series yachts are built at Construction Navale Bordeaux in France, which had to add a new yard to construct these catamarans because they require separate stern molds for the power and sail versions.

Lagoon Seventy 8
Our test yacht had 580 hp John Deere N13 diesels turning 32-inch Bruntons five-blade props. Top speed was 20 knots, with a transatlantic range (4,000 nautical miles) at 10 knots from her 2,246-gallon tanks, according to the builder. Nicolas Claris
Length Overall:78’1”
Maximum Beam:36’1”
Fuel Capacity:2,246 gal.
Freshwater Capacity:422 gal.
Draft:4’2”
Displacement:131,153 lb.

Horizon PC68

Multihull yachts ride differently than monohulls, often counteracting the sea’s motion for a smoother, more stable ride. On the Horizon PC68, sharp hull entries make head seas seem gentle, and a Humphree stabilization system with blades reduces roll. Horizon uses SCRIMP construction for resin saturation that maximizes strength with an 111,112-pound displacement. And with a 5-foot-4-inch draft, the PC68 invites island cruising.

Horizon Power Catamarans 68
Top speed: 24.8 knots. Note the foredeck access via teak steps off the extended Portuguese bridge. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans
Length Overall:60’9”
Maximum Beam:24’6”
Fuel Capacity:1,000 gal.
Freshwater Capacity:250 gal.
Draft:4’9”
Displacement:83,467 lb.

Two Oceans 555

With 27-knot speed, house-like volume, an on-deck master and top-tier tech, the Two Oceans 555 is a formidable power catamaran. Dave Jirikovic of HMY Yachts was on a quest. The sales broker was looking for the meanest, nastiest patch of Gulf Stream he could find to show a potential client what the Two Oceans 555 power cat could handle. And just as he had intended to show us, the broad-shouldered power cat didn’t even notice. He even dropped the single-lever throttles back to idle and left the 25-foot-wide Two Oceans 555 beam-on to another set of square-edged seas. The 55-footer brushed that off too. Jirikovic tried quartering into the seas—never a happy angle for catamarans—and the yacht drowsed through them.

Two Oceans 555
Solar panels and lithium-phosphate batteries help generate power for hotel loads. Outdoor Media
Length Overall:55’6”
Maximum Beam:25’
Fuel Capacity:750 gal.
Freshwater Capacity:200 gal.
Displacement:49,600 lb.

Lagoon 630

Fitted with the optional twin 300-horsepower Volvo Penta D4 diesels, the Lagoon 630 MY burns only 1.64 gph total at 6 knots, giving a theoretical range of 2,952 nautical miles with standard tankage of 793 gallons. Hull No. 1 had an optional 502-gallon tank, giving it transatlantic range.

Luxury, stability and economy are all hallmarks of Lagoon’s return to luxury motor yachts. If you can take a ride, it will be worth your time.

Lagoon 630 motoryacht
Lagoon was founded in 1984 as a subsidiary of Jeanneau Technologies Avancées (JTA), Jeanneau’s “racing department.” JTA gained a reputation for producing successful single-hull and multihull offshore racing boats. Nicolas Claris
Length Overall:64’
Maximum Beam:32’10”
Fuel Capacity:793 gal.
Freshwater Capacity:254 gal.
Draft:3’11”
Displacement:70,097 lb.

Fountaine Pajot MY5

The flybridge deck on the Fountaine Pajot MY5 is a standout feature, offering virtually unobstructed 360-degree ocean views and an elevated beach club vibe. Aft of the off-center starboard helm is a spacious area perfect for entertaining, complete with a wet bar, refrigeration center, and ample seating. It’s the most popular space aboard according to the builder. And if the weather turns for the worse, a second helm station in the saloon allows the skipper to pilot the MY5 in climate-controlled comfort.

Fountaine Pajot MY5
With a length of just over 42 feet and a beam of nearly 20 feet, the Fountaine Pajot MY5 packs a lot of volume thanks to its catamaran design. Courtesy Fountaine Pajot
Length Overall:42’4”
Maximum Beam:19’9”
Fuel Capacity:372 gal.
Freshwater Capacity:112 gal.
Draft:3’7”
Displacement:46,000 lb.

Prestige Yachts M8

How fitting it was that Prestige Yachts introduced its new M-Line flagship, the M8, at Portopiccolo, a picturesque yachting village outside Trieste, Italy. Formerly a quarry, the cliff-side area had been chiseled into a clean site rife with eye-catching vistas, much like the French builder’s 65-foot power catamaran and its nearly 3,000 square feet of usable real estate.

Prestige Yachts M8
Powered by twin 600 hp Volvo Penta D8 diesels, the 65-foot Prestige Yachts M8 has a top speed of 20.5 knots. Jean Francois Romero
Length Overall:65’
Maximum Beam:29’
Fuel Capacity:978 gal.
Freshwater Capacity:224 gal.
Draft:5’5”
Displacement:98,379 lb.

Aquila 47 Molokai

With every boat, there’s an origin story. In the case of the Aquila 47 Molokai power catamaran, it starts with MarineMax, which saw people renting boats for bareboat charters. MarineMax Vacations was born. After experimenting with several production yachts, the company decided to build its own: the Aquila line, designed for charter as well as for sale to owner-operators.

Aquila 47 Molokai
This power cat is worth considering for owners who want a serious sport-fishing vessel, a way to entertain friends and family, or an enjoyable weekender. Courtesy Aquila
Length Overall:49’4”
Maximum Beam:14’7”
Fuel Capacity:1,048 gal.
Draft:2’2” (engines trimmed up)
Displacement:22,818 lb.

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Yachting On Board: Horizon PC68 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/sponsored-post/yachting-on-board-horizon-pc68-pbibs/ Wed, 29 May 2024 18:00:08 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=64348 Yachting got an in-depth look at Horizon’s PC68 during the 2024 Palm Beach International Boat Show.

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Making its debut at the 2024 Palm Beach International Boat Show, the PC68 from Horizon Power Catamarans is a spacious, expansive, four stateroom vessel. Follow along as Yachting gets a first hand look.

Key Features

  • Four staterooms
  • Optional main deck master (depends on floor plan)
  • Optional open plan salon (depends on floor plan)
  • Extended flybridge
  • Portuguese deck
  • Internal access to sky lounge 

Specs at a Glance

  • L.O.A: 68′ (20.73m)
  • Beam: 24′ 6″ (7.47m)
  • Draft (prop. tip clearance): 5′ 4″ (1.62m)
  • Displacement (half load): 111,112 lbs (50.40 tons)
  • Fuel: 1,500 US gallons (5,677 ltrs)
  • Fresh Water: 300 US gallons (1,135 ltrs)
  • Engines: Twin MAN i6 850HP
  • Generator: Onan 21.5 kW (60Hz) x1

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7 Used Power Catamarans Available Today https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/brokerage/seven-used-catamarans-available-today/ Wed, 22 May 2024 19:00:15 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=64234 We review 7 used power catamarans looking for new owners.

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Power catamarans make a lot of sense for cruising enthusiasts. These yachts provide a stable running platform, sizable volumes compared to their length overall and they generally offer efficient performance. To help boat buyers in their power-catamaran search, we go in-depth on these 7 used yachts that are ready for new owners today.

Lagoon 630
The 2017 Lagoon 630 Motor Yacht Balance is a power catamaran with transatlantic range, four staterooms and 16-knot speed. Courtesy United Yacht Sales

2017 Lagoon 630 – Balance – Miami, Florida

A combination of design elements come together aboard the Lagoon 630 MY Balance making it equally suited for bluewater cruising, weekend sojourns or dayboating with friends. United Yacht Sales currently has this 2017 power catamaran listed at $2.35 million.

Optional twin 300 hp Volvo Penta D4 diesels power Balance, should provided a 10-knot cruise speed, a 16-knot top-end speed and a theoretical max range of 4,800 miles at 6 knots thanks to its optional extra fuel tank, based on Yachting’s original sea trial

Balance can clearly go the distance–transatlantic even–however, do its entertainment spaces and sleeping accommodations hold up? The answer is yes. This 630 MY comes with a four-stateroom layout and has 6-foot-9-inch headroom in the salon and the staterooms. Nauta Design handled the yacht’s interior appointments, giving it light, alpine-oak finishes, storm-grey upholstery and leather accents throughout.

Horizon PC60
This Horizon PC60 has an on-deck master layout, 23-knot speed and a 1,500-nm max range. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans

2013 Horizon PC60 – Indigo – Tortola, BVI

“Being a catamaran, the PC60 has a wide beam (nearly 25 feet), and the builder takes advantage of every inch of volume. You can invite 20 friends for a party aboard, and there’s elbowroom to spare, even if you only use the main deck. There’s seating for everyone too. The PC60’s twin-hull design also means exceptional stability, which allows you to have loose chairs, even on the flybridge, without worrying. There’s no need for stabilizer fins or gyros; the hull form gives a solid ride, and it’s comfortable in a seaway,” Yachting previously reported. 

With a 24-foot, 6-inch beam and volume that rivals that of a 100-foot monohull motoryacht, Horizon Power Catamarans’ PC60 gives owners home-size living and entertainment spaces in a 60-foot platform. Indigo is a 2013 PC60 that was built by and is currently listed with The Powercat Co, a subsidiary of Horizon Power Catamarans, for $1.965 million. The power cat has a Bahamas-friendly sub-5-foot draft, three well-appointed staterooms and a 1,500-nautical-mile range.

Aquila 54 Power Catamaran
This low-hour (50), 2023 Aquila 54 Power Catamaran has four staterooms, 24- knot speed and is asking $2.795 million. Courtesy HMY Yacht Sales

2023 Aquila 54PC – Water Born – Pompano Beach, Florida

Looking for a power catamaran made for extended cruising and entertaining in stylish comfort? Water Born, a 2023 Aquila 54PC, could check off the boxes. The asking price is $2.795 million.

“The 54′s interior has square footage that’s roughly the same amount of space as a 68- to 70-foot monohull. It’s also a smartly designed space: The cockpit has a table for alfresco dining, as well as three stools at a bar that connects to the galley inside via an opening window and door. Thanks to the boat’s 25-foot beam, the main deck effectively turns into one vast social area. Add the salon’s seating, 360-degree banks of windows and 6-foot-9-inch headroom, and the area feels more like a waterfront condo than a boat,” Yachting previously reported.

HMY Yacht Sales stated, “This Aquila 54′ has just under 50 hours on her optional 550 Cummins motors. You won’t find another like her because she is the only Aquila 54 in North America with this engine option! Commissioned by an experienced owner operator, every option on this 54′ Aquila was carefully chosen to maximize the versatility of this already fantastic platform. Everything from the upgraded additional fuel tanks to the spare propellers and shafts and electric glendinning, the owner has spared no expense.”

Leopard 53 PC
The Leopard 53 PC Princess Oxana has low-hour Yanmar diesels and 25-knot speed. Courtesy Galati Yacht Sales

2023 Leopard 53 PC – Princess Oxana – Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Princess Oxana, a Leopard53 PC, is listed with Galati Yacht Sales at $1.8 million. The 2023 power catamaran has just 200 hours on its Yanmar diesels. The power cat also has a three-stateroom, three-head layout with accommodations to sleep six guests for extended cruising.

Designed for watersports fun, Princess Oxana has a hydraulic swim platform that doubles as the yacht’s tender stowage and lifts to deck height. Stepping into the 53-footer’s cockpit, there are two seating options with a bench seat with L-shaped backrest to starboard and an L-shaped sofa and fixed table to port. Adding a few loose chairs around the table creates alfresco dining six.

Aquila 54 Liquid
The stable-as-a-table Aquila 54 power catamaran Liquid has 1,000-NM range, hits 22 knots, can sleep up to 10 and has a main-deck owners’ stateroom. Courtesy MarineMax

2021 Aquila 54 – Liquid – St. Petersburg, Florida

For cruisers looking for a power catamaran ready for voyaging adventures, there is Liquid, a 2021 Aquila 54. This power cat is capable of entertaining 30 guests and sleeping 10 (or more). Liquid has a reported top-end speed of 22 knots, a cruising speed of 15.5 knots and a range of almost 1,000 nautical miles at 7.8 knots. Liquid just came on the market and is asking just under $2.17 million. 

“The 54′s interior has square footage that’s roughly the same as a 68- to 70-foot monohull. It’s also a smartly designed space: The cockpit has a table for alfresco dining, as well as three stools at a bar that connects to the galley inside via an opening window and door. Thanks to the boat’s 25-foot beam, the main deck effectively turns into one vast social area. Add the salon’s seating, 360-degree banks of windows and 6-foot-9-inch headroom, and the area feels more like a waterfront condo than a boat,” as Yachting previously reported.

Leopard 47 Powercat
Whensday, a four-stateroom Leopard 47 Powercat, has reconditioned Cummins diesels, a 900-NM range and is asking $429,000. Courtesy HMY Yacht Sales

2008 Leopard 47PC – Whensday – Stuart, Florida

Whensday, a 2008 Leopard 47 Powercat listed with HMY Yacht Sales for $465,000, is designed by naval architects Morrelli and Melvin and built by South African boatbuilders Robertson and Caine, a company known for its expertise in power-cat construction.

The Leopard 47 Powercat integrates an open-plan layout with exceptional interior volume, offering a comfortable cruising platform catamaran that combines spacious accommodations with admirable performance. Leopards are perennially popular vessels with private owners as well as charter enthusiasts.

Some of the yacht’s recent new-equipment upgrades include reconditioned Cummins diesels, an Onan generator, solar panels, a watermaker and new mechanical, electrical and navigation equipment. Run off the grid using solar power, watermaker and a 260-gallon freshwater tank, while cruising up to 900 nautical miles. Owners and guests will voyage those miles in substantial comfort too, thanks to the powercat’s four-stateroom layout, all with queen berths. There are also four heads.

Axcell 650
The Axcell 650 has the power to hit 40-knot speeds and the space to comfortably sleep six. Courtesy Worth Avenue Yachts

Axcell Yachts 650 – Awol Shaka – West Palm Beach, Florida

AWOL SHAKA, an Axcell Yachts 650 power catamaran, is listed with Worth Avenue Yachts with a new asking price of $2.19 million, which represents about a $1 million reduction from the original asking price.

The 67-foot powercat’s hull was constructed in 2010, however, the yacht was only officially commissioned in 2020, and it underwent an extensive refit in 2022.

The refit included an interior update, outdoor furniture being reupholstered, decks resurfaced, a rebuilt head system, repainted engine and lazzarette bays, upgraded Garmin electronics, and updated tender garage–that accommodates 15-footer–and more.

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For Sale: Horizon Power Catamarans 60 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/brokerage/horizon-pc60-salus-for-sale/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:00:20 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=63744 This 2022 Horizon PC60 has an on-deck master stateroom asking $3.25 million.

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Horizon Power Catamaran 60 Salus
The Horizon Power Catamaran 60 Salus has home-size volume thanks to its 61-foot, 7-inch length overall and 24-foot, 6-inch beam. The power cat also has a Bahamas-friendly 4-foot, 9-inch draft. Courtesy Worth Avenue Yachts

For those in the market for an owner-operator-friendly yacht, but who may want to add the occasional captain or mate, consider Salus, a Horizon Power Catamarans PC60 currently listed with Worth Avenue Yachts. The 2022 power catamaran features an on-deck master stateroom and an all-weather flybridge.

The salon and galley feel spacious, even with Salus having the on-deck master layout, thanks to the yacht’s 24-foot-6-inch beam and an efficient use of the space. An L-shaped sofa runs the length of the room to port and adjacent to the galley’s three-stool bar. The galley has Corian countertops and backsplashes along with a number of meal-prep appliance, including:

  • Miele cooktop
  • Zephyr Twister Extractor over cooktop
  • Miele 30-inch Convection oven
  • Miele French Door refrigerator
  • Fisher & Paykel dishwasher
  • Wine cooler
Horizon Power Catamaran 60 Salus
Guests can enjoy a beverage at the flybridge bar or relax on the forward bench seats, taking in the view en route to the next way point. Courtesy Worth Avenue Yachts

The on-deck master benefits from the powercats big beam by placing the en suite head into the port hull. Panoramic vistas and natural light are aplenty with the raked windows forward and side windows flanking the suite, bathing the walkaround king berth and vanity desk in natural light.

Belowdecks, guests will find the en suite VIP stateroom forward in the starboard hull with a queen berth. The crew cabin is abaft the VIP stateroom in the starboard hull while the final guest cabin is in the port hull, abaft the space dedicated to the master head, with side-by-side twin berths.

Horizon Power Catamaran 60 Salus
Horizon’s cockpit has two distinct entertainment zones; a lounge area aft with a bench seat as well as alfresco dining. Courtesy Worth Avenue Yachts

The all-weather flybridge is a comfortable spot to retreat from the sun while staying connected to the environment. The open after section has a sun shade that connects to stainless-steel posts. Or guests can move under the hardtop and unzip the aft door and Sea Crylic side windows. When the tender is deployed, the open after section of the flybridge is a blank slate for loose furniture. Under the hardtop is a three-person bar to port and an L-shaped dinette to starboard, abaft the helm station on centerline. There is companion bench seating to port and starboard.

In the cockpit, a fixed table is separate from the transom bench seating, creating two distinct zones on the aft deck, a formal dining space forward and a lounge aft. 

Horizon Power Catamaran 60 Salus
Inside the salon, a desk is immediately to port with an L-shaped sofa forward of the stairs. Across is the galley with a three-person bar and Corian countertops. Courtesy Worth Avenue Yachts

The foredeck and wide side decks have high rails for safe transit around the power cat. Twin 705 hp Cummins QSM11 diesels provide a 23-knot top hop and an 18-knot fast cruise. The PC60 has a 420-nautical-mile range.

Other notable features on board include:

  • Onan 17 kW generator
  • 15-foot 70 hp AB inflatable tender
  • Steelhead E1000 hydraulic crane
  • Garmin electronics suite
  • Fusion Marine stereo system
  • Underwater lights
Horizon Power Catamaran 60 Salus
The on-deck master stateroom has a king berth, a vanity desk and an en suite head. Courtesy Worth Avenue Yachts

Where is Salus located? The yacht is currently lying in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.  

Take the next step: Contact the listing agent.

Quick Specifications:

  • Length Overall: 61’7″
  • Maximum Beam: 24’6″
  • Fuel Capacity: 1,000 Gal.
  • Draft: 4’9″

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For Sale: Horizon Power Catamarans PC60 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/brokerage/horizon-pc60-indigo-for-sale/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 17:00:10 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=63256 We review this Horizon PC60 with an on-deck master and 1,500-nm range. Asking price: $1.965 million.

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Horizon PC60
This Horizon PC60 has an on-deck master layout, 23-knot speed and a 1,500-nm max range. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans

“Being a catamaran, the PC60 has a wide beam (nearly 25 feet), and the builder takes advantage of every inch of volume. You can invite 20 friends for a party aboard, and there’s elbowroom to spare, even if you only use the main deck. There’s seating for everyone too. The PC60’s twin-hull design also means exceptional stability, which allows you to have loose chairs, even on the flybridge, without worrying. There’s no need for stabilizer fins or gyros; the hull form gives a solid ride, and it’s comfortable in a seaway,” Yachting previously reported. 

With a 24-foot, 6-inch beam and volume that rivals that of a 100-foot monohull motoryacht, Horizon Power Catamarans’ PC60 gives owners home-size living and entertainment spaces in a 60-foot platform. Indigo is a 2013 PC60 that was built by and is currently listed with The Powercat Co, a subsidiary of Horizon Power Catamarans, for $1.965 million. The power cat has a Bahamas-friendly sub-5-foot draft, three well-appointed staterooms and a 1,500-nautical-mile range.

Horizon PC60
The cockpit’s fixed high-gloss wood table has room for six to enjoy shaded alfresco dining. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans

Twin 715 hp Caterpillar C12 diesels power Indigo to an 18-knot fast cruise and a 23-knot top hop. Its range at 18 knots is 540 nautical miles, while kicking back to 9-knot economical cruise speed increases range to about 1,500 nautical miles.

Indigo features the on-deck master layout. The salon has an L-shaped settee forward to port with a desk and chair aft. The galley is to starboard with a four-stool bar countertop. Rich, cherry hardwood soles and neutral tones combine with loads of natural light, creating a spacious vibe.

Horizon PC60
The flybridge is set up for entertaining with a forward bench seat, a two-seat bar, a grill, an L-shaped sofa and a fixed table. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans

The galley, which is large enough to accommodate several chefs and helpers, has an Avonite backsplash and countertops, a Sub-Zero stainless-steel refrigerator, enough stowage for an extended cruise and an array of GE appliances, including a four-burner cooktop, a microwave/convection oven and a dishwasher.

There are accommodations to sleep six, including the on-deck master stateroom and two staterooms belowdecks. The en suite on-deck master has a walkaround king berth, a 32-inch flat-screen TV and 180-degree views thanks to the raked windows forward. Forward, in the starboard hull, is the VIP stateroom with an athwartships queen berth and en suite head. The third en suite guest cabin is aft in the port hull and has twin berths that convert to a queen. There is a two-berth crew cabin aft in the starboard hull.

Horizon PC60
The galley’s centralized location makes it easy to serve all entertainment areas aboard Indigo. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans

The PC60’s Sea Crylic enclosed, all-weather flybridge has a bluewater-ready helm ready thanks to its instrument console with engine controls, chart plotters, fuel monitoring and instrument monitoring. Aft, an L-shaped sofa offers dining for six, just pull up a couple chairs. To port, is a two-stool bar with a grill station. The after section of the flybridge has space for a tender and the 1,500-pound hydraulic winch, however, when the tender is deployed the space becomes the go-to sunning spot with a couple of chaise lounge chairs.

In the cockpit, guests will find alfresco dining for six at the fixed high-gloss wood table with six chairs. All the eway aft is a transom bench seat that can be shaded when the sun gets high. 

Horizon PC60
Owners will enjoy Indigo’s on-deck master stateroom and its king berth. Courtesy Horizon Power Catamarans

Some other notable features on board Indigo include:

  • 21.5 kW Onan generator
  • 17 kW Northern Lights generator
  • GE Wine cooler
  • Stidd helm chair
  • Starlink
  • Autopilot
  • VHF 

Where is Indigo located? The yacht is currently lying in Tortola, BVI.

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Jason Ford, 954-552-0868, jason@powercatco.com

Quick Specifications

  • Length Overall: 61’7″
  • Maximum Beam: 24’6″
  • Fuel Capacity: 1,000 Gal.
  • Draft: 4’9″

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