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 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.

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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Genesis, a 2020 Horizon FD87, has accommodations for 10 guests in four staterooms with six heads, plus crew quarters for three. Yacht Connexion has listed Genesis for $7.75 million.

Powered by twin 1,600 hp MTU diesel engines, Genesis can reach a reported top-end speed of 18 knots, with a 12-knot cruising speed. Bow and stern thrusters assist with close-quarters maneuvering.

The yacht has a hydraulic swim platform with a 2,500-pound capacity. There is also a concealed swim ladder, integrated sunshade and a beach club for relaxing at the water’s edge.  A 2020 Twin Vee 24′ tender with twin 140 hp Suzuki outboards is included in the sale. 

Genesis‘ cockpit has a folding leaf hi/low table and seating for eight to 10 guests for alfresco meals. A Vitrifrigo refrigerator and Raritan ice maker reduce trips to the galley.

The flybridge houses the pilothouse and skylounge, with three Stidd helm chairs and a full electronics suite. A settee with a sliding table provides guest seating, while entertainment options include a 55-inch pop-up TV and a wet bar with four swivel barstools, a 48-inch Frigid Rigid ice chest, Raritan ice maker and Vitrifrigo refrigerator. A retractable grill and 2,500-pound Steelhead davit complete the amenities.

For those seeking a more intimate setting, the foredeck offers a C-shaped settee with table and sun pads, providing an alternative relaxation area with ocean views.

Genesis’ salon has sole-to-ceiling windows for light and views. A light wood sole complements the modern décor, which includes a plush white-leather couch. There’s also a 55-inch LED TV that’s paired with a Sonos sound system. Forward, Genesis’ dining area has a table with retractable ends, comfortably seating up to eight guests for formal dinners. A day head is found just inside the salon door.

The galley is forward with a 30-inch Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer and GE appliances, including an oven, cooktop, range and dishwasher. A full-height pantry and sizable stowage throughout ensure that provisions are within easy reach. There’s also a KitchenAid trash compactor. 

After a long day on the water, owners and guests can retire to one of four staterooms. Genesis’ has an on-deck owners’ stateroom with a light-wood sole and a neutral color palette creating a serene vibe. A skylight adds natural light enhancing the sense of volume. A king-sized berth, 55-inch LED TV and a chaise lounge provide space for serious relaxation. The en suite has dual sinks, a spacious shower and separate toilet Belowdecks, there is a forepeak VIP stateroom, a 43-inch TV, en suite head and a hanging locker for personal belongings. Two additional mirrored guest staterooms, have 43-inch LED TVs, under-berth drawers, hanging lockers and en suite heads.

Where is Genesis located? The yacht is currently lying in Stuart, FL.

Take the next step: call Yacht Connexion at (561) 268-2467 or inquire on the link.

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 90′
• Maximum Beam: 23’3″
• Max Draft: 6′
• Cruising Speed: 12 knots
• Max Speed: 18 knots 
• Hull Material: Fiberglass
• Number of Engines: 2
• Engine Make: MTU
• Engine Model: 10V 2000 M96L
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Combined Horsepower: 3,200 hp
• Fuel Capacity: 34,80 Gal.
• Freshwater Capacity: 400 Gal.

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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. 

“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

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. 

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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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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The Horizon FD87 features bold lines from its nearly-plumb bow to its stern, lined with tinted hullside windows that accent the yachts’ stout nature. The Taiwan-based builder looked to address three specific market demands with the FD series: style, space and performance.

“Traditional yacht design wouldn’t accommodate the layouts and features we wanted, so advanced engineering and careful planning has been a necessity for many of the FD models,” says Horizon Yachts. “This is exactly what sets Horizon apart from other builders—our drive for innovation and our willingness to push the proverbial envelope.”

For owners looking to move into a crewed-yacht experience, Yacht Connexion currently has Bella Tu, a 2019 Horizon FD87, listed for $7.999 million. The 90-foot flybridge motoryacht has a five-stateroom layout that sleeps up to 10 people and a three-person crew quarters. “[Bella Tu] is a 2019 Horizon FD87 that has been professionally maintained,” Yacht Connexion says. 

The FD87 has a modern, yet warm interior, aided by neutral tones and natural light from near sole-to-ceiling windows lining the salon. The main deck interior is laid out with the salon lounge aft, the formal dining amidships and the open galley forward. 

The galley can be sectioned off from the rest of the main deck interior for more formal occasions or if privacy is preferred. The galley is equipped with an array of appliances, including: 

• Full-height Subzero fridge and freezer 
• GE cooktop, oven and range
• GE dishwasher and trash compactor
• Stainless-steel sink with GE disposal
• U-line wine cooler

Past the forward bulkhead, the on deck master stateroom features a king berth, a lounge chair, a desk, a variety of stowage, a Bose sound system and an en suite head. Belowdecks, four additional staterooms can sleep eight people, bringing the accommodations total to 10. Three of the remaining staterooms have queen berths while the last guest stateroom has sliding twin berths. 

Inside the skylounge, the helm station is forward with three Stidd helm chairs. Aft, a dinette, day head, desk and 43-inch flat-screen TV provide a second interior lounge area. 

Exterior entertainment is not to be overlooked on the FD87. Owners and their guests will have to decide between multiple well-appointed lounge areas around the yacht. The aft section of the flybridge is open with lounge seating aft, a bar to port and an L-shaped dinette to starboard. 

On the main deck aft guests will find a transom sofa and a fixed folding table aft. Loose two-person sofas are positioned around the table, allowing up to 10 people to enjoy alfresco views. Forward, the foredeck has two separate spaces for guests to enjoy, the sun pad forward and a U-shaped dinette with two fixed tables abaft. 

When it’s time to break out the water toys, the hydraulic swim platform and area behind the hydraulic transom door combine to make a beach club. And to retreat from the midday rays, guests will have access to the bar with a sink, a refrigerator and freezer and a sofa with a table. 

Owners can expect a top speed of 20 knots and a 15-knot cruise speed with Bella Tu’s twin 1,600 hp MTU 10V2000 M96L diesels. It’s worth noting the engines have 2,072 hours on them. 

Some other notable features on board Bella Tu include: 

• KVH TracVision HD7 + KVH TracPhone V7-IP
• Wave Wi-fi with Pepwave 4G
• Garmin GMR 1226 72-inch 12kW 72nm open-array radar system 
• GMR Fantom 4 solid-state open array and pedestal
• Four Garmin GPSMAP 8624 24-inch multifunction display
• Two Garmin GPS 19x NMEA
• GXM Satellite weather antenna
• Two Garmin 210 VHF radios
• Garmin AIS 600
• Garmin Autopilot control unit
• Garmin instrument display with wind transducer; depth, speed and temp transducer
• Garmin GSD 25 and Airmar fishfinder

Where is Bella Tu located? The yacht is currently lying in Dania Beach, Florida.  

Take the next step: contact the professionals at Yacht Connexion. 

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 90’1”
• Maximum Beam: 23’3”
• Fuel Capacity: 3,480 gallons
• Draft: 5’8”

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Horizon Yachts has delivered more than 910 yachts worldwide in 36 years. It is one of the 10 largest yacht builders in the world. The company has four specialized shipyards and employs 800 people—and, in the past four years, has taken dramatic steps to “rebuild.”

Horizon’s CEO, John Lu, added seven new bays for fitting out hulls, allowing for approximately 15 yachts to be under construction at any given time. This system eliminates the need to move hulls from one shed to another, saving time. Other upgrades include a 3D printer, a precision five-axis router and a cafeteria. A 1,000-ton ship lift is in the works too.

Investing upward of $30 million on all these changes during the pandemic may have seemed risky, but Lu was simply going ahead with previously laid plans.

“The first six months, everything stopped,” he says. “Six months after, everything was booming.”

As a result, Horizon emerged from the pandemic as an even more viable force in the yachting marketplace. Its subsidiary Atech Composites produces all of the hulls, decks and superstructures for every Horizon yacht. Founded in 2000, Atech is Asia’s premier builder of large-scale fiber-reinforced plastic, with other customers in aviation, transportation and wind-farm components. It built pieces of the Great Harbor Bridge, the first horizontally rotating landscape bridge in Taiwan.

For Horizon, Atech is responsible for a number of  advancements in yacht construction. One of them is called 6D resin-infusion technology. In the past, resin infusion was a 3D process that let the resin flow up and down internal stiffeners, creating large fiberglass hulls. The 6D process adds 3D structural fiber cloth to the 3D resin process, guaranteeing even resin distribution around corners, over integrated stringers and throughout the laminate. The end result is lighter, stronger hulls that Horizon can now build in any length in a single shot. Atech’s largest hull to date with this process is a 140-footer with girders and framing.

Prior to any infusion, the component plug has to be laid out with fiberglass sheets, cut to size, and oriented by the glass direction. This is a manual yet methodical process performed by craftsmen, who demonstrated their skills during my visit, setting up stations to show the types of fiber weaves, the flow of resin through the various weaves (thicker cloths took longer), and the ability to use the proper fiber in the right areas. One interesting assurance measure Atech performs is 3D profile measuring, or reality capture. This process creates a 3D model from laser scans, then compares the finished product’s scan to the blueprints to ensure proper profile dimensions.

Other Atech developments include low-shrinkage resin solutions such as Hyver, which results in smoother surfaces; the orientation and type of fiber fabrics for strength in high-load areas; and infrared thermography to measure temperature differences. With environmental stewardship in mind, Atech says, the resin-infusion process reduces volatile organic compounds emissions by almost 80 percent.

Once a Horizon Yachts hull is created, most of the components are sourced internally. During my time at the shipyard, I viewed many yachts in production, as well as an array of  new models in the water and the Horizon City Marina. This year, Horizon Yachts introduced the FD90, two FD80 models and the V77 cockpit motoryacht, which is tricked out for fishing.

Horizon’s team hinted that there might even be a 130-plus-footer in the future. And the builder has partnered with Lexus to build the next iteration of its yacht, the LY680.  

Setting Standards

The Atech Composites lab’s responsibilities include quality assurance and advanced technology development. Incoming raw materials are tested to ensure proper specifications. Random testing throughout the construction line is performed as well. Advanced development teams test for mechanical resin flow, weather resistance, fire retardant, discoloration and more.

Tools of the Trade

Horizon’s Atech lab uses viscosity meters and thermostatic baths to ensure proper construction. Moisture meters, Barcol hardness testers (which measure the hardness of components) and color spectrum meters are utilized too. Tensile testing checks the breaking point of key components.

Detect and Repair

As part of the inspection process, nondestructive testing is performed on every critical area to identify defects by analyzing strain under loads. Utilizing laser lights and CCD cameras as part of the shearography system, the builder looks for disbanding, dry spots, voids and other defects.

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Allied Marine has the Horizon 94 Widebody, Bad Daddy, listed at $2.499 million. This 2005 build underwent a refit in 2021, which included new soft goods as well as an updated décor. The yacht has charter potential with a three-stateroom layout and two cabins for crew.

According to Allied Marine, Bad Daddy is “an exquisite and sophisticated luxury motor yacht. The design of John Lindblom, with the input of a very experienced owner, assured that no detail was overlooked.”

The 2021 refit upgrades included the following:

• New mattresses and bedding throughout
• New sofa and carpeting
• New dining chairs
• New dining room chandelier
• New LED lighting
• Two new televisions (salon and aft deck)
• WiFi throughout
• New engine room carpeting
• New exterior paint
• Teak decks reconditioned
• New bottom paint
• New anchor chain (200 ft. each side)
• Two new electric bicycles

The salon is accented with Honeycombed Crèma Marfil marble soles, built-in mahogany cabinetry and satin-finish Makora African cherry showcased with interior joinery as well as accents of high-gloss Carpathian elm burl.

“The honeycomb core reduces weight, but still leaves the elegance only marble can provide. The striking appearance of the marble against the lustrous finish of the wood joinery is very appealing,” Allied Marine says.

Headroom throughout Bad Daddy ranges from 6 feet, 9 inches in the salon to an impressive 7 feet, 3 inches in the galley and the master stateroom, helping the volume of these areas feel like that of a larger vessel.

This Horizon 94 Widebody has a conventional salon layout with the lounge space aft and formal dining forward. Salong seating includes a sofa and two lounge chairs positioned around a glass coffee table. Forward, there is a wet bar with a red Sierra Chica granite top, ice maker and wine cooler, while the formal dining area has a varnished teak table with seating for six.

The galley has a number of meal-prep features and appliances, including:

• GE Profile 27-inch stainless-steel oven
• GE Profile stainless-steel trash compactor
• Two 700TCI Sub-Zero refrigerators with freezer drawers and ice makers
• GE Profile four-burner recessed stove with granite cover
• Kohler recessed double stainless-steel sink
• Stainless-steel GE Profile microwave oven
• GE Profile stainless-steel dishwasher
• Instant hot water dispenser
• Garbage disposal
• Stowage

Entertainment zones on the flybridge are abundant. Starting aft, the area can be utilized for catching some rays by just adding a few chaise-style lounge chairs when the tender is deployed.  There is a Whirlpool spa and sun pad forward of the davit too. Amidships, and under the hardtop, is a four-stool bar to port and a U-shaped dinette to starboard. The helm station is forward with a single Stidd helm chair.

The cockpit has room for six to enjoy alfresco dining with the transom bench seat and fixed table aft, just pull up a few chairs. Forward, the foredeck has a sun pad abaft a built-in, forward-facing sofa.

Belowdecks there is a master suite amidships, which has a king berth with under-berth stowage, a built-in desk area, a flat-screen TV and an en suite head. The VIP stateroom has a queen berth with under-berth stowage, an en suite head and a flat-screen TV. The final guest stateroom has side-by-side single berths.

Crew quarters include a captain’s cabin and a crew cabin. The captain’s cabin has a double berth and the crew cabin has over-under single berths.

Twin Caterpillar 3412E diesels combine to produce 2,800 hp and push this 94-footer to a reported 15-knot top hop and 12-knot cruise speed.

Some other notable features on board Bad Daddy include:

• Simrad AP50 autopilot system
• B&G Network depth/speed system
• Two Caterpillar MPD (Marine Power Display) panels
• ABT bow and stern thruster variable joystick controls
• Two Northern Lights 984 33 kW generators with soundshield
• Two Garmin 8217 screens for GPS and Radar (new 2019)
• Icom M602 VHF radio /w 22-watt hailer, DSC
• KVH HD7

Where is Bad Daddy located? The yacht is currently lying in Palm Beach, Florida.  

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Sean Fenniman, +1 772.260.1628, Sean.Fenniman@AlliedMarine.com

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 94′
• Maximum Beam: 21’5″
• Fuel Capacity: 3,000 Gal.

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Horizon Yachts launched the new FD108 tri-deck superyacht on Tuesday in what the company describes as a tour de force customized for entertainment and accommodation for groups of guests.

According to a press release from the Kaohsiung, Taiwan-based yacht building company, the new superyacht builds on the success of Horizon’s Ocean Lily–a FD75 flybridge model introduced in 2021. The 33-meter luxury vessel is the result of teamwork between a youthful owner’s flair, Horizon Yachts and interior design by yacht designer Cor D. Rover. 

“The repeat owner of [the] new tri-deck FD108 requested a number of customizations, resulting in a yacht that features one of the most unique layouts found on an FD Series yacht to date,” Lily Li, marketing coordinator at Horizon Yachts, told Yachting. “Flexibility in design and construction is one of the distinctive features that distinguishes Horizon from other yacht builders and allows for each yacht to suit the individual owner’s lifestyle. We are happy to build another dream yacht for this owner again!”

Crafted with precise attention to detail, the FD108 blends luxurious living with a plethora of entertainment options. Large sliding glass doors welcome guests into the full-beam skylounge, a dedicated karaoke room with oversized sofas, an 85-inch TV and a BMB karaoke sound system. The entire salon is surrounded by sole-to-ceiling windows.

A table comfortably seats 14 for  dining, accompanied by a teppanyaki BBQ grill and other professional-grade galley equipment to starboard. The pilot house incorporates a captain’s cabin–a rare feature in Horizon’s FD series. On the foredeck, U-shaped seating and foldable sun pads are available for a day of sunbathing. The on-deck master stateroom features a hostess dressing table and a Hästens mattress along with natural light from the forward deck.

The FD108’s twin MAN V-12 engines boast 2,000 horsepower each, and its Twin Sole diesel generators provide 59 kW of electricity to power hotel loads when away from the dock. The yacht is equipped with a swim platform, a gym and laundry room, and four en suite staterooms equipped with a combination of queen-size beds and bunks to accommodate the growing cruising family.

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Regal by definition means ‘suitable for a king.’ And Status Quo, a Horizon Yachts Premier 130 listed with Atlantic Yacht & Ship Inc. for $8.749 million, is a tri-deck superyacht that fits the definition.

The 2009 build saw refits in 2017 and 2021. Some of the work included updating the interior styling, increasing the stabilizer size, a superstructure paint job, a full hull paint job, refinishing wood floors, new carpet throughout, new appliances and more.

Status Quo could make a solid charter offering thanks to the yacht’s variety of entertainment spaces, inside and outside, across three decks and its six-stateroom layout that accommodates 12 guests.

The on-deck full-beam owner’s suite is located forward of a foyer and day head, accessed through the office on the starboard side. The suite boasts a hand-crafted, walk-around king-size berth, an en suite head, walk-in closets and volume-enhancing windows. The sense of luxury carries to the staterooms belowdecks, especially the VIP stateroom, which Atlantic Yacht & Ship Inc. says “would comfortably serve as the master on many yachts of similar size.” The forward VIP stateroom has a king berth with a hand-crafted silk headboard, a marble-finished foyer and an en suite head. The four remaining en suite staterooms consist of two queen-berth staterooms and two twin-berth staterooms.

Stepping into the salon, guests will appreciate the classically styled interior with rich, dark cabinets and wall paneling accented with detailed inlay, contrasted by light ceilings, furniture and carpets. The marble and onyx soles and countertops add to the sense of opulence.

Status Quo has a conventional salon layout with a lounge space aft and formal dining forward. Aft, two three-person sofas are positioned around a decorative glass-top coffee table to port with a three-person bar directly to starboard, while views through the picture windows lining the salon make the whole space feel voluminous. Forward, a circular dining table with room for 10 to 12 people offers a next-level dining experience.

Past the forward bulkhead is the well-appointed galley, featuring state-of-the-art appliances and enough stowage for extended voyages. Appliances include a full-size refrigerator and freezer, two sinks, a cooktop, an oven and a microwave and a convection oven.

Heading aft from the salon leads to the cockpit where guests will find seating at the transom as well as a fixed table and loose chairs, forming one of two outside alfresco dining locations aboard Status Quo.

Status Quo‘s bridge deck is an extremely flexible entertainment space with the pilothouse forward, the skylounge amidships and the open-air deck aft. Seating can be found in all three zones from the dinette in the pilothouse, to the sofa and four-person bar in the skylounge, to the loose furniture, fixed bench seat and lounge pad on the aft deck. 

Up one level, sun deck social zones include a U-shaped dinette for alfresco dining, a four-person bar­ if drinks are desired, a lounge pad, a Jacuzzi and a space for loose chaise chairs in case guests need additional sun-soaking space.

Twin 1,825 hp Caterpillar C32 diesels power the 130-foot superyacht to a 16-knot top speed and a 12-knot cruise speed. Reported range at cruise speed is 1,600 nautical miles.

Status Quo accommodates eight crew with a captain’s cabin on the bridge deck and three additional crew cabins belowdecks. which can be accessed via the transom door or from the portside main deck companionway.

Some other notable features on board Status Quo include:

• 2 x 65 kW Onan Generators
• Nobeltech MaxSea Navigation System 2022 Version
• Four Nauticomp 20-inch monitors interfaced, radar, navigation, fathometer, tankage w/ wired and wireless mouse capability
• ZF Electronic Engine Controls, with Port and Starboard Wing Stations
• Caterpillar engine-monitoring system
• AP70 Simrad Autopilot
• ABT Trac Zero-Speed stabilizer system
• Furuno satellite compass
• Furuno NavNet system
• Furuno GP150 Navigator
• Furuno GPS & AIS FA-150
• Two ICOM ICM604 VHF radios
• ICOM HF ICM802 radio
• American bow and stern thrusters
• Dual Maxwell anchor windlass, w/400′ chain each

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

Take the next step: Contact the listing agent, Chris Carroll, 954-303-5604.

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 135′
• Maximum Beam: 26’3″
• Fuel Capacity: 10,990 Gal.
• Draft: 7’6″

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With the ability to deliver home-size volumes in an owner-operator footprint, deliver a solid bluewater ride, speed when desired and long range for cruising enthusiasts, power catamarans have hit the mainstream yachting audience in a big way in recent years. And this Horizon Power Catamarans 52 called Bonkers can do all of the above.

Bonkers is listed with The Powercat Company for $1.595 million. The 2016 build can sleep six thanks to its three-stateroom layout.

This open-water capable powercat has one-piece hull lamination and longitudinal stringers for added backbone, and the hull is built with the trademarked SCRIMP process for improved strength without added weight. It also has a high-density, foam-cored construction for the bottom and topsides, solid fiberglass laminate for the stem and keel, and high-density foam-cored stringers for the power cat’s Cummins diesels. For strength with reduced top weight, Horizon Power Catamarans uses foam-cored reinforcement in the deck and superstructure. Bonkers also had an international anti-fouling bottom paint job with an anti-osmosis treatment in 2023.

Twin 550 hp Cummins QSB 6/7 diesel engines power Bonkers, delivering an economical cruising speed of 8 knots, an 18-knot typical cruise speed and a 21-knot top-end speed. The 52-foot power cat will see a 400-nautical-mile range at 18 knots, a 1,000-nautical-mile range at 8 knots and a maximum range of 1,780 nautical miles at just under 5 knots. The PC52 also has a 4-foot-6-inch minimum draft making it accessible to skinny-water waypoints.

This power cat is also focused on entertaining onboard. Serving guests in the cockpit and the salon is easy with a galley-aft arrangement. The galley has Corian countertops and custom accent wood finishes. Appliances include:

• Double sinks with Faucet and disposal.
• Sub-Zero 700TCI fridge and freezer drawers
• Fisher Paykel dishwasher 
• GE Avantium oven and microwave
• Four-burner propane cooktop
• Extractor fan above cooktop

Forward, the salon has a five-person dinette to starboard and a lounge chair to port. Three stools are pulled up to the galley’s countertop bar for pre-cruise breakfast and coffee.

Belowdecks, the master stateroom is in the starboard hull with a queen berth and en suite head. The owners’ space also has high-gloss walnut with a shiplap feature for added elegance. The VIP stateroom is forward in the port hull, also with a queen berth. However, the port head separates the VIP stateroom and the third amidships guest stateroom, which has single berths that convert to a queen berth with an insert.

Alfresco dining spaces on board Bonkers are found in the cockpit and on the flybridge. The cockpit has space for eight guests for meals at the fixed teak table with loose chair seating as well as the curved transom bench seat.

The flybridge has a centerline Stidd-chair helm station with bench seat, lounge pad to starboard and C-shaped dinette to port. A bar and grill is abaft the bench seat to starboard with a six-person Corian table The after section of the flybridge has the space for the power cat’s 14-foot AB Tender with a 40 hp Yamaha and the E800 Hydraulic Crane.

Some other notable features on board Bonkers include:

• Bilge pump monitor Panel and control on F/B helm station
• Monitoring system for tanks (fuel, fresh water, black water)
• Two 7616 Garmin displays
• Chirp fish finder transducer
• Garmin wind indicator
• Garmin 48-mile high-def radar
• Fusion IP700 with amp, subwoofer and four speakers
• Five-function remote Yacht Controller
• Spur line cutters
• New washer and dryer
• New Scotsman ice maker
• New wood sole with carpet in cabins
• Electrosea cleaning system

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

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

Quick Specifications

• Length Overall: 52′
• Maximum Beam: 22′
• Fuel Capacity: 970 Gal.
• Draft: 4’6″

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