FIRST PC68 WITH ON-DECK MASTER DEBUTS AT PALM BEACH
Horizon Power Catamarans’ flagship model boasts multiple configurations and versatile deck areas.
It’s fast becoming one of the industry’s favorite shows, and the 2024 Palm Beach International Boat Show once again exceeded its reputation by drawing high-caliber clientele for four days of yachting excellence on display. Once again Horizon Power Catamarans enjoyed a prominent position at the head of Ramp 2, where a new PC52, the PC60 Synergy and the first PC68 with an On-Deck Master configuration were proudly on display.
Positioned at the head of the multi-hulled PowerCat (PC) range, the ultra-spacious Horizon PC68 model has been meticulously planned to meet and exceed the cruising needs of discerning boaters. Available in Open Salon or On-Deck Master configurations, the PC68 debuted its first Open Salon layout at the 2023 Palm Beach Show. This year the first On-Deck Master configuration PC68 was introduced to great acclaim.
PC68 On-Deck Master
The PC68 on display features a four-stateroom layout, with the aforementioned On-Deck Master commanding a prominent position with panoramic windows forward on the main deck. Two guest cabins comprised of a queen and a twin-to-king convertible are positioned in the starboard hull, while the master ensuite and an additional twin-to-king cabin are situated in the port hull.
From the expansive aft deck, which hints at the interior volume provided by the PC68’s 24ft 6in beam, the gracious interior salon features a lounging area facing a spacious galley and long island with bar stool seating. The master suite is furthest forward on this deck. Ease of access is prioritized throughout the design, and walkaround side decks on the main deck lead to an alfresco lounging space forward on the main deck.
An enviable defining feature of the PC68 model is the unique Portuguese deck seating area on the upper deck, which features convertible Hi/Lo dinettes to allow for sun beds or dining as desired. The extended flybridge and boat deck comprise plentiful seating and lounging in an inviting and enclosed space with a large dinette and a dayhead with shower, while a BBQ station, chest freezer, and a bar with fridge doors and a Scotsman icemaker are positioned aft along with a 17ft, 100hp tender. Forward of the helm, an innovative raised hatch and door accesses the Portuguese deck with three steps down to the foredeck.
Defined by award-winning advanced composites SCRIMP system construction that yields the most durable, lightweight hull marrying a perfect glass-to-resin ratio, with rigorous testing by the Horizon shipyard’s pioneering Non-Destructive Methods, the Horizon PC68 is fitted with twin MAN 850hp engines as standard to guarantee quiet, stable and efficient cruise of 20 knots. Silence and comfort are further enhanced through the Victron phospate battery package paired with a Termodinamica variable speed A/C system. Uniquely, the options for client customization extend well beyond soft goods and interior layout.
The Powercat Company distinguishes itself from the competition with its build quality, after-sales service and options for customization, and Horizon Powercat clients are offered the choice of an open bridge or enclosed skylounge design upon which they can build their ideal layout.
