STEPPING INTO SYNERGY

The brand new PC60 features a Victron phosphate battery package for minimal generator use and maximum efficiency.

A new PC60 build has been delivered to her new owners, who stepped up from their PC52 to commission the build of the larger model. Recently launched and christened Synergy, this PC60 models the silent efficiency of the new-generation power catamaran by Horizon through a Victron phosphate battery package paired with a Termodinamica variable speed A/C system.

Synergy has been designed with an on-deck master stateroom configuration, with three additional cabins comprised of an ensuite queen and twin cabin in the starboard hull and the master ensuite with dual wash basins and a convertible twin ensuite cabin in the port hull.

Within the interior, the owners specified a light and bright decor with pops of deep blues. The inviting main salon features a large L-shaped sofa and spacious galley and bar area. The flybridge above houses a large settee with a dinette just aft of the helm area with bookend passenger seats to either side of the navigation station. This space can be open or enclosed for maximum versatility and includes a dayhead. Coupled with Victron’s phosphate battery package, the Termodinamica variable speed, freon-cooled air conditioning system keeps the interior cool and comfortable for nearly 20 hours on battery power alone.

The deck areas aboard the new PC60 are the most sought-after feature of this “mid-size” model in the PC Series range, and Synergy features an expansive aft deck with a dining table as well as walk around side decks that lead to the foredeck with its dual viewing chairs above each of the hulls. Aft of the flybridge, the boat deck offers additional space for lounging and entertaining when the tender is deployed.

“This latest PC60 is a showcase of the next-generation Horizon Power Catamaran as we push toward minimizing generator use while at anchor or on the water,” says The Powercat Company Founder and CEO Richard Ford. “With the Victron lithium package you can run the entire boat, including air condition, refrigeration and freezers, for nearly 20 hours on batteries alone.”

Congratulations to these new owners as they cruise off into the horizon on their new and efficient Horizon power catamaran, Synergy!

The first PC68 model made its way onto the cover of the Multihull Power & Sail Magazine. Read the full article by Kevin Koenig in the January 2024 issue below.

THE HORIZON PC68 MAKES A CASE FOR BEING THE QUINTESSENTIAL ISLAND BOAT
One thing that is often at the forefront of my mind as I climb through boats, particularly at the three major South Florida shows, is how the model will fare as a Bahamas cruiser. To check boxes as an enviable vessel to get you from Palm Beach to the Out Islands, a boat needs a few things, including a shallow draft, a seaworthy hull to get across the Gulf Stream, and enough on board volume to keep even the closest of friends and family from driving each other crazy. Enter the Horizon PC68, which I boarded at this year’s Palm Beach International Boat Show, and which has all those qualities and then some.

A 68-footer with a 24-foot, 6-inch beam, this catamaran is more comparable in volume to a 90-foot monohull than anything else. Yet in large part owing to her spread-out weight displacement, her draft is just 5 feet, 4 inches, shallow enough to beat the magic 6-foot requirement to get in and out of the Bahamas’ notoriously skinny waterways.

Also, because of her comparably large footprint, as well as those twin hulls, her stability in a whipped-up sea should be excellent. I’d wager she can make the hop across the notoriously fickle Gulf Stream rather comfortably in all but the worst conditions. She’d make that journey at a 20-knot cruise, and be able to step it up to 26 knots with twin 850-horsepower MAN i6s.

We’ve had our eye on this victory for some time.

Horizon Power Catamarans is proud to announce that we have won first place in the highly coveted “Favorite Power Catamaran Yacht” category in the 2024 Southern Boating Readers’ Choice Awards. It’s been a close call in previous years, with HPC coming in third and second place in this category, but the readers have spoken—and among nine contenders, we are honored to be the power catamaran of choice.

“This accolade is a testament to the innovative design, high quality and bluewater cruising capabilities of our entire power catamaran fleet,” says The Powercat Company Founder and CEO Richard Ford. “We always strive to listen, improve, and ‘wow’ our clients—and this shows that we are succeeding in that endeavor. We are thrilled with this award, thank you to everyone who voted for us!”

The 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards offered voting in 36 categories, from cruising itineraries and boating sunglasses to motoryachts and, of course, power catamarans (yachts and outboards). Now in its fifth year, this event has gained popularity, and enticed some friendly builder competition, with tens of thousands of votes cast each year. All winners will be officially announced in the January 2024 issue of Southern Boating – so be sure to grab your copy once available!

A highly successful Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show brings sales, new clients, old friends, and a hint of what’s to come.

Spanning five sun-kissed days from October 25th to 29th, the 64th annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) boasted a diverse selection of marine toys, innovative products and technologies, and the largest display of luxury yachts and superyachts in the world. Attended by over 100,000 guests, this year’s show saw the return of all seven show locations in Fort Lauderdale – the first since 2019 – and judging by the flurry of activity at the Horizon Power Catamaran display, many of those visitors made a point to see the latest powercat offerings, including a brand-new PC52, the popular PC60 and the first of the acclaimed PC68 model, which was located offsite for private viewing.

New builds were not the only thing on clients’ mind at the show, however. Yachts available immediately as well as new products coming down the pike also garnered much attention. During the show, The Powercat Company sold the displaying PC60 Encore to first-time Horizon Power Catamaran owners in the U.S. and hinted at some exciting design news for larger powercat models coming in 2024.

“We are thrilled with the momentum that our new PC68 model and the newly re-designed PC60 generated at FLIBS,” says The Powercat Company Founder and CEO Richard Ford. “The enthusiasm, the interest in new models, and the relationships we forged indicates this energy will continue well into 2024. As always, we are ready and eager to see what the future holds.”

The next Horizon Power Catamaran showcase is at the 2024 Palm Beach International Show, held March 21-24th, where the first on-deck master PC68 will make her worldwide debut.

For more information or to make a reservation to visit any of the PC models on display, please call Jason Ford at 954-552-0868 or email jason@powercatco.com.

A brand new PC52 will appear alongside a popular PC60 model, with the first of the acclaimed PC68 model also available for viewing during the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, October 25th – 29th.

Horizon Power Catamarans will showcase three power catamaran models during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 25 – 29. A brand new PC52 build will debut alongside a PC60 model at the company’s in-show location on the Face Dock, Red Zone, Slip 608. The first of the acclaimed PC68 model will also be available for private showings at an offsite location.

As the smallest offering in the Horizon Power Catamaran range, the PC52 meets the needs of catamaran enthusiasts and curious monohull owners alike, with its spacious layout comprising three staterooms and a compact footprint allowing for superior comfort and speed for enjoyable island cruising. Built on spec, the latest PC52 showcases the exquisite build quality and fit and finish that distinguishes advanced composites yacht builder Horizon Power Catamarans from the competition.

A spacious, open-plan salon greets visitors from the expansive aft deck of the PC52. Three staterooms are positioned in the hulls, with the king-size master suite in the starboard hull and a queen cabin and twin sharing the dayhead in the port hull. The flybridge aboard Horizon’s power catamarans is an enviable space that offers plenty of lounging and dining options with isinglass providing protection from the elements when desired. This PC52 enjoys a max speed of 21 knots, thanks to her twin 550hp Cummins engines, and a 400nm range at 18 knots.

Also on display at the company’s in-show location, the latest PC60 features the model’s evolved interior styling and extended flybridge with dayhead. This yacht features a four-stateroom layout with a large master on the main deck forward of the main salon and open galley area. The starboard hull houses a queen stateroom forward and twin cabin aft, while the port hull houses the master ensuite forward and a twin cabin aft. On the aforementioned flybridge, a full bar and large dinette with wraparound seating complements the helm station, which is bookended by two raised settees for enjoying the view while underway. The boat deck aft houses the tender or serves as a gracious area for entertaining when the tender is deployed, and a dayhead on this level further adds to the functionality of this deck.

“We are delighted to showcase our three popular PC models during this year’s show,” says The Powercat Company Founder and CEO Richard Ford. “With several new builds planned for launch in 2024, including the first On-Deck Master PC68, and an exciting new concept announcing soon, we continue to demonstrate our constant emphasis on innovation and efficiency as well as our meticulous attention to the needs of the power catamaran owner.”

Visit the Horizon Power Catamarans display during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 25 – 29, 2023 on the Face Dock, Red Zone, Slip 608. For more information or to make a reservation to visit any of the PC models on display, please call Jason Ford at 954-552-0868 or email jason@powercatco.com.

The first of the acclaimed PC68 model features an Open Salon layout and will be available for viewing during the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show, October 25th – 29th.

Since its world debut at the 2023 Palm Beach International Boat Show, the first PC68 model from Horizon Power Catamarans has received worldwide acclaim. Positioned at the head of the multi-hulled PowerCat (PC) range that includes a PC52, PC60 and much larger custom options, the new, ultra-spacious Horizon PC68 model has been meticulously planned to meet and exceed the cruising needs of discerning boaters. This model will be available for private viewing at an off-site location during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 25 – 29.

Multiple design innovations define the new PC68 model, which offers a four-stateroom layout with the option for an expansive open-plan salon or an on-deck master stateroom. While the On-Deck Master configuration offers a full-beam master with wraparound windows forward on the main deck, the PC68 on display at FLIBS features an Open Salon layout, which offers an expansive salon area and a large seating and entertainment space on the main deck. This layout sees all four of the staterooms positioned off the salon, with two king ensuite staterooms forward in the hulls and two convertible twin-to-king ensuite cabins aft to port and starboard, respectively.

An expansive aft deck hints at the interior volume provided by the PC68’s 24ft 6in beam. Here, a regal hi-gloss dining table seats ten and is accompanied by a wet bar and the option for a 43in television. The lounge seating looks aft to the Hi/Lo swim platform, which is flanked by large wet lockers storing diving and snorkeling equipment.

Ease of access is prioritized throughout the PC68’s design, and walkaround side decks on the main deck lead to a lounging space forward. A unique and enviable Portuguese deck seating area with convertible Hi/Lo dinettes is a new feature for this model, which allows for sprawling sunbeds or dining under the stars. The extended flybridge on this model allows for a variety of layout options while comfortably accommodating a 17ft, 100hp tender. The flybridge and boat deck comprise plentiful seating and lounging, a dayhead with shower, BBQ station, chest freezer, and a bar to port with fridge doors and a Scotsman ice maker. 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 i6 850hp engines as standard to guarantee quiet, stable and efficient cruise of 20 knots. 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. With each model, Horizon Powercat clients are offered the choice of an open bridge or enclosed skylounge design upon which they can build their ideal layout.

“We are delighted with how well our new PC68 model has been received since its debut,” says The Powercat Company Founder and CEO Richard Ford. “With several new builds planned for launch in 2024, including the first On-Deck Master PC68, and an exciting new concept announcing soon, we continue to demonstrate our constant emphasis on innovation and efficiency as well as our meticulous attention to the needs of the power catamaran owner.”

Visit the Horizon Power Catamarans display during the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, October 25 – 29, 2023 on the Face Dock, Red Zone, Slip 608. For more information or to make an appointment to visit the PC68, please call Jason Ford at 954-552-0868 or email jason@powercatco.com.

The latest PC60 build is co-owned by five partners.

This newly launched PC60 was purchased by a syndicate of five ownership partners, three of whom upgraded from a PC52. Christened Magical, the latest PC60 features a four-stateroom layout, with a large on-deck master forward of the spacious salon and galley.

A convertible twin and queen ensuite are situated in the starboard hull, while a second convertible twin and the master en suite are situated in the port hull. The deck areas are plentiful, thanks to the wide power catamaran beam, and the flybridge is fitted with a bar, seating area and dayhead.

Uniquely, this PC60 is equipped with the new Victron Energy system with variable speed air conditioning that can run on batteries without a generator.

The first PC68 model graces the cover of the prestigious Yachting Magazine. Read the full article by Tom Serio in the August 2023 issue below.

THE CROWD-PLEASER
A stable ride, long range, volume to spare and intriguing layout options make the horizon power catamarans 68 an impressive offering.

THE INCREASING POPULARITY OF POWER CATAMARANS MEANS
More boaters are discovering the brand Horizon Power Catamarans, which has been building for this market for 37 years. Its latest model, the PC68, blends sea-kindly performance with a high level of luxury in a strong build. Horizon Power Catamarans has done a lot to optimize the space that this yacht’s 24-foot-6-inch beam affords. The sheer size felt impressive when I boarded from either hull platform (they flank a high-low hydraulic platform) or via the side gates. The cockpit has a 9-foot-long high-gloss wood table that seats eight guests, with real estate to move around unimpeded. The wet bar here has a Corian countertop, a fridge and an ice maker. There is still plenty of room to get to the curved staircase to port, providing access with grab rails to the flybridge.

The salon is through a 6-foot-wide glass door with a stainless-steel frame. Inside is an average of 7-foot headroom, which feels like walking into an upscale club. To port is a sofa, accented by a custom wood-and-metal coffee table. Across from there is the low-profile, open galley with three stools at a center island for informal dining. The galley has Miele appliances, including a four-burner cooktop, a convection oven and a fridge, along with a dishwasher and a cooling drawer by Fisher & Paykel. Corian countertops wrap around the island for added panache. Forward is the primary gathering spot, with a deep, soft, L-shaped sofa. It’s surrounded on three sides by windows. A custom coffee table houses dual ottomans. This area can also be set up as an on-deck master stateroom (see sidebar). Dismiss the thinking that lower staterooms on a multihull yacht are small and constricted. Horizon Power Catamarans performed some design magic and created four spacious dwellings.

POWER UP
Powered by twin 850 hp MAN i6 diesel engines spinning five-blade Veem props, the PC68 cruises easily at 19.7 knots, burning 52 gallons per hour and offering a range of approximately 644 nautical miles based on the 1,500-gallon fuel capacity. At wide open and 2,400 rpm, this power cat hit 24.8 knots, burning 82 gph with a range of 514 nm. Pull back to 10 knots at 1,200 rpm for a 1,417 nm range at a miserly 12 gph.

Hear ye! Hear ye! Read all about it in the latest Horizon Brand Publication! Volume 61 of the Horizon Brand Publication has arrived, bringing with it the latest in yard news and new build insights.

This month’s issue features an in-depth look at the spacious and innovative Horizon V74 model, the beautiful FD80 Sweet Caroline, and offers readers a first look onboard the new PC68 model, Omakase. Follow the rollicking antics from the latest Horizon Power Catamaran Owners’ Rendezvous in The Bahamas and mark your calendars to check out the latest inventory arriving soon. From recent deliveries to recent and upcoming events, you won’t want to miss a word.

Get your copy today or view it online.

The Horizon City Marina is the first marina in Taiwan to receive the Superyacht Ready certification, which recognizes a marina’s capability to accommodate superyachts.

Horizon Group’s Horizon City Marina has added the Superyacht Ready certification to its list of accreditations that include the Global Gold Anchor Marina Accreditation and Certified Marina Operator (CMO) license. Presented by the Marina Industries Association (MIA), Horizon City Marina is the first and only marina in Taiwan to have the Superyacht Ready certification, which recognizes a marina’s capability to provide safe and adequate berthing for superyachts.

Accommodating vessels up to 200 feet in length, the marina is conveniently located in the heart of the city’s developing “Asia New Bay Area” and offers shorepower and water facilities built to international maritime standards. Yachts are accommodated within innovative and environmentally-friendly pillar less floating docks or via the Seaflex Mooring system. While Horizon City Marina is conveniently located within walking distance of hotels, shopping centers, restaurants and cinemas, it offers its own restaurant, lounge and shower facilities on site. Horizon City Marina also provides concierge services for visiting yachts, including assistance with CIQS clearance for foreign yachts, cruising map planning, supplies purchasing and more.

Since its establishment in 2013, the Horizon City Marina has accommodated hundreds of yachts and guests from around the world and has hosted corporate brand launches, international political delegations and several notable events, including the Taiwan International Boat Show. In 2021, the marina manager became the first Chinese woman in Asia to acquire the CMO license.

The Superyacht Ready certification not only recognizes the Horizon City Marina’s ability to provide top services and facilities for superyachts, it coincides with the current enhancement of Horizon’s superyacht maintenance facility at its Premier Shipyard, which is expected to have the capability to provide comprehensive superyacht maintenance services by 2024.

“With berthing requests from Asian superyacht owners on the incline, the Superyacht Ready certification assures yacht owners and crew that Horizon City Marina will meet their needs,” says Marina Manager Eve Kung. “This October marks our10th Anniversary and we have a number of celebratory events planned to mark this milestone throughout the year. We also plan to participate in international boat shows and join domestic and foreign associations to promote the marina worldwide.”

For more information on the Horizon City Marina or to make a berth reservation, please contact YachtONE@horizonyacht.com.