Versatility in a Smaller Footprint
In their new offering, Horizon prove that a shorter length yacht doesn’t have to put a limit on inclusions and destinations.
All avid adventurers have imagined setting off on a journey across the ocean, stopping to visit tropical paradises along the way. To do this, though, a long-range cruising vessel tough enough to handle whatever mother nature throws at it is needed. A bit of luxury inside wouldn’t go amiss either.
In 2016, Horizon Yachts met this demand with the release of their Fast Displacement (FD) series. Consisting of the FD80, FD85, FD87 and FD102, there are also plans for an FD125 to join the yacht featured here: the FD75.
Touted as an ‘entry level’ to the FD range, the FD75 takes everything seen in the previous models — unparalleled internal volume, intelligent layouts, striking external lines and customisation — and puts them in a smaller footprint so owners have an easier time operating the vessel and accommodating smaller berths.
“It was a challenging brief, but not impossible!” said John Lu, Horizon Yachts’ CEO.
Featuring a raised pilothouse with an open bridge and lower helm area, the Cor D. Rover-designed yacht features four staterooms — yes, four — that include a full-beam on-deck master suite with walk-in wardrobes and ensuite. The three remaining staterooms, a queen, double and twin, are found on the lower deck. Although designed so owners can operate the FD75 themselves, there is accommodation for two crew members found aft.
When it comes to the internal layout, customers have a variety to choose from, including moving the galley and formal dining aft on the main deck, or leaving a formal dining off altogether for a convertible dining table. Horizon’s signature Beach Club is also optional.
It also has all the state-of-the-art features you’d expect to see in a Horizon yacht, including but not limited to the High-Performance Piercing Bow.
Horizon have managed to fit all of this in the shorter length yacht thanks to some smart design and engineering from Cor D. Rover and their R&D and naval architecture teams.
“Traditional yacht design would not enable incorporation of this layout and features in an under-80ft yacht,” said designer, Cor D. Rover. “But the team at Horizon excels at thinking outside the proverbial box and we were able to carefully accommodate all of the desired features. This is just another example of Horizon’s willingness to be innovative and push the envelope.”
With the first two hulls underway to go to the European and American markets, customers will soon have the opportunity to set off in compact luxury.
SPECS
HORIZON FD75
Price POA
LOA 23.68m (77ft 8in)
Beam 6.2m (20ft 4in)
Draft 1.65m (5ft 5in)
Fuel 9085L
Water 1136L
Engines Twin MAN D2868 LE436 V8 1200hp
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