Review: Horizon FD90
Horizon Yachts has launched its new Fast Displacement (FD) yacht specifically for the Australian market.
The new FD90 has been built to meet the Australian Maritime Safety Authority’s (AMSA) new 2C Survey requirements for commercially operated vessels, meaning the FD90 can operate as either a private or a charter vessel.
An increasingly popular model in high-volume yacht series, the new FD90 offers a five-stateroom layout with a semi-enclosed sky lounge and a beach garage with a hydraulic swim platform. Entering via the aft deck, guests are welcomed to a spacious al fresco area, with fixed and freestanding furniture, a hi/lo table and a wet bar.
Glass sliding doors lead to the main salon, the size of which is further emphasised by the full-height windows and glass doors to port and starboard in the dining area. Electric honeycomb blinds minimise the natural light and provide privacy when needed. Highlighted by water-bleached walnut and dyed Koto as the feature woods, the salon sports elegant oak wood flooring in a herringbone pattern.
A spacious seating area with a wine cabinet and day head is positioned aft, with the dining area and galley with a privacy screen and full-height storage amidships. An elegant brass and cast crystal pendant light fixture highlight the 10-person dining table, and stardust backlit mullions serve as feature highlights in both the salon and dining areas. Matte black hardware and anti-glare recessed lighting throughout the interior echoes a feeling of modern comfort.
Situated furthest forward on the main deck, the full-beam master stateroom features a double vanity en suite. Mirrored nightstands with quartzite trays and a sophisticated reeded quartzite feature wall above the headboard highlight the modern space. Four queen-sized VIP staterooms are situated on the lower deck and include mirrored staterooms amidships, another to port and the fourth in the bow.
Spacious crew quarters and a beach garage with freestanding furnishings are found aft of the engine room. Featuring a Skyline configuration, the new FD90 has been designed with an enclosed wheelhouse area with a day head and three helm chairs. The seating area in this space converts to a bed when needed. A semi-enclosed sky lounge features a large lounge area with hi/lo tables opposite a bar with three fixed barstools, while a Jacuzzi tub with a bar counter, a grill area and an outdoor hand shower are found aft. Another entertainment space is found on the foredeck bow area, which can be shaded by a sun awning.
Horizon Yacht Australia Director, Mark Western, said the company has experienced record sales in Australia in the past year. “This latest FD90 not only provides an ideal high-volume interior with the amenities and staterooms of a superyacht, but as it is built to AMSA 2C Survey standards it also provides a great charter business opportunity.”
Quick specs
Price | POA |
Length (overall) | 27.45m (90ft) |
Beam | 7.11m (23ft 3in) |
Displacement | 104 tons |
Fuel capacity | 13,170 litres |
Water capacity | 1500 litres |
Engines | Twin CAT C18A 1,136hp |
Berths | 7 |
Supplied by Horizon Yacht
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