FANTASTIC VOYAGE

MANSION-TYPE VOLUME, A SEAKINDLY HULL FORM AND A 3,000-NAUTICAL-MILE RANGE DEFINE THE HORIZON YACHTS FD110 TRI-DECK. 

- TOM SERIO

HORIZON YACHTS' Fast Displacement yacht series, penned by designer Cor D. Rover, is notable for its broad shoulders and high freeboard. These yachts carry measurable beam forward to enhance interior and exterior volume, with a wave-splitting bow design and admirable performance across a wide spectrum of speeds. The latest launch in the series, which runs from 75 feet to 125 feet length overall, is the FD110 Tri-Deck. In profile, this yacht is nicely balanced across its three well-proportioned levels. Rover uses all available real estate not only to carry exterior lines evenly, but also to get the most out of the living and stowage spaces.

Structural glass across all decks helps to lower the vessel's profile visually while providing natural light inside. ¶ As just one example of how large the interior feels, the salon has a whopping 87-inch TV in the after-starboard quarter, and the screen seems small. Side sliding doors measuring 71 inches high provide ocean vistas from the formal dining space. Blackout curtains help control lighting and privacy. ¶ A plush L-shaped sofa to port is accented by a tiered coffee table and several barrel chairs. Each seat has a view of the TV. Low-profile cabinetry housing the china divides the salon from the wood dining table that seats 10 on high-back, swivel chairs. With an open design concept, the entire area is airy, welcoming and set up for entertaining.