You're three days into a Bahamas crossing. The forecast shifted overnight. The monohull that fuelled next to you is pinned in Nassau, waiting for a weather window. You're not — you're under way at a displacement pace with most of your range still in the tank. The Horizon PC60 doesn't just offer comfort. It offers autonomy.
This is the boat for owners who understand that freedom isn't about top speed. It's about having the range to skip the crowded anchorage, the fuel capacity to bypass the expensive marina, and the stability to keep the coffee in the cup when the wind pipes up. The PC60 is a 61-foot power catamaran built in Taiwan by Horizon Yachts, a yard known for composite engineering and production consistency. It's not trying to be a superyacht. It's trying to be a tool that works.
Who It's For
The PC60 is for the owner who wants to run their own boat. Not because they can't afford crew, but because they don't want to manage crew. This is a couple's cruiser with room for guests, not a charter platform with a captain's cabin. The helm is simple. The systems are accessible. The boat is designed to be operated by two people who know what they're doing.
It's also for the owner who values range over speed. If your cruising plan involves long legs between fuel stops, the PC60 delivers — and unusually, you don't have to take that on faith. Horizon publishes the figure: 1,200 nautical miles at 8 knots on 1,200 gallons, and 400 miles at 20 knots. That's a full Bahamas circuit without touching a fuel dock, done in comfort rather than white-knuckling through a beam sea.
Those two numbers also tell you exactly what the boat is for. The same tank that carries you 1,200 miles at a displacement pace carries you 400 at a fast cruise — so speed on this boat is something you spend, deliberately, to make a weather window. It is not what you buy the boat for.
Design & Layout
The PC60 offers two layout options, and the choice matters. The On-Deck Master puts the owner's stateroom on the main deck, port side, with direct access to the salon. This is the layout for owners who want separation from guests and easy access to the helm at night. The trade-off is a smaller salon, but the gain is privacy and convenience.
The Open Salon layout moves the master down into the port hull, opening up the main deck for a larger entertaining space. This is the layout for owners who prioritize social space over stateroom size. Both layouts include four staterooms and three ensuite heads, which is competitive for a 60-footer. The guest cabins are in the hulls, where they belong. They're quiet, private, and far enough from the engines that you can sleep underway.
The flybridge is enclosed and air-conditioned, which is the right call for a boat designed to cruise in the tropics. Open flybridges look good in brochures, but they're unusable in the midday sun or a rain squall. The enclosed bridge on the PC60 gives you a second helm station that's comfortable in any weather. It also adds interior volume, which matters when you're spending weeks aboard.
The aft deck is where you'll spend most of your time at anchor. It's covered, protected, and large enough for a proper dining table. The Portuguese deck option, now standard, extends the side decks and improves access to the bow. This is a practical upgrade, not a styling exercise. It makes line handling easier and gives you more usable deck space without increasing the beam.
Performance
The PC60's current standard specification is twin MAN i6 diesels at 850 horsepower each, turning five-blade VEEM propellers. These are V-drive installations, which keeps the engine spaces accessible and the props tucked up under the hulls. Earlier hulls were delivered on other engine packages, so confirm what is actually fitted to any boat you look at on the brokerage market.
The twin hulls cut through chop without pounding, and the 24-foot-6-inch beam keeps the boat stable in a following sea. The ride is noticeably smoother than a comparable monohull, especially in the three-to-five-foot range where most boats start to get uncomfortable. That is the advantage of a catamaran: you are not fighting the waves so much as slicing between them.
Slow down and the PC60 becomes a different boat. Horizon's own 1,200-mile figure is quoted at 8 knots, and that is the speed where this design makes sense — you are not in a hurry, but you are still making progress, without the constant hum of engines near the top of their range. It is quiet enough at that pace to have a conversation on the aft deck without raising your voice.
The draft is 4 feet 9 inches at half load, shallow enough for most Bahamas anchorages but deep enough to track well in a crosswind. Displacement is 88,383 pounds at half load, which is light for a boat of this volume — a benefit of composite construction, and one you feel in handling at low speeds.
Worth knowing before you shop: apart from those two range figures, Horizon publishes no performance data for the PC60 at all — no top speed and no cruise speed. Any knots figure you read about this boat came from somewhere other than the yard.
Ownership Conversation
The PC60 is not an inexpensive boat to own. Fuel, insurance, maintenance, and slip fees add up quickly on a 60-footer. But the cost structure is different from a monohull in the same size range. The twin engines mean double the maintenance, but they also mean redundancy. If one engine fails, you can limp home on the other. The shallow draft means you can anchor out more often, which saves on marina fees. And the fuel efficiency at 9 knots means you're not burning $500 in diesel every time you move the boat.
The question most owners face is whether to run the boat themselves or hire crew. The PC60 is designed to be owner-operated, but that assumes you have the experience and the time. If you're planning to cruise full-time, the boat is manageable for a competent couple. If you're planning to use the boat a few weeks a year, you'll want a captain on call. The systems are straightforward, but they're not simple. You need to understand marine diesel engines, electrical systems, and navigation electronics. This is not a boat you hand to a dock hand and walk away.
Resale on the PC60 is steady but not spectacular. Horizon builds a good boat, but they're not a household name in the U.S. market. Buyers who understand power catamarans recognize the value. Buyers who are shopping on brand alone will pass. The good news is that the PC60 holds its value better than most production cats because the build quality is consistent and the yard has a reputation for standing behind their product.
Maintenance costs are predictable. The MAN diesels are well supported and predictable if you stay on top of oil changes and fuel filters. The composite hull requires less maintenance than a hand-laid one, and the machinery is laid out so that a competent owner can get at it. The biggest cost is bottom paint and running gear, which you'll need to address every two to three years depending on where you keep the boat.
Where to Start
The Horizon PC60 is a serious cruising platform for owners who value range, stability, and autonomy over speed and flash. It's not the boat for everyone, but for the right owner, it's one of the best options in the 60-foot power catamaran market. If you're planning to cruise the Bahamas, the Caribbean, or the Pacific Northwest, this boat deserves a hard look.
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