The Horizon PC65: When a Yacht Feels Like a Penthouse That Moves
Picture this: you wake up in a full-beam master stateroom bathed in morning light, windows on three sides, the gentle roll of the sea barely perceptible beneath you. You walk — not squeeze, not shuffle — into an open-plan salon that feels like a luxury apartment. The coffee is already on. Your guests won't surface for another hour. The chart plotter says you're 400 nautical miles from your last anchorage, and the fuel tanks have barely flinched.
That is the Horizon PC65 experience.
This 65-foot power catamaran is not simply a large boat — it is a deliberate rethinking of what life on the water can look like. For the buyer who wants to move between continents with the same comfort they have at home, the PC65 is one of the most compelling platforms afloat.
Who the PC65 Is Built For
Not every yacht is for every buyer, and the Horizon PC65 makes no apologies about its ambitions. This vessel is designed for the serious long-range cruiser — the couple who wants to spend three months island-hopping the Pacific, the family whose summer itinerary involves multiple countries, the entrepreneur who genuinely wants a floating home base that doesn't compromise on living standards between passages.
If you've looked at large monohulls and felt that the interior volume never quite matched the exterior length, the PC65 will reset your expectations entirely. If you've looked at sailing catamarans but want speed, reliability, and the freedom of twin engines, this is the answer. And if you've priced out comparable luxury motor yachts and wondered whether there was a smarter way to buy 65 feet of serious capability — there is.
Design & Layout: The Beam Changes Everything
The PC65's defining number isn't its length — it's the 24'6" (7.5m) beam. That extraordinary width is the architectural foundation for everything that makes this yacht extraordinary. Interior volume that rivals yachts 20 feet longer. A stability platform that makes passage-making genuinely comfortable for guests who might otherwise be below decks wishing they were anywhere else. And a layout flexibility that no single-hull vessel can match.
The standout feature is the full-beam master stateroom on the main deck. This is not a forward cabin you descend a ladder to reach. This is a true master suite — spanning the full width of the vessel at the main living level, with natural light, walk-around access, and the kind of volume that belongs in a boutique hotel. It's a design decision that fundamentally changes the ownership experience.
Below, four cabins accommodate up to eight guests in genuine comfort, with dedicated crew quarters keeping charter-ready practicality intact. For owners who want to take the experience further, the optional skylounge adds a second living and command level — perfect for entertaining at anchor, watching the sun go down over open ocean, or simply having a second quiet space away from the main salon.
The hull itself was designed by Angelo Lavranos, the celebrated South African naval architect whose portfolio spans high-performance race boats to bluewater cruising vessels. His work on the PC65 prioritizes seakeeping — the catamaran's form slices through chop rather than pounding across it, and the wide beam provides inherent roll stability that makes the ride comfortable in conditions where narrower vessels would leave guests reaching for the rails.
Performance: Built for Blue Water
The PC65 is powered by twin Caterpillar C12.9 engines, producing 850–1,000 horsepower each. That combination delivers a top speed of 25–27 knots and a cruise speed of 22 knots — numbers that let you outrun a weather system, close a passage window, or simply cover ground efficiently when time matters.
But raw speed is only half the performance story. The real capability of the PC65 lies in its range: 1,500 nautical miles at 9 knots. That is not a theoretical number — it represents genuine bluewater passage-making ability. The Bahamas to Bermuda and back without a fuel stop. The Leewards to the Azores. A Pacific crossing staged at comfortable distances. For an owner with global ambitions, 1,500 nm of range is the number that opens doors.
The catamaran hull form compounds this advantage. Two slender hulls moving through water create dramatically less resistance than a single displacement hull at equivalent displacement — which means the PC65 burns significantly less fuel per mile than a comparable monohull running the same speeds. Lower fuel consumption doesn't just reduce cost; it extends range, simplifies passage planning, and makes spontaneous long-distance decisions possible.
The Ownership Case
At approximately $3.5–4.2 million, the Horizon PC65 occupies a position in the market that deserves careful attention. For that investment, you are acquiring 65 feet of Taiwanese-built quality from Horizon Yachts — a builder established in 1987 and consistently ranked among the top ten yacht manufacturers globally.
Horizon's reputation for build quality is well-earned. Their Taiwanese yards combine skilled craftsmanship with rigorous engineering standards, and it shows in every PC65 that leaves the facility — in the fit of cabinetry, the integrity of laminate work, and the reliability of systems that matter when you're three days from the nearest marina. That reputation also holds its value: Horizon vessels maintain strong resale positions relative to the broader market.
Running costs tell their own favorable story. The catamaran hull form's fuel efficiency, combined with the inherent stability that reduces mechanical stress on the vessel, means that day-to-day operating expenses run meaningfully lower than comparable monohull motor yachts at this length. For owners who plan to use their vessel heavily — and the PC65 genuinely invites heavy use — that operational efficiency compounds into significant savings over a multi-year ownership period.
When you consider the interior volume, the bluewater capability, the build pedigree, and the efficiency advantage, the PC65 represents an unusually strong value proposition at its price point. There are yachts that cost more and deliver less usable living space. There are yachts that cost more and offer less range. The PC65 asks a serious question of the market: why would you compromise?
Ready to Go Further?
The Horizon PC65 is the kind of yacht that rewards research. The more you dig into the specifications, the layouts, the performance data, and the builder's track record, the stronger the case becomes.
For comprehensive specs, layout plans, and full technical documentation, visit YachtSpecsDirect.com — the definitive resource for serious yacht research.
To explore PC65 availability, current listings, and ownership options with our team at Minted Yachts, visit mintedyachts.com/horizon-cats or reach out directly. We work with serious buyers who understand that the right vessel is worth finding — and the Horizon PC65 is worth every conversation.