Power Catamarans
Horizon PC68 Review: Long-Range Power Catamaran for Serious Cruisers
68 feet of twin-hull stability, 1,400-mile range, and layout flexibility that lets you choose between social space and an on-deck master. Built for owners who cover distance, not dock time.
The Essentials
| Feature | Specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Length | 68 ft | |
| Beam | 24 ft 6 in (7.47 m) | |
| Draft | 5 ft 4 in (1.62 m) full-load prop-tip clearance | |
| Displacement (Unladen) | 111,112 lb (50.4 t) at half-load | |
| Engines | 2 × MAN i6-850 diesels, 850 hp each @ 2,300 rpm | |
| Fuel Capacity | 1,500 US gal (5,677 L) | |
| Water Capacity | 300 US gal (1,135 L) | |
| Cabins / Heads | 8 Guests / 4 Staterooms (all en-suite) + Crew | |
| Max Speed | 24.8–26 kn | |
| Cruise Speed | 19.7–20 kn (52 gph) / 10 kn economic (12 gph, 1,417 nm) |
Source: Spec & Photos courtesy of Horizon Power Catamarans Yachts.
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The PC68 uses SCRIMP construction and Humphree active stabilization, which are the right choices for a long-range catamaran. The 24-foot-6-inch beam creates genuine volume without the weight penalty of a monohull, and the 5-foot-4-inch draft keeps you in cruising grounds that larger boats can’t access. The twin MAN i6-850s are proven, serviceable engines, and the fuel capacity supports the range claims. The build quality reflects Horizon’s decision to limit production and maintain control over the process.
This boat is for the owner who plans trips in weeks, not weekends. If you’re running to the Bahamas for a long weekend and back, you’re overpaying for capability you won’t use. If you’re planning a month in the islands or a season in the Caribbean, the PC68 makes sense. The on-deck master layout works for couples who are the primary users. The open salon layout works for families or owners who charter. The wrong choice here will define whether you’re happy with the boat in year three.
Resale on Horizon catamarans has held better than most production builders in this segment, largely because the company doesn’t flood the market and because the boats are built to a standard that supports long-term ownership. Maintenance costs are predictable—twin diesels, accessible systems, and a builder who answers the phone. The PC68 is not the cheapest way to get 68 feet of boat, but it’s one of the most capable ways to cover 1,400 miles without stopping.”
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