Trade-A-Boat – June 2019

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PRELOVED | 2009 HORIZON 65

“The interior of this

Horizon 65 is more

akin to a luxury

penthouse than a

humble motor yacht.”

ABOVE The wide swimplatform has just been laid with fresh teak and presents a perfect spot for relaxing at water-level

for adults and kids alike. TOP Guests socialising in the aft cockpit are well-protected from the Aussie sun.

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ocation, location; it’s a big deal in real

estate and this month we’ve discovered

a luxury motor yacht for sale in just the

right spot.

This 20m Horizon 65 is based at glorious

Hamilton Island – the perfect jumping-off

spot for exploring the Whitsundays and Great

Barrier Reef.

Just inspecting this vessel will literally be a

holiday, not to mention what you could do with

the keys in your pocket.

Powered by twin 1000hp Caterpillar C18

diesels and hefty shaftdrives, this Horizon can

transport you smartly around the islands at a top

speed of 25 knots.

But the boat and its occupants will be equally

comfortable trucking for long periods of time at

displacement speeds, where the 3800L fuel tanks

provide enviable range.

TRIPLE-LEVEL TREAT

Whether the new owner chooses to base this

stunning vessel in the sunny tropics or further

south, it’s a safe bet to say those offshore

adventures will be starting from the upper deck

of this 65-footer. Not only does the flybridge

offer commanding views while navigating coral

reef passes or bringing the yacht alongside your

home berth, this Horizon presents a genuine all-

weather helming option.

New clears up top guarantee uninterrupted

views, but more importantly, keep the skipper

and guests safe and dry, regardless of whatever

tempest might be erupting outside.

A wide GRP hardtop provides foolproof

sun-protection right across the skydeck, where

a comfortable curved lounge and portable stools

meet a high-low table for dinner or drinks.

There’s teak-look carpet underfoot and either