The brow of this beamy beast. The entire forward deck is comprised of sun lounges and storage compartments.
Now here's an example of a proper hawse pipe and cleat. They are a couple, but should never be seen together...
Every bow should have seat. With the PC-58, you get two. Get it?
And finally... fenders!
And anchor lines...
And the windless...
The anchor is housed inside its own locker as well...
Even the fuel fill has its own compartment!
Under the staircase is a rod locker that must have been designed by the California Closet Company, whose motto is... " we will leave no space...
Looks like the owner chose the handrail delete option and opted for a singular, central pole. Simple, clean and effective, much like the PC-58.
Even the light switches are housed in dedicated compartments to protect them from the elements. Clearly, cabinetry carpenters were kept busy on...
A covered sink, fridge and ice maker keep libations cold & flowing. Once again, everything is concealed behind cabinets, which not only protects...
Directly aft of the dining table is a live well / ice chest that we believe is strategically located to reduce traffic patterns to the beer chest.
ASSORTED DETAILS On sea trials we take 100's of pictures that will later be used to remind us about minor details while writing. Typically, I...
As we headed out the inlet, the wind was kicking up a 2-3' windchop. Keep in mind, the flybridge is around 16' above sea level. At this altitude,...
And what does all this mean in the real world? Here's a shot taken during our sea trial as we departed Port Everglades. Notice how flat the wake...
Horizon Yachts is using modified flat-tunnel pockets that reduce squatting, but still offer ventilation properties. Note the tunnel clearance...
The sponsons are wider than one would expect for a 58-foot cat, leaving realistic, human-sized space for lower accommodations. The entry of the...
HULL DESIGN & SEA TRIAL So how well does the PC-58 hull work? Follow these links... Horizon PC-58 Power Catamaran, Hull Stability Tank Test......
A close-up of the guidance system, the PC-58's power steering assembly directs a pair of stainless rudders. During our sea trial, response was...
