Horizon Yachts Launch Explorer EP148 'Horizon Polaris'

Horizon Yachts flagship, the 45m (148ft) Horizon Polaris has just completed its sea trials and is currently preparing for a cruise through the rough seas around Taiwan in early June. She will then be unveiled for the first time at the Horizon Yachts Open House on June 28th in Taiwan before making her world debut at the the Monaco Yacht show and the Fort Lauderdale International Yacht Show later in the year.

Horizon Polaris is built for exploring any destination with an Ice classed steel hull and aluminum superstructure. Her design was the result of the collaboration between the Horizon R&D team, U.S designer J.C Espinosa, and interior design consultant Brigit Schannese of Germany.

'The Horizon Polaris is a superyacht milestone for Horizon and one that we are extremely proud of,' said Horizon CEO John Lu. 'She is a no compromise, ocean going expedition yacht that embodies Horizon's growth and success over the last 25 years'

She offers accommodation for up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms. The owners full beam suite is forward on the main deck and includes a walk in wardrobe and owners pantry. The other four guest cabins are on the lower deck and include 2 VIP suites aft and 2 twin cabins amidships. She features a elegant sky lounge, a gym and a spa room which includes a shower and sauna.

She will be powered by twin MTU 12V4000 M60 1760HP engines which will power her to a top speed of 16kts and a range of over 4,200nm at 9.5kts, perfect for those exploration voyages.

Trinity Yachts First Launch of 2012, 164ft "Tsumat"

Trinity Yachts in Gulfport, Mississippi launched their first yacht of 2012 last week, the stunning two-toned Tsumat a 164ft tri-deck custom built superyacht with aluminum hull and superstructure. Tsumat is the stuff dreams are made of for her owner, a repeat Trinity customer whose family has enjoyed yachting for many years. From her layout which includes six staterooms and a tender garage, allowing for an oversized sundeck compete with workout stations and ample relaxation options. Tsumat is intended to provide all the functions needed for her active owners family and their guests.

Her stunning exterior lines are the work of Trinity's in house team and the interior was designed by J.C. Espinosa of Espinosa Inc. The main deck has wonderful open spaces in the main and dining saloons which include seating for up to 12 guests, a complete bar and wine cellar, a spacious galley with island bar seating for enjoying the preparation of elegant cuisine and a full beam al fresco lounge.

One of her main features include a massive sundeck with hot tub, bar, dining for eight, quad chaise lounging, treadmills, weights, twin sun pads and still room for the rescue tender. She will be able to accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins that include the owners master suite which is forward on the main deck with a study and his and her bathrooms, two queen and two twin suites amidships on the lower deck and the fifth guest cabin is on the pilothouse deck which features breathtaking views of the surrounding area. She will be run by a crew of 11 and have a maximum speed of 22.5kts, or a range of 3,700nm at a cruising speed of 10kts.

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Horizon Launches 120ft "Muses"

For those of you who don't know much about this Taiwanese Yard, they were founded in 1987, Horizon yachts is one of the world's largest top 10 luxury motoryacht builders. Popular models range from 46ft up to 163ft which include, mega yachts, catamarans, expedition yachts, sportfishers and solar-powered yachts.

On December 7th 2011, Horizon announced the launch of RP120 "Muses", the second mega yacht above 100ft that Horizon has sold to China this year, she has just completed her sea trials at Kaohisung in Taiwan. Muses is the third Horizon yacht in the RP120 series to be launched and will grace the waters of China as the leader of new mega yachts in mainland China.

Her exterior was designed by American yacht designer JC Espinosa, Muses has the same quality and sleek sporty lines as her previous two sisterships and a 26ft streamline hull designed to optimize performance while underway.

She will be able to accommodate 10 guest in 1 owners master full beam cabin forward on the main deck, 2 double and 2 twin cabins on the lower deck. She will have a crew of 5 with their cabins on the lower deck aft of the engine room.