Horizon Yachts - FD97 (New Build Specs) - For Sale

The FD97 (New Build Specs)fromHorizon Yachtsis a modern fast-displacement project offering generous interior volume for up to 10 guests plus dedicated crew quarters. As amotor yachtwithin the family ofmotor yachts, it features a hull infiberglass and plastic yachts. Presented by Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov.

Selecting a FD97 (New Build Specs)

Choosing the FD97 (New Build Specs) makes sense if you value a broad 23 ft (7.24 m) beam for living space, a practical two-engine CAT inboard diesel setup, and capacities suited to longer passages. The Fast Displacement Hull by Cor D. Rover is designed to balance comfort and efficiency, while seven heads and three crew cabins support larger guest parties and professional service. Shestakov Yacht Sales, led by Andrey Shestakov, will guide you through specifications and options to tailor the yacht to your program with Horizon Yachts.

Features of the Model

• Classification: a motor yachtin the broader realm ofmotor yachts
• Hull type: Fast Displacement Hull by Cor D. Rover
• Interior: Cor D. Rover & Horizon Yachts
• Propulsion: 2 x CAT, Inboard, Diesel
• Dimensions: 96 ft (29.41 m) LOA; 23 ft (7.24 m) beam; 20.232 ft (6.1666 m) draft (min)
• Capacities: 3,600 gal fuel; 400 gal water
• Accommodation plan: up to 10 guests; 7 heads; 3 crew cabins
• Construction: hull in fiberglass and plastic yachts; deck in Fiberglass

Technical Specifications

• Model: FD97 (New Build Specs)
• Builder: Horizon Yachts
• Category: motor yachts
• Type: motor yacht
• Hull material: fiberglass and plastic yachts
• Deck material: Fiberglass
• Hull configuration: Fast Displacement Hull
• Hull designer: Cor D. Rover
• Interior designer: Cor D. Rover & Horizon Yachts
• LOA: 96 ft (29.41 m)
• Beam: 23 ft (7.24 m)
• Draft (min): 20.232 ft (6.1666 m)
• Engines: 2 x CAT, Inboard
• Fuel type: Diesel
• Fuel capacity: 3,600 gal
• Water capacity: 400 gal
• Accommodation: 10
• Heads: 7
• Crew cabins: 3

Pricing and Ordering

Price on request. The FD97 (New Build Specs)is available as a new-build with specifications guided by Shestakov Yacht Sales. Coordinate your build slot and options with Andrey Shestakov and our team, working directly withHorizon Yachtsto align timelines and configuration with your cruising plans.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of yacht is the FD97 (New Build Specs)? A: It is amotor yachtwithin the family ofmotor yachts, featuring a hull infiberglass and plastic yachts.

Q: Who designed the hull and interior of the yacht? A: The hullwas designed byCor D. Rover, and theinterioris byCor D. Rover & Horizon Yachts.

Q: How many guests and crew can be accommodated? A: The yacht accommodates 10 guests, includes7 heads, and provides3 crew cabinsfor professional support.

Q: What are the principal dimensions? A: LOAis 96 ft (29.41 m),beamis 23 ft (7.24 m), anddraft (min)is 20.232 ft (6.1666 m).

Q: What is the propulsion and fuel setup? A: Propulsion is by 2 x CAT Inboardengines running onDiesel; fuel capacity is3,600 galand water capacity is400 gal.

Owner Experience Review

Owners gravitate to FD97 (New Build Specs)fromHorizon Yachtsfor family cruising and owner-operation, often with a small professional crew. New-build specs list five guest cabins with accommodations for up to five crew, and the FD-series layout emphasizes an open-plan salon plus generous outdoor areas. That combination makes the boat practical for weekends of entertaining and leaves the door open for charter-style socializing with a sundeck and beach-club focus.

On the water, FD-series reports point to semi-displacement efficiency and a High Performance Piercing Bow aimed at stable, predictable running, while an FD90 test indicates about 20 knots top, ~17.5 knots comfortable cruise, and roughly 1,300 nm at ~10 knots—useful context for the family, not a specification for FD97 (New Build Specs). Owners also note that in some sea states the bow can be “wet,” with water coming over the front in seas over roughly three feet, regardless of backing off the throttles. Close-quarters work is a strong suit thanks to good helm visibility and modern multifunction electronics with thruster integration.

A recurring theme aboard FD-series yachts is solid fit and finish—owners praise the joinery, even down to cupboards being both glued and screwed, and crew spaces are frequently called out as genuinely comfortable. The big-window interior, open galley, expansive sundeck, and beach‑club arrangements match the yacht’s social brief. On the upkeep side, forum voices caution about older generator issues and earlier HVAC choices that relied on multiple compressors, plus occasional difficulty accessing wiring and pipework behind robust installations. Countering that, later FD designs and newer builds report improved engine-room access, and Caterpillar mains are generally regarded as reliable with readily available parts.

Pros and Cons

• Five-cabin layout with dedicated crew for five supports owner-operation, family cruising, and flexible guest use.
• Expansive sundeck, beach‑club, and open-plan salon suit weekend entertaining and charter-style gatherings.
• Strong helm visibility with modern electronics and thruster integration aids confident close-quarters handling.
• Some owners report a wet bow in seas over roughly three feet even at reduced speeds.
• Older Horizons drew complaints about generators and multi-compressor HVAC, so careful spec and commissioning matter.
• Access to wiring and pipework can be challenging behind solid joinery and installations.

Comparison with Other Models