The FD80 earned acclaim for its innovations and exceptional performance.

This year, the FD80 received the accolade, which was presented during the annual ceremony on November 26, 2025. Horizon Yachts is not only the sole yacht builder recognized with a Taiwan Excellence Award this year, but also the only one to have earned this honor for 16 consecutive years. This continued recognition further underscores the Kaohsiung-based shipyard’s unwavering innovation and industry leadership.

Established by Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs in 1993, the Taiwan Excellence Awards recognize innovation and excellence across a variety of industries. Held annually, the awards are presented to nominees who surpass a rigorous selection process that analyzes four major areas including R&D, Design, Quality and Marketing.

Horizon’s FD80 Hull 16 marks the first fishing cockpit to be featured in the acclaimed Fast Displacement (FD) Series. This FD80 caters specifically to avid anglers and blends luxury and practicality in a four-stateroom-plus-crew layout with generous entertaining spaces.Christened Amethyst, the yacht’s styling pays homage to its namesake. The owners, both born in the month of February and united in a passion for fishing, selected amethyst, their shared birthstone, for personal significance and as a symbol of good fortune.The main deck aft is highlighted by a custom-made dining table featuring an anchor motif with an amethyst inlay that adds a touch of nautical flair to the table’s design. Conveniently positioned flanking the built-in sofa, top-loading refrigerator-freezers ensure chilled refreshments are within easy reach.Stepping into the salon, soothing water-bleached walnut tones are punctuated by a dash of brilliance in the form of the lounge chair and a rug featuring a flowing pattern of fish and purple veining set against a gray base. On both the port and starboard sides, demarcating the lounge from the galley forward, are full-height custom mullion panels with RGBW backlighting. Inspired by the enchanting undersea world, these translucent panels evoke the vibrant beauty of ocean life.

Moving forward, the open-style galley features a cohesive design, with Michelangelo quartzite as a unifying element — wrapped around the large island with three bar stools and continuing onto the countertops and the flooring, which is heated for year-round comfort.The custom mattress and bed frame with storage drawer are set against a full-height, backlit headboard upholstered in Texdecor vinyl wallcovering. Facing the bed, a vibrant splash of color is introduced by a 55” TV nestled within a bespoke Affresco art feature wall that creates a striking visual contrast while echoing the subtle amethyst hues that permeate the yacht. Tailored to the owner’s preferences, the skylounge is also enclosed.On the boat deck, a circular Jacuzzi with a sleek Corian white onyx bar counter and three accompanying bar stools make for a perfect spot to unwind and socialize.To learn more about this magnificent vessel, please contact Horizon Yacht Australia at +61 7 5577 9009 or email: sales@horizonyachtaus.com.

To Learn More about the new FD80:

Video: https://youtu.be/t7WkZnpWdeM
Virtual Tour: https://bit.ly/fd80hull16vr