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THE CROW’S NEST

STARTING WITH A BANG

Off the back of a record year for sales in 2021, Horizon is sailing into what is set to be another bumper year, with production for some models booked out until 2023 and three new models set to be launched.

With over $150 million in new boats, and millions more in brokerage vessels as owners upsize in the brand, around 95 per cent of the sales can be attributed to the FD series.

“Mid-COVID-19, based on his sheer belief in the potential of the FD Series, John Lu (Horizon founder) invested US$100 million in a new facility that could produce a further 10 to 12 boats. John is a dealmaker, he drives Horizon with the attitude that nothing is too much trouble,” attests Managing Director, Mark Western.

“They have really struck

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