World's biggest bowrider announced

Four Winns grabs attention with largest bow cruiser on the market and an all-new 35ft cruiser.

The 440 Bow Cruiser, a first of its kind, was previewed last week by an exclusive group of VIP invitees sipping wine and snacking on hors d’oeuvres.

"It is a time for reinvention and that is exactly what we have done at Four Winns,” said Company President Roch Lambert at the announcement. "The new Horizon 350 takes it up a notch on our competitors with creative features that consumers truly appreciate; and the Horizon 440 redefines what a cruiser can be. The reaction to both new models has been outstanding," Lambert added.

Horizon 350
This new model, making its first appearance at the show, turned heads with unique design and features. The open bow 35-footer is packed with creative designs above and below deck.

The cockpit features a large galley with wood finish, barbecue and sink with slide-out cooler and built-in wine chiller with ice box. And, if additional cooler space is needed, the large, basement-like floor storage fits three more coolers. For seating comfort, the Horizon 350 provides plenty with port side double rotating companion seat and double helm seat with rotating passenger seat, and electric, adjustable driver seat.

The large open bow area features double forward-facing seats with armrests, large cooler under the front seat and full wrap-around hand rails. But don’t mistake the Horizon 350 for just another day boat. Step below into the spacious cabin with all the amenities you’ll need including a fully-enclosed head featuring a vacu-flush loo, large linen storage and sink with pull-out shower. Topping off this craft is a full fiberglass hardtop and convertible sunroof.

Shade the cockpit with the optional retractable sun shade, which covers the entire cockpit area. The Horizon 350 is powered with twin
engines from either Volvo Penta or Mercruiser ranging from 600-860 horsepower.

Horizon 440 Bow Cruiser
Never before seen in the marine industry – until now – the Horizon 440 Bow Cruiser is more than expected in a boat… cruiser amenities and styling in an open-bow boat. Four Winns designers have developed the perfect solution to a day cruiser. Engineering in significantly more useful space by opening up the bow, this new boat will satisfy the most discerning customer looking for the perfect boat to entertain family and friends.

"We challenged the design team to look at a typical 43ft cruiser style boat and find a way to create more useful space," said Christophe Lavigne, vice-president of Engineering and Design for Rec Boat Holdings. "The front of the boat, with limited useful space above deck, became the obvious target for innovation. The result is the open bow concept that does not sacrifice the living space below deck," Lavigne added.

You must start in the bow on the 440, its most unique feature. Large enough to hold your kid’s soccer team, the bow is packed with storage, built-in cooler, plenty of seating including extra-long lounges and a hydraulic table that rises from the floor, eliminating the need for storage. For the sunny afternoons, an optional sun shade provides protection while cruising harbours and bays.

A five-speaker sound system provides the perfect party lounge. The cockpit of the Horizon 440 is patterned after the Vista series from Four Winns providing plenty of room to move around and entertain. The rear, U-shaped seating area delivers plenty of seating room and entertaining is a breeze with the full refreshment center housing a refrigerator, icemaker and sink.

Optional cockpit air-conditioning is available for the warmer climates. The captain of the new Horizon 440 is well equipped with IPS controls, double helm seating with electric, six-way adjustment for the driver. The aft area of the boat is a true outdoor living room, with a barbecue, sun lounge, and large swim platform.

When your family is ready to stop for the night, move down below to a very cruiser-esque cabin area featuring a full-size head with separate shower, open galley area and comfortable lounge and a wide-screen TV.

You can bring all your friends along with plenty of sleeping room featuring a queen size bed, aft cabin and forward berth.

The Horizon 440 Bow Cruiser is powered by Volvo Penta IPS twin 500 or 600 horsepower engines. The boat at the recent Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show had a US$700K+ sticker.