28.66m Horizon WATER LILLY Joins Denison Sales Fleet in Florida

A new central listing in Fort Lauderdale

Denison Yachting has added the 2021 Horizon FD92 tri-deck WATER LILLY to its central sales listings in Fort Lauderdale. The brokerage identifies Dean Stuhlmann and Franklin ‘Skip’ Denison Jr. as the representing brokers. At 28.66 metres overall, the yacht falls firmly within the compact superyacht segment, combining substantial private accommodation with dimensions that remain practical for many established cruising destinations.

WATER LILLY is one of four FD92 yachts built by Horizon, according to Denison’s announcement. The Taiwanese yard developed the FD92 around a distinctive brief: to integrate an enclosed pilothouse and skylounge beneath a separate open flybridge. That arrangement matters to an owner who wants both protected navigation and an elevated exterior observation space, rather than forcing those uses to compete for a single upper deck.

The yacht is offered as an individual used vessel, not simply as an example of a production range. Buyers should assess the particulars of WATER LILLY herself, including any changes made since delivery, maintenance records and current equipment condition. The broker’s description establishes what is offered, but independent survey, title review and a full inspection remain essential before any purchasing decision.

Horizon’s FD layout puts volume to work

The FD92 was developed from the design direction of the Horizon FD87, with a lengthened hull and the use of carbon fibre in the flybridge structure. Denison credits Cor D. Rover with the exterior styling, while Horizon handled the naval architecture and the interior design. The result is a broad-beamed motor yacht that emphasises usable enclosed volume without abandoning outdoor living.

The published beam is 7.11 metres and the draft is approximately 1.83 metres. Those figures help explain both the generous space inside and the kinds of destinations the captain can consider, but real clearance and berth suitability require more than nominal dimensions. Bridge air draft, loaded condition, marina layout and local approach depths must still be checked for a given passage.

An enclosed upper skylounge can be useful for year-round family cruising or longer periods aboard. It offers a social setting distinct from the main saloon and can remain comfortable when wind or rain makes an exposed flybridge less appealing. The separate open top deck then retains the outdoor perspective that many owners specifically seek in a multi-deck yacht.

Five ensuite cabins and a separated crew route

Denison lists accommodation for up to ten guests in five ensuite staterooms. The main-deck owner’s cabin sits forward and includes a king-size berth, desk, wardrobes and a divided ensuite arrangement with a central rain shower. Keeping the principal suite on the main level can improve privacy and accessibility relative to a lower-deck-only accommodation plan.

The four guest cabins are arranged below, with a forward VIP, a convertible twin and two queen cabins aft. That mixture suits an owner whose guests may include couples, children or friends travelling in changing combinations. It is the ability to assign cabins sensibly over a longer trip, rather than sheer cabin count, that makes the configuration useful in practice.

The crew quarters sit aft of the machinery space and include a captain’s cabin, two bunk cabins and a crew galley, according to the listing. For a professional yacht, this layout serves operational needs as well as guest comfort. Prospective purchasers should still examine crew headroom, storage, service routes and the practical working environment, because those factors affect the quality of hospitality once a vessel is in regular use.

Aft-deck service and a working beach club

The main aft deck features custom seating arranged around a height-adjustable table, with a small service bar. Inside, the main saloon connects to a dining area with a convertible table, while the galley can be opened towards guests or screened for more private service. These choices give the yacht several workable modes: informal family meals, social entertaining or a more discreet dinner.

The beach club is a particularly interesting feature in a yacht below 30 metres. Denison describes a hydraulic stern door, seating and bar facilities beside a height-adjustable swim platform. The platform’s listed capacity is 2,000 pounds, which is a significant working parameter for tender and equipment planning, not merely a decorative detail.

Waterside arrangements should be assessed in the context of the vessel’s intended use. Platform loading, deployment procedures, sea-state limitations and the ability of crew to assist guests safely all matter when a beach club is opened. Buyers may love the photographs, but the captain must be equally satisfied with how the equipment operates in ordinary conditions.

Twin MTUs, moderate draft and the next inspection

WATER LILLY is listed with twin MTU 10V2000 M96L engines rated at 1,600 horsepower each. Denison quotes a 12-knot cruising speed and 17-knot maximum, with a 4,000-US-gallon fuel capacity. These are brokerage specifications rather than independently observed trial results; a buyer should request service histories, fuel curves and current engine-hour details before using them for passage planning.

The combination of tri-deck accommodation, comparatively shallow listed draft and a manageable overall length makes the yacht an interesting alternative to substantially larger superyachts. Owners may enjoy the convenience of an enclosed skylounge and beach club without committing to the berthing and operational considerations of a 40- or 50-metre vessel. The actual trade-off depends on crew requirements, intended guest numbers and preferred cruising grounds.

Denison has not supplied an asking price in the source announcement used here, so no unverified figure is attached to this report. WATER LILLY is described as available for viewing in Fort Lauderdale through the named central agents. For an interested buyer, the immediate next step is a complete specification and document review followed by a professional inspection, rather than relying on the presentation alone.