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The Horizon 489 Scorpion Cuddy delivers a versatile mix of family comfort and fishing capability on a compact Hydro Lift hull. With a deep cockpit, high sides and a secure full-height transom, it offers reassuring stability and freeboard for parents with young children while still providing a practical, uncluttered deck layout for serious anglers.
Forward, an aluminium cuddy cabin provides sheltered seating and generous storage beneath the upholstered bunks, with a large opening cabin hatch giving excellent access to the self-draining anchor well. The wrap-around windscreen, split bow rail with bowsprit and welded side decks underline the Scorpion’s offshore-ready design. A fully carpeted floor with underfloor flotation and an 80-litre underfloor fuel tank support longer days on the water.
At the helm, Dometic SeaStar Extreme steering and a Gussi sports wheel pair with pedestal-mounted deluxe seats for secure, comfortable control. A folding upholstered rear lounge with backrest, deep cockpit sides and aft rails enhance passenger comfort, while thoughtfully placed storage – including centre battery storage and side pockets – keeps gear tidy and accessible.
As standard, the 489 Scorpion Cuddy is comprehensively equipped with multiple rod holders, rear boarding platforms, SeaDek non-slip pads on the transom, transducer bracket, external keel and welded cleats. Finished in white paint inside and out with deluxe striping and an Australian builders plate, it presents as a ready-to-go package for inshore fishing, bay cruising and relaxed family days afloat.
- Hull and structure: 3.0mm pressed bottom sheets, 3.0mm smooth side sheets, Hydro Lift hull with reverse chines, rolled side decks fully welded, fast back transom MKII, external keel.
- Cuddy and deck: Aluminium cuddy cabin with grab rail handle, upholstered cabin seating with storage, large opening cabin hatch, split bow rail with bowsprit, side and rear rails, self-draining anchor well, full carpeted floor with underfloor flotation.
- Helm and seating: Dometic SeaStar Extreme Steering, Gussi sports steering wheel, pedestal mounted deluxe helm seats, upholstered folding rear lounge with backrest.
- Fishing and utility: 4 plastic rod holders, rear boarding platforms, centre battery storage, side pockets, transducer bracket, SeaDek non-slip pads on transom.
- Fit-out and compliance: Accessory kit with wiring harness, bilge pump, navigation lights and battery switch, double bow eye, welded cleats including in anchor well and on transom, screw-in bungs, deluxe striping, painted white inside and out, Australian builders plate.
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