Poking along at hull speed while suffering under the influence of a laborious roll period quickly becomes monotonous. Although the 90 has soft, seakindly, deep forward sections, a hard chine borders her afterbody. This creates a slightly stiffer form and allows the 90 to cruise a bit above hull speed. Her cruising speed is in excess of 12 knots with a maximum speed of 14 knots. Active fin stabilizers enhance the ride.
Draft is perhaps the most significant compromise in a heavy-displacement design.
Fexas knows many yachtsmen dream of globe-trotting but spend their time in shallow coastal waters, and the 90's 7' draft improves skippers' odds of avoiding the bottom. In anticipation of unexpected bumps, a moderate keel extends below the running gear to offer some protection. The 90 is built at Cheoy Lee's new shipyard in Dao Mun, China. Fuel, waste and water tankage is integrated with the hull and forms a double bottom. A network of fiberglass stringers, web frames and four watertight bulkheads provides support.