“Custom Not Compromise” Hargrave Takes a Different Approach

What if we said that you could build your own custom yacht from the keel up for not much more than a production or semi-custom
yacht? What if we told you the process was actually easier than you think and that
you don’t need to be an experienced mariner with forty years on your sea legs? Would
you believe us? Well it turns out that both statements are true. In the next few
weeks we will be taking an in-depth look at five models from Hargrave Custom Yachts
and bringing you the results.

Hargrave 100’ Seafarer underway.

To view
a Hargrave Custom Yacht at the Fort Lauderdale boat show, come aboard here.



Hargrave yachts are seriously highly customizable boats at production boat prices or less.
If you have ever tried to get the builder of an expensive production motoryacht,
say one costing from $2 million to $6 million, to modify the layout, change wood
selections or do some custom built-ins, or move non-structural bulkheads -- much
less anything major, then you know what their answer is. That is what makes dealing
with Hargrave such a breath of fresh air. The team at Hargrave has a can-do attitude.
In fact Hargrave says there’s almost nothing they’ve been asked to do by an owner
that they couldn't accommodate.



It is important to note that Hargrave follows industry standard scantling requirements
and uses exactly the same equipments installed by U.S. and European builders. So,
if the boats cost the same or less than production boats, can be highly customized,
and are built to ABYC and other shipbuilding standards, what is the compromise?

Helm of the Hargrave 84’ Mar Azul.

You have to wait. Since it is a highly customizable boat (the hull shapes and superstructures
come in several styles which can be modified but not substantially changed), the
boat must be drawn, engineered, spec-d-out and built--all of which takes time. But
the good news is that while you wait, Hargrave will be glad to put you into a used
Hargrave motoryacht while you wait.



We found it interesting that with a range of yachts from 84’ to 120’, over
52% of owners have actually built more than one yacht with Hargrave. This says as
much about the quality and satisfaction with the finished product as it does for
the overall experience and regard for the Hargrave team.
Selecting not just the layout, but what materials; woods, marble, fabrics, leathers
and all the furnishings is what makes each yacht unique with a character all its
own.

Cockpit and entertaining space on the Hargrave 84’ Mar Azul.

Hargrave’s slogan is “custom not compromise” and after reading through 28 testimonials
and thank you letters sent in by Hargrave owners we understand this a bit clearer.
The common thread these owners all had woven through their letters was, “Hargrave
operates differently, thinks differently, and acts differently.”

Flying Bridge of the 120’ Sandrine.

Each year Hargrave exhibits at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show. If you are considering
a large motoryacht, we suggest that you stop and talk to the Hargrave folks and
see for yourself if they will do anything in a large yacht you ask. You will receive
VIP treatment whether you sign up or not, but to be sure to meet Hargrave founder
Mike Joyce simply fill out our questionnaire and we'll see to it he is on hand to
answer any of your questions...


If your nautical path is leading you to a custom yacht and you would like to connect
with the Hargrave team at the Fort Lauderdale boat show, come aboard here and arrange
your visit to one of the models available for viewing at the show.