World famous >American shipyard Hargrave began its history in 1957 as yacht design Bureau under the guidance of the legendary designer Jack Hargrave (Jack Hargrave). His genius played a significant role in the success of such big-name companies like Hatteras, Burger, Amels, Prairie, Atlantic, &Halmatic, and many others. After his death in 1997, the company was headed by members of the shipyard Michael Joyce (Michael Joyce), who has decided to create its own production, keeping, however, a time-tested concept of Hargrave. For twenty years the company has been able to occupy a strong position in the top producers of mid-size or luxury yachts.
Hargrave is based in Florida. Its production capacity enables you to build 8-10 courts on individual projects. For the manufacture of high-tech composite hulls, the company engages external contractors from among the leading in the industry.
There, in Florida there is a design center, which usually works on six projects.
According to Joyce, the main principle of Hargrave is based on the views of its famous founder: "In the end, the only thing that matters is how the ship behaves at sea".
Everything else should obey this rule, the head of the shipyard.
Hargrave works on the concept of full custom, in which the customer can realize almost any of your wishes. As a rule, the boats of the company is >displacement court or motor >yacht with a composite hull with a length of 80-130 feet. However, frequent and projects-exception to a greater or lesser length. The power plant is generally reliable Caterpillar diesels.
the Main feature (in addition to higher reputation) Hargrave, is the ability to create a truly individual ship. You can choose everything from the design of the superstructure and power plant to the smallest nuances of interior finishes.
in addition, the company is deservedly proud of the speed. Usually a harmonization of technical specifications may take months, but in Hargrave it takes a few days. The representative of the shipyard can meet the customer, take it in headquarters or use the conferencing.