Hargrave Custom Yachts

Hargrave Custom Yachts, based in the United States, operates as a custom yacht builder, primarily focusing on motoryachts. The company's origins trace back to Frank Hargrave, a yacht designer known for his work with various shipyards. Following his passing in 1996, Michael Joyce acquired the rights to the Hargrave brand and designs, establishing Hargrave Custom Yachts in its current form.

The company does not operate its own shipbuilding facilities. Instead, it utilizes a network of established shipyards, predominantly in Taiwan and Turkey, to construct its custom yachts. This approach allows Hargrave Custom Yachts to offer a range of construction options and potentially adapt to different client requirements for build location and specific craftsmanship.

Hargrave Custom Yachts emphasizes a custom-build process, working with clients from the initial design concept through to the completion of the yacht. Their design philosophy often retains elements of Frank Hargrave's original design principles while incorporating contemporary styling and technologies. The interior outfitting and customization are managed by Hargrave's team, with interiors often completed in-house or through specialized partners.

Over the years, Hargrave Custom Yachts has developed a reputation for producing custom-built motoryachts across various size ranges, characterized by a focus on interior volume and personalized layouts. The company has delivered numerous yachts to clients around the world, adapting its designs to diverse owner preferences and requirements for cruising and living spaces. Their production model involves collaborating with various naval architects and designers, both internal and external, to develop individual yacht projects. The use of robust construction materials such as fiberglass further defines their approach to yacht building.