Hargrave – Yachting https://www.yachtingmagazine.com Yachting Magazine’s experts discuss yacht reviews, yachts for sale, chartering destinations, photos, videos, and everything else you would want to know about yachts. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 17:32:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/favicon-ytg-1.png Hargrave – Yachting https://www.yachtingmagazine.com 32 32 For Sale: 114-foot Hargrave “Brandi Wine” https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/brokerage/hargrave-brandi-wine-for-sale/ Thu, 25 Jan 2024 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=61874 The Hargrave Custom Yachts Brandi Wine got a recent refit with more than $300,000 of upgrades.

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Hargrave Brandi Wine
Brandi Wine, a recently refit 114-foot Hargrave, is on the market for $4.4 million. Courtesy Hargrave Custom Yachts

Hargrave Custom Yachts has listed the 114-foot Hargrave Brandi Wine for sale on the brokerage market. The raised pilothouse yacht’s asking price is $4.4 million.

Included in that price is about $300,000 worth of upgrades that were done aboard Brandi Wine in September and October 2023. They included the installation of new electronics and audiovisual systems, as well as new antifouling and zincs to protect the underwater equipment.

Hargrave Brandi Wine
The yacht has four ensuite staterooms, including a full-beam master with king-size berth. Courtesy Hargrave Custom Yachts

The team at Hargrave notes that these updates and upgrades are in addition to the original construction of Brandi Wine, which “exceeded industry standards” when the semi-displacement yacht was designed and built back in 2009. The original spec called for long-range cruising capability, Naiad zero-speed stabilizers, extra stowage, high ceilings, a high-visibility bridge, extra soundproofing, a convertible hardtop and an oversized hardtop.

Brandi Wine is a great example of a fully customized Hargrave yacht,” the company says, adding that Brandi Wine also underwent a hydraulics system rebuild in 2022. Combined, according to Hargrave, the 2022 and 2023 refits totaled more than $400,000.

And that was on top of yet another refit that was completed in 2021. The yacht has had all LED lighting since 2019.

Hargrave Brandi Wine
High-gloss cherrywood adds a sense of elegance to the salon, which has 7-foot headroom. Those barrel chairs are custom. Courtesy Hargrave Custom Yachts

At the helm, Brandi Wine now has electronics equipment from Garmin and Furuno, including a GPSMap 8700 and a NavNet TZtouch. Similar equipment is up at the flybridge helm, with sunlight-readable displays. Yet another Garmin GPSMap display is installed in the captain’s cabin for additional monitoring.

The yacht runs with three generators: two 65-kilowatt Northern Lights, and one 17-kilowatt Phasor for nighttime or emergency use. Fuel capacity is 7,000 gallons. The power plants are twin 1,400-horsepower Caterpillar 3412E diesels, which Hargrave’s team says provide a cruising speed of 15 knots and a top hop of 17 knots.

Hargrave Brandi Wine
Six to eight guests can enjoy shaded dining in the cockpit. Courtesy Hargrave Custom Yachts

Accommodations are for eight guests in four en suite staterooms, including a full-beam master stateroom with a 42-inch, 4K Samsung television. Both the master and one of the guest staterooms have king-size berths. The remaining two guest staterooms have queen and twin berths. Bose Soundbars are in all the owner and guest staterooms.

There also are three crew cabins, which Hargrave says can accommodate six crew. The galley is equipped with appliances made by leading brands such as Sub-Zero, GE and Fisher & Paykal.

Where is Brandi Wine available for showings and sea trials? The yacht is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Take the next step: contact a sales broker at hargravecustomyachts.com

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For Sale: 78-foot Hargrave Open Bridge https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/brokerage/hargrave-78-open-dark-horse-for-sale/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=61747 This Hargrave Custom Yachts 78 Open Bridge has a four-stateroom layout and is asking $1.89 million.

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Hargrave 78 Open Dark Horse
The Hargrave Custom Yacht 78 Open Bridge Dark Horse is on the market for $1.89 million. Courtesy Luke Brown Yachts

Dark Horse, a 2007 Hargrave Custom Yachts 78 Open Bridge, is currently listed with Luke Brown Yachts with an asking price of $1.89 million. The motoryacht has a four-stateroom, four-head layout with accommodations to sleep eight and a crew quarters aft.

Steps flanking the transom lead up to the entertainment-centric teak cockpit, which has a bench seat along the transom with a high-gloss teak table as well as loose chairs, all set under the flybridge overhang, providing protected alfresco dining. There are stairs to port that lead to the flybridge.

Hargrave 78 Open Dark Horse
The high-gloss teak dining table set under the protected flybridge overhang forms a welcome alfresco dining space. Courtesy Luke Brown Yachts

Stepping into the salon, furniture placement defines the social spaces. There’s a chair and two settees to port (one outboard, one at the galley bulkhead facing aft). Windows surrounding the salon bring in light that plays off the rich wood finishes and light-tone furnishings creating a sense of warmth as well as volume.

Forward of the salon is the open galley and its U-shaped countertop. For cooking at-sea aficionados, the galley is equipped Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, a Sharp range with a glass cooktop, convection oven and microwave, four drawer refrigerators, four drawer freezers and a U-Line wine refrigerator. Countertops are grainte.

Hargrave 78 Open Dark Horse
The master stateroom measures the full-beam (21′) with an en suite head. Courtesy Luke Brown Yachts

Forward of the galley is the 78 open Bridge’s lower helm station, which is outfitted with a Stidd helm chair. A dinette is to port , creating a great spot to have a quick bite or chat with the captain while underway.

When it comes to outside spaces, Dark Horse’s flybridge has a four-sided EZ2CY enclosure enabling the front two-thirds of the yachts’ open flybridge to be an enclosed all-weather, climate-controlled area. An L-shaped sofa, fixed table and loose chairs to starboard create an alfresco dining space for eight to 10 people. A wet bar is directly to port, abaft the upper helm station.

Hargrave 78 Open Dark Horse
Granite countertops creates an elegant feel in the galley. Courtesy Luke Brown Yachts

Side decks with high rails lead to the foredeck where a three-person bench seat makes for a great spot to enjoy sundowners on the hook.

Owners and guests will find the four staterooms belowdecks, including the master stateroom, theVIP stateroom and two more guest staterooms. The full-beam master stateroom has a king berth, en suite head with a his-and-hers vanity, his-and-hers closets and a flat-screen TV. The forepeak VIP stateroom has a queen berth, flat-screen TV and en suite head. The starboard guest stateroom has criss-crossing bunk beds, a flat-screen TV and an en suite head. The fourth stateroom is to port and has twin beds, a flat-screen TV and an en suite head.

Hargrave 78 Open Dark Horse
Abundant glass in the superstructure helps give the salon an airy feeling via natural light. Courtesy Luke Brown Yachts

Power for this motoryacht is provided by twin 1,652 hp Caterpillar C32 diesels, giving Dark Horse a reported 24-knot top hop. Both engines have 4,500 hours on them.

The 78-footer is equipped with a TNT hydraulic swim platform that doubles as its tender stowage. The tender, a 14-foot Nautical RIB with a 2006 90 hp Yamaha 4-stroke outboard is included.

Dark Horse has two 27 kW Onan generators. The port generator has 6,216 hours and the starboard generator has 4,862 hours. Other notable features onboard include a Garmin suite of electronics, including a chartplotter 8617, a chartplotter 8622, autopilot, a Chirp depthfinder, AIS 800, a Fantom 54 open-array radar and a Nema 2000. It also has a washer and dryer combo, two Icom VHF Radios and XM Weather Worx Satellite Marine Weather.

Where is Dark Horse located? The yacht is currently lying in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, Jason Dunbar, 1-954-805-4924, lukebrownyachts.com

Quick Specifications:

  • Length Overall: 78’
  • Maximum Beam: 21’
  • Fuel Capacity: 2,200 Gal.
  • Draft: 5’6”

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97-foot Hargrave For Sale https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/brokerage/hargrave-inevitable-for-sale/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=61478 The Hargrave Custom Yachts 97 is a raised pilothouse yacht with four staterooms and a $2.15 million asking price.

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Hargrave 97
The Hargrave 97, Inevitable, is listed with Denison Yachting with an asking price of $2.15 million. Courtesy Denison Yachting

The 97-foot Hargrave, Inevitable, is listed with Denison Yachting and has an asking price of $2.15 million. The 2003 build is a raised-pilothouse design that underwent a refit in 2012, and has an additional $1 million in upgrades since 2020.

The motor yacht has a four-stateroom, five-head layout, including a full-beam owners’ stateroom, two VIP staterooms, a day head on the main deck and accommodations for up to five crew. The full-beam master features a king berth, en suite head with a his-and-hers vanity and his-and-hers closets. The aft VIP stateroom has a queen berth with an en suite head, and the forward VIP stateroom has a queen island berth and an en suite head. The final guest stateroom, which is capable of sleeping three, is fitted with two twin berths as well as a twin Pullman berth.

Inevitable ’s salon has warm cherry wood and neutral tones throughout to create a sophisticated interior scheme.

When it comes to entertaining, the salon has a sofa to port with four loose chairs to create a comfortable conversation space. A formal dining area is located just forward of the salon’s lounge with seating for eight. Forward of the dining table is Inevitable ’s open country galley. With all-new stainless-steel appliances, a granite-topped island, 26-inch TV and a C-shaped dinette, it’s laid out for breakfast with family and friends before pulling the hook and cruising to the next waypoint..

Sliding glass doors off the salon lead to the cockpit, which is furnished with a bench seat, loose chairs and a table with room for eight to 10 guests for alfresco dining.

Stairs to starboard lead to the flybridge, which is laid out to accommodate a tender and PWC stowage aft. Abaft the triple Pompanette helm seats are settees and dining tables to port and starboard. The flybridge is also equipped with a grill, refrigerator and freezer.

Captains have two helm options: the upper helm at the aforementioned flybridge and a lower helm in the raised pilothouse, which can be accessed from starboard-side stairs aft of the galley. Abaft the raised-pilothouse helm station is bench seating, a chart table and stowage.

Where is Inevitable located? The yacht is currently located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Take the next step: contact the listing agent, David Johnson, 954.763.3971, David@DenisonYachting.com, denisonyachtsales.com

Quick Specifications:

  • Length Overall: 97’
  • Maximum Beam: 20’
  • Fuel Capacity: 2530 gallons
  • Draft: 5’ 7”

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Successful Charter Yacht for Sale https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/brokerage/hargrave-116-foot-renaissance-for-sale/ Fri, 28 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=60633 The 116-foot Hargrave Raised Pilothouse Renaissance has an asking price of $8,750,000.

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Hargrave Renaissance
The 116-foot Hargrave Custom Yachts Renaissance has a main-deck master and two guest staterooms with king berths. Courtesy Hargrave Custom Yachts

The brokerage team at Hargrave Custom Yachts is looking for a buyer with the 116-foot Hargrave Raised Pilothouse Renaissance, a 2016 build with an asking price of $8,750,000.

Renaissance has what Hargrave calls a “very successful charter program in place,” meaning the yacht could have immediate income from charter, if the new owner chooses to continue that program.

Accommodations aboard Renaissance are for 10 to 12 guests in a main-deck master, two guest staterooms with king-size berths and two guest staterooms with twin berths that convert to kings. There are quarters on board for eight crew, too.

Interiors by Shelley created the contemporary décor with neutral carpeting and soft, recessed lighting.

Where is Renaissance available for viewing? The yacht is in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Take the next step: contact sales broker Doug Meier or Mike DiCondina at hargravecustomyachts.com

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Hargrave Trideck Ready for Immediate Delivery https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/yachts/hargrave-116-e-series-trideck-delivery/ Mon, 22 May 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=60292 This 116-foot Hargrave is a new E Series trideck design from the builder.

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Hargrave Custom Yachts 116 E Series trideck
The Hargrave Custom Yachts 116 E Series trideck can reportedly do 20 knots. Courtesy Hargrave Custom Yachts

Hargrave Custom Yachts says it is offering immediate delivery in the United States of a new-build 116 E Series trideck.

The yacht has a five-stateroom layout, including a full-beam owner’s stateroom on the main deck. The beach club has a sauna, a shower and a head. The sundeck has a bar, a hot tub, dining space and a day head.

There are also four cabins on board for seven or eight crew.

The yacht’s maximum speed is 20 knots, with a cruising speed of 17 knots, according to the builder.

Interiors are by Yacht Interiors by Shelley in Fort Lauderdale.

Is there a warranty on the hull? Yes. It’s good for one year.

Take the next step: contact a sales broker at hargravecustomyachts.com

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Hargrave Displays Its E Series Tri-Deck https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/yachts/hargrave-displays-e-series-trideck/ Mon, 24 Apr 2023 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=60105 The 116-foot motoryacht was on hand for the Palm Beach International Boat Show.

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Hargrave E Series Tri-Deck
Hargrave Custom Yachts says the top speed for its new 116-foot E Series Tri-Deck is 20 knots. Courtesy Hargrave Custom Yachts

Hargrave Custom Yachts brought its new 116-foot E Series Tri-Deck to the Palm Beach International Boat Show, which was held in March in Florida.

The E Series Tri-Deck has a beam of 26 feet and a draft of 6 feet, 5 inches. Its layout includes accommodations for 10 guests in five staterooms that are big enough to incorporate king-size beds. There are quarters for seven or eight crew.

Maximum speed with the E Series Tri-Deck is 20 knots, according to Hargrave. The yacht’s range is 1,800 nautical miles.

Features for guest comfort and entertainment include zero-speed stabilizers, a sundeck hot tub, a sundeck day head and a water-level beach club.

Was the Palm Beach show the first time Hargrave displayed this yacht for the public? Yes, it was.

Where to learn more: click over to hargravecustomyachts.com

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10 Awe-Inspiring Superyachts https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/yachts/10-awe-inspiring-superyachts/ Fri, 14 Apr 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=59987 From hidden passages and asymmetric layouts to gold-colored explorers and more, these superyachts will catch your eye.

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Ferretti Yachts 860
The Ferretti Yachts 860’s foredeck lounge measures 120 square feet. Courtesy Ferretti Yachts

Superyachts are the commanders of the sea, and it makes sense why. These super-sized vessels can do everything, from indefinitely taking you away from land to being the headquarters of your next angling adventure. Whether it’s on the top deck, the main deck or belowdecks, the volume on superyachts is unmatched. Owners customize these spaces with modular furniture, hot tubs, swimming pools, beach clubs, gymnasiums and more, making them as unique as fingerprints.

Here are 10 amazing superyachts on the water today.

Ferretti Yachts 860

Flybridge designs are fundamental to the Ferretti Yachts DNA, and this one sticks with the winning formula. The after half of the flybridge is open to interpretation, with a hot tub option, while the standard layout forward includes a dinette for eight guests, a sun pad to port, and a wet bar and two-seat helm station to starboard. Three sizes of hardtop are available, the largest one even bigger than the hardtop on the flagship Ferretti Yachts 1000. — Phil Draper, “The Ferretti Yachts 860 Is an Evolution

Hargrave 105
Hargrave says the 105 has more than 3,870 square feet of living space, including four staterooms and four heads. Courtesy Hargrave Custom Yachts

Hargrave 105

[Mike] Joyce is the CEO of Hargrave Custom Yachts, whose latest 105, Irresistible, exemplifies numerous ways the builder tailors its designs to what each owner wants.

Irresistible, for instance, has a raised pilothouse, creating an all-weather backup to the flybridge helm. The bridge is open, but it’s shaded by the fiberglass hardtop, rather than having a sky lounge on board. That’s already a lot of personalization based on the starting point of a new Jack Sarin-designed hull that tops out at 21 knots and cruises at 18 knots. In addition, this owner was planning 1,000-nautical-mile voyages, so he opted for twin 1,600 hp Caterpillar C32 Acert diesels. Irresistible reportedly has a 2,000-nautical-mile range at 10 knots. Based on my time aboard, I can report that the hull is also comfortable in Gulf Stream lumps. — Chris Caswell, “Hargrave 105 Superyacht Review

Ocean Alexander 35R
Standard power for the 35R is twin 1,900 hp MAN V-12 diesels. Twin 2,600 hp MTUs are optional. Drone Genius

Ocean Alexander 35R

… Yachtsmen began to learn that gross tonnage was more important than feet and inches in terms of the creature comforts they wanted.

The 116-foot-9-inch Ocean Alexander 35R, whose gross tonnage is just shy of 300, is the latest model to demonstrate both points. Hull No. 1 was commissioned by a client before the shipyard could exhibit the yacht, and Hull No. 2 sold quickly during its debut at the [2021] Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Florida. As of early December [2021], Hull No. 7 was the first available build slot, with delivery anticipated in 2024. The series is attracting attention from loyal Ocean Alexander buyers and newcomers alike. – Diane M. Byrne, “Reviewed: Ocean Alexander 35R

Dynamiq GTT 135
Pulling back the throttles to 10 knots gives this yacht a cruising range of 5,000 miles, according to Dynamiq. Courtesy Dynamiq

Dynamiq GTT 135

In the pilothouse, Dynamiq worked with German vehicle outfitter Klassen to develop a bespoke wheelhouse, finished in the same quality and style of the company’s luxury shuttle vans (think sporty trim and high-end finishes). The five-stateroom layout is accented in soft-gold and mother-of-pearl flourishes. A pair of 75-inch TVs await guests on the sun deck, where they might want to relax after a drink at the bar. — Kim Kavin, “Dynamiq’s GTT 135 Evokes Elegance

Wally WHY200
The Wally WHY200 fits nearly 200 gross tons of volume into its 88-foot-8-inch length overall. Courtesy Wally

Wally WHY200

Why WHY200? The acronym stands for Wally Hybrid Yachts, which has nothing to do with hybrid propulsion, but rather a hull designed for a range of displacement and semi-displacement cruising speeds. And the numerals don’t reference length. They reflect the approximate volume (199 gross tons), which is a lot for a yacht with a length overall of just 89 feet.

But length is not what matters these days. Gross tonnage and beam—the feeling of space—are the important metrics. And on this yacht, that most important effect is achieved. — Phil Draper, “Wally’s WHY200 Impresses Inside and Out

Royal Huisman Project 406
The designers note that the lines on Project 406 sweep aft from a long, sleek bow, with a downward arc at the stern. Courtesy Vripack Yacht Design

Royal Huisman Project 406

Project 406 has a length overall of 171 feet. That means the vessel will dwarf not only the most sizable 80- to 105-footers from well-known sport-fish builders—such as Viking Yachts, Bayliss Boatworks and Jim Smith Tournament Boats—but also the behemoth one-off sport-fishers such as the 144-foot Trinity Bad Company, 130-foot McMullen & Wing Mea Culpa and 129-foot Yachting Developments Lanakai. As the team at Royal Huisman expressed this reality about Project 406, “This groundbreaking creation will be, by some distance, the largest, most luxurious and individual true sport-fish yacht in the world.” — Kim Kavin, “Biggest Sport-Fishing Boat in the World

Sanlorenzo SL106A
Nearly 360 degrees of glass enables a constant connection to the sea. Courtesy Sanlorenzo Yachts

Sanlorenzo SL106 Asymmetric

The idea behind the Asymmetric line dates back several years. Sanlorenzo was wrestling with how to provide owners with more usable interior space. An initial idea was a widebody design, in which the main-deck interior spans the yacht’s full beam. Sanlorenzo quickly decided that wasn’t practical for smaller to midsize superyachts. So, [Sanlorenzo CEO Massimo] Perotti sought the input of designer Chris Bangle, with whom Sanlorenzo has been working since 2015. Bangle is known for shaking up the designs of Fiat and BMW. He came up with the notion of a widebody to one side to benefit owners along with a full side deck opposite, as well as an over-the-widebody passage from the flybridge to the bow to benefit the crew. — Diane M. Byrne, “Sanlorenzo’s Asymmetric SL106A Reviewed

Westport 112 Refit
Westport Yachts launched Hannah in 2003. The current owner bought the yacht in 2020. It charters in Florida and the Bahamas year-round. Courtesy Westport Yachts

Westport 112

At first, the owner thought he and his family would use the 112-foot Hannah without making any changes. Then, his wife looked at it.

“The original idea was just to change a few things inside, but you start one thing, and you say, ‘Why don’t you do the next one?’” he says. “We kept going and going and going.”

After buying the Westport yacht in early 2020, the owner brought in Destry Darr Designs for the refit. She ended up orchestrating a total overhaul, finishing the project at the end of 2020. The yacht’s post-refit maiden cruise with the family was during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays that winter, then Westport Yachts began offering Hannah for charter. — Kim Kavin, “Refitting the 112-Foot ‘Hannah’ for Charter

186-foot Hargrave Yacht exterior
The 186-foot Baba’s is the largest custom yacht to date from Hargrave, in both length and volume. Suki Finnerty

Hargrave ‘Baba’s’

These days, many shipyards tell buyers they can design their yachts the way they see fit, but some of those same builders actually offer semicustom yachts. Some, arguably, are more production than semicustom. Clients have two, maybe three choices for general arrangements, for example, and the exterior styling is set in stone. Fewer permit moving nonstructural bulkheads. Much of the time, the systems and engine packages are nonnegotiable.

That was not the case with Baba’s.

Hargrave saw the challenge as a way to prove its mettle to would-be owners outside the United States. “This is the connection to the global market we never had,” says Michael Joyce, Hargrave’s CEO. The yard also let [Sam] Shalem—a longtime owner of a real-estate-development and -management company who is accustomed to assembling teams—play a large role in choosing craftsmen to work on the project. This father of four and grandfather to even more (baba means “grandfather” in several cultures) was hands-on in nearly all aspects, ranging from gathering the workers to specifying the systems to selecting the mosaics in the interior. — Diane M. Byrne, “Hargrave’s 186-Foot Vessel Shows Creativity

Rybovich 94
Twin 2,600 hp MTUs diesels power the 94-foot III Amigos. William Smith

Rybovich 94

Throw out any preconceived notions you may have about sport-fishing yachts—even large ones. III Amigos—a 94-footer from the consortium of boatbuilder Michael Rybovich, designer Patrick Knowles and an experienced owner—is far more mega-yacht than most fishing machines.

III Amigos was born in a peculiar fashion. Its owner, who spends 50 to 60 days a year fishing, first approached Rybovich but, before signing, asked Knowles to do a dizzying collection of realistic renderings to show the final result. Knowles had a solid knowledge base from working with the owner on previous yachts as well as the owner’s five homes and his business jet, so he had a good idea about where to start. — Chris Caswell, “The Sportfishing Superyacht: Rybovich 94

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Charter a Superyacht in Costa Rica https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/cruising-and-chartering/ready-to-roam-costa-rica/ Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:30:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=59856 Notable charter yachts are now taking Costa Rica inquiries.

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Costa Rica
New laws have made it easier for the types of yachts commonly available in the Caribbean and Mediterranean to offer bookings in Costa Rica too. Jeffry Gonzalez/Shutterstock

In 2021, the charter-management team at Fraser announced that its efforts to help change Costa Rica’s laws had worked, making it easier for the types of yachts commonly available in the Caribbean and Mediterranean to offer bookings in Costa Rica too. Now, two years later, some sizable superyachts are accepting inquiries for charters there, giving clients options they haven’t had in the past.

“I have one client who has done the Bahamas, has done the Caribbean, and when I mentioned Costa Rica, he lit up,” says Vicky Whitehouse, a charter broker in Fraser’s Fort Lauderdale, Florida, office.

Whitehouse’s own experiences in Costa Rica have left her enthusiastic about the destination. “It has so much to offer,” she says. “They have volcanoes with natural hot springs. They have abundant wildlife—you can get a private tour through a private park so you’re not with the crowds. The fishing is incredible. The diving is incredible.”

And, she says, all the effort that Fraser’s team has put into making local connections is really paying off for charter clients.

“If you need anything at all, they can do it,” she says. “We have made some very strong connections with the marinas there.”

The one thing she tells charter clients thinking about booking a Costa Rica itinerary is that they have to be prepared to experience a region where other people simply don’t go. She says the best time to book a yacht of substance is in January, February and March, when those vessels are in transit from the Caribbean to Alaska, and are most likely to want to pick up charter clients interested in exploring.

“This isn’t about wining and dining,” Whitehouse says. “There are a couple of restaurants, but that’s not what this place is for. This is about adventure. You’re zip-lining with sloths; you’re with wildlife that you won’t see anywhere else.”

Benetti Next Chapter
This 180-foot Benetti, Next Chapter, is part of the IYC charter fleet. The yacht has a 7,000-nautical-mile range, making it an ideal option for a less-developed region like Costa Rica. Fraser Yachts
Benetti Formosa
Part of the Fraser fleet, this 196-foot Benetti, Formosa, is considering inquiries for Costa Rica charters. It’s a yacht with serious explorer credibility, having recently completed a world cruise. Fraser Yachts
Hargrave Baba's
Also in the Fraser fleet and considering Costa Rica inquiries is this 183-foot Hargrave Baba’s—the largest launch from that builder to date. It charters with a 42-foot Hydra-Sports tender. Fraser Yachts

Marina Bahia Golfito

• Costa Rica Yacht Charters can start at this marina, which is part of the IGY Marinas network. There’s an on-site hotel, a restaurant, a beach bar and yacht services, all geographically positioned for boats to then head off and explore undeveloped areas. 

• Corcovado National Park is nearby, with chances to spot macaws, monkeys and jaguars. 

• Piedras Blancas National Park is also close, with trails and waterfalls in a tropical rainforest. 

• Playa Pavones is within easy reach for surfers.

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Luxury on Water: Hargrave 108 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/yachts/hargrave-108-reviewed/ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=59829 Two master staterooms, an art deco-inspired interior and more custom flourishes define this Hargrave 108.

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Hargrave 108
Twin 1,900 hp Caterpillar C-32 ACERT diesels push the 108 to a top speed of 21 knots. Suki Finnerty

Stepping through the sliding doors into the Hargrave 108, I was initially struck by two thoughts. First, this boat feels huge. With a 25-foot beam, the salon seems to stretch in all directions, especially when combined with windows that disappear below the furniture and cabinetry, and the 7-foot headroom that continues throughout the yacht. Second, flappers from the Great Gatsby era must be getting dressed in the staterooms.

Yes, really, the decor made it feel like a band was tuning up for the latest Charleston dance craze on the upper deck. Maybe, just maybe, Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald were at the sky-lounge bar, sipping their favorite gin rickeys. The interior—a collaboration between Shelley DiCondina of Yacht Interiors by Shelley in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and the 108’s owner, who is on her second Hargrave—is what they call “everything art deco.” I felt as if I’d been time-warped back to the 1920s.

I’m sure Capt. Wesley Botha had to get out the polish after I left, because I couldn’t keep my fingers off the impeccable salon joinerwork, which had intricate art deco inlays of chocolate and gray bird’s-eye maple. A stemware cabinet by the dining table had a peacock-feather motif, and vintage sconces dotted the window mullions.

Hargrave 108 interior
The Hargrave 108 salon’s volume is enhanced by the yacht’s 25-foot beam and average 7-foot headroom. Suki Finnerty

Just forward of the salon is a galley large enough for several chefs and servers to use the Sub-Zero, GE, JennAir and U-Line appliances at the same time. A center island with stools adds casual dining space, and a side door allows for provisions loading without impinging on guest spaces.

Across from the galley are a day head and an elevator—a feature that’s uncommon on a 108-foot yacht. It can hold two or three people and provides access to all three decks, making the yacht usable by everyone.

Forward on the main deck is the first master stateroom (there are two). It’s notable for its four walk-in closets, including two on hidden doors that swing the nightstands on each side of the bed into small recesses. Above the king-size berth is a backlit, etched-glass panel for soft light. The master head has twin gold-rimmed vessel sinks and inlaid black-and-gold vanities, all lighted by translucent onyx sconces.

Guests can take the elevator down to a foyer with a linen cabinet inlaid in veneers inspired by the Chrysler Building elevator doors from the 1930s. Just aft is the second full-beam master stateroom, also with a king-size berth and his-and-hers heads connected by a shower. A third stateroom off the foyer has convertible twin berths that can form a king, while a VIP stateroom is forward with a king berth. A laundry room is next to the elevator, with dual, full-size washers and dryers.

Hargrave 108 interior
Designer Shelley DiCondina helped this Hargrave 108 owner create an art deco-inspired interior. Suki Finnerty

Up in the sky lounge, a dining table is to port with hinged sections to seat 16 (allowing egress for anyone on the banquette), while a curved bar with seating for 11 sports Lazy Susans at each end, allowing intimate foursomes to nosh without blocking the twin Sub-Zero drawers and hidden Lucite racks. A day head is aft in a corner. Overhead, there is an intricate bamboo ceiling.

The helm, on this same deck, has twin Stidd pedestal seats abaft an all-Garmin dash. Guests can tuck into an L-shaped dinette to port and enjoy the action. Five monitors handle navigation, communications, various systems and the yacht’s closed-circuit cameras.

Aft on this full-beam deck, there is room for 10 sun chaises that slide neatly into deep lockers in the bulkhead. To port is a Fire Magic grill and freezer, and there is room for a tender lifted by the Quick Lift 2,000-pound-capacity crane.

Hargraves are known for crew-happy quarters, and the 108 has three cabins for five or six crew, all with en suite heads/showers. The captain has twin berths that convert to a queen, while two cabins to port have twin bunks. The crew area is finished with the same high-gloss anigre as guest areas, and the crew have their own stacked washer and dryer.

The engine room has a thoughtful layout with electrical panels labeled, along with the various plumbing systems for water, oil and fuel. Power is a pair of 1,900 hp Caterpillar C-32 ACERT diesels, with ZF gear boxes driving 5-inch Aquamet HT shafts. Twin 50 kW Northern Lights gensets are completely accessible on diamond-plate soles (as are the main engines), and a sea chest provides easy cleaning of strainers. Other systems include Naiad stabilizers with 12-square-foot fins, Naiad bow and stern thrusters, a Sea-Fire firefighting system and Dometic SeaStar steering. There’s also a 270,000 Btu Technicold air-conditioning system from Northern Lights.

Hargrave 108
Long-range cruising is no problem with the Hargrave 108’s 2,000 nm range at 10 knots. Suki Finnerty

Fuel transfer is by way of a fuel counter and manifolds between the 4,000-gallon tankage and the two 1,161-gallon day tanks. Fresh water of 700 gallons is backed up by an 1,800-gallon-per-day Blue Water watermaker. On deck, smart outfitting for crew safety includes bulwarks on the side decks and a Maxwell 6000 anchor windlass. In the after corners, a pair of Maxwell VW 3500 capstans easily warp the 108 around.

Hargrave says that on sea trials, the 108 (with full fuel and water) topped out at 21 knots, with a cruising speed of 17 knots, giving this vessel an 815-nautical-mile range. Drop the speed to 10 knots, and the range reportedly jumps to 2,000-plus nm.

From the thoughtful layout, which includes an elevator, to the delightful art deco decor, this Hargrave 108 serves notice that the builder can turn an owner’s dream into a seafaring reality.

Jack Sarin Design

Hargrave uses Jack Sarin-designed hulls that are proven capable of handling the rugged conditions of the Pacific Northwest. The captain says he runs the 108 at 17 knots in 10-foot seas without concern.

How It’s Made

The Hargrave 108 is built to DNV standards, with all plumbing and electrical to American Boat & Yacht Council requirements while meeting International Maritime Organization stability rules. Divinycell foam coring is used in the fiberglass hull and superstructure to combine strength with light weight. 

Designing for Charter

Hargrave layouts are flexible. This 108 has two master staterooms, a layout that allows two couples to split the cost of a charter while still having equal accommodations. The layout is also a plus for owners with VIP friends or business partners as guests. The bridge can be configured with a fifth cabin if needed.  

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The Hargrave ‘Renaissance’ Is for Sale https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/brokerage/hargrave-renaissance-for-sale/ Thu, 12 Jan 2023 19:00:03 +0000 https://www.yachtingmagazine.com/?p=59512 Renaissance is a 116-foot Hargrave that launched in 2016.

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116-foot Hargrave Renaissance
The 116-foot Hargrave Renaissance can host 10 to 12 guests in five staterooms. Courtesy Hargrave Custom Yachts

Hargrave Custom Yachts has listed the 116-foot Renaissance for sale. It’s a 2016 build that’s based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with an asking price of $9,475,000.

Renaissance has a beam of 24 feet and a draft of 6 feet, making it a yacht capable of shallow-water Bahamas cruising.

Accommodations are for 10 to 12 guests in five staterooms, including a main-deck master. There also are quarters for six to eight crew. The build captain has been on board since the yacht was originally delivered, according to Hargrave.

The interior décor aboard Renaissance is from Yacht Interiors by Shelley, with neutral carpeting and recessed lighting.

Out on deck, amenities include alfresco dining, two bars, a sundeck hot tub, a barbecue and bow seating.

Is Renaissance outfitted for long-range cruising? Yes. The yacht has extra freezers and refrigerators for provisions.

Take the next step: contact a sales broker at hargravecustomyachts.com

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