New Features Video
Sirena 58:
Semi-Displacement Cruiser w/Bow for Sundowners
The bow area of the Sirena 58 is clearly a great place for sundowning. It has a forward-facing sofa-style lounge with a walkway between it and a sunlounge that is 78” (1.98 m) wide and 100” (2.54 m) at its longest point. There are grabrails and cupholders in reach of the lounge. Hatches for fender lockers open on twin stainless-steel gas struts. If the boat is ordered with two staterooms below decks, the forward fender locker would open to stairs to a bow cabin. Passageways to the bow are 21" (0.5 m) wide and the bulwarks are 21" (0.5 m) tall, with teak cap rail and railing providing added security.
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Factory Video
The Hargrave Build Program:
Personalization and Price
Hargrave builds custom yachts to suit the most demanding buyers. Virtually everything in the yacht, including LOA, beam and hull design as well as superstructure and interior layout can be personalized for each owner. The result is a series of designs that are virtually one-off custom yachts, built by craftsmen in a reasonable length of time at the best price possible. It is this point where Hargrave excels: the price. All builders use the same engines, glass, resin, generators, A/C and all of the rest of it, and pay about the same. It is their marketing and sales overhead, expensive factories and buildings, along with labor rates, which makes some boats so much more expensive than others. Because Hargrave does not exhibit at expensive European boat shows which can cost millions and does not have sales people or sales offices all over the world, it has one of the lowest overheads of any brand in class – yet in terms of materials, equipment, and build quality, Hargrave boats are as good as or better than most others in class.
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Test Video
Formula 350 Crossover Bowrider:
More Than A Pretty Face
It's hard to believe but it was just six years ago in 2013 that Formula introduced its 350 CBR, the first bowrider to incorporate a sleeping cabin, a love seat, a mini galley, an enclosed wet head and 6’2” (1.8 m) of headroom. The design was an immediate success – even at the prices required to buy a Formula – and it wasn’t long until other builders got on the bandwagon. Today, virtually every major builder in the bowrider space has its own version. The Formula 350 CBR has aged well and she makes as much sense now that she did upon introduction.
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Test Video
Sailfish 220 CC:
Dry, Safe and Seaworthy Center Console
The Sailfish 220 CC has unusual interior depth for center consoles in class, with 32" (0.8 m) at the bow and 26" (0.6 m) at the stern. More interior depth makes for a safer boat, particularly when kids and pets are aboard, and also helps ensure a drier ride. And, with 36" (0.9 m) of freeboard forward and lots of bow flare, she’s buoyant in sloppy conditions. The 220 CC has been designed for both meat fishermen and the family. She has a respectable list of standards, including trim tabs.
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Test Video
Ranger Reata 200F:
Pontoon Boat w/Designer Seats
The Ranger Reata 200F is a 21’11” (6.68 m) pontoon boat and, not surprisingly, she’s very well-equipped for fishing. The bow includes pre-wiring for the optional foot-controlled electric trolling motor, two swiveling fishing seats, rod racks and tool racks within reach of each seat, and of course drink holders close at hand. A 9.5-gallon (36 L) aerated livewell is amidships with a second one adjacent to an aft fishing station. Note the textured vinyl flooring, easy on bare feet and very easy to clean after a fishing trip.
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