American shipyard Hargrave Custom Yachts has unveiled new details of its new raised pilothouse (RPH) yacht platform, known as the Anemos Signature E-Series. The line, which was first presented in December last year, comprises vessels ranging from 30 to 38 metres, with designs from four recognised studios.
The series is based on the same E-Series platform present on more than 30 yachts delivered from Hargrave, but now with a new RPH arrangement. Units will be constructed and engineered in-house at the Hargrave superyachts shipyard, with clients able to choose designs from Satura Studio Yacht & Design, Tony Castro Yacht Design, Edoardo Ridoli Design & Architecture and Facheris Yacht Design Studio.
Each studio brings its own signature design to the platform, penned with a mutual shared understanding of the new series' practical and operational considerations. Owners can choose a complete design from a single studio, combine studios for interior and exterior design or appoint their own designer in line with the already established general arrangement (GA)- in keeping with Hargrave's personalised "Owner-Driven" approach to design.
Beams for the yachts range from seven to eight metres, depending on the owner's priorities, which, when paired with the minimum two-metre ceiling heights, ensure generous spaces on board. According to the yard, the provided GA offers practical circulation in a layout intended for an extended time onboard.
An open-plan layout and an interior volume of between 250-270GT will be offered by the RPH platform, with onboard highlights including a large sundeck with a jacuzzi spa and a spacious beach club. Other revealed additions include the bow entertainment area, which is easily accessed from the main deck or sundeck and can be fitted with a secondary Jacuzzi if desired.
Accommodation is across four large lower-deck guest cabins and a main-deck owner's suite, all benefitting from en suite facilities and full-sized California king beds, which can be converted to convertible twins or king beds if desired. According to the yard, the decibel levels throughout the suites range from as little as 45db at anchor to a maximum 58db at an 80 per cent load. Further quarters for seven crew are provided in four cabins.
A notable feature of the model is the inclusion of day heads on all three decks, including the sundeck, offering ease of access for guests from all areas of the yacht. A side garage will accommodate a tender and a jet ski, while an optional bow garage can store a secondary jet ski if the bow Jacuzzi is not required.
"While the foundation below the tank level deck remains consistent, everything above that point is fully customisable, which is central to our Owner-Driven approach," said a spokesperson from the yard. The yacht can be built in FRP with carbon reinforcement, aluminium or steel and aluminium, providing owners with the freedom to customise styling, configuration and size.
The build will be constructed to RINA class with "comfort endorsement". Power for the model will come from twin Caterpillar C32 engines, expected to produce a maximum speed of 25-26 knots (depending on the engine hp) and a cruising speed of 22-24 knots. Range is expected to be 2,000 nautical miles at 10-11 knots with a 10 per cent fuel reserve.
The model is currently for sale with the shipyard, asking $18,500,000.
According to BOATPro, Hargrave has four yachts currently under construction or on order. Last year, the American yard also announced a new model in its 120 Series, which features interior and exterior styling also from Italian designer Facheris Yacht Design Studio.
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