ARGO BOATS
ARGO BOATS was founded in February 2004 by Ben Lochner. The company uses 25,000 sq. feet premises located in Strand just 35 km East of Cape Town. ARGO BOATS establishes a production shipyard for Fast Power Catamaran and is confident in building the ultimate in production and custom-made motor boats up to 90 ft. Argo is very familiar with all the latest Composite Technology and Pre-Preg material, building yachts in accordance to the highest international standards and techniques, with the ability to also handle the finest in hand crafted wooden interior work and fit outs. In 2005 the SA Challenge for the Americas Cup 2007 has chosen to use the facilities of Argo Boats in which to construct their race boats.
Argo Boats is specialised in fast Power Catamarans, Cruisers and Sport Fishing. Using the Hysucat proven technology they can foils for better handling and performance producing boats capable of speed, efficiency, sea keeping, range and comfort. Ben has been the Project Manager on various international projects. He has applied himself to all the fields of boat building from conceptual design and working drawings to project and production management. He worked as Manager and Technical Director at three yards before founding ARGO BOATS. SCOTT JUTSON, Australian, who headed his own firm Jutson Yacht Design for over 20 years in Sydney Australia.
For more information, please visit http://www.argo-boats.com