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    About Our Studio

    We work with discerning owners and builders to develop smart,
    timeless yacht designs that are elegant, buildable, and seaworthy.

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    An American Legacy

    Our firm was founded in 1991 by Ward Setzer, who began his career in Palm Beach under the tutelage of American naval architecture legend J.B. Hargrave.

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    A Trusted Name

    With 25 years of experience, our multiple award-winning design portfolio includes hundreds of vessels constructed at premier shipyards around the world.

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    Driven to Delight

    We strive to excite and inspire our clients through the creative process, renewing the fun factor achievable through a collaborative design journey.

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    Bluewater Ready

    We design all vessels to be ocean-going and "bluewater ready," with ample sea-keeping ability to protect family, guests, and crew against the unexpected. 

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    Timeless by Design

    Delicate balance between contemporary and classic design ensures client projects retain value and remain relevant for decades after initial launch. 

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    Curious by Nature

    As determined problem solvers, we constantly seek smarter solutions to client challenges, challenging conventional wisdom by repeatedly asking "why not?"

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    Turn-Key Standards

    Leveraging first-hand construction experience, our documentation is grounded in reality, clearly presented, and sufficiently detailed for builder needs.

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    Our Duty of Care

    As dedicated owner advocates, our primary responsibility is to our clients, whose interests we represent in all situations and above all competing priorities. 

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    First In, Last Out

    As long-term partners, we support clients through the entire project life cycle, from concepts to full design, bids, construction, launch, refit, and beyond. 

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    Stuart, Florida 34994 USA

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