Mal Hart is the Director and Owner of Hart Marine Boat Builders. Hart Marine are master boat builders specialising in the manufacture of pilot boats, patrol and SAR vessels built to the self-righting ORC design by Pantocarene France. Hart Marine has built more than 150 boats with over two million man hours. Hart Marine is recognised as one of Australia's most experienced and best equipped advanced composite boat yards. Mal carries on a maritime family tradition that boasts 6 generations of sea faring and boat building. Growing up within the Port of Hastings Mal was introduced to boats at a very early age.Mal has always been a keen and notable sailor and has competed in many yachting events around the world. Mal represented Australia in the 1984 and 1986 Kenwood Cup, the 1985 Southern Cross Cup and the 1986 World One Ton Cup. Mal has also competed in 9 Sydney-Hobart races and twice in the notable salt water 2 handed Melbourne-Osaka race. Mal frequently participates in local and ocean races, often on boats that Hart Marine has built.Mal started Hart Marine 28 years ago and has developed the company into the internationally renowned first class boat yard it is today.