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Old 12-22-2005, 04:13 PM   #36
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Originally Posted by AMG
The lack of evolution today is probably partly from what you are saying, shipyards are sticking with the designers they think will sell and the brokers are supporting this thinking, as it makes life easier.

I think the general up-turn of the yacht market would be another factor leading to lack of evolution. Twenty years ago super-yachts were for the very elite, but over time they are becoming more and more accesible (relatively speaking of course) as more people get larger fortunes and "want it now". It's far easier to quickly sell something "safe" than it is to sell something revolutionary. I mean, look at the M-140 and Wallypower... both have been on the market for how long already? On the other hand, Trinity signed five contracts at FLIBS alone.
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