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Yes, of course it's a copy. And sure, you're right; imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. However, like every knock-off design, it is substantially less interesting than the original. And in this case, being shorter and lower, it has none of the dramatic appeal of the original drawing.
If indeed your client were to see this I'm sure his thought would be that he sure was glad to have yours, and laugh off the poor copy as just that.
This whole affair reminds me of all the knock-offs of Bannenberg's winged funnels on Nabila. There was not one of them that favored the look of any other yacht.
There is very little true ingenuity in the design of yachts. I believe that that is why the masters - Bannenberg, Sturchio, Fexas (yes, I said Fexas), Hargrave, and now Modin - hold the attention of the afficianado (both owners and admirers alike).
Cheers, Eric
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