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Sarah-Michelle,
I've heard those words many times over the years. They're usually spoken by people whose careers are about to be eclipsed by the up and comers or companies like Trumpy who built wonderful yachts. Classics. I've been as guilty as anyone. Most of what you've drawn here are stretched out Azimuts. The last one is a stretched out Fountain. Good stuff, but by now old school. You've got a good hand. Start by taking an idea that is rediculous and can't possibly work then play with it until you discover something new. Look at the bulbous bow. What nut thought that up, but it works. Look at pod propulsion systems, especiallt IPS turning the pod forward. It's nuts, but wow what a difference. That's the difference between Ray Hunt and John Smith (no offense all you John Smiths). Look to the past for inspiration and wisdom, but look inside yourself for vision. Start with a square block and start whitling until it looks like nothing you've ever seen, then tank test it and refine it. As soon as you recognize it throw it in the garbage and start over. Dare to be great. Good luck.
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