Designer Yachts...

AMG · 09-12-2005, 10:35 AM

I will not go into detail, but as this yacht looks now it is still not something you would put in the water...

The stairs are nice and if you put some handrails in between you will be able to use them too. Have a look at Pari who got a nice stern extension with stairs by Espen Oeino in 1996, his first own project I think!

KCook · 09-12-2005, 12:30 PM

To the ROGUES thread with the Yachtplus project Lars. Reminds me of a Medieval helmet

Kelly

mwagner1 · 10-17-2005, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by AMG

Have a look at Pari who got a nice stern extension with stairs by Espen Oeino in 1996, his first own project I think!

I am wondering if Espen Oenio will soon join the elite ranks of yacht designers such a Winch, Bannenberg, etc???

Some of his designs are pretty cool looking!!

Cheers,

Mark

AMG · 10-17-2005, 11:23 AM

Sure, Espen is today among the most recognized yacht designers. He is a naval architect and makes exterior styling, but not interior design as with Winch and Bannenberg.

A yacht by Oeino that comes close to a Designer Yacht is Skat. She has several new design elements, like the high and crisp bowline, the stealth-like shapes on the superstructure and the glasswalled salon up in the air.

The interior was made by Marco Zanini and interior decorator Flavia Alves de Souza, following a theme from the home of the owner, where also the grey color is found.

Here is Skat visiting Stockholm in August 2004.

KCook · 11-10-2005, 01:49 AM

With Skat I suspect that Oeino also had a bit of play with the hull design. There are so many vertical windows in the hull under the pilothouse that they take on the appearance of a deck of their own. In contrast to just poking holes in the hull. Interesting effect.

Kelly

sailronin · 12-22-2005, 09:53 AM

Oeino has been and is doing really outstanding and innovative work.
Skat and Octopus stand out not only on size but for distinctive design and styling.
The Marlin, Shark and Nemo projects are his as well.
Dave

AMG · 12-22-2005, 10:46 AM

Octopus is a good looking yacht, but not what I call a designer yacht. The lines are also borrowed from Limitless and therefore not really new. Most of Oeino's boats are however well concieved and with more timeless and practical styling than many other yachts coming out these days.

KCook · 12-22-2005, 11:46 AM

That's Limitless in the left photo, right? Fair point on which came first. But I would say this theme works much better for the larger Octopus. Is not a copy that improves worthy of a "designer" label?

Kelly

AMG · 12-22-2005, 11:57 AM

Not if you ask me, it is like comparing real diamonds with Swarovski Crystal...

Arniev · 12-22-2005, 12:35 PM

I've always thought that true Designer Yachts are unique, one-off designs, intelligently combining the owner's specifications and eccentricities, and interpreted by the designer into a visually-pleasing, safe and seaworthy vessel.
IMHO

AMG · 12-22-2005, 12:46 PM

You are describing a good Yacht Design, not a Designer Yacht...

Arniev · 12-22-2005, 12:51 PM

Oh, okay.
Am sure Double Bling would qualify as a Designer Yacht.
BTW ... what propulsion system did you envision for it?

AMG · 12-22-2005, 01:03 PM

Yes, if she was built to my specs, she would probably qualify...

Propulsion has been up in another thread and I don´t really remember what I wrote, but today I could think of turbine powered electric motors and waterjets as a nice combination, tuned for future fuel/power options.

Arniev · 12-22-2005, 01:10 PM

That makes it all the more interesting.
It would be very nice to see her built.

YachtForums · 12-22-2005, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sailronin

Oeino has been and is doing really outstanding and innovative work. Skat and Octopus stand out not only on size but for distinctive design and styling. The Marlin, Shark and Nemo projects are his as well. Dave

I had the pleasure of meeting Espen during the Breman Brothers 2005 Beach Bash at FLIBS. We were standing in line for dinner and struck up a conversation. I kept thinking... this guy looks so familiar, not realizing it was Espen until he told me his name.

He's a young guy and very unassuming. It's nice to meet talented people that remain grounded. On that note... I don't think it's not enough to be a good designer. It requires practical experience, an understanding of the client's needs and more importantly, an understanding of the yards capability and the systems that will be integrated. Through all of this, a designer has to remain personable, flexible and helpful to all the entities involved. This is likely one of the reasons Espen has enjoyed success.