Lars Modin Design III

Ben · 03-05-2006, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by AMG

The big windows in the hull are also balconies to the guest suites, why portholes can not really replace them. Eventhough oversized "portholes" including a balcony would be a great idea!?

What are your thoughts on using sliding doors and a railing (with no actual outside space) instead of having a full balcony. This way you get full use of the room, more space and less obstructed views when the door is shut, but also the fresh air and feeling of having a balcony when you open the doors.

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Originally Posted by AMG

On your thought on softening the lines. I think each design has it´s merits and I think Y701 looks twice as good as Y702. One of the few large yachts with soft lines that look OK is Pelorus, although she is a little too big for that kind of costume I think...

About Pelorus, I wonder if she would benefit from a little more visual weight above her hull, but only a little, say 10%-15%?
Still, I don't mind her as she is.....

jimminychricket · 03-31-2006, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AMG

Some of you have asked for a picture comparing the two Pandora´s, and since they look alike I can understand this. So here they are again, side by side...

Seriously! Come on! That larger version is such a waste!
I guess people can afford that stuff!

AMG · 04-01-2006, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by jimminychricket

Seriously! Come on! That larger version is such a waste!

It depends on how you see it? You will have twice the volume for much less than twice the price. But on the other hand, personally I don´t like to have more than four people on a boat...

AMG · 04-17-2006, 01:26 PM

I have not posted many new designs here lately I am afraid, and this is a ten year old 110-footer that I have updated a little....

Hope to be back with something newer next time..

KCook · 04-17-2006, 04:55 PM

Really sweet Lars. Any chance of raising the radar arch a bit? Or is this an open deck that is occupied only at anchor (party on

)?

Kelly

AMG · 04-17-2006, 05:40 PM

Thanks Kelly,

There is a raised steering position just in front of the arch from which you are still well under it. The aft deck has ten feet clearance to the arch, so even a pretty wild party can take place...

Remember this yacht is a lot bigger than you first think and designwise I prefer to have the arch at this level to keep a sleeker profile...

Arniev · 04-17-2006, 06:57 PM

Hi, Lars.
Is that an air inlet just below the radar arch?
What engines did you envision for this project: diesels, turbines?
Arnie

AMG · 04-17-2006, 07:23 PM

Hi Arnie,

Yes it is air scoops and I think a couple of diesels are enough, but anyone who would like to cruise above fifty knots can have turbines instead...

My next design should be something more classic and about 70-80 m. I was looking into old files and found this 77 m yacht which I made about ten years ago as a timeless styling. Seeing what is coming out from the yards today it wasn´t all wrong, but my next will hopefully have a little more style of it´s own. We´ll see...

Arniev · 04-17-2006, 07:33 PM

Lars,
We're seeing cruise ships and even a megayacht using azipods for propulsion.
Do you thing this trend will continue?
Arnie

AMG · 04-17-2006, 07:52 PM

Nobody can answer this today I think. I would rather go for diesel-electric propulsion with shafts today. But when azipods with built in electric motors have been installed in yachts similar to yachts with shafts, we can begin to evaluate what would be the best in the future.

It wouldn´t surprise me if yachts will go the other way, like ships having just one KaMeWa propeller and then side thrusters for harbour use..?

AMG · 04-22-2006, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by taksan

One of the things I'd like to see is a big 80m + Traditional Feadship style yacht. Apart from maybe Evergreen which isn't exactly pretty there has never been a big boat designed like that. Sure Utopia has elements of it but its smaller then the larger sized yachts currently being built.

OK, here she is..

Maybe I am just lazy, but I have recycled another of my designs to fit into this concept. She could be built as a Feadship XL and although not really traditional, she will hopefully stand the test of time pretty well?

KCook · 04-22-2006, 11:57 AM

Exquisite rendering Lars. Even looks airbrushed! But what is that looonnng panel (door?) on the aft side of the hull where the row of circular ports breaks? If there is a tender in there it must be a whopper!

Kelly

AMG · 04-22-2006, 12:14 PM

A yacht concept named "Garbo" can keep one or two secrets...

YachtForums · 04-22-2006, 12:56 PM

Absolutely spectacular Lars!!!

KCook · 04-22-2006, 12:56 PM

indeed