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Correction... "she is not a pretty face..."

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Pascal, Aug 24, 2018.

  1. Pascal, Aug 24, 2018
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    from the ocean alexander announcement .... "She is not only a pretty face, but also very functional.". Sorry, i know beauty is in the eye of the beholder but the word "only" has to go...
  2. Capt Ralph, Aug 24, 2018
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    OM, An other example of **, uh, ahh, err something wrong.
    Again, when these designers and owners are on the inside out they don't see the problem.
    I have commented on these problems before. My friend south just beat me to the lead on this OA and probably commented more PC.
    However, I'm not PC, That's a stomach turner.
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    LOL! I'm with you Pascal. This is the first Evan Marshall design I don't love. It's a little out of his wheelhouse.
  4. Fishtigua, Aug 25, 2018
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    The best bit is that our very own 'Yacht News' made a spelling mistake and said it was heading to FLIBS, a Boat Sow.

    How very apt.:D
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    My bad. I'm in charge of proofing news pieces. Thanks for the correction Fish!
  6. Capt Ralph, Aug 30, 2018
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  7. Pascal, Aug 30, 2018
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    Sadly it is the shape of things to come ...
  8. Capt Ralph, Aug 30, 2018
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    Yes,, Sadly..

    Whisky Tango Foxtrot?

    If Pascal does not mind the hijack of his thread, I would like to hear from others about these new and unusual (to me) designs.

    I do realize the next owners are on the inside looking out. I'm sure the ship handles well and has great comfort. I'm not down grading any interior systems.
    Just it turns my stomach to look at them.

    Anybody else out there getting queasy looking at the new designs?
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  9. olderboater, Aug 30, 2018
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    I'm actually the opposite as they don't bother me at all. We had a new design Sunseeker and at first glance it looked strange but the light in the staterooms was so nice. When I saw the Horizon, my first thought was headroom and the openness of the salon is very nice. We own traditional right now but if one of these unique designs fit our needs from a utility standpoint, we wouldn't hesitate. Volkswagen Beetle. PT Cruiser. Whatever someone wants is fine with us.

    I'm sure a different group of people will criticize the Cheoy Lee Bravo 78 for the opposite reason and say it looks like a boat from 20 years ago.
  10. Capt Ralph, Aug 30, 2018
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    IMO;
    I'm feared your lickings are from the inside looking out.
    Those old oval Italian windows are a lil better on the Brovo, The rest of that ship looks great.
  11. olderboater, Aug 30, 2018
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    Well, when I use the boat I am on it, not looking at it from a distance.
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  13. Pascal, Aug 30, 2018
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    I need to be able to dock or park and as I walked away feel the need to turn around and look.

    Disclaimer... in addition to a Hargrave designed 53 Hatteras we currently own a Giugiaro designed Alfa GTV6, a pair of Pininfarina designed Alfa spiders and a Jaguar E-type ... so yes looks and aesthetics are important!

    This new generation of boats may be great on the inside but not from 50’ away
  14. Pascal, Aug 30, 2018
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    Now I was just looking at the PR blurb on the new Cheoy Lee bravo 78.... ok so 1100 hp engines on the 78 footer pretty much means this things is a sorta fast trawler which is why there is no performance data.

    Then this gem: “For the extra comfort of the owner and guests there is a flybridge which is partially shaded by a hardtop. On the main deck the saloon and dining areas provide more formal relaxation and entertainment.”

    Wow!! What a new concept!!! A covered FB and a saloon/dining area... imagine that !
  15. Capt J, Aug 31, 2018
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    Because it is!!!!! lololol I looked at an 80' that was built in 2005 I think, and well, it's the same boat.