Lars Modin Design V

Yeah, or a dedicated mast with proper lights, flag spreaders, etc.
(I know it won't the super clean and simplistic, minimalistic Swedish way)

Nice and clean lines as usual, but with the rendering being 1-dimensional, it is difficult to see get a sense of the whole vessel.
3-D should be easy with today’s computer programs?

Wow, months..
Maybe hire some AI to shorten the time.

Dear Lars, I have always admired your Delta designs ever since I was young. Especially the 40 AW, with the smaller semi flybridge. It seems as a wonderful and commanding place to drive the boat, sitting so far aft with so much of the vessel in front of you. When the 54 and 88 launched my father and I fell in love at first sight. I has been a goal of ours to acquire one. The efficiency is what I find truly fascinating of the vessel, being able to cruise at 30 knots burning 10.5 l/nm. Compared to other boats such as the Princess Y80 or San Lorenzo Sl78, where 30 knots is near the top speed and burning a LOT more fuel, and putting too much load on the engines. Those boats just don't seem to make sense when you compare them to the D88. Are there any considerations of a refresh of the 88? I find the boat still looking very up to date and not at all aged. The automotive comparison of Delta 88 I find is Volvo, especially the XC90. Apart from them both being Swedish, their fuel efficiency and overall design and concept are winning. Especially when stacked up against their competitors. In addition the idea of something to fill in the gap between the 54 and 88 is great. With the Princess selling so many of their Y72 and Fairline with her Squadron 68. I think buyers would greatly appreciate something different and unique, and especially the fuel efficiency and performance. I think a large flybridge would be a key feature of a such vessel. Thank you for creating a dream for my father and I, along with so many others.

Thanks,
Oscar

Interesting Lars: Please school me on carbon fibre construction in boats, I had no idea it was a thing. (I am ignorant, not being a smart azz)
In cars and airplanes CF is an expensive alternative to aluminum for several reasons,
but boats are not all that weigh sensitive, except in racing applications.
Weight is usually added to boats for stability and balance reasons.
Carbon Fibre was also used to construct the hull of a recent deep sea submersible trying to visit the Titanic wreck site, with less than stellar results.
(Against the advice of experts of course)
So why do you include CF in your boats Lars?

I seatrialed the 54 with Lars and I agree with his description, the hull feels as though it’s flying; riding high on the water. The carbon fiber build makes them light and responsive.

Thank you for your response Lars, I understand that an 88 with twins makes more sense. Like Norseman mentioned, I am also curious as to why so few yacht builders are going with carbon construction? Especially when there are so many positives with carbon. I find the pricing of a 54, 60, and 88 to be very competitive with other boats in their respective classes. The performance and efficiency are extraordinary. I see no other major reasons as to not use carbon in boats under, lets say, 28m. Your input would be greatly appreciated!

I have also wondered how many hulls of the 88 have been produced? Boat International notes 5 hulls were completed. Are there any in production at the moment? If so, are there any design changes? Are there any ideas about refreshing the design? Even though I find the design being so ahead of its time at launch, and has aged like fine wine. Below is one of my absolute favorite images of the Delta 88. The person on the flybridge also gives a great size reference, along with the hull "flying" above the water.

I was going to post something like, "I've never seen a Delta88 here, I wonder where it's moored, I'd like to go have a look," and then yesterday it went by, with the reindeer on the bow, leaving False Creek.

I recently found these images in my camera roll. Can't remember where in the world I got them from. Would love to hear the backstory