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Lars Modin Design IV

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  1. AMG, Mar 1, 2010
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    This is the good thing designing in 2D! Not until I like the profile, the 3D works will start. Up to this point it is only in my head I see a 3D design...
  2. michaelpowell, Mar 1, 2010
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    Form follows Function

    These lines are in fashion now, but they came from a functional requirement.

    The vertical bow is there to extend the waterline for better speed. The narrow bow is there to cut through waves instead of crash down on them. The transom that steps down to the water allows easier access to the dinghy, but it was developed to reduce the weight at the rear while extending the waterline. The ice-breaker underwater profile allows a boat to lift over a floating obstruction.

    Catamarans and wave-piercing hulls are 'fashionable' in New Zealand. But its because their nearest neighbours are a thousand miles away, so to get there you need something fast and economical, and that rules out 'traditional' boats which generally are either fast or economical, but not both.

    Everything has a reason, so people don't need to be apologetic about using these newer techniques, they have just as much reason to exist as a heavy displacement boat fashioned on a trawler, perhaps more.

    What really interesting is that some designers are now able to integrate these newer approaches into boats that don't appear to be difficult to digest for the traditionalist.

    Interesting times!!
  3. Arniev, Mar 15, 2010
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    D54 News

    Hi, Lars.
    What's the latest news on your D54?
    Thanks,
    Arnie
    :)
  4. AMG, Mar 15, 2010
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    Hi Arnie, right now we are building mock-ups of the interior to see that it will work. Especially the driving position is something that must be built up and tested out for reach and visibility. Over the next couple of days I will also meet with Mastervolt who are supplying the electrical system which is 12/24/220 volts on this boat.

    Then all the final moulds for deck, roof and hatches must be finished before we can put all of it together. Launching will be this summer, but we have not settled on a fixed date...
  5. AMG, Mar 26, 2010
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    After checking the mock-ups of the interior, we decided to move the curved glass wall in the salon 500 mm further aft. This will give more interior space and the aft deck is still rather big.

    Since this also changes the profile of the supertrsucture, I have made a proposal more like our smaller boats. We´ll take the final decision on this next week...

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  6. AMG, Nov 2, 2010
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    We have been busy, but now the first boat has splashed and is heading for the Scandinavian Boat Show in Stockholm. It starts on November 10...

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  7. toppsy, Nov 2, 2010
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    very fine looking boat Lars, best of luck at the show:)
  8. Arniev, Nov 2, 2010
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    Hi, Lars.
    Your "babies" look good.
    GOOD LUCK with the show!
    And please post more pics.
    Arnie
    :)
  9. AMG, Nov 2, 2010
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    Thanks Toppsy and Arnie! The boat is under way here now, with 34 knots cruising speed...

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  10. brunick, Nov 2, 2010
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    when I see something like that I miss the *THUMS UP* smilie :)
    I really like what I see :)
  11. Yacht News, Nov 2, 2010
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    That last photo is such a beautiful angle! Lars she looks wonderful!!! When can we see some interior shots as well Lars?
  12. AMG, Nov 2, 2010
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    In a couple of days I hope, some of the cushions are still wrapped in plastic.

    Exterior shots we will try to do tomorrow, if just the rain stops...
  13. ScotL, Nov 3, 2010
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    I am really liking that model. Absolutely gorgeous. I can't wait to see more photos. Aft deck, and interior.
  14. nilo, Nov 3, 2010
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    lars,
    congratulations. it is a fresh design and combines an agressive look with very modern lines.
  15. brunick, Nov 3, 2010
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    hey lars, what pricetag would the 54 IPS have? more the 500k+€ border? :)
  16. ScotL, Nov 3, 2010
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    I would think it will be a fair amount higher than that as I came across a D34 at about 300k€.

    I am sure Lars will fill us in when he gets time.
  17. Justus, Nov 3, 2010
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    ohh i like really your boats
    when i search for a new boat
    i will definitly take a look at your yachts
    great work..
  18. AMG, Nov 3, 2010
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    Thanks to all, I like her too..:)

    Yesterday night I had the pleasure of driving her and she performed even better than I expected. Today was too rainy for exterior pictures, but I got a few interiors. However, I´ll just give you a teaser and will post more after the Boat Show. On the price, I am not updated, but a guess is from € 1m, incl VAT.

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  19. brunick, Nov 3, 2010
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    whoha! except the fact, you say it would cost 1m+€ that interior is great! pls message if you're in flensburg with that one :D
    if i had the time and money i would visit the boat show, but i'm currently unavailable....
  20. AMG, Nov 7, 2010
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    Just another picture from the sea trial. Later in the day it was gale force winds and two meter vawes, but unfortunately dark, so no pictures...

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