Build Upon Another Design,...
I guess I can understand the idea of coming out with a totally NEW design.
But I often wonder why more designers don't think of 'building onto an existing design' that might be improved a little from the original. Yes often that is left for the original folks to do, but they may not take up the task for various reasons.
Case in point for a power multihull. I personally liked the looks of the Lagoon 43 powercat. To me it had a bit of a certain look to it that reminded me of older classic design,...can't recall what it was. I think part of it was her sheer line and that dark hull. Whatever it looked rather appealing, and it sold OK.
But it had a few problems:
1) Galley was to small for any lengthy cruising (and that was a surprise being a French design)
2) The rear berth was not 'walkaround'
3) ...couple of other 'problems', but won't address them now.
Overall a nice design. I often thought that she was a prime canadate for 'new versions'....perhaps a little bigger
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