Living on the Edge

Have you noticed that some everyday objects have become objets d’art? Design is everywhere around us now, from fashion to furniture, from electronics to commonplace items—if you want, even your disposable pens can exhibit traits of thoughtful creativity, purity of line, and sleek, European feel. It’s a beautiful thing, because good design is really just paying attention to how objects look and feel to a person. It places the human viewpoint prominently and importantly in the engineering equation.

That sounds simple, but for years it just wasn’t the case, particularly on boats. Remember that old sportfish your buddy had? When you tried to drive while standing up on the flying bridge, you found you were forced into an uncomfortable stoop to reach the wheel. What about that dinette where you bumped your knee getting in and out? Every. Single. Time. You put up with it because you figured that boats are compromises, and you’re right, that still holds true.

Today, there are