One of the country’s foremost designers, Hill’s track record spans nearly half a century and his vessels can be found in marinas all over the world. They feature both sail and power, but it is perhaps his sleek power cats – many foilassisted – for which he is best-known.
Ironically, for someone who should justifiably be pondering the subtleties of rose-pruning, Hill’s busier than ever. So it’s fortunate he still relishes the challenge of turning a client’s aspirations into something tangible, affordable and beautiful.
Where does a ‘design conversation’ begin?
“There’s no magical formula,” is his wry observation. “Every client is unique and every conversation follows a different trajectory. Very few arrive with a brief. They tend to sit down and begin talking – some have very clear ideas – others wave their hands a lot. There’s only one commonality – they don’t want a production boat.
