Alexander Brink

Can boating be more effortless? The 52°N concept proposes a different way of conquering the seas by combining two existing hull designs in a new way to create a smoother, more comfortable ride while retaining the thrill of boating. The hydrofoil hull provides sideway stability and suspension, whilst the narrow displacement hull provides back and forth stability and a natural platform for propulsion. The combination of these two hulls not only smooths out  the ride, enabling a greater focus on navigation, control and comfort, but it also proposes an exciting new architecture for boat design.

The idea with this project was to create a concept that expands on boating usability and experience to in turn appeal to a greater user base that might not have taken to the seas before. The focus was on the actual driving scenario and the goal was to solve usability issues by keeping the experience extreme. This new extreme freedom should appeal to both experienced boaters and beginners.