Principles of yacht design
Lars Larsson, Rolf Eliasson · 2007
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The authors have used a newly designed 40 foot performance cruiser to demonstrate the practical application of yacht design theory. Beginning with the yacht's specificaitons, the authors explain the geometry of the hull by means of lines plans and introduce CAD techniques. Hydrostatics and stability in calm water as well as waves are described in detail, as is the design of the hull, keel and rudder. Next the aerodynamics of the sails and the influence this has on the shape of the sail plan is examined. Methods are introduced for finding the balance of the yacht, and there is a short chapter on selecting the correct propeller and the engine. The special hydrodynamics of high-speed power boats is also addressed for the first time in this edition.
Book details
- Year
- 2007
- Language
- English
- Publisher
- International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
- Editions
- 6
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN
- 9780071487696
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