Principles of Yacht Design

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Ships & Shipbuilding, Repair & Maintenance, Sports, Water Sports, Sailing, Boating
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Author: Lars Larsson, Rolf Eliasson ISBN: 9780071823739
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education Publication: February 14, 2014
Imprint: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press Language: English
Author: Lars Larsson, Rolf Eliasson
ISBN: 9780071823739
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Publication: February 14, 2014
Imprint: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press
Language: English

"This book is deeply fascinating...a must." -- Classic Boat

Principles of Yacht Design is the authority on planning and creating your desired yacht. Inside you will find all the essentials, including:

  • Design methodology and considerations
  • The yacht's specifications
  • Hull geometry, including lines plans and computer aided design (CAD)
  • Hydrostatics and stability in waves and calm
  • Hull design
  • Keel and rudder design
  • Sail and rig design
  • Balance
  • Propeller and engine characteristics
  • High-speed powerboat hydrodynamics
  • Hull construction considerations for sail and power
  • Rig calculations
  • ISO standards for dimensioning
  • Cockpit, deck, and cabin layout
  • Weight calculations
  • Design evaluation, performance prediction, experimental techniques, and computational fluid dynamics

"A classic." -- Cruising World

"A sound and up to date manual of yacht design . . . a classic in its field" -- Practical Boat Owner

"A definitive work on yacht design." -- Cruising

"Ideal for budding designers and mathematically-minded yachtsmen." -- Yachting Monthly

"The standard book on the subject." -- Yachting Life

"Covers every aspect of the yacht design process." -- IBI magazine

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"This book is deeply fascinating...a must." -- Classic Boat

Principles of Yacht Design is the authority on planning and creating your desired yacht. Inside you will find all the essentials, including:

"A classic." -- Cruising World

"A sound and up to date manual of yacht design . . . a classic in its field" -- Practical Boat Owner

"A definitive work on yacht design." -- Cruising

"Ideal for budding designers and mathematically-minded yachtsmen." -- Yachting Monthly

"The standard book on the subject." -- Yachting Life

"Covers every aspect of the yacht design process." -- IBI magazine

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