Principles of Yacht Design

Principles of Yacht Design

<p><i>"This book is deeply fascinating...a must."</i> -- Classic Boat</p> <p><i>Principles of Yacht Design</i> is the authority on planning and creating your desired yacht. Inside you will find all the essentials, including: <ul> <li>Design methodology and considerations <li>The yacht's specifications <li>Hull geometry, including lines plans and computer aided design (CAD) <li>Hydrostatics and stability in waves and calm <li>Hull design <li>Keel and rudder design <li>Sail and rig design <li>Balance <li>Propeller and engine characteristics <li>High-speed powerboat hydrodynamics <li>Hull construction considerations for sail and power <li>Rig calculations <li>ISO standards for dimensioning <li>Cockpit, deck, and cabin layout <li>Weight calculations <li>Design evaluation, performance prediction, experimental techniques, and computational fluid dynamics</ul></p> <p><i>"A classic."</i> -- Cruising World</p> <p><i>"A sound and up to date manual of yacht design . . . a classic in its field"</i> -- Practical Boat Owner</p> <p><i>"A definitive work on yacht design."</i> -- Cruising</p> <p><i>"Ideal for budding designers and mathematically-minded yachtsmen."</i> -- Yachting Monthly</p> <p><i>"The standard book on the subject."</i> -- Yachting Life</p> <p><i>"Covers every aspect of the yacht design process."</i> -- IBI magazine</p>