How to Design a Boat (Sailmate)

This book will take you step-by-step through the stages of designing both power and sailing boats, explaining the reasons behind the procedures and using sketches and reproductions of working drawings to facilitate learning. How to Design a boat......Page 1 Contents......Page 2 1 Preliminary sketches & calculations......Page 4 2 Completing the preliminary designs......Page 20 3 Making the working drawings......Page 43 4 Motor boat design......Page 70 5 Resistance, sail plans & hull balance......Page 95 6 Constructional considerations......Page 112 7 Stability......Page 139 8 Further design considerations......Page 147 Glossary......Page 154 Index......Page 157 Back......Page 160 Provides step-by-step guidance on the stages of designing both power and sailing boats, whilst also explaining the reasons behind the process. Line diagrams and reproductions of working drawings are used to help understanding and demonstrate the typical lines plans from a wide range of vessels.