Principles of yacht design
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Principles of yacht design
Adlard Coles Nautical, 1994 , International Marine
- : Adlard Coles Nautical
- : International Marine
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First published by Adlard Coles Nautical,1994
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This textbook details the principles of yacht design and uses a newly designed 40-footer to demonstrate the practical application of yacht design theory.
Table of Contents
- Design considerations
- the yacht's specifications
- hull geometry including lines plans and computer aided design
- stability in waves
- hull design
- keel and rudder design
- sail and rig design
- the balance of the yacht
- selecting the correct propellor and engine
- hull construction considerations
- rig calculations
- cockpit, deck and cabin layout
- weight calculations
- design evaluation and tank testing
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