Principles of Yacht Design

"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