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