Principles of Yacht Design

The ultimate resource on yacht design for practicing designers, naval architecture students, and discerning boat owners Covers all the topics, from hull design, to sail and rig aerodynamics, propeller and engine choices as well as use of new laminates Illustrated with full-color drawings and photos [...]
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The ultimate resource on yacht design for practicing designers, naval architecture students, and discerning boat owners Covers all the topics, from hull design, to sail and rig aerodynamics, propeller and engine choices as well as use of new laminates Illustrated with full-color drawings and photos throughout Includes structural design aspects for sailboats as well as powerboats as well as a section on the special hydrodynamics of high-speed power boats Praise for the previous edition
"This book is deeply fascinating . . . a must."" -- Classic Boat ""Here at last is a book that replaces Skene's Elements of Yacht Design as the yacht designer's bible."" --Yachting Monthly ""A copy belongs in the collection of any aspiring designer."" -- Soundings ""Essential in understanding the new era in Yacht design."" -- WoodenBoat ""Bound to become a classic."" -- Cruising World ""A definitive work on yacht design."" -- Cruising ""A new bible on yacht design."" -- SA Yachting ""A sound and up to date manual of yacht design . . . a classic in its field."" -- Practical Boat Owner