Principles of Yacht Design

Principles of Yacht Design

by Lars Larsson (Author), RolfE.Eliasson (Author)

Synopsis

Principles of Yacht Design has now established itself as the standard book on the subject for practising designers, naval architecture students, discerning boat owners and the boatbuilding industry as a whole. Now revised and expanded for the third edition it examines every aspect of the process of yacht and powerboat design. The authors have used a newly designed 40 foot performance cruiser to demonstrate the practical application of yacht design theory. Beginning with the yacht's specifications, the authors examine vital topics and conclude with practical matters such as the layout of the cockpit, deck and cabin, and provide a complete weight calculation for the boat. 'This book is deeply fascinating ...a must.' Classic Boat '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

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 368
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Publisher: Adlard Coles Nautical
Published: 23 Apr 2007

ISBN 10: 0713678550
ISBN 13: 9780713678550
Book Overview: This book has been a bestseller since first publication and has established itself as the classic book on yacht design A comprehensive textbook suitable for all yacht design courses Essential reading for all those studying yacht design as well as professional and amateur yacht designers and yachtsmen Now revised for the third edition, it succeeds in making a complex subject easily understandable New 2-colour diagrams and presentation for a more user-friendly

Media Reviews
'The standard book on he subject for practising designers, naval architecture students, discerning boat owners and the boatbuilding industry as a whole.' Yachting Life (May 2007) ideal for budding designers and mathematically-minded yachtsmen. Yachting Monthly (September 2007)
Author Bio
Lars Larsson is a naval architect and Professor of Hydrodynamics at Chalmers University in Gothenberg, Sweden. Rolf Eliasson is a yacht design/construction engineer who runs his own yacht design and production company.