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fede
11-22-2003, 08:54 AM
Hi guys, can you suggest me any good book about powerboat design? I know there is a chapter or 2 in "principles of yacht design" , but I couldn't find any pubblication exclusively about this topic...
Jimboat
11-22-2003, 10:01 PM
Check out the "Secrets of Tunnel Boat Design" book (http://www.aeromarineresearch.com/stbd2.html) and the "History of Tunnel Boat Design" book (http://www.aeromarineresearch.com/history.html) .
Timm
11-26-2003, 11:15 AM
Naval Architecture of Planing Hulls by Lindsay Lord. Published by Cornel Maritime press last time in the early to mid 60's. Try http://www.abebooks.com/
Usually fairly expensive and some of the info is somewhat dated.
Guest
11-26-2003, 11:31 AM
Much newer (1972) than Lord, also a very good book, also hard to find.

For the really technically minded there is a book on hydrodynamics (only) of power boats by Lawrence Doctors, out of University of Virginia. Blount and Koebel have one through SNAME as well, and there is the SNAME small craft CD.
mmd
11-26-2003, 12:03 PM
Introductory level:

"Small Boat Design for Beginners" - Frank Bailey (1980) A.H. & A.W. Reed Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia ISBN 0 589 50203 4

It covers basic hydrostatics & planing theory, linesplans, powering, preliminary design. A good basic book.
Humberto Rodŕg
12-05-2003, 10:10 AM
Originally posted by mmd
Introductory level:

"Small Boat Design for Beginners" - Frank Bailey (1980) A.H. & A.W. Reed Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia ISBN 0 589 50203 4

It covers basic hydrostatics & planing theory, linesplans, powering, preliminary design. A good basic book.

I need a more advance book on boat design. can anyone help?
Guest
12-20-2003, 10:33 AM
Originally posted by Guest
Much newer (1972) than Lord, also a very good book, also hard to find.

For the really technically minded there is a book on hydrodynamics (only) of power boats by Lawrence Doctors, out of University of Virginia. Blount and Koebel have one through SNAME as well, and there is the SNAME small craft CD.

Hi, how can I get the SNAME CD and the others book you mention.
I live in Venezuela. Please reply by: HUmbertoR92@hotmail.com
CDBarry
12-21-2003, 06:11 PM
www.sname.org, then email the pubs director from the staff list, or 201 798 4800.

As to the other, google "Lawrence Doctor" AND virginia AND "naval architecture".

If that doesn't work, leave a message and I'll look into it further for you.

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