Aluminium design book tips?

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  1. willfox
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    Hi, does anyone know of any good books on Aluminium yacht design? I have Dave Gerrs book but wanted a book with more tips. Any suggestions?
     
    willfox, Feb 6, 2010
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  2. Tad
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    To design aluminum boats you need to be familiar with their construction....a good practical guide is Boatbuilding in Aluminum Alloy by Ernest H. Sims.
     
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  3. Joe Petrich
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    What Tad said, plus Boatbuilding In Aluminum by Stephen F. Pollard.
     
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  5. willfox
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    Thanks guys. am currently using ISO regs therefore hullscant. Just need some tips for construction
     
    willfox, Feb 6, 2010
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