Boat manoeuvrability

[Alik]

I have question on power and sail boats controlability manoeuvrability - are there any rules or regulations on the subject?

Also interested in methods of turning diameter estimation for displacement/semi/planning power boats.

[Dim]

Alik,

On mine, there are approximate methods for account of a turn radius. See in our hand-books (J.I.Voitkunskiy (part III) - for example). I decide the system of the differential equations for determination of this value for displacement hull.

Dim.

[Alik]

Thanks Dim, that's the method I use also using my SCD program. I'm interested in:
- Regulations for small craft manoeuvrability if any (in ISO, RCD, Registers, etc.)
- Simplified methods for turning diameter estimation - practical 'rules of thumb'.

[Dim]

I have understood, Alik. Sorry.



Best regards,
Dim.