So I have to admit, I haven't read all of the replies in the thread, so I am trying to answer the original question. ABS doesn't class Yachts to...
Having worked or a production builder at a point in my life, I would say that there are very few production boats that I would buy for cruising,...
Something to consider in that article: at that time planing craft were unheard of. At the time, it was believed that it was impossible to exceed...
Building to class MCA ect. A note to add to the general conversation. I don't know how familiar most of you are with the MCA LY2 (the updated...
Regan- Drop me a line. I'd be willing to talk with you. Additionally, I went to UNO and was in the last class to graduate before Katrina.
be careful on the warranty fine print between a bayliner and a Searay. I think searay is the only one in the industry with a LIFETIME hull...
Keep to the question, don't make up scenarios Thanks to all who answered the post. Not to be a prick here, but there are many other reasons...
I'm looking for the procedure of taking the lines of an existing hull. I would like the procedure/ methodology to be clearly defined, from set-up...
plans Supposedly there are palns out there. I think the Smithsonian may have them for a small fee ($10-$20). I've seen a set of plans for another...
expecting graduate in search of work John, I'll be graduating from UNO in May with a degree in N.A.M.E. and am looking for a job in the small...
I've been searching the u.s.c.g. crf 46 for the criteria for floodable length. I've found a couple that maybe useful, but so far they seem to be...
look in the P.N.A. (principle of naval architecture) vol 2. The notation symbol for the thrust co-efficient is Kt. Look on page 145. You can buy...
Sebastian My brother is an aerospace engineer (embry-riddle), and I'm one year from graduating with a naval arch. degree. We have compared our...
I've been reading these educational threads for awhile now. I find them particarlly interesting because this has been the monkey on my back for...
Well, its good to see that the Webb faculty finally realized that ABET accreditation can only help their reputation. It'll make life easier for...
marine engineering schools The University of New Orleans has a combined NA & ME program. Cut and paste the following web address into your...
Double enders do plane I saw that statement and was surprised. Has every one forgotten the designs of George Crouch? Baby Bootlegger and Typhoon...
Look in some "good" texts on yacht design The key here is "good". what you need is a great library or bookstore that has lots of marine titles. A...
I'm looking for some pdf files of Savitsky's planing papers. Any of them would be good. Specifically, I'm looking for "Savitsky D. (1964),...
Well, Although surfaceworks looks a little bit different than its predecessor, Multisurf, it is functionally quite similar. In other words, if...
