Model size is the real driver with a tow tank. You have to avoid shallow water effects (based of depth Froude number) and blockage effects (base...
Is that unprofessional? I mean the salty talk seems to come with most of the field.
The PNA is a little hard to understand without study but IS the boat on naval architecture. I good starter is Gillmer and Johnson Introduction...
do you have lines or a point cloud for this boat. GZ will be a function of volume, as you need the center of bouyance
a 1.4 lbm/ft^3 differenc is a small worry compared to other bits that need be addressed
I would think that size would not as much as a consideration as working the metal. shipyards have sizable equipement to bend or curve the steel...
Crappy tools that can , usally, get the job done. They are great for consumables. A $20 angle grinder will give you 20 dollars worth of service.
downloaded your file and it looks okay so far
Rhino 2.0 is rather dated but can create very complex curves and surfaces, but these can be tricky. What exactly are you trying to do in Rhino...
Really, unless we get grammar and punctuation correct, America is done for. Oh, did I end a sustenance with at preposition?