Speed of an average sailboat

You mention a couple of sailboat books. I am in fact a powerboat designer by trade (fast ferries etc) but I am becoming more and more interested in sailing boats. I know there are quite a lot of books listed on the forum that deal with the topic of sailboat design, but their descriptions are very short and simple so one can’t really get an idea of the contents or the quality thereof. Can you perhaps suggest any books? I’m looking for literature (preferably one single book) covering most arias of the design (hull-hydrodynamics as well as sail design and aerodynamics and stability; structural design I don’t need). I am more interested in multi-hulls, particularly tri’s.
It can be complex, I don’t mind; as I said, I have a boat design background.
Thnx!
Leke dag!!!
Barend

 

Hi again Barend

I think your best single choice would be Principles of Yacht Design by Lars Larsson and Rolf E Eliasson. I have a copy myself and am always referring to it. It basically is about the full design process of an imaginary yacht, the YD 40 (Yacht Design 40 footer). Here is a list of the chapters
1. Design Methodology
2. Preliminary Considerations
3. Hull Geometry
4. Hydrostatics and Stability
5. Hull Design
6. Keel and Rudder Design
7. Sail and Rig Design
8. Balance
9. Propeller and Engine
10. Rig Construction
11. Hull Construction
12. The ABS Guide
13. Layout
14. Design Evaluation

Mine is a first edition (1994), but I think more recent ones also cover power boats and planning hulls as well.

Chris White’s book The Cruising Multihull is not as detailed technically but is an absolute must if you’re into multihulls (like I am!) It still covers virtually every aspect of design and construction but obviously applied to catamarans and tri’s (separate chapters on each). I couldn’t be without that one either.

I’d say start with those two; I’m sure they’ll cover everything you could think of. Sure you’ll find them at bigger or specialist book stores back home. If not, then both titles are also available on Amazon.

Good luck and happy reading

 

Gutelle's "The Design of Sailing Yachts" will be helpful, considering your back ground.

 

Great stuff!!! I'll get those ASAP!!!
Thnx for the advice; from those chapters of Principles of Yacht Design it certainly seems like the ideal starting point.
Have a good one!!!
Lekke dag!!!
Barend