free design software?

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  1. jspeedboatb
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    I'm totally new . :rolleyes: :confused: SOS

    I want to design an new type of speedboat. I am looking for cheap (free) software and good pointers on where to look.

    Any advise?

    jspeedboatb
     
    jspeedboatb, Sep 9, 2005
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  2. Bergalia
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    Free design software

    A couple of 4B pencils; and erazor, a ruler, Maths compass and a pad of graph paper are about the cheapest software you can get.
    Failing that, browse the web for 'demo' software. Most offers cater for PC - but if like me, you're a Mac devotee, it's TouchCAD:
    Try http://www.touchcad.com/
     
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    SailDesign Old Phart! Stay upwind..

    What Bergalia said - but don't forget, you get wht you pay for... :)
     
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    Freeship and Archimedes
     
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    thanks

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    Gilbert Senior Member

    Allow me to second CGN's recommendation.
    Use the fewest number of control points in freeship that will allow you to get the shape you are looking for.

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    =D= Junior Member

    link's please :)
     
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