How to start powering calculations?

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  1. Geraxs
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    How to start powering calculations?
     
    Geraxs, Mar 20, 2019
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    Define main particulars, shapes, displacement and speed.
     
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    i have the particulars, displacement and speed. u guys have excel of powering there wer i can input my datas?
     
    Geraxs, Mar 21, 2019
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    Google "Hullcalc.xls". I don't know the theory behind it but it estimates the "break power" of the motor needed to push a boat. You can also use delftship free to estimate the propulsive power needed (probably more precise).
     
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    What type of boat, sail, motor, displacement, planing?
     
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    thanks :D
     
    Geraxs, Mar 24, 2019
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