Cockpit ergonomy?

Discussion in 'Education' started by parloponti, Jun 22, 2005.

  1. parloponti
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    parloponti New Member

    I'm a student of design an for my final project, i have to project a 10 meter yacht cockpit.
    Does anyone know if there are some pubblications, books, or every other stuff about ergonomy in yacht design?
    Thanks in advance
    Lorenzo
     
    parloponti, Jun 22, 2005
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  2. CDBarry
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    ABS has rules for ergonomics in general
     
    CDBarry, Jun 22, 2005
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  3. dougfrolich
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    "Desirable and Undersirable Charactoristics for Offshore Yachts" devotes a chapter to cockpit design--It's an old book but still has good info.
    I believe that the coast guard also did some studies re: ergonomics.
     
    dougfrolich, Jun 22, 2005
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    Doug
    What''s the name of that book?
     
    chandler, Jun 29, 2005
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    "Desirable and Undesirable Charactorstics of Offshore Yachts" Edited by John Rousmaniere, Content by the Technical Committee of the Cruising Club of America.
    W.W. Norton&Co. New York. Also Check the Coast Guard pamhlet no. CG-D-67-77,
    CG-D-68-77.
     
    dougfrolich, Jun 29, 2005
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