Understanding Yacht Design: For Boat Buyers, Owners & Novice Yacht Designers

Author:   Ian Nicolson
Publisher:   Fernhurst Books Limited
ISBN:  

9781898660828


Pages:   126
Publication Date:   30 January 2003
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained


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Understanding Yacht Design: For Boat Buyers, Owners & Novice Yacht Designers


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This book is great for novice designers who want to use pencil and paper or Computer Aided Design. Most of the maths has been replaced by simple rules of thumb. It is equally useful for boat owners who want to modify the hull, rig, deck layout or accommodation. It is invaluable to boat buyers who want to ask questions like: “How will she sail?”; “How much will she cost?”; “How easy is it to change things?” and “How can I reduce or increase sail area without upsetting the balance?”. So, if you are any of the above, or simply have an interest in yacht design, this is the book for you!

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Author:   Ian Nicolson
Publisher:   Fernhurst Books Limited
Imprint:   Fernhurst Books
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 24.00cm
Weight:   0.280kg
ISBN:  

9781898660828


ISBN 10:   1898660824
Pages:   126
Publication Date:   30 January 2003
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained

Table of Contents

Designing made easy; How to begin; Designing the yacht; Making alterations to a design; To use computer aided design or not?; Glossary; Bibliography

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Ian Nicolson has been a yacht designer for over 50 years, following the example of his great grandfather who was closely involved in the design of the Cutty Sark. The younger Nicolson built a 30ft sloop in Canada and sailed it back to Britain single-handed, celebrating his 25th birthday at sea. He lectures at two universities and has probably written more technical books and articles than anyone. He also races the family Sigma 33 and has been on various race-winning boats since 1945.

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