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Title: Principles of Yacht Design by Lars Larsson, Rolf E. Eliasson ISBN: 0-07-135393-3 Publisher: International Marine Publishing Pub. Date: 02 June, 2000 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $44.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (6 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Basically comprehensive but calcs are incomplete
Comment: This is a worthwhile text on yacht design and is fairly comprehensive. It's the best replacement to date for the venerable but dated "Elements of Yacht Design" by Norman Skene. One word of caution though-if you take the time to actually follow through all the formulas and design methodologies, you'll find that the calculations are often incomplete or simply incorrect! If the publishers or authors would take the time to properly edit this book, they'd really have something.
Rating: 5
Summary: Highly detailed and technical analysis of yacht design
Comment: Larsson and Eliasson present - in detail - the engineering and naval architecture processes that a yacht designer should use in designing a seaworthy yacht. The book presents, as an example, the design -from scratch- of a 40 ft. cruising sloop. Every aspect of yacht design is covered: hull shape, speed, friction, displacement, stability, dynamic stability, rigging, construction, interior design ergonomics, deck design, scantlings, standards, etc.
Typical of an engineering book, the style is factual and dry. Some people may find it lacks the poetry of other books.
Specially attractive is the presentation of formulas in separate boxes. Be prepared, however, to get acquainted with metric units, and engineering terms and formulas.
This is probably the most serious book on the subject of the yacht design. The only possible deficiencies are that motor yacht design is not specifically covered, and that emphasis is placed in the design of safe cruising sailboats rather than high performance racing boats. Despite these omissions, there is no doubt this book is a MUST for anyone really interested in the subject of designing a boat, specially if it is a sailboat.
Rating: 5
Summary: One of the best books available on this topic.
Comment: This is a very thorough and well structured book and helps a great deal in understanding the principles of boat design.
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Title: The Elements of Boat Strength: For Builders, Designers, and Owners by Dave Gerr ISBN: 0070231591 Publisher: International Marine Publishing Pub. Date: 10 August, 1999 List Price(USD): $34.95 |
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Title: Understanding Boat Design by Edward Brewer ISBN: 0070076944 Publisher: International Marine Publishing Pub. Date: 01 November, 1993 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Yacht Design Explained: A Sailor's Guide to the Principles and Practice of Design by Steve Killing, Doug Hunter ISBN: 039304646X Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company Pub. Date: 01 July, 1998 List Price(USD): $49.95 |
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Title: Elements of Yacht Design by Norman L. Skene, Maynard Bray ISBN: 1574091344 Publisher: Sheridan House Pub. Date: 01 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Propeller Handbook: The Complete Reference for Choosing, Installing, and Understanding Boat Propellers by Dave Gerr ISBN: 0071381767 Publisher: International Marine Publishing Pub. Date: 11 June, 2001 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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