Yacht Design 1 – Navalapp

Course Content

Introduction

What will you learn

Meet the Instructors

Context and Fundamentals

Fundamental areas of knowledge

Basic project management

The project process: the design spiral

Types of yachts

Illustrative examples

Properties of the yacht

Particular cases of stability

Stability in multihulls

Wave systems and hull speed

Beyond the hull speed

Power-velocity curve

Velocity in sailing yachts

Velocity in semi-displacement

Introduction to manoeuvrability

Reference maneuvres

In-plane equilibrium

Appendages and manoeuvrability in sailing yachts

Beyond the Nomoto equation

Seakeeping: introduction

Seakeeping: RAO

Example for the roll equation

Motions and hull geometry

Dynamic instabilities in planning hulls

Added resistance in waves: introduction

Added resistance in waves in sailing yachts

Sailing yachts: ability to sail close-hauled

Parts of the yacht

Appendages: Introduction

Appendages: Profile Theory

Keel and rudder: Centre of Lateral Resistance (CLR)

Rig: Centre of Efforts (CE)

Keel and rig positioning: Trim and Lead

Yacht modelling

Initial dimensioning

Setting the Hull Parameters (Sailing Yacht)

Setting the Hull parameters (Motor Yacht/Multihull)

Preparing for modelling: Understanding Control Points

Hull Design Process (Sailing Yacht)

Hull Design Process (Motor Yacht/Multihull)

Appendage Design Process (Rudder)

Appendage Design Process (Keel)

Sail Plan Design

Mast positioning

Setting the Hull Parameters Revisited

Initial Dimensioning of Foils

Final assignment

Final Assignment

Course Materials

Course Materials

Course Evaluation Survey

Course Evaluation Survey

Summary

The Instructors

Javier Calderon-Sanchez

Pablo Eleazar Merino Alonso