Oh my word! I feel like you have been reading my mind! I believe these problems are on the way out, perhaps slowly, but perceptions are changing,...
I agree, but it is becoming easier and easier all the time to become proficient in more and more diverse disciplines within design, engineering...
Thanks! I'm thinking of doing the Westlawn courses, as I'm not really interested in doing a whole degree, I work full time and I'm stuck here in...
I have been wondering what it takes to start getting into naval architecture as a profession. I am currently teaching myself, and I have an...
I thought I would start a new thread that I can use to post pictures and progress on the design of my 52m raised deck sailing yacht for those of...
Garry, Thanks, I'm downloading the demo versions of Prolines and a couple of the other tools, not sure what the limitations on them are. I did...
Yep, I agree AutoCAD is the tool of choice for 2D. I use Rhino and AutoCAD depending on what I need to do. I can usually export just what linework...
I guess it really does depend on your style of working, your logical thought process through a design and your unique method of taking a design...
This is an interesting discussion. As someone who is entirely self taught, and has never been told of a correct or accepted way of doing things...
Wow, the Atlantide is beautiful, but no that wasn't the inspiration for this design, it was a Daniel Skirra design, here's a link....
Oh, here's some pictures of the actual model so far. It's coming together nicely. I have no idea how these models are actually built...
Thanks guys, I've attached a few renderings of the hull and basic superstructure that I have been using for stability calculations. It's by no...
Hi there, I just want to introduce myself. My name is Rich Lackey and I have been designing a 52m multi deck sailing yacht since early 2000....
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