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Design Process: 
 

Step 1. The Design Statement. - Define the purpose of the boat and quantify and list the major design attributes in decreasing order of importance. Include a measure of merit for the vessel, if needed.  Cost: Free!

Step 2. The Conceptual Design Phase. - This step determines whether the boat described in the design statement is feasible and how you will have to modify the stated goals in the design statement to achieve a successful boat design. Principal dimensions, general arrangements, major weights items, and powering options are chosen and concept drawings are produced. This information is often included in a design proposal which is submitted. Cost:  $500.00 USD for all conceptual design work for vessels under 15m.

Step 3 The Preliminary Design Phase. - This step determines the details of exactly how the boat will implement the results from the conceptual design process. The hull shape is finalized and more exact calculations are performed, including stability, performance, and structural calculations. Cost: A percentage of the estimated total value of the project.

Step 4. The Detailed Design Phase. - This step is concerned with producing the "deliverables" of the design project: 3D model, kitset files, CNC files, arrangement drawings, structural drawings, construction details, and specifications.  Cost: A percentage of the estimated total value of the project. ( Depending on classification - between 3.5  to 6 %)

Design Classifications: 

  • Det Norske Veritas -DNV

  • Lloyd's Register

  • Germanischer Lloyd

  • NSCV -USL

  • Marine Safety Authority - NZ

  • IMO

  • & Others 

 

Design Services: 

  • Design Project Management

  • 3D Modeling - Visualization

  • Naval Architecture

  • Engineering 

  • CNC file creation

  • Hydrostatics

 

 

 

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