Eliasson Rolf, Larsson Lars. Principles of Yacht Design

Second edition. — Camden, Maine, International Marine, 2000. — 350 p.Principles of Yacht Design is both comprehensible to amateurs and comprehensive for professionals. It follows the design of a 40-foot cruising sailboat from the first sketch to the final weight, strength, and sail area calculations, with tables, charts, and diagrams to let the reader adapt the process to any design. This edition is revised and expanded to cover powerboats as well as sailboats.Design Methodology
Design Considerations
The yacht's specifications
Hull Geometry, including lines plans and computer aided design
Hydrostatics and stability in calm water and waves
Hull Design
Keel and rudder design
Sails and rig design
Balance
Propeller and engine characteristics
High speed power boat hydrodynamics
Hull construction considerations for sail and power
Rig calculation
Cocpit, deck and cabin layout
Weight calculations
Design Evaluation, performance preduction and tank testing
Appendix's