Powerboat Design and Performance

ISBN: 9781472965417 出版年：2019 页码：226 Dag Pike Bloomsbury Publishing

Set to become the bible for powerboat owners and operators for years to come, this long overdue analysis and review of modern powerboat design and operation explores how powerboats have developed, why, and how design impacts on control and performance.Every aspect of the powerboat's design is considered individually and whole. Different hull designs, including multihull and foiling craft, are assessed for their benefits and drawbacks. Engine types (whether petrol, diesel, electric or hybrid) and their influence on performance are examined and the nature and impact of different propulsion systems and driving controls is also discussed.All factors that influence operation are featureoptimise performance in varied sea conditions, matching speed to sea state, as well as tackling various common and uncommon scenarios (from driving into an inlet to coping with tidal races and harbour manoeuvring) as well as issues relating to crew safety.Dworld-renowned guru on powerboats. For thattracted contributions frtop international powerboat designers, providing a wealth of expert knowledge and specialist insights about modern powerboats.The sum of their knowhow makgem of acquired knowledge, and as such will be essential for all powerboat owners, operators and designers, whether in the leisure, commercial or military sector, and it wiall prospective owners get the right boat for their requirements.