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Introduction to Resistance
General Theory of Resistance
Resistance in Sailing Vessels
Resistance in Displacement Power Vessels
Resistance in Planing & Other High Speed Forms
Introduction to Powering
Horsepower – Displacement Speeds
Horsepower – Planing Speeds
Lift, Trim, and Powering in Non-Stepped and Stepped Planing Powerboats
Calculation of lift and trim for planing hulls.
Refining Shape for Reasonable Motion
Designing to Avoid Chine Walking in Waves
Weight Reduction
Effect of Deadrise Angles on Lift
Effect of Center of Gravity on Trim and Lift
Over Reliance on Strakes
Interference of Marketing Personnel in Naval Architectural Decisions
Special Considerations in Designing Stepped Planing Hulls
Special Design Considerations Appropriate to Planing Speeds
Propeller Size and Pitch
Shaft Size
Offset Versus Centerline Propellers
Conventional Stuffing Boxes Versus Shaft Seals and Dripless Packing
Diesel and Gasoline Engine Types
Electric Drives
Rational Matching of Vessel Use and Power
Understanding the Basic Math of Internal Combustion Engines
Engine Beds
Rowing Craft Power