Ship, Boat, and Yacht Design

That is some interesting work you are doing. I use Catia but my work is not so complex. I develope cross sections/stations then splines for the lines and hull and use surfacing. I then adjust and tune the sections to give the best or smoothest curves for accuracy of the design or aesthetics. I often overlay my work with jpeg views or lines of the hull I want to replicate. I do my work for hobby or others and really enjoy it. Problem is, my Catia is at work and I need an affordable capable CAD software program for home.

Here my try but with Blender :)

This is Alexa...

And here linesplan :), in the future I complete this model.

LOL, I will stick to my day job, they are great, I like the transom, keel blend. Thanks Greg for your interest.

Thanks ;)

I’m having a small change of plan with the success of printing the Whitehall 14 small models. Have decided to do my two part hull tests using it. A 420mm hull with be printed in two parts and welded together.

With the extra size, I can add more detail and include buoyancy tanks welded in. The joints are chamfered and staggered, then welded just like tig, using a filler to raise a bead that can be smoothed back down. The keel box will also bridge both hull halves to add strength.

To conclude these tests here are the two test hulls, small one printed as one piece, the larger in two halves then welded together. The shell thickness is 1mm, welding this thickness of PLA is, challenging. The above hull idea for welding was too heavy, 3mm shell with chamfers.

My thanks to Pa for the Whitehall 3D model, this was based off.

Hi Pa, another test piece, this time a section of clinker hull. It still caused me issues getting the lines right for each plank. Unfortunately the method of printing doesn't allow for much plank overlap or you end up with voids in the print. Be good for the Whitehall or a Folkboat. Keep designing Pa, having fun working from your models.

If anyone has suggestions on lofting a clinker craft, I'm all ears, I just offset curves from Whitehall, but the ends aren't pretty.

I turning 2D study plans of POP 28 Alu in to 3D model for 3D printing in 1:20 scale

Wow, this is impressive, an eye opener. I once took up PT specialist diploma in naval arch but have never seen such 3d models like that before...

that's great

Greg, i have a lofting Cad system and know how to use it. aircraft and ships, well... anything....you want

Hello every one.

can any one help me with a simple aluminium Boat design For tourism purpose having a carry capacity of 20-30 people. I want to do it by myself. Please help.

thanks

Maybe in EU or US, but the world is big and the cost changes where you build and buy material..

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having 8 year experience in tool room and designing bIW robotics And automation

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