How to Design a Boat

By John Teale

Since its initial publication, How to Design a Boat has become an international bestseller. In this newly updated third edition, John Teale takes the reader step-by-step through the stages of designing both power and sailing boats, pausing along the way to explain the reasons behind the process. Diagrams and working drawings illustrate the text, providing practical demonstrations to aid understanding. Teale also works through the standard calculations employed in boat design work, most of which require only basic arithmetic skills. By the end of the book, even a first time designer's effort will be readily translated into a sensible and workmanlike reality.

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“The wealth of knowledge and confidence imparted by this book to the beginning designer may even provide incentive for launching a new career in yacht design.” —Journal of the American Sailing Association

“…an important asset to any personal or professional nautical library reference collection.” —Midwest Book Review

“John Teale makes boat designing fun.… Thoroughly recommended.” —Motor Boat & Yachting

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Contents:

• Preliminary sketches and calculations
• Completing the preliminary designs
• Making the working drawings
• Motor boat design
• Resistance, sail plans, and hull balance
• Constructional considerations
• and much more...

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About the Author:
John Teale is a naval architect, and was the technical editor of Motor Boat & Yachting for some years. His design work has ranged from fast power boats and motor cruisers to passenger ferries, fishing boats, and cruising yachts. Virtually all of his designs are "one-offs" and have been built all over the world.