Small Tanker redesign
For a small Coastal Tanker we provided:
- New arrangement and structure to go from single skin to double hull tankage requirements
- Complete repower and drive train redesign including engine room modifications
- New hydraulic system
- New firefighting system
- New bilge pumping system including piping
- New cargo pumping system including piping
- New electrical system
- Stability & Hydrostatic calculations and weight estimates to support the above
- We provided all calculations, drawings and specifications. We also obtained all required USCG approvals and acted as the owner’s representative throughout construction.
Q Boat Restoration
For a 1927 Frank Paine designed Q Boat now being raced successfully in the Mediterranean Classic Sailboat Regattas we provided
- A new sail plan
- New wooden mast design
- Mast hardware details
- Chain plate details
- Weight estimates
- Sailing stability studies
- Sailing Velocity Predictions (VPPs)
- Polar Diagrams
Offshore Lobster Boat
Here is a 60 foot steel offshore lobster boat shown shortly after launching. We did all the design work for this vessel.
Small Boats
We have designed a number of small rowing boats, from 8’ tenders to 18’ Marblehead Gunning Dories. Two of which are shown here. Complete building plans are available.