Projects

Here is an overview of some of our work. Contact us to discuss how we can help make your project a practical reality.

Small Tanker redesign

Q Boat Restoration

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
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Q Boat Restoration

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.

Offshore Lobster Boat

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.

7’-9” WEE PUP tender
9’-6” Skiff/Tender for a community 8th grade boatbuilding class. This boat is available in sizes up to 12’ in length