"Whereas Skene's remains a great primer on design basics - Prinicples of Yacht Design goes far beyond - this one is bound to become a classic." - Cruising World

"Brewer provides as good a basic introduction to small craft design as you could ever hope to find. If more people read this book before buying a boat, they'd likely make a much better choice and be a lot happier." - The Ensign

This is the only design book available which includes the complete design and engineering process for both power and sail. This book will start the novice designer on their way to the fascinating realm of boat design. Written in terms anyone can understand with formulas, tables, line drawings and illustrations to explain the process of design in great detail. 

Gerr handily tackles the elements of boat strength, explaining it all in clear, readable prose and without intimidating math. The book is comprehensive, covering: masts, deck beams, engine beds, hull stringers, compression posts; rigging strengths and wire sizes; strengths of various hull constructions and everything else.

Contains the fundamental theory of hull and sail static force equilibria, shape definition and associated stability. Discusses the aerodynamics and hydrodynamics of the sail, hull, keel and rudder, and their influence on the seakeeping abilities of the yacht. Looks at the different materials used in hull construction. Includes structural design techniques and mast/rigging design. And much more.

Contains a series of chapters by different designers on their experiences of translating scientific principles into reality. Covers the practical design of hulls and appendages such as keels and sails. Describes the practical design of the structure of a high performance hull made from advanced composites. Looks at production techniques and boatyard facilities.

A well organized guide to yacht design for the amateur designer. It begins with the covering of tools for drafting and progresses from there. It covers
conceptual design , line drawing, construction plans, sail plan and includes a table of references for woods, metals, and formulas for yacht calculations.

John Teale takes the reader step-by-step through the stages of designing both power and sailing boats, while also explaining the reasons behind the process.

"Boat lovers who are used to designers who conceive the same boat over and over, camouflaged with a face-lifting here and there, will be amazed at Phil Bolger's diversity-Here are novel and wonderful boats." - Boatbuilder

If you want to build a boat, or understand more about how boats are designed, this is an excellent book. Easy to read and humorous.

This new edition contains more tables and newly updated data, and is packed with solid information on every aspect of boat design and construction.

A big, beautiful book presenting the finest and most beautiful sailing yachts designed by one of America's greatest yacht designers during the last fifty years.

Uffa Fox is a legendary name in the annals of yachting. Born in 1898, he was for four decades (1930's-1960's) sailing mentor to England's royalty; designer and builder of the first true planing sailing dinghies; designer of innovative and graceful yachts; draftsman without equal; and writer of charm wit and wisdom.

"This book is not only valuable for the technical material it contains but will offer much enjoyable reading to all who love the sea and the ships that sail on it." - Sea