We are more than happy to help you build a model of your yacht. This could be a yacht that is already sailing, and you want to learn how to get the most performance out of it, or a yacht that’s currently in design.
To get started building a model, the more information you can provide the better.
To get started building the model, we will need:
General
- A general layout drawing of the yacht
- 3D geometry if available for graphics display purposes (not essential)
Hull
- A hull shape surface, e.g. as an IGES file. If this is not available:
- For a foiling yacht where the hull hydrodynamics is not crucial, we could reconstruct a hull surface from 2D drawings and photos
- Where an accurate hull shape is important, you may be able to get a 3D scan carried out
- Any existing hydrodynamic data, if available, e.g. RANS CFD data (not essential)
Appendages
- Shapes and cross-sections if not shown on the general layout
- Bearing positions, axes of movement
- Maximum extents of translation and rotation
- Relation between rotations (e.g. connection of port/stbd rudders)
- Information about any existing autopilots, e.g. foil ride height controllers
- Foil structural information if available (e.g. EI, GK along span)
Rig & Sails
- Mast geometry
- Rigging configuration and diameters, for windage computation
- Sail configurations – or at least a typical configuration to start
- Any existing aerodynamic data if available, e.g. from North Flow, or RANS CFD results (not essential)
Mass Data
- Total mass and centre of mass
- Separate masses of any significant movable components (e.g. canting keel)
- Position and ranges of adjustable ballast, e.g. water ballast
- Crew weight and range of positions
It’s unusual to have all this information available, and we can discuss options for working around any missing pieces of the puzzle.
