Elements of Yacht Design: The Original Edition of the Classic Book on Yacht Design

"This book is intended to be a practical and concise presentation of some of the operations involved in designing yachts of all types. Cumbersome and impractical methods which are so often found in more pretentious works on naval architecture have been avoided. Those presented have been in everyday use by the author." Thus wrote Norman L. Skene in the preface to the fifth edition of Elements of Yacht Design. Skene's is one of the most famous books on yacht design ever written. First published in 1904, Skene did several revisions, the last of which was published in 1938 and is reprinted here in its original form. In 1962, the book was completely revised by Francis S. Kinney and republished as Skene's Elements of Yacht Design. Kinney's last version was in 1973 and it is long out of print. While the experts are divided on the relative merits of the different editions, it appears that there is strong demand for Skene's original work. At last the book is again available to the many boatbuilders, aspiring naval architects, and sailors who need it for frequent reference. The index has been completely revised and expanded to make it more useful for today's readers.

ISBN-13: 9781493076017

Media Type: Paperback(2023 Edition)

Publisher: Sheridan House, Incorporated

Publication Date: 09-01-2023

Pages: 266

Product Dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Norman L. Skene was one of America's foremost yacht designers. This book is his legacy. Maynard Bray is a maritime historian, the author of several books on ships, and a contributing editor of WoodenBoat magazine.

Table of Contents

Introduction Preface Chapter 1: General Discussion Chapter 2: Methods of Calculation Chapter 3: Relativity and Similitude Chapter 4: Displacement Chapter 5: Stability Chapter 6: Ballast Chapter 7: The Lateral Plane of Sailing Yachts Chapter 8: Design Chapter 9: The Sail Plan Chapter 10: The Rudder Chapter 11: Spars and Rigging Chapter 12: Cruisers Chapter 13: The Racing Yacht Chapter 14: Construction Chapter 15: Resistance Chapter 16: The Hydroplane Chapter 17: Screw Propellers Chapter 18: Yacht Models Index