Professional Diploma Program in Yacht Design

Module 3
Construction Methods

Lesson Twenty Three - Wood Boat Construction
The study of boat and yacht construction begins with an examination of wood boat building materials and methods. Topics include properties of the various species of wood use in boat building and selection of the species of choice for particular applications; methods of preventing decay; specifying fastenings and adhesives; function of the various construction members and how they are combined into assemblies; deck joinery and interior joinery; calculating scantlings.

Lesson Twenty Four - Design Practicum- Wood Construction
Continuation of the study of wood boat construction. Application of what has been learned by solving practical design problems. Project includes calculation of scantlings for a wood yacht; preparation of construction drawings; preparation of a table of weights and locating the CG.

Lesson Twenty Five - Fiberglass Boat Construction- Part I
Introduction to fiberglass boat design and construction. This lesson covers the properties and uses of the reinforcement fibers and material found in current use in FRP boat building; the purposes and properties of resin systems, additives, and gel-coats; core materials and sandwich construction; plug and mold construction; building processes such as hand lay up, spray molding, and vacuum bagging; assembly of component structures.

Lesson Twenty Six - Fiberglass Boat Construction- Part 2
This lesson examines laminate design. Students learn how to perform the engineering calculations used in designing principle boat and yacht structures

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Lesson Twenty Seven - Design Practicum Fiberglass Construction
Continuation of the study of fiberglass boat construction. Solutions to practical design problems similar to those encountered in professional practice will be presented. Students are required to prepare calculations and construction plans for a popular size sailboat.

Lesson Twenty Eight - Fiberglass Boat Building - Production Methods
Examines the processes and procedures that designers must understand in order to design boats intended for series production. Topics include the modular concept, balanced work stations, and component feed systems; recording methods such as drawings, patterns, and cutting lists; transportation and shipping requirements; design of components to be compatible with the mass production concept and production line requirements.

Lesson Twenty Nine - Aluminum Yacht Design And Construction
Topics include advantages and disadvantages of marine aluminum; specification of alloys best suited for various structural members; commercially available configurations; galvanic corrosion; electrical problems; surface finishing systems; scantlings for welded and riveted boats; construction methods.

Lesson Thirty- Review of Computer Aided Yacht Design
This lesson discusses the impact that computers are having on the practice of boat and yacht design and construction. Topics include hardware components needed for computer aided boat design; general purpose and special purpose software; computer aided manufacture.

Lesson Thirty One - Module 3 Examination
In this design practicum, students will apply what they have learned by solving practical design problems similar to those that would be encountered in actual professional practice. Students are required to prepare calculations and construction plans for a large aluminum powerboat.