Course Information

Course Code:
Course Number:
Code Course Name Language Type
DEN 426E The Sailing Yacht English Elective
Local Credits ECTS Theoretical Tutorial Laboratory
2 4 2 0 0
Course Prerequisites and Class Restriction
Prerequisites DEN 342E MIN DD
or DEN 342 MIN DD
Class Restriction None
Course Description
Introduction, Design methodology. Preliminary considerations, choice of boat-type, intended use and evaluation of main dimensions. Sailing yacht hull geometry. Hydrostatic and stability. Hull design, forces and moments on sailing yachts, resistance components, influence of hull shape on wave resistance. Keel and rudder design. Sail and Rig design. Balance, effect of heel, good balance. Propeller and engine