Thursday, August 25, 2011

New assignment info

A boat choice meeting the following requirements:
Length: 9 meter to 13 meters (30-40ft)
Hull design: Mono or Multi planning type
Components to be installed in the boat:
Engine(s): Single/multi inboard or out board. (If 2 engines are being installed, they MUST add up to 500Hp)
Engine mounting systems: How the engine(s) will be mounted/installed and strengthening required as necessary
Exhaust system: If the engine is an inboard
Cooling system: If the engine is an inboard
Raw water system: If required
Propulsion system: Shaft drive, Stern leg, Surface drive, Jet unit etc
Transmission: This will be of your choice and will depend on the propulsion system and engine choice
Drive Train: This will be of your choice and will also depend on your propulsion system and engine choice. Thrust bearings if required.
Steering system: Type and installation details, including rudder details if necessary
Fuel system: Type and installation details, including pipe-work and filtration system(s)
Corrosion system: System(s) for protection of all metal components.
Control system: Including steering, instrumentation etc
Battery system: Including an auxiliary back up system
Electrical system: Including charging, lighting (interior and navigation),entertainment etc
Deck wash: Salt water system for general wash down purposes
Safety equipment: Including engine room, general for the safe running of the boat
Auxiliary drive: Only required if main power is a single engine.
Galley: Must include the following:
. Hot and cold water
. Cooking system\
. Fridge
Bathroom: Must include a toilet and basin
Tanks: Fuel. fresh water, and grey water

The boat design is of your choice but must include the following information.
Your assignment requires you to:
. Design an installation event using the above given set of parameters.
. I identify and describe issues affecting component compatibility.
. Work out the impact of the installation on boat trim and balance.
. Use a set of boat plan line drawings and fit your chosen system into it
Your assignment must include:
. A written explanation of the installation event
. A written description of issues affecting component compatibility
. A drawing of the engine mounting and strengthening requirements
. A schematic drawing of the raw water cooling system
. A schematic drawing of the fresh water and grey water system

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

More inspiration

So, I got  a rough idea on what i want for my boat. here’s the link: http://www.quantumboats.com/flybridge_gallery.html
And as far as engines go… I’m getting mine from here:
http://www.steyr-motors.com/marine/
All that’s left to look for now is the rest of the items wanted.

Monday, August 22, 2011

How inspirational…

Just been looking through some boats and other places for the updated project…. and i found some boats that helped a little with size differences and proportioning and designs. It’s all really interesting.

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Windy_52 0051

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Luxury-Speedline-Yacht

(just a random side note, I’m listening to techno as I do this :D  and I haven’t got the links for the images above)

I’ve also been to this site and found it handy: (only in my opinion)

http://www.quantumboats.com/flybridge_gallery.html