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

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