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High speed catamaran and multihull high speed marine vessel have
become very popular in the last two decades. The catamaran has
become the vessel of choice for the majority of high speed ferry
operators worldwide. There have been significant advances in
structural materials, and structural design has been combined with
higher power density and fuel efficient engines to deliver ferries
of increasing size. The multihull has proven itself to be a
suitable configuration for active power projection across oceans as
well as for coastal patrol and protection, operating at high speedd
for insertion or retrieval with a low energy capability. At present
there is no easily accessible material covering the combination of
hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, and design issues including
structures, powering and propulsion for these vehicles. Coverage in
High Speed Catamarans and Multihulls includes an introduction to
the history, evolution, and development of catamarans, followed by
a theoretical calculation of wave resistance in shallow and deep
water, as well as the drag components of the multihull. A
discussion of vessel concept design describing design
characteristics, empirical regression for determination of
principal dimensions in preliminary design, general arrangement,
and methods is also included. The book concludes with a discussion
of experimental future vehicles currently in development including
the small waterplane twin hull vessels, wave piercing catamarans,
planing catamarans, tunnel planing catamarans and other multihull
vessels.
This is the first international history of the birth and rebirth of
the electric boat and ship from 1835 to the present day. It
celebrates the Golden Era of electric launches, 1880-1910. It
narrates how, despite the arrival of the internal combustion
engine, electric propulsion continued its progress with the
turbo-electric ship. It shows how sustainable and hybrid
technologies, pioneered in small inland waterways craft towards the
end of the 20th Century, have recently been scaled up to the
integrated electric propulsion of the largest ocean-going ships.
These two volumes present a unique resource on the history and
development of merchant shipping from the last decades of the
eighteenth century to the latter decades of the nineteenth.
International in coverage - including Britain, the United States,
France, Holland, India, and the Middle East - the volumes provide a
rich compendium of facts and figures on all aspects of merchant
shipping, international commerce and trade, seamanship and
mercantile law. Among the topics covered are the repeal of the
Navigation Laws, the education of merchant seamen, the progress of
steam navigation in Europe, steamships of the United States, steam
to India and overland routes, the ships and operations of major
shipping companies, and the changes introduced by the opening of
the Suez Canal. Lindsay was the leading authority on the history of
merchant shipping and these volumes reveal both his wide practical
and commercial experience and his impressive command of his
subject. Definitive and comprehensive, it remains unchallenged.
This two volume set includes a substantial introduction by leading
naval historian Andrew Lambert, Laughton Professor of Naval
History, King's College London.
Scientists and engineers embarking on their first voyage for
oceanographic or meteorological research are often unprepared for
the experience. Going to sea involves learning a new language -
that of the seaman. This is necessary for clear communications, for
the safety and well-being of the members of the scientific party
and the ship's crew. The Oceanographer's Companion is intended to
familiarize a student with the basics of navigation, seamanship,
marine engineering, communications, safety-of-life-at-sea,
shiphandling, knots and splices, first aid, and so much more. The
book will have a very practical feel with lots of examples.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is used extensively in both the
military and civilian communities for diverse activities, such as
navigation, surveying, remote sensing, asset management and precise
timing. Ionospheric scintillations are rapid variations in the
amplitude and phase of transionospheric radio signal which affect
the accuracy and reliability of GPS systems. This book provides new
research on the performance, challenges and emerging technologies
of Global Positioning Systems.
Sailing his newly-created yacht Mingming II, Roger ventures into
the Baring Sea and explores the islands of north-eastern Svalbard.
During the 55-day voyage to waters seldom sailed in, he encounters
everything from walruses to inquisitive humpback whales to massive
ice cliffs, and nearly rescues a beautiful Russian girl from Bear
Island. On his way back he makes his third visit to the island of
Jan Mayen, deep in the Norwegian Sea, and there fulfils a long-held
ambition. Acutely observational and well-laced with Taylor's wry
humour, the book is as much an exploration of what is possible with
one man, one simple boat and one home-made sail, as a journey to
some of the planet's bleakest and most beautiful islands.
The Nemesis was the first of a generation of iron-clad,
steam-powered naval vessels that established British dominance in
Asian waters in the 19th century. The world's first iron warship,
the first vessel with truly watertight compartments, and the first
iron vessel to round the Cape of Good Hope, Nemesis represented a
staggering new level of military superiority over the oar- and
sail-powered forces of Britain's Asian rivals. With a shallow draft
suited to riverine operations, and flexible armaments, she
originated "gunboat diplomacy" in operations during the First Opium
War. While her importance is recognized in the military history
literature, the Nemesis' story has not been told to modern
audiences. This lively narrative creates a vivid sense of life
aboard the ship, and the challenges of the new technology for her
captains and crew. The book places Nemesis in the historical
context of the last years of the East India Company, and in the
history of steam power and of iron ships. It tells of her exploits
in the First Opium War, upriver in James Brooke's Sarawak, in
pirate suppression and naval actions across Asia, from Burma to
Bombay to the Yangtze River and beyond.
For those who own a cherished but dilapidated fiberglass runabout, or for those who want a boat but are turned off by the high prices and often poor quality of todays offerings, this book explains everything there is to know about turning a rundown runabout into a real showpiece for a fraction of the cost of a new model. Author Jim Anderson, a runabout renovator from Minnesotas Land of Ten Thousand Lakes, leads readers through the whole renovation process.
For those who think a project like this may be more than they can handle, renovating an old runabout is actually less complicated and expensive than adding on a deck or redoing a room--two of the most popular projects for home handymen. And Andersons sense of humor and gift for providing simple solutions make Runabout Renovation as fun to read as it is easy to understand.
The backyards of North America house literally millions of rundown runabouts ripe for renovation. With Jim Andersons help, you can own a better boat than you can buy new, for a quarter of the price or less. And like a beautifully restored 57 Chevy, itll have class.
Low-cost alternatives for the powerboater on a budget.
Although more people own boats ranging in length from 14 to 24 feet than all others combined, most books published about boat repair and restoration are directed at the big boat or yacht owner. In addition, many marine dealers and technicians never seem to have the right answers or the time to spend on people who own little boats. Hence Runabout Renovation, a complete guide to finding and fixing up old fiberglass speedboats.
Youll learn how to:
- Choose and survey a boat
- Make cosmetic repairs and repaint your boat
- Replace the floor
- Reupholster and carpet the interior
- Build a new transom
- Upgrade electrical and mechanical systems
. . . and much more. Theres even a section on repairing aluminum boats, and one on installing and repairing horns, lights, bilge pumps, live wells, and other speedboat accessories.
Considering the tens of thousands of fiberglass powerboats that exist today, one wonders why Jim Andersons Runabout Renovation is so late in coming. Whether youre shopping for a used or new boat, or trying to maintain the value of a boat you already own, this book will prove indispensable.--Richard Lebowitz, Editor, Boating World
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