Superyacht Design / Naval Architecture
Naval Architecture
How hull resistance, speed requirements, propulsion power and hydrodynamic efficiency are evaluated to support performance, fuel consumption, range and machinery selection.
How hull resistance, speed requirements, propulsion power and hydrodynamic efficiency are evaluated to support performance, fuel consumption, range and machinery selection.
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The hull determines the effective power required at each speed and therefore strongly influences fuel demand and range. Efficient yacht operation depends on resistance, displacement, speed, propulsion efficiency and the full operating profile rather than one headline figure.
Aug. 10, 2026
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Towing-tank experiments and computational fluid dynamics are complementary tools for predicting yacht hydrodynamics. Their value depends on correct geometry, test or numerical setup, scale treatment, uncertainty assessment and validation.
Aug. 10, 2026
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A resistance curve gives the force required to tow the yacht through the water, but installed propulsion power must also account for propulsive efficiency, transmission losses, operating margins and the difference between calm-water and service conditions.
Aug. 10, 2026
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The same speed in knots does not represent the same hydrodynamic condition for yachts of different length. Froude number relates speed to gravity and characteristic length and is fundamental to understanding wave-making and model similarity.
Aug. 10, 2026
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Hull resistance is the total force opposing a yacht's steady forward motion through the water. Understanding frictional, viscous-pressure, wave-making and appendage contributions explains why resistance changes with hull form and speed.
Aug. 10, 2026