Subject: RE: [harryproa] Re: BezierCAD solid modelling software and proa design
From: "'David Douglas' cruisingfoiler@yahoo.com.au [harryproa]"
Date: 5/25/2014, 1:54 AM
To: <harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au>
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harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au

 

Your interpretation re generating designs is largely correct.  The 3 different hull line sets in the current design (leeward – symmetric so 1 set of lines; windward – asymmetric so 2 sets of lines) are generated from 3 parameter sets. In the case of the leeward side of windward hull, the coach roof, cockpit seating and doorway are generated simply through a set of parameters. Bulkhead placement isn’t specified within the program, but given that section detail can be generated on a 1mm scale, its quick to select the relevant bulkhead and turn it into a surface within the designers usual CAD package. A different cockpit–cabin layout may require some additional programming.

 

Your preference for the Harry Proa style cabin is understandable.  The design (styling) approach I have followed seeks to maximise cabin volume whilst minimising windage (and surface area) when the apparent wind is forward of the beam.

 

I don’t doubt that this concept could be scaled up.  My immediate goals are much more modest, but time will tell.

 

David

 

From: harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au [mailto:harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au]
Sent: Sunday, 25 May 2014 5:56 AM
To: harryproa@yahoogroups.com.au
Subject: RE: [harryproa] Re: BezierCAD solid modelling software and proa design

 

 

So, it should not be very complicated to "automatically" generate designs within the "formula" based on specifications like bunk size: king, queen, cozy; galley and dinette size; desired headroom, ...

The flat panels could be cut and infused as drawn at a more industrial scale and shipped for simple final assembly and curing at the place of delivery.

 

The design of the example proa as shown in your blog is surprisingly sophisticated, given that it is made up of the more simple surfaces. At first view, the only thing I would change is to cut away the window less down flare portion of the cabin roof from the bulkhead on and use the upper portion of that bulkhead to frame additional vertical windows in. This would allow direct view to the front (and back) as for an inside cockpit.

 

I also noticed that the deck reminds me of a tender. Its use as a sled for an outboard is only a pivot away.

 

Luc


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