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Software:
FastShip
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Hull fairing software from Proteus Engineeering. I've used a
couple of different software systems over the years. I truly
believe FastShip was the best choice for the kind of work I do.
I'm not alone. Large shipbuilding companies and the US Navy are
among other users who have apparently made the same decision. This
is a package for the professional. It does take some time to
become comfortable with the system, but then what software does not.
Proteus Engineering, Inc.
345
Pier One Road
Suite 200
Stevensville, Maryland 21666
410 643-7496
www.proteusengineering.com
NavCad
- This is a
software tool produced by HydroComp, Inc. It is used for predicting
horsepower requirements as well as the optimum propeller and gear for a
given situation. It is useful for virtually any type of
displacement, semi-displacement, planing craft, river barge, sailboat
and catamaran. It's analysis tools represent a comprehensive
catalog of accepted analysis methods.
HydroComp, Inc.
13 Jenkins Court
Durham, New Hampshire 03824
603 868-3344
http://www.hydrocompinc.com
GHS -
General Hydrostatics
- This mammoth software package is written by
Creative Systems, Inc. It provides not only the general hydrostatics
listed in the name but all the coefficients and in depth analysis of a
vessel in virtually any condition. This is primarily a large ship
design tool, but it is essential for doing sophisticated stability work
no matter what size the vessel might be. I find it useful for my
yacht work but clearly essential for my commercial work where the US
Coast Guard and others demand very rigorous analysis.
Creative Systems, Inc.
PO Box 1910
Port Townsend, Washington 98368
360 385-6212
www.ghsport.com
AutoCAD
- General drafting software from Autodesk, Inc. This is still the
most widely used drafting package in the industry. It is available in
full versions and in a Lite version at a substantially lower
cost. Though drafters love to boast about the advantages of other
systems, the truth is AutoCAD courses are available at colleges, junior
colleges and even online.
Autodesk, Inc.
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