1. Lesson VII: Sailboat Design Project
Science of Sailing
Science of Sailing
Lesson VII: Sailboat Design Project
Preserving America’s Sailing Legacy * Engaging Sailing’s Next Generation

2. Abstract Statement of Purpose Overall Summary of Sailboat Design
What type of boat did you build?
Where will that boat sail?
Why?
1-2 Paragraphs

3. Design
Draw a sail plan of your boat design
Label parts of the boat

4. Boat Design Specifications LOA: _________ ft. LWL: _________ ft.
Include the various specification measurements for your boat
Boat Design Specifications
LOA: _________ ft.
LWL: _________ ft.
Draft: _______ ft.
Displacement: __________lb.
Ballast: ________ lb.
Sail Area: ________ square ft.

5. Data
Using the specifications from the Design, calculate the following:
Displacement – Length Ratio
Ballast – Displacement Ratio
Hull Speed
Sail Area – Displacement Ratio
Make sure the results match the type of boat you are intending to design
A paragraph summarizing your results

6. Results & Analysis
Describe why you made each of the various design decisions
Were you going for appearance? Comfort? Speed?
What is the ideal environment for your sailboat?
Discuss the results of your calculations and how those will affect the way your boat sails
2-3 Paragraphs

7. Comments & Conclusion
Summarize your findings and decisions throughout the design process
Comment on potential problems that could arise with your design in its ideal environment
What changes could be made to solve these problems?
A Paragraph