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Paddler Modelling => Construction => Topic started by: Broder Incertus on November 14, 2005, 05:52:30 AM

Title: Hull design software
Post by: Broder Incertus on November 14, 2005, 05:52:30 AM

Greetings,

Is there some not too expensive software suitable for model paddler hull design capable of printing bulkheads (frames/shadows whatever the correct terminology is)?

tia
Torbjörn
Sweden

Title: Hull design software
Post by: edward on November 24, 2005, 12:16:19 AM

Hi,
I have used a program called Hulls which is free at www.carlsondesign.com. It enables a hull with three stations and nine chines to be designed. It is a bit limiting but free! Or at least it was when I downloaded it. I think proper cad programs for boats tend to be a bit expensive.
edward.

Title: Hull design software
Post by: steamboatmodel on November 24, 2005, 01:01:44 AM

Hi all,
I downloaded one called "hullform 95", available at Hullform.com use the student version its free. I haven't had a chance to play with it yet (boiler work more pressing), but it looks like it has possibilities.
Regards,
Gerald

Title: Hull design software
Post by: Broder Incertus on November 24, 2005, 02:16:10 AM

Thanks!

I haven't tried Hulls (I'm not interested in a hard chine hull). The freeware version of Hullform I have tried. There are a few limitations (compared to the more expensive versions), among them that I've been unable to coax any useful printed output from it.

/Torbjörn

Title: Hull design software
Post by: edward on November 24, 2005, 03:11:04 AM

Hello Broder Incertus,
With regard to the Hulls program, nine chines is practically round bilge anyway. It was just a thought.
edward.