Although the technology had been around for years at large scale applications, pod drives, or podded propulsors, showed up in the recreational boat world around 2005. A new product introduced by Volvo, the IPS, was a disruptor for the small power boat market.
DLBA Naval Architects, a division of Gibbs & Cox, a Leidos company, is proud to announce the creation of the Donald L. Blount Memorial Graduate Scholarship.
Our community has come a long way with the prediction of resistance and trim of high-speed planing craft since their evolution around WWII. We started with model tests to collect data which could be expanded using Froude scaling.
Haig Point Transportation, located on picturesque Daufuskie Island, SC, has asked DLBA to assist with a repower of the 55’ (17m) HAIG POINT IV vessel in their ferry fleet. DLBA has previously provided similar services for the HAIG POINT II vessel.
DLBA Naval Architects is proud of our longtime relationship with Cruisers Yachts, which is getting an exciting new installment. We can’t share all the details, but we are stoked!
DLBA is excited to announce a collaboration with Blue Gulf Cat (UAE) on the hydrodynamic design of a 42’ (13m) high-speed catamaran. With a design top speed exceeding 65kts, speed is king on this platform leading to the use of multiple transverse steps on each demi hull to reduce resistance at the highest operating speeds.
The International Workboat Show is set for Wednesday, December 1st – Friday, December 3rd in New Orleans with an estimated 1,000 exhibitors ready to get back to business in person. DLBA is excited to be there with other attendees and exhibitors in this amazing southern state.
Our community has come a long way with the prediction of resistance and trim of high-speed planing craft. Once the community amassed enough model test data…
Our community has come a long way with the prediction of resistance and trim of high-speed planing craft. Once the community amassed enough model test data…
In this presentation, you will discover the synergistic partnership between marine designer and builder, with a focus on the iterative process.
