FAST 2021 in Review
The International Conference on Fast Sea Transportation (FAST) was held in Providence, Rhode Island on October 26th and 27th, and we at DLBA were thrilled to attend.
DLBA University: “An Evaluation of a Resistance”
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.
WEBINAR RECORDING > A Clash of Forces: Traditional Performance Predictions Meet Contemporary Solutions
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…
WEBINAR RECORDING > Designers and Builders – Collaborating for Success
In this presentation, you will discover the synergistic partnership between marine designer and builder, with a focus on the iterative process.
Human Factors – Injury & Fatigue Criteria
In our estimation at DLBA, seakeeping considerations remain perhaps the most important element of boat design, for most boats. Certainly racing boats and other craft trying to set speed records have a need for speed which is paramount, but boats carrying workers, paying passengers, or recreational guests need to be comfortable.
DLBA presents “Original speed”
In our estimation at DLBA, seakeeping considerations remain perhaps the most important element of boat design, for most boats. Certainly racing boats and other craft trying to set speed records have a need for speed which is paramount, but boats carrying workers, paying passengers, or recreational guests need to be comfortable.
WEBINAR RECORDING > Hanging in the Balance: Hoisting your Yacht with a Travelift
Lifting a yacht with a travel lift can be a stressful and difficult process. Using a travel lift can cause unexpected damages and other difficulties. However, there are times when using a travel lift is unavoidable and must be done for required maintenance.
Froude for Thought
The first step in having an efficient boat is to have an appropriate hull form for the intended vessel size and speed range. Most new recreational vessel designs today, with the exception of small outboard powered craft, fall into the non-dimensional speed range referred to as semi-displacement or semi-planing. While some people believe there are some minor technical differences in the terminology, we at DLBA believe they are one in the same.
An Experimental Study of a High Performance Tunnel Hull Craft
Back in 2018 we added Donald Blount’s paper on the Design of Propeller Tunnels for High Speed Craft to our online library. Based on the interest received in this paper, we conclude that it remains a hot topic.
WEBINAR RECORDING > High-Speed Craft Design with CFD: Is it worth it?
Earlier this year DLBA unveiled a 58-meter, artificial intelligence-powered superyacht concept, TEMPO. Now DLBA is expanding on the improved safety, efficiency, and reliability the superyacht industry can expect from AI in an upcoming webinar which the team invites you to join.