A skipper also marine designer

Naval architecture

As of today, I still pursue a study activity in design and sizing in the nautical field for boatyards (Martinique, Brazil, Trinidad) and individuals.

Competences

Plan study
Structure calculation
Mast and rigging calculation
Rudder, foil design
Composite parts design
Wood & epoxy design
Welded polyethylene design
Consulting
Training
CE certification

Free sailing boat design and plan

Here is a free design for a small sailing boat (dinghy). Everything is written in French, sorry, but all the sketches, measurements and tables are easily understandable.

Main completed studies

Cruising catamaran Taroa 37'

Study, engineering and design of a complete cruising catamaran in wood, epoxy, fiberglass and carbon fiber (hulls, beams, mast, rigging, engine, furniture and electricity).
CE certification.
Building conpleted by Moonligntsailing

See a complete description of the boat: Catamaran Kawai

Fishing boats 37', 32', 27' and 20'

Design of four professional fishing boats (fiberglass, polyester and honey comb sandwich).
CE certification.
Building conpleted by Fiberpiscine Boat Yard

Catamaran 45' 'Quatro'

Dimensioning and design of a hard top (fiberglass, polyester and honey comb sandwich).
Study and design of the molds.
Building conpleted by Moonlightsailing - Aikane (Trinidad)

Racing Trimaran 60' ORMA 'Madinina'

Structure calculation. Study and dimensioning of the main hull reinforcement (vacuum bagged carbon UD).
Building conpleted Moonlightsailing

Fishing boat 33' 'Rolander'

Structural and ergonomic study for refit. Transformation of a diving boat (fiberglass and wood & epoxy) in a professional fishing boat (steering room, deck, fish cooler, furniture).
Building conpleted by Moonligntsailing

Sailing monohull 33' 'Sapeto'

Structural study for refit. Modification and reinforcing of the structure of de boat (wood & epoxy).
Building conpleted by Moonligntsailing

Working Catamarans RBS 35', Transporter 40' and 50'

Study of three working powered catamaran (wood & epoxy) for the Aikane boat yard (Trinidad)

Studies under progress

Cruising catamarans Taroa 43' and Taroa 50'

Study, engineering and design of two complete cruising catamarans in wood, epoxy, fiberglass and carbon fiber (hulls, beams, mast, rigging, engine, furniture and electricity).
CE certification.