by
Stuart M Roy
Naval Architect and Surveyor
Stuart M Roy
Naval Architect and Surveyor
YACHT & POWERCRAFT DESIGN SERVICES
Email: info@yacht-designer.co.uk
© Stuart M Roy 2001-8
Some interesting yachts, boats and design ideas.............
FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE FROM OUR SELF-LAUNCHING POWERBOAT
The performance of this innovative craft fulfils our expectations - up to 35 knots on water and then with undercarriage down it goes straight on up a steep shingle bank into its shed.
YACHT “Spirit of the East” NOMINATED FOR BEST SAILING YACHT OF 2006
One of our major design projects has been Nominated for the Best Sailing Yacht in 30 to 40m range delivered in 2006.
MIKE PERHAM & TIDE 28 “Cheeky Monkey” TAKE ATLANTIC RECORD
Congratulations to Mike on his World Record. We are pleased to have been able to provide technical support to the development of the Tide 28.
STABILITY MATTERS! - OUR DEMONSTRATION MODEL DESIGNED & BUILT
Our new stability demonstration model has been designed and built to show how effects such as over-loading, loose water or poor trim can affect the safety of a boat and put the lives of crew members at risk.
NEW 100 tonne CHARTER YACHT - “Spirit of the East”
We are delighted to have played a major part in the design of this fantastic new charter yacht.
OUR NEW SELF-LAUNCHING POWERBOAT DESIGN
The answer to launching a powerboat over a shingle beach - this unique aluminium concept boat is now under construction.
THE EXCITING NEW TIDE 28 FAST TRAILER-SAILER
This comfortable and affordable British-built performance power-sailing yacht is now in full production and well worth a look.
THE THAMES BOAT SHOW 2005
Photographs and comments from the enthusiasts’ boat show held in June 2005 at Beale Park beside the River Thames.
RACING SUCCESS FOR HiP30 SPORTSBOAT
The prototype HiP30 cleans up at a regatta in the South of France, June 2005.
“FRECKLE” FOUND !
The story of the successful search for a family motor cruiser, last seen in 1960.
EXCITING NEW DESIGNS
A brief look at some of the design work I have been doing recently including a sexy new sailing sportsboat.
BUYING A BOAT - A NEW SERVICE
I can provide assistance with finding the right boat for you, assessing its condition, organising and supervising any work that is required, providing a valuation for insurance and training the crew.
SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW 2004
Photographs and comments from the biggest “ashore and afloat” Boat Show in the UK, held in September 2004. Also the previous year’s event, Southampton Boat Show 2003
BEALE PARK BOAT SHOW 2004
Photographs and comments from the enthusiasts’ boat show held in June 2004 at a beautiful park beside the River Thames.
RE-POWERING A YACHT OR MOTOR BOAT
Petrol to diesel, or outboard to inboard? I can assess the feasibility, work out the costs, design the installation, obtain quotes and supervise the work at the yard.
“SeaWORK 2003”
Notes and photos from a visit to the excellent Workboat and equipment exhibition held in Southampton in June 2003.
A ROWING BOAT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
This great little boat is being produced by a UK recreational boat specialist in GRP to a high standard and in a range of attractive colours - every kid will want one!
THE 20-knot DRASCOMBE
I have always admired the Drascombe boats and owned one for 11 years, This design study contemplates whether a significantly faster one is either possible or desirable.
THE SCOW DINGHY
This purposeful little dinghy of great character, which is sailed and raced in harbours and creeks around the Solent and the east coast of England, is a real favourite of mine.
YACHT DESIGN TRAINING
Learning yacht design in the computer age is great fun. Why not start by attending a training course on the fabulous MaxSurf range of hull design and analysis software?
“ALL AT SEA” FEATURES TANK TESTING WORK
Summary of an article published by journalist Kate Laven on the tank testing and other work carried out with students at Southampton Institute.
34ft OCEAN VOYAGER “BOJABE”
A short description of my first “solo” yacht design, completed in 1979/80 for an exceptional client and a brief “update” from one of her current owners.
ABSTRACTS FROM TECHNICAL PAPERS
Brief summaries of technical papers describing some of the more interesting topics I have investigated over the years.
VIDEO CLIPS OF TANK TESTING
If you have a fast internet link then you may like to view short video clips of recent tank testing projects (approximately 500KB each).
THE "LIFEGUARD"
Details and drawings of Herry Lee's clever and innovative concept for an unsinkable boat.
THE VOLVO OCEAN RACE YACHTS
The Volvo 60 yachts assembled at Ocean Village, Southampton, before setting off on the 2001-2002 Volvo Ocean Race.
THE AMERICA’S CUP JUBILEE REGATTA
News and photographs from the 150th Anniversary Round the Island Race - a “once in a lifetime” event held on 21 August 2001.
THE J-CLASS YACHTS
In August 2001, the three remaining J-Class yachts got together on the south coast of England.
YACHT DESIGN SCRAPBOOK
Photos and notes from my time designing yachts at Camper & Nicholsons in the early 1970s.
WEB SITE DESIGNS with WOW!
FANTASTIC PERFORMANCE FROM OUR SELF-
The performance of this innovative craft fulfils our expectations -
YACHT “Spirit of the East” NOMINATED FOR BEST SAILING YACHT OF 2006
One of our major design projects has been Nominated for the Best Sailing Yacht in 30 to 40m range delivered in 2006.
MIKE PERHAM & TIDE 28 “Cheeky Monkey” TAKE ATLANTIC RECORD
Congratulations to Mike on his World Record. We are pleased to have been able to provide technical support to the development of the Tide 28.
STABILITY MATTERS! -
NEW 100 tonne CHARTER YACHT -
OUR NEW SELF-
THE EXCITING NEW TIDE 28 FAST TRAILER-
THE THAMES BOAT SHOW 2005
Photographs and comments from the enthusiasts’ boat show held in June 2005 at Beale Park beside the River Thames.
RACING SUCCESS FOR HiP30 SPORTSBOAT
The prototype HiP30 cleans up at a regatta in the South of France, June 2005.
“FRECKLE” FOUND !
The story of the successful search for a family motor cruiser, last seen in 1960.
EXCITING NEW DESIGNS
A brief look at some of the design work I have been doing recently including a sexy new sailing sportsboat.
BUYING A BOAT -
SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW 2004
Photographs and comments from the biggest “ashore and afloat” Boat Show in the UK, held in September 2004. Also the previous year’s event, Southampton Boat Show 2003
BEALE PARK BOAT SHOW 2004
Photographs and comments from the enthusiasts’ boat show held in June 2004 at a beautiful park beside the River Thames.
RE-
“SeaWORK 2003”
Notes and photos from a visit to the excellent Workboat and equipment exhibition held in Southampton in June 2003.
A ROWING BOAT FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
This great little boat is being produced by a UK recreational boat specialist in GRP to a high standard and in a range of attractive colours -
THE 20-
THE SCOW DINGHY
This purposeful little dinghy of great character, which is sailed and raced in harbours and creeks around the Solent and the east coast of England, is a real favourite of mine.
YACHT DESIGN TRAINING
Learning yacht design in the computer age is great fun. Why not start by attending a training course on the fabulous MaxSurf range of hull design and analysis software?
“ALL AT SEA” FEATURES TANK TESTING WORK
Summary of an article published by journalist Kate Laven on the tank testing and other work carried out with students at Southampton Institute.
34ft OCEAN VOYAGER “BOJABE”
A short description of my first “solo” yacht design, completed in 1979/80 for an exceptional client and a brief “update” from one of her current owners.
ABSTRACTS FROM TECHNICAL PAPERS
Brief summaries of technical papers describing some of the more interesting topics I have investigated over the years.
VIDEO CLIPS OF TANK TESTING
If you have a fast internet link then you may like to view short video clips of recent tank testing projects (approximately 500KB each).
THE "LIFEGUARD"
Details and drawings of Herry Lee's clever and innovative concept for an unsinkable boat.
THE VOLVO OCEAN RACE YACHTS
The Volvo 60 yachts assembled at Ocean Village, Southampton, before setting off on the 2001-
THE AMERICA’S CUP JUBILEE REGATTA
News and photographs from the 150th Anniversary Round the Island Race -
THE J-
YACHT DESIGN SCRAPBOOK
Photos and notes from my time designing yachts at Camper & Nicholsons in the early 1970s.
WEB SITE DESIGNS with WOW!
A sample web site illustrating our affordable web site design service for small businesses, clubs or for a particular hobby interest.
WHAT’S NEW?