We are looking for an experienced naval architect to design our first model, from concept to CE certification Anyone

We are looking for an experienced naval architect to design our first model, from concept to CE certification.

THE BOAT
- 8.0 m LOA (hull length under 8 m), 2.55 m beam, GRP
- Open day boat: flush deck, centre console with toilet compartment, composite T-top, bow lounge convertible to sunpad, swivelling helm seats with cockpit table, twin swim platforms
- Single petrol outboard, two engine options: 250 hp and 300 hp (max. rated power at least 300 hp)
- Two layouts from the same moulds: FAMILY (sunpads, table, ski pole) and FISHING (clear aft deck, live well, rod holders)
- 10 persons, CE design category C (category B to be assessed)
- Target: 30+ knots (250 hp), 34+ knots (300 hp) at normal load
- Same genre as current European open/sundeck day boats, but an ORIGINAL design: no copy of any existing hull or style
- Built in female moulds: hull hand lay-up, deck/console/T-top vacuum-infused

SCOPE OF WORK
- Styling and general arrangement (both layouts)
- Hull lines and hydrostatics
- Weight estimate, stability (EN ISO 12217-1), maximum load (EN ISO 14946), maximum power (EN ISO 11592-1)
- Structural calculations and drawings (EN ISO 12215-5/-6), ply-by-ply lamination schedule, outboard transom
- Petrol fuel system (EN ISO 10088, 21487, 11105, 8846), electrical, bilge, fire protection, drainage
- 3D surfaces of hull, deck, console and T-top (Rhino)
- Support for the CE technical file

WHAT WE PROVIDE
A complete preliminary design brief (requirements, benchmark of 16 comparable boats, general arrangement concept, preliminary weight estimate in Excel, list of standards, deliverables and milestones). It will be sent to shortlisted candidates after signature of an NDA.

PAYMENT
7 milestones (M1 general arrangement to M7 certification package). Each milestone is released only after delivery of native files (.3dm, .dwg, .xlsx with live formulas) plus PDF. Full IP assignment to the client, unlimited series production, no royalties.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS (proposals without them will not be considered)
- At least 3 motor boats of 6-12 m that you designed and that were actually built (builder name, year, photos)
- Proven experience with EN ISO 12215-5 scantlings for GRP boats
- Stability assessments to EN ISO 12217-1 and experience with CE certification
- Rhino 3D with Orca3D, RhinoMarine or equivalent

IN YOUR PROPOSAL, PLEASE INCLUDE
- Your fee for each milestone (M1 to M7) and total
- Timeline in weeks
- Number of revisions included
- Software used
- 2-3 examples of drawings (watermarked is fine)
- Your answers to these questions:
1. Which boats of 6-12 m that you designed are in production today? Please give builder names.
2. How would you design the transom for a 300 hp outboard?
3. For this boat, would you recommend CE category C (module A) or category B (module A1)? Why?
4. How would you make this boat clearly different from existing designs in the same genre?
5. Do you agree to assign full IP and deliver native source files at each milestone?

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