Hire Boat Design Designers in South Africa

I have worked in boat yards and boat design offices for many years, and have acquired extensive experience in luxury GRP/CFRP catamarans and sheet metal aluminium work boats. I am highly skilled in 3... Read more

I have worked in boat yards and boat design offices for many years, and have acquired extensive experience in luxury GRP/CFRP catamarans and sheet metal aluminium work boats. I am highly skilled in 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor and Autodesk Fusion 360) and am proficient in working from and producing 2D AutoCAD drawings. I also have experience in rendering and simple animations of both the finished boat or custom stand-alone components and systems. My previous structural projects have included a full 3D model, drawing pack and nested cut files for a 15m ocean research catamaran. As well as numerous custom components where an off-the-shelf option was not suitable. While I am not a naval architect, I have partnered with a company that can provide all the necessary structural calculations. Plug and mould design for GRP boats is another area I particularly enjoy, and have extensive experience in. In addition to design, I am highly skilled at the communication and collaboration of all aspects of the design process. This has been aided by cloud-based CAD software such as Fusion 360, which facilitates the sharing of information and keeping track of design changes in real time. In addition to standard boat design work I particularly enjoy smaller custom R&D projects that require more creative solutions within a given set of parameters. My approach to design is one of simplification, and always working within the limitations of the project with regard to materials and fabrication techniques. The ideal design is usually the simplest solution that can satisfy all criteria.

20yrs+ 3D Design-Mechanical-Architectural-Structural-Marine/Boat-Aerospace

20yrs+ 3D Design-Mechanical-Architectural-Structural-Marine/Boat-Aerospace

I am a Naval Architect and Marine Engineer specializing in ship design, boat design, yacht design, small craft design, hull modeling, stability analysis, hydrostatics, resistance, powering, propulsion... Read more

I am a Naval Architect and Marine Engineer specializing in ship design, boat design, yacht design, small craft design, hull modeling, stability analysis, hydrostatics, resistance, powering, propulsion, and marine CAD. I provide engineering support for small vessels, yachts, workboats, launches, and marine projects from preliminary design and calculations through technical drawings and engineering reports. My key services include: • Ship, Boat & Yacht Design • Hull Design, Modeling & Fairing using Rhino 3D • General Arrangement (GA) Drawings • Lines Plans and Marine CAD Drawings using AutoCAD • Hydrostatic Calculations • Intact Stability Analysis using Maxsurf • Preliminary Stability Reports / Stability Booklets • Ship Resistance & Power Prediction • Engine Power Estimation and Preliminary Engine Selection • Propulsion Analysis • Weight & Center of Gravity Estimation • Marine Electrical Load Calculations • Generator Sizing and Selection • Structural Analysis and Basic FEA using ANSYS • Technical Marine Engineering Reports I work with Rhino 3D, Bentley Maxsurf, AutoCAD, and ANSYS for vessel modeling, calculations, drawings, and engineering analysis. I can work from sketches, existing drawings, vessel particulars, client requirements, or existing CAD models to develop clear and practical engineering deliverables. My focus is on accurate calculations, clean CAD geometry, organized technical drawings, clear engineering documentation, and practical vessel design solutions. I am available for freelance projects involving Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ship Design, Yacht Design, Boat Design, Maxsurf Stability, Hydrostatics, Resistance & Powering, Propulsion, Marine CAD, and Technical Reporting.