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... 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.

Are you looking for someone who understands your requirements, knows how to listen, and asks the right questions? Look no further as I’m the right freelancer for your business. My goals are to... Read more

Are you looking for someone who understands your requirements, knows how to listen, and asks the right questions? Look no further as I’m the right freelancer for your business. My goals are to make your Dream Project a reality by using my manufacturing design experience to develop your fantastic product cost-effectively. I design parts often used in the Professional and Manufacturing environment. Whether it is a single part of an assembly of numerous components, I will add value to your business. I have a crossover of skills that make me very effective. Here are some of my essential skills: • 3D Modeling (Solid Works 2021) • Manufacturing Drawings & Specifications • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) • Design for Assembling (DFM) • 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing • Manufacturing Jiggs • Problem Solving • Critical Thinking About Me: I’m an honest person that enjoys working in the manufacturing environment that genuinely wants to help others around me. Working in this industry for the last 17 years has inspired me to start my Freelance with a new vision as a free-thinking individual to pursue new interests and add value to my customers. Productive collaboration drives me and gives me energy. I’ll take the time to gain a personal interest in your business, which will help me make significant contributions. I’m incredibly innovative, dedicated and pride myself to service excellence and attention to detail Have a nice day! Kobus Fourie Your innovative CAD Partner.