Knowledge and understanding: Understanding the basic principles for the design of a pleasure craft from its aesthetic design to the functionality of all the systems (hull, propulsion, electric and deck systems). Knowledge of the specific rule framework with particular reference to the safety of the vessel and the persons on board. Understand the issues related to obtaining class and safety certificates.
Knowledge and understanding skills applied: being able to perform the preliminary design of a pleasure craft including the calculations related to the sizing of all on-board systems through direct procedures or assisted by specific IT tools.
Making judgments: being able to apply the acquired knowledge to face the design process of a pleasure craft regardless of its size.
Communication skills: knowing how to exhibit, in both written and oral form, the design of a pleasure craft in all its parts: from design to interior layout, to the choices made in the sizing of all the main on-board systems.
Ability to learn: to be able to gather information from textbooks and other material for the formulation autonomously of the preliminary design of a pleasure craft.

Basic knowledge: naval architecture, ship construction, marine engineering, marine outfitting, technical drawing

Boating industry represents one of the excellence of our country recognized and appreciated around the world. In the past, pleasure boats were built by hand almost without resorting to the design, today it's of paramount importance the knowledge of the building processes, the technologies and the tools typical of this world. The course of "Yacht Design" tries to respond to this radical change offering to aspiring naval architects and marine engineers a specific training course calibrated to the real needs of pleasure craft market. In particular, it aims to enrich students' knowledge by providing skills and capacity to address the different levels of the boating industry (design, management and construction), synergistically integrating engineering and design, typical of the Italian sytle.

1. Pleasure craft definition
1.1. Yachting concept
1.2. Definition of yacht
1.3. Speed of yachts
1.4. Yacht subdivision
1.5. Stability of yachts
1.6. Manouvrability of yachts
1.7. Seakeeping of yachts
1.8. The genesis of a yacht design
1.9. Design setup
2. Rules framework
2.1. Statutory rules
2.2. Class Rules
2.3. Other Rules and Regulations
3. Classification criteria of pleasure crafts
3.1. Classification criteria
3.2. Classification by size
3.3. Classification by propulsion system
3.4. Classification by service type
4. Stability criteria
4.1. L<24m
4.2. L>24m
4.2.1. GT< 3000 GT
4.2.2. GT> 3000 GT
5. Propulsion systems
5.1. Main engines
5.2. Propulsors
5.3. Trasmissions
5.4. Hybrid technologies
5.5. Salis
6. Tools for the structural verification
6.1. Materials
6.2. RINA STR-DIP
6.3. Lloyd's Register SSC
6.4. Scantling of special structures
7. On board systems
7.1. Bilge system
7.2. Engine room ventilation system
7.3. Fuel oil system
7.4. Electric current system
7.5. Fresh, gray and black water systems

Textbook provided by the teacher

L. Larsson and R. E. Eliasson "Principles of Yacht Design" - ed. International Marine

M. Musio Sale "Yacht Design - dal concept alla rappresentazione" - ed. Tecniche Nuove

1. Pleasure craft definition
1.1. Yachting concept
1.2. Definition of yacht
1.3. Speed of yachts
1.4. Yacht subdivision
1.5. Stability of yachts
1.6. Manouvrability of yachts
1.7. Seakeeping of yachts
1.8. The genesis of a yacht design
1.8.1. Production in series
1.8.2. Luxury yacht production
1.9. Design setup
1.9.1. Desiderata
1.9.2. Design styles
1.9.3. Definition of the main characteristics
1.9.4. Hullforms
1.9.5. Propulsion types
1.9.6. General arrangement definition
1.9.7. Cost controll
1.9.8. Design methodologies
2. Rules framework
2.1. Statutory rules
2.1.1. Directive 2003/44/CE
2.1.2. Decreto Legislativo 18 luglio 2005, n. 171
2.1.3. Decreto Ministeriale 29 luglio 2008, n.146
2.1.4. MCA - Small Yacht Code
2.1.5. MCA - LY2 Large Yacht Code
2.1.6. SOLAS
2.2. Class Rules
2.2.1. CE Rules
2.2.2. RINA - Rules for the Classification of Pleasure Yachts
2.2.3. RINA - Rules for the Classification of Yachts Designed for Commercial Use
2.2.4. ABS - Guide for Building and Classing Motor Pleasure Yachts
2.2.5. ABS - Guide for Building and Classing Offshore Racing Yachts
2.2.6. Germanisher Lloyd - Rules for Classing and Construction Yachts and Boats up to 24 m
2.2.7. Germanisher Lloyd - Rules for Classing and Construction Yachts ≥ 24 m
2.2.8. Germanisher Lloyd - Guidelines for Design and Construction of Large Modern Yacht Rigs
2.2.9. DNV - High speed, Light Craft and Naval Surface Craft
2.2.10. Lloyd's Register - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Special Service Craft
2.3. Other Rules and Regulations
2.3.1. Italian laws
2.3.2. COLREG
2.3.3. Load Lines Convention
2.3.4. Tonnage Measurement of Ships, 1969
2.3.5. Italian national tonnage
3. Classification criteria of pleasure crafts
3.1. Classification criteria
3.1.1. Size
3.1.2. Propulsion system
3.1.3. Service profile
3.2. Classification by size
3.2.1. Premise
3.2.2. Natante
3.2.3. Imbarcazione da diporto
3.2.4. Nave da diporto
3.3. Classification by propulsion system
3.3.1. Motor crafts
3.3.2. Sailing yachts
3.4. Classification by service type
3.4.1. Open
3.4.2. Walk-around
3.4.3. Day-Cruiser
3.4.4. Cruiser
3.4.5. Fly
3.4.6. Lobster-Boat
3.4.7. Trawler
3.4.8. Exploration yacht
3.4.9. Explorer
3.4.10. Sailer-Cruiser
3.4.11. Sailer-Racer
3.4.12. RIB
3.4.13. Multihull
4. Stability criteria
4.1. L<24m
4.2. L>24m
4.2.1. GT< 3000 GT
4.2.2. GT> 3000 GT
5. Propulsion systems
5.1. Main engines
5.2. Propulsors
5.3. Trasmissions
5.4. Hybrid technologies
5.5. Salis
6. Tools for the structural verification
6.1. Materials
6.2. RINA STR-DIP
6.3. Lloyd's Register SSC
6.4. Scantling of special structures
6.4.1. Portholes and wndows
6.4.2. RINA STW
6.4.3. Mast and rigging
6.4.4. Keels
6.4.5. Chain plates
6.4.6. Helidecks
7. On board systems
7.1. Bilge system
7.2. Engine room ventilation system
7.3. Fuel oil system
7.4. Electric current system
7.5. Fresh, gray and black water systems

Lectures and exercises led by the teacher performed in the computer room using specific software

All material available in Moodle2 http://moodle2.units.it

Oral examination on:
- a question regarding the program in the classroom (Knowledge and understanding).
- Presentation of a pleasure craft design developed according to guidelines learned in class and using IT tools used during the exercises (Knowledge and understanding skills applied). During the presentation, the student must justify the choices made independently (judgment autonomy and communication skills).