title: Yacht Design Explained: A Boat Owner's Guide to the Principles and Practice of Design
author: Doug Hunter
description: The basics of yacht design and then some; intended for the serious sailor seeking a better understanding, with emphasis on modern yachts and principles; clear, concise drawings and diagrams. -- <i>WoodenBoat Review, January/February 1999</i><br /><br />This is perhaps the most useful book on sailboat design since Ted Brewer's delightfully readable "Understanding Boat Design"...Killing's text is supported by terrific artwork on every page guaranteed to make the learning process as visual as it is cerebral....The next time your eyes glaze over three paragraphs into yet another technical boat review, reach over and grab this little nugget. It works better than Visine. -- <i>Blue Water Sailing, November/December 1998</i>
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  © 2020 by Phil M. Williams
  
  
  
  
  
  All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or
  used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the
  publisher, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.
  
  
  
  
  
  First edition, 2020.
  
  
  
  
  
  Phil W Books.
  
  
  [www.PhilWBooks.com](http://www.PhilWBooks.com)
  
  
  
  
  
  ISBN: 978-1-943894-54-3
  
  
  
  
  
  Cover design by Tugboat Design
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  # Table of Contents
  
  
  [A Note from Phil](part0003.xhtml#auto_bookmark_toc_1)
  
  
  [Chapter 1: Derek and the Family Orchard](part0004.xhtml#auto_bookmark_toc_2)
  
  
  [Chapter 2: Jacob and His Enhanced Family](part0005.xhtml#auto_bookmark_toc_2)
  
  
  [Chapter 3: Summer Stock](part0006.xhtml#auto_bookmark_toc_2)
  
  
  [Chapter 4: Naomi Sets the Stage](part0007.xhtml#auto_bookmark_toc_2)
  
  
  [Chapter 5: Derek and the Boys](part0008.xhtml#auto_bookmark_toc_2)
  
  
  [Chapter 6: Jacob and the Bilderberg
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