Contextual studies 2016: streamlining

This Catamaran, built near Toronto, takes performance cruising to a different level like never before. Its intention being as a test to make way for a revolutionary new range of yachting instruments manufactured by Tektron Equipment Corporation, which will then provide more data than has ever been gathered on a multihull before, in term of rig and hull stress against performance on all points of sail and sea states.

The aim of the design was simply to produce the fastest possible 50’yacht with no restrictions taken on the latest technology for the rig and hull. By designing the hull and deck entirely on the computer using computer graphics and 3D modelling techniques, we were able to produce a very streamlined and advanced hull form for both the under and above water shapes. The computer is able to draw sections through the boat at any angle, therefore we were able to study the air flow across the hulls at the angle that the wind actually flows across the boat.

Shuttleworth design is a multi-award winning design consultancy working with an International client base of yacht design, engineering and naval architecture. John and Orion Shulltlworth are Father and Son. John rapidly gained a reputation for designing fast, strong and safe boats after his major success with Brittany Ferries GB in 1981. His meticulous attention to detail and careful engineering, and his interest in aerodynamic efficiency resulted in a new style of multihulls. Many of his designs are race winners. He has written many articles and has often been an invited speaker. Orion, like his father has a passion for sailing. His experience comes from a diverse range of projects.

After graduating in product design he went on to design production motor yachts for a renowned yacht firm. There he developed extensive skills in 3D CAD and gained an abundance of experience which he later on made good use of when in 2009 began work with Shuttleworth Design.