From: TBPNews [webnews@aeromarineresearch.com]
Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2001 1:33 PM
To: jimrussel@sympatico.ca
Subject: TBPNews #12 - Dec. 30, 2001

TBPNews #12 - Dec. 30, 2001
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1) Scream & Fly magazine TBDP Evaluation

*** Scream & Fly magazine has done a very comprehensive evaluation of the beta-version of the NEW TBDP(c) Version 6.5. (V6.5 is now released, see new features update below).  This is one of the most complete 'third-party' software reviews that I've ever seen, and really gives a good step-by-step of how the software can be used, and the results that can be obtained.  Theyve used plenty of screen shots too, so its easy to get the feel of the new software.

Check out the review at the S&F site: http://www.screamandfly.com/screamandflymagazine/TBDS.html

or download your own printable (pdf) copy: http://www.aeromarineresearch.com/free_downloads.html


2) New TBDP Version 6.5 Released!

The new version of the "Tunnel Boat Design Program" is now released.  Many of the features that our users have been asking for have been built in to this new release.  (We're trying to provide the stuff that you all would like). 

You can also see a new Version 6.5 listing of all the TBDP boat design input data, with explanations. Four full input screens, with over 60+ input variables, for very precise control of your design and setup. 
Have a look at:  http://www.aeromarineresearch.com/tbdp6/tbdp_controls.html

New TBDP Version 6.5 features include:

- a great "Analysis Summary Report" presented for each optimization scenario, highlighting specific design/performance areas recommended as review for improvements.
- color printing of 34 performance graphs!
- tunnel hull design analysis now considers performance and stability effects of Center Pod, multiple sponson steps, selectable aerofoil shapes, cockpit configurations - even single or multiple drive train configurations - and lot's more!
- improved algorithms for even more accurate top speed prediction; better aerodynamic drag simulation for all types of cockpit designs.
- many new on-line motor lower unit and outdrive selections, with built-in dimensions for all the major manufacturers.
- new acceleration models that make it easy to simulate "hole shot" and "drag boat" scenarios, including accurate elapsed time predictions
- on-screen "Design Help Calculators" that make it easy to compute your tunnel design's 'angle increment', 'velocity range', and 'acceleration modeling'
- design stability and boat performance impacts of the motor height (allows your specific testing of height of lower unit bullet relative to sponson bottoms)

Check it out at the website: http://www.aeromarineresearch.com/tbdp6.html

Or get your copy at: http://www.aeromarineresearch.com/shopping.html

/Jimboat
www.aeromarineresearch.com
Jimboat@aeromarineresearch.com

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Note: The articles and references presented in TBPNews are made by Jim Russell, or are edited excerpts from the "Secrets of Tunnel Boat Design" book, author Jim Russell, published by AeroMarine Research.  The STBD book explains the theory in full, and outlines example design calculations, step-by-step.  The "Tunnel Boat Design Program" for Windows 98, software, does all the force calculations, dynamic force balances at all speeds, and reports the analysis automatically, including complete graphical performance results for any tunnel or modified vee hull design.

/Jimboat
AeroMarine Research
Jimboat@aeromarineresearch.com
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Let us know any ideas you have, requests for articles, questions or comments on our TBDPNews.  Send your comments to TBPNews@aeromarineresearch.com
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Get your full, illustrated, 10th edition copy of the world known "Secrets of Tunnel Boat Design" book.  GO TO: www.aeromarineresearch.com

Also, the publications "History of Tunnel Boat Design" book, "History of Propellers" e-book, the "Tunnel Boat Design Program for Win98" software, and the "PropWorks2" software for speed prediction and propeller selection at the Aeromarine Research web site.  
GO TO: www.aeromarineresearch.com

"Secrets of Tunnel Boat Design" book
"History of Tunnel Boat Design" book
"History of Propellers" e-book
"Tunnel Boat Design Program" for Win98 software
"PropWorks2" software for propeller selection and powerboat speed prediction

GO TO: www.aeromarineresearch.com

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