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    About TBDP Version 8                                  US$399 5 star rating
 

"I’ve tried other hydrodynamic analysis programs, even CFD modelling software, and TBDP/VBDP is best performance software I’ve found. TBDP is flexible, handles any hull configuration, amazing real world accuracy, outstanding customer service. My favourite by far!" [Jan 2021 - Shawn - MI, USA]


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TBDP© reviewed by Scream & Fly magazine. 

Check out the review (Ver 7) at the S&F site, or download your own copy.

"Jim Russell is the best there is and Helmut and I have always been guided by his knowledge and experience". [Greg Terzian, S&F magazine]



Scream and Fly magazine Review of TBDP/VBDP Ver. 8
"...the very best and most comprehensive performance evaluation tool available."




"..Other software such as generic CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analysis software just don't get such meaningful or accurate results!"


** Check out magazine reviews of TBDP/VBDP software in Powerboat & RIB magazine,  Hot Boat (USA) magazine and in Raceboat Int'l  (UK) magazine.
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"This is the Best TBDP©/VBDP© release ever!"

 Description  Features  Analysis  Reports  System  Why AR?

 

 Description

 Features

 Analysis

 Reports

 System Requirements for TBDP©/VBDP©:

  • Computer: 32-bit or 64-bit Intel or AMD processor
  • Operating System: Windows® 11/10/8/7/XP
  • Drives: CD Rom drive or USB drive (required for installation); Hard Disk Drive (HDD). The TBDP©/VBDP© program requires approximately 200 MB available HDD disk storage space to install.
  • Memory: 100MB of available RAM required to run
  • Video: TBDP©/VBDP© will operate best with your video display screen is set to 1280 X 768 pixels or higher (1024 X 600 pixels minimum). DPI setting of 96dpi (100%) for viewing on HD monitors. High-DPI displays are automatically accomodated, recommended to 168dpi (175%). Ultra High Definition (UHD) and 4K monitors are accomodated.
  • Europe/Asia/SA Users - The TBDP©/VBDP© should be operated with Windows REGIONAL & LANGUAGE SETTINGS set to ENGLISH (US).
  • Printer: Any Windows® compatible printer
  • Sound: Integrated audio processor or equivalent sound card
  • TBDP©/VBDP© software is intended for installation on Windows OS (Win11/10/Win7/8, WinXP), on a single-use computer.  Not intended for network/server installations.

 Why AeroMarine Research and TBDP©/VBDP©?

  • TBDP© software has been around for over 40+ years, time-tested, refined, proven results
  • No CAD experience is required.
  • Lifetime personal software license.
  • Excellent media Reviews and client/user testimonials
  • AR® maintains an ongoing, continuous research, widespread publishing presence.
  • vast published papers
  • Regular software updates, demonstrated ongoing commitment to excellence, continuous development, and customer service.
  • Online Instructional Instructional Videos
  • Outstanding client support (call us and see for yourself!)
  • Extensive, user-friendly documentation and Help functions
  • Low cost for combined software package for tunnel boats and vee boats
 

What's new 03/03/24
Released!
(Windows 10/8/7)
new updates

Windows 11,10,8,7,XP

In
- DesignWiz with Std Designs
- Input controls
- Performance Data Points
-
Performance Graphs
- Optimizaton Report w/Recomendations
- LwrUnit/Drive Wiz w/ OEM Drive specs
- MotorWiz with OEM Engine specs
- page printed User Manual


Analyze Performance for...
Top Speed
Acceleration, Elapsed Time
Trim Angles
Dynamic Stability
Porpoising
Required Power useage
Economy Analysis
All contributing Lifts, Drags, Moments
Wetted Lengths/Area
CG determination
Aerodynamic Performance
Steps Performance
Propeller sizing
Cockpit drag
Forces analysis
Lift/Drag Ratios
Lift/Drag coefficients
Effective Planing widths
Lift Force CP locations

Consider Performance effects of...
Bottom design, widths
Tunnel design
Vee design
Deadrise angles
Aerodynamic effects
all Weights & distributions
Tunnel centerpod
Vee-Pad sizing
Lower Unit design
Engine height
Multi-Engine effects
Cockpit design
Spray rails
Lift strakes
Trim Tabs
wind effects
weather conditions

 


HOW FAST DOES MY BOAT GO?

TBDP V8, "How Fast Does My Boat Go?" Analysis video

AUTO 1-2-3 PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

TBDP V8, "Auto 123 Performance Analysis" video

QUICK DESIGN WIZARD

TBDP V8, "Quick Design Wizard" video

ECONOMY PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

"Economy Performance Analysis" video

 

LOWER UNIT DESIGN PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS

TBDP V8, "Lower Unit Design" Performance Analysis video


   

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