Introduction

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The following report represents the design proposal of a 40-metre sailing yacht. The yacht is intended to be a lightweight race-oriented sailing vessel with world cruising capabilities. Similar size and service vessels are considered to establish the main design parameters. Moreover, the design is established to meet the rules and regulation provided by the yacht code. An initial weight estimation analysis is presented, followed by an intact and damage stability study. Furthermore, the hull form and the general arrangement details are presented in the drawings.