Rhinoceros 3D has become the modeling standard in the marine industry due to its power, ease of use, and low cost.
Cliff W. Estes has been designing and lofting both commercial and pleasure boats for 27 years. Cliff maintains a design and lofting business and develops custom software for his clients, in addition to developing a series of Rhinoceros plug-ins for marine designers.
In this tutorial, you will learn to model four different types of vessels; an aluminium skiff, a sailboat, an offshore power boat, and a luxury yacht. Starting with simple 2-D curves, you will create fair 3-D surfaces of hulls and decks.