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Curriculum Vitae
Jacobus Brouwer
Yacht & Powercraft Design Student Southampton Solent University · Southampton, UK
Education
BEng (Hons) Yacht & Powercraft Design
Southampton Solent University · 2025 – present
- Naval architecture fundamentals: hydrostatics, stability, resistance
- CAD & hull modelling (AutoCAD, Maxsurf)
- Materials science and marine engineering principles
- Practical model testing and lab experimentation
Technical Skills
| Category | Tools & Skills |
|---|---|
| Hull design | Maxsurf Modeler, hull form development, hydrostatic analysis |
| CAD / drafting | AutoCAD (2D technical drawings), lines plans |
| Analysis | Excel (engineering calculations, data analysis), inclining experiments |
| General | Technical report writing, academic research, Harvard referencing |
Key Projects
- Dory Hull Design — Full lines plan and hydrostatic analysis for a 5.21 m dory. View project →
- Inclining Experiment (SEF427) — Stability analysis of a box catamaran. View project →
- Model Sailboat Design — Rating-rule-compliant yacht, in progress. View project →
Interests
- Sailing and boatbuilding
- Marine design history
- Sustainable maritime technology
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