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When we design surface drive systems, we always look at hull design in terms of the need to measure resistance. However, there is another critical factor that is often overlooked when fast craft are designed: Crew and passenger comfort. From a design or engineering standpoint, any vessel can be made to go fast or achieve certain speeds, given enough power, torque, and propeller thrust. However, the human body can only withstand a certain amount of force before sustaining injury. Going fast provides no benefit if your personnel or passengers are injured during the voyage. France Helices calculates the impact of slamming on the human body. Specifically, the impact of G-forces on the body in relation to where the person is located on the vessel. Indeed, with every quote we provide, we give the customer a chart showing the impact of riding aboard the vessel. When sp... (more)

Energy Harvesting in Action

NEW YORK, Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Energy Harvesting in Action http://www.reportlinker.com/p0184197/Energy-Harvesting-in-Action.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Electric_power_energy Ambient energy Energy harvesting is the use of ambient energy to provide electricity for small and or mobile equipment, whether electrical or electronic. It is concerned with providing relatively maintenance free, long life equipment, reducing the need for batteries. As is typical in... (more)

How to Measure Pitch

We just linked to an interesting little blog, Naval Architect and His Profession. One of the postings on there was a basic “How to Measure Pitch” article that gives a very simple overview of pitch and how to visualize pitch. A propeller can be defined as follows: A mechanical device formed by two or more blades that spin around a shaft and produces a propelling force in ships/boats. There are various technical terms to define the propeller’s characteristics such as: diameter, pitch, disc area relation, hub, bore etc. All these characteristics are calculated to design the optim... (more)

Romance Is in the Air on Coronado Island

CORONADO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 01/26/12 -- With Valentines' Day just around the corner, couples from coast to coast are looking for the perfect romantic getaway -- and Coronado Island fits the bill. A favorite among San Diego locals, this relaxed California beach town features a flat sand beach, spas, art galleries and yacht marinas, as well as a tree-lined, mile-long Main Street. In fact, exploring Coronado by bike is a wonderful way for couples to see the sites and spend quality time with one another. Located just across the bay from downtown San Diego, the Coronado Island Ma... (more)

Liberty Mutual Insurance and SVP Paul Alexander Win 6th Annual FCS Financial Marketer of the Year Award for 2011 Accomplishments

NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Financial Communications Society (FCS) announced today that Liberty Mutual Insurance has been named the 2011 FCS Financial Marketer of the Year.  The award will be presented to Paul Alexander, Senior Vice President, Communications at a gala luncheon sponsored by CNBC at the New York Yacht Club, http://www.nyyc.org, on Thursday, January 26, 2012.  The luncheon's keynote address will be provided by Bill Griffeth, co-anchor of the 3PM hour of CNBC's "Closing Bell.  Tickets are available at www.fcsinteractive.com. The award, pre... (more)