Design av jolleindragare

Abstract

This project has been about making a design suggestion for a boat accessory that adjusts the distance between a sail-or motorboat and the dinghy, which is connected by a rope in the stern. Today this is all done by hand and can lead to problems when it comes to stressful situations such as harbors and narrow passages. A company called Sailsafe came up with the idea and the construction, which they also have tested. I found them through an acquaintance at Dacat AB where I did an internship in the fall of 2010. Using sketching as the primary tool I’ve worked in an almost-real design project with the aim to develop my skills and give the company a relevant design suggestion. Dacat then helped me with a 3d model in Alias, which was printed in 3d and painted in the paintworkshop at school.