Software Tools

Aerodynamics Software for Sailboat Appendages

hanleyinnovations.com

SailingAerodynamics, a software package for computing the lift and drag acting on keels, rudders and fins. 3-D aerodynamics design and analysis software also analyzes airfoils.

186 visits Jul 18, 2025 Details

Autoship

autoship.com

Ship design software for the largest projects - from general design to building.

57 visits Feb 8, 2025 Details

FREE!ship

freeship.sourceforge.net

Open source hull modeling program, with features such as subdivision surfacing, planar mirroring, layering, 3D scaling and rotation, and real time model updates. Includes downloads…

245 visits Dec 24, 2024 Details

Friendship Systems GbR

friendship-systems.com

Geometric modeling and fluid dynamic analysis software for the design of ships and yachts, exportable in common file formats for use in various CAD and CFD systems. Offers download…

104 visits Jan 11, 2026 Details

Hydrocomp Inc.

hydrocompinc.com

Design marine software products including performance prediction, propeller selection, and propeller CAD modeling software.

485 visits Feb 24, 2024 Details

Newavesys

newavesys.com

Collection of simple packages for the design & performace prediction of boats (mostly small craft).

146 visits Apr 13, 2024 Details

Vacanti Yacht Design

vacantisw.com

The program PROLINES has been used to design everything from model sailboats to tugboats. The keel and rudder design software has been used extensively on winning racing yachts wor…

101 visits May 22, 2025 Details