Maximum use of standard plate and stiffener sizes.
* Avoid using thin plate to avoid distortions
* Do not carry hull curvature into the structure
inside of the hull plating
" Run strakes in the same direction as primary framing
* Design for maximum use of high productivity tools
such as automatic welding
" Design bilge strakes with the same thickness as
bottom plates
* Design to facilitate assembly and erection with
structural units, machinery units, and piping units
" Make port and starboard units similar
" Eliminate camber and sheer
" Eliminate cruiser sterns and cambered transoms
* Maximize use of flat panels, straight frames, and
reduce plate curvature
* Locate knuckles and chins at unit breaks
* Run chins parallel to keel (as much as possible)