My drafting skills are nil. What kinds of software are available to the amatuer designer and builder?
Any good books for small catamaran design?
Blender is a good open source (free) 3D modelling package. There is a bit of a learning curve to get up and running - it is not like switching from Internet Explorer to Firefox. Google sketchup is another free 3D package - I've used it for modelling buildings and other simple shapes - I've not tried anything as curvy as a cat hull but you could explore it as the price is right and there is an active on-line community of users.
Can't help with the boat design books. What are you considering building?
Chris.
