> I use The Nautilus System by New Wave Systems Inc, Jamestown RI.

> Pretty powerful tool, relativly low cost ($395) fairly easy to use if you
> are a CAD user. It is fully 3-D and can give you offsets and panel
> expansions. You are limited to the number of surfaces you can draw and the
> plotting leaves something to be desired. I export DXF files to AutoCAD for
> making good drawings and panel templates.

> I think they are working on a new version with added features. Also ask
> about their disk of Historic kayak designs...crude drawings but
> interesting.

> I think this is the same software used by Seakayaker in their kayak
> comparison column.

> --eric

I've used this program to design an 18' X 20.5" kayak the product of the program is a series of cross sectional forms. It's set up in centimeters and has no real proceedure for the end forms. I'm in the process of doing the end forms and putting the forms on the strongback, so I've got a lot of work ahead.