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VAN GORKOM
YACHT DESIGN LLC is fast becoming a leader in
state-of-the-art yacht design and engineering within the marine
industry. Through customized
solutions,
VGYD are providing new
perspectives to make our clients' boating passions a reality.
VGYD is naval architectural firm dedicated
to the concept of innovative high performance yachts, both power and
sail. Our in-house projects include a range of
high performance sailing boats, from a 23 foot rocket to and 80 foot
go-fast cruiser.
We also offer marine engineering services, consulting in
composite
analysis, structural engineering, scantling development,
and performance predictions for both sail and motor yachts.
One of the primary concerns of any prospective owner or builder is the
quality and comprehensive nature of the design. What sets Van Gorkom Yacht Design apart from many
of the other design houses is:
- our
professionalism - we are university-degreed naval
architects and marine engineers with over 25 years of industry
experience
- our
attention to detail - we produce highly competitive
designs that are extremely well thought out and
supported by a very high level of engineering and detailing,
which ultimately makes for a problem-free construction phase
and a superior design
- the
one-on-one relationship we establish with our clients - we
believe that personalized open communication is the key to ensuring the
success of any project.
Please
contact us
if you have any technical questions and we would be more than
happy to help you.
 Geoff
Van Gorkom
is an Australian citizen who has been residing in the United States
since 1984. He graduated from the University of Michigan in
1989
with a degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
Prior
to establishing Van Gorkom Yacht Design in 1994, Geoff acquired an
enormous amount of design experience from being involved with hi-tech
projects such as: the design of the IOR Maxi, Matador2,
the 1992 Americas Cup winner America3,
and the structural design and in office project management of the IMS
50 Falcon.
This
experience has been broadened by working on commercial projects for
MacLane Marine Designs on tug and barge structures; consulting for
Maritech Inc., a firm specializing in vibration analysis of marine
power plants; and Navtec Inc. as a design engineer where his duties
included the research and design of new production and custom rigging
parts, the analysis and testing of strength of materials, and project
management of large custom rigs.
The
1992 Seahorse Design Competition proved to be a milestone for Van
Gorkom, with a first place win for the design of a Whitebread 30 (Mount
Gay 30), an inshore/offshore, water ballasted racing boat. In May 1998,
VGYD splashed their first commission, the VG-Mount Gay 30, which proved
to be an extremely successful design and a great all round performance
racer. This boat firmly established Geoff Van Gorkom as a player in the
field of performance sailboat design.
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