Orca3D Testimonials

"We just wrapped up our engineering trials on a new design, and we are very pleased with the results. Exceedingly happy with the accuracy of the simulations as they pertained to the arrangement of some of the hull details like spray strakes and fairings, etc. We also found a high degree of correlation between simulated and full scale effects of dynamic trim appliances (interceptors and trim tabs) which allowed us to choose the right appliance for this application right out of the box instead of having to trial several different types and arrangements. We took some risks with the hull form (that we would otherwise not have) due to having the data from the simulations to back up our ideas, and those risks taken certainly resulted in a better performing boat. This particular program was a trial run for the usefulness of CFD in the design phase, and our entire organization is convinced that there is a direct benefit to the product."

"I have been using Orca 3D since the first time it came to life in 2010, as a transition from RhinoMarine. Before that I have used many other tools for naval architecture analysis, and I have come to realize the Orca 3D’s simplicity and appreciate the ease to use with no intricacy, even for complicated condition as damaged, level flotation or self righting situation for fast rescue boats. In addition this software gives you reports in excel or pdf formats, easy to customize for the deliverables to your customer. Furthermore, Orca 3D covers the needs for naval architectural analysis at the fraction cost of any other software available in the market. I think this makes this software very appealing, and a “must have tool” for the boat designers, an naval architects."