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Total System Performance (TSP) is the concept that every decision in designing a boat is examined for its impact on all systems. To a degree designers and marine architects always do this; they will have brought years of experience to the task. But, especially in the yacht market, decisions can be influenced by marketing factors. When you purchase a production boat, the designer and boat yard have considered many options and trade-offs to achieve a specific price point for a specific demographic.
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Developing a specification for building a boat involves many complex trade-offs. By focusing on key differentiating factors (what makes your boat better than the next one) and their impact on total system performance (TSP), you can build a better boat that others will admire.
In developing your own specification the main areas of interplay are propulsion, electrical, heating and air conditioning, water and plumbing. The TSP analysis is iterative, with consideration given to safety, performance and traditional value.