"Chris" ) writes:

I know, it's last-minute, but some of these (especially the last one) would
be great for next year. ;-)

A project management program for the family computer.
He can spend hours planning how to build boats step-by-step.
Looks like you could use a planning program too.

A 3D hull desing program. Some are free.
Look at www.boat-links.com under "the mother of all boat links" and scroll
down to design software.
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