Please refer to my Linkedin profile, Dr. Pravin Salinkar, although it do not cover many aspects and field of my expertise.
I am M. Tech., Ph. D. in mechanical engineering from IIT Powai, Mumbai, and working as freelance consultant since 1984. or before..
Capable of applying mathematics to complex physical problems as well as down to earth design, manufacturing and testing.
The problem defined is well within capabalities and is basically working out the floating body stability and performance.
Estimated time including the one for getting clear data should be about 40 hrs or less.