What did you name your boat? What would you name your boat? Me, I like the name "Money Pit."
How would you improve the Laser? I've sailed them a bit, and I know I've got a few little issues: 1. Transom is squared off, so the traveller...
I'm not the designer you're looking for, sorry, but I was wondering when your software for Mac hull design will be out.
What's your favorite individual production powerboat 40' LOA or less with price below $250,000 (not motorsailor, not PWC, just a powerboat that is...
This is a thread for "blamming", discrediting and insulting the design of the Macgregor 26. Ok, rant and rave but I beg of you, SUBSTANTIATE your...
Ok folks, I've got a design issue: I have a plan in mind for a full keel displacement pilothouse vessel with an enclosed space along the lines...
So, I've got a few minor questions. 1. On a semi-displacement powerboat, is a full keel a good device for lateral stability? 2. For a...
What's your favorite type of propulsion for a powerboat for your purposes? Outboard, diesel inboard, gas inboard, gas I/O etc.? Please post a...
I have recently had an idea to design a small (32 feet or less) miniature "expedition" vessel, suitable for extended low-capacity (4 person)...
What about a miniature (32' or so) expedition yacht, styling wise. Is it reasonable? I was thinking to keep the styling, comfort and strength...
What do you reccomend for saltwater "cruising" in an open center console or runabout/bowrider 18' LOA or less. Cost ought be under $30,000. Any...
I was searching around the forums and found a relatively old thread about dinghy design by Tim. Anyone up for a collaborative (Option-1/2 esqe)...
I would like to suggest the incorporation of a dedicated liferaft compartment. Perhaps, when opened, the raft could drop off the boat, into the...
Hi all, Anyone have funny/scary/horrific sea stories to share? Post 'em here!
What kind of life jacket do you use? Do you feel that they should be mandatory? (Pretty open thread, so answer as you please.)
Age old question: Which is a better boat powering method-Power or sail (Sail, of course, with a motor auxiliary!)? Why? Just want to see what...
What is a fair size for a yacht tender/sailing dinghy that is also usable for watersports and cruising (and harbor buzzing)? Is 14' ok? Would you...
What is a motor launch? Sorry for the sort of idiotic question.
Ok, the reason this is a "mini" project is because this is a small(ish) boat. Now, to begin, the idea I had for this project was to create a yacht...
I have some ideas for an "option 3." However, this vessel would be 'smallish', under 30 feet LOA. The poll contains a group of ideas that I have...
