Boat Design Forums

  1. Design

    1. Boat Design

      Discuss boat design concepts, projects, plans, reviews, resources, and general design topics.
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      Latest: Proa hull lines, suggestions/guidance Robert Biegler, Apr 13, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Sailboats, wide sterns and bow-down trim - what is too much mrdicksteel, Apr 14, 2026 at 7:17 AM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Can you run irregular shapes on maxsurf? TANSL, Apr 7, 2026
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    4. Class Societies

      Scantling Rules, updates and discussion on Society Classification: Lloyds, ABS, DNV, ISO ...
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      Latest: Northern Star Lloyds william stokes, Apr 1, 2026
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: Aussie made 39' Ocean Trek with Levi Surface Drives The brisbane boaties, Apr 13, 2026 at 3:07 AM
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    6. Propulsion

      Discuss marine engines, drives, and propulsion systems.
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      1. Props

      2. Surface Drives

      3. Jet Drives

      4. Outboards

      5. Sterndrives

      6. Pod Drives

      7. Inboards

      8. Diesel Engines

      9. Gas Engines

      10. Electric Propulsion

      11. Hybrid

      12. DIY Marinizing

      Latest: Levi Surface Drive Sea Rider Customization BlueBell, Apr 13, 2026 at 9:54 AM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: Reduced rig on a motorsailer fish53, Apr 13, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: This folding rudder everyone is talkin about... Tops, Apr 8, 2026 at 3:14 PM
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: Wa'apa Outrigger Sailing Canoe Build Skip Johnson, Apr 13, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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    10. OnBoard Electronics & Controls

      Discuss onboard mechanical, hydraulic, and electric control systems, monitoring, navigation, communication, systems integration and onboard computer systems.
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      Latest: I built my own marine monitoring system using a Raspberry Pi Skipper Don, Feb 25, 2026
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    11. Software

      Discuss marine design software: hull design, fairing, modeling, rendering, and CNC.
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      1. General Computing

      Latest: Gene-Hull Sailboat new version 3.5 and its post applications Gene-Stab and Gene-VPP Dolfiman, Apr 8, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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  2. Collaboration

    1. Option One

      Collaborative design of a power cruiser: trailerable, 300 mile range, economical at cruise & displacement speeds.
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      Latest: Cool trailerable boat parkland, Jan 9, 2015
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    2. Projects & Proposals

      An open forum to generate ideas for collaborative design projects.
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      Latest: Electric Launch Design optimized for semi-displacement speeds Stephen Ditmore, Nov 28, 2025
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  3. Construction

    1. Boatbuilding

      Discuss boatbuilding projects, methods, plans & kits, ask questions, and share your experiences.
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      1. Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building

      2. Metal Boat Building

      3. Wooden Boat Building and Restoration

      4. Electrical Systems

      Latest: Deck repair Wilc0, Apr 8, 2026 at 9:37 AM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Acrylic mirrors suited for marine enviroments starcmr, Apr 11, 2026 at 9:53 PM
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    3. Marketplace

      Boatbuilding materials, tools, equipment, molds, tooling and custom projects for sale or trade.
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      1. Boat Molds

      Latest: 14 Foot boat mold for sale. Tim Bittner, Apr 7, 2026
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  4. Employment and Education

    1. Education

      Discuss schools and programs of Naval Architecture and Yacht Design and entry paths into a boat design career.
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      Latest: Faculty positions CDBarry, Jan 15, 2026
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Industrial Design & Marine Project Support - U.S + EU Jeandupont, Apr 1, 2026
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  5. Community

    1. All Things Boats & Boating

      Enjoy friendly conversation with other forum members and boaters on marine-related topics, boats, and boating in general.
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      1. Press Releases

      2. Wiki Archive

      3. Forum Questions and Suggestions

      4. Post-Tsunami

      Latest: Another 'help me identify this boat' request! Eurosnob, Apr 9, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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