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: Converting a list of desires into a physical boat-How to start? DogCavalry, Jul 7, 2022 at 1:37 AM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Marlin Lure Hydrodynamics fallguy, Jul 6, 2022 at 5:40 AM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Is this mathematical model valid for any inclination angle of any floating body sun, Jun 25, 2022
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    4. Class Societies

      Scantling Rules, updates and discussion on Society Classification: Lloyds, ABS, DNV, ISO ...
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      Latest: Some questions about ISO 12215-5: 2019 Alan Cattelliot, Jul 5, 2022 at 11:56 AM
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: Please check out this design. 27 foot aluminum pilothouse. johnnythefish, Jul 6, 2022 at 3:58 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: Evinrude E-tec 300hp v6 what/how to check? telak, Jul 6, 2022 at 5:27 PM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: Motorsailer... without the masts and sails? skaraborgcraft, Jul 7, 2022 at 4:23 AM
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Steering & handling hazza, Jul 7, 2022 at 1:28 AM
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: Raidboat Pacific Proa BCowan, Jul 7, 2022 at 12:45 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: 12/24 volt system Zilver, Jun 30, 2022
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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: Merging 2 sets of lines in software jehardiman, Jun 30, 2022
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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: Directory of many years of sailing research Windmaster, Jun 25, 2022
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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: Sea Sled madness. It’s in my brain. DogCavalry, Jul 6, 2022 at 9:28 PM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Removing and Replacing Damp Plywood + CSM Framing in a FG / GRP Boat Tops, Jul 5, 2022 at 1:55 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: complete set flat bottom skiffs 12 14 16 18 21ft PG Composites, Jul 5, 2022 at 6:16 PM
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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: Scantling with ISO 12215 Pablo Sopelana, Jun 10, 2022
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Boat designer required Ahmed Al Zaabi, Jun 11, 2022
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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: Where is this? ImaginaryNumber, Jul 7, 2022 at 9:36 AM
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