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: Reversable sailboat? Hugh Piercy, Sep 22, 2023 at 9:39 AM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: CFD state of the art CocoonCruisers, Sep 21, 2023 at 10:54 AM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Barge to carry a single pick-up truck DogCavalry, Sep 20, 2023 at 3:04 PM
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    4. Class Societies

      Scantling Rules, updates and discussion on Society Classification: Lloyds, ABS, DNV, ISO ...
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      Latest: Can you determine the scantling of a Class40 in less than 2 minutes ? Alan Cattelliot, Aug 27, 2023
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: 1986 Scarab 1 Bow Lift Issue Ed Eaken, Sep 19, 2023 at 3:50 PM
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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: Mercruiser Alpha drive - is water coming out near bellows normal? gonzo, Sep 11, 2023
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: Adding a mast to an A27 MotorCityBW, Aug 14, 2023
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Cabin top repair Rumars, Sep 20, 2023 at 6:27 AM
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: Self righting multihull? seandepagnier, Sep 22, 2023 at 8:35 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: Why arent there wind powered vertical axis boat generators ? Vlad, Aug 25, 2023
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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: DELFTship + Michlet Ben Land, Sep 21, 2023 at 10:01 AM
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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: Submersible battery operated hull brush development cooperation, colaboration Blueknarr, May 25, 2023
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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: No Stringers in boat Dre, Sep 22, 2023 at 2:38 AM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Another Gel Coat Question About Alligatoring.... waikikin, Sep 22, 2023 at 6:13 AM
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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: 19’ Flats boat mold littlecrikit, Sep 20, 2023 at 4:27 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: Thoughts about Boat Building Schools 2023 Tops, Aug 16, 2023
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Inflatable raft floor seasquirt, Sep 21, 2023 at 10:46 AM
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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: Can someone help identify this hull? JohnBee, Sep 17, 2023 at 11:09 AM
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