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: Optimal gearing for human powered watercraft Tiny Turnip, Apr 7, 2020 at 8:11 AM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: R.I.P. Savitsky Ad Hoc, Apr 7, 2020 at 6:37 AM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Jon boat water ballast Mr Efficiency, Apr 6, 2020 at 8:38 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: Please help with Danish DMA Notice F rules. Steven123, Mar 26, 2020
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: Ocean Jet Boat? bajansailor, Apr 7, 2020 at 7:28 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: High-end Electric Runabout kerosene, Apr 6, 2020 at 7:48 PM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: What is the formula for sail size to hull for junk rig? bajansailor, Mar 4, 2020
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Converting a bermudian rig into a gunter rig fishwics, Apr 6, 2020 at 2:04 PM
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: Why Is 'My Hull' So Heavy? bajansailor, Apr 7, 2020 at 8:01 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: navigation light circuit TeddyDiver, Mar 31, 2020
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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: Mooring in AQWA Pan, Apr 6, 2020 at 4:32 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: Seeking Advice - 1978 Larvo Drift Boat Build Pac12AfrerDark, Apr 6, 2020 at 11:43 PM
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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: Can I remove 2/3 of my liner? Is it structural on my boat? fallguy, Apr 7, 2020 at 9:38 AM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: XPS water absorption vs PET or PVC Cacciatore, Apr 3, 2020 at 12:39 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: 14ft skiff mold up for sale $6500 bob davis, Apr 5, 2020 at 9:11 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: How to learn boat design Six Pack, Mar 22, 2020
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Hydrodynamic Engineer Needed Chris Crimmins, Apr 6, 2020 at 3:33 PM
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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: Ocean News ImaginaryNumber, Apr 6, 2020 at 1:02 PM
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