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: Strut Keel Design and Engineering Grounding Forces an2reir, Aug 5, 2020 at 7:35 AM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Are squared hull/transoms essential for a planing catamaran hull? sandhammaren05, Aug 5, 2020 at 10:44 AM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Damage stability of fishing vessel Ad Hoc, Jul 28, 2020
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    4. Class Societies

      Scantling Rules, updates and discussion on Society Classification: Lloyds, ABS, DNV, ISO ...
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      Latest: Engineer wanted for preliminary scantlings Brentmctigue, Jun 21, 2020
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: '57 Chris Craft restoration nearing completion, but... brendan gardam, Aug 5, 2020 at 1:54 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: Inlet air Temperature anthony goodson, Aug 5, 2020 at 11:55 AM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: A possible down wind sail plan for a Rescue Boat sharpii2, Apr 21, 2020
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Why I'm Following Sven Yrvind A II, Aug 5, 2020 at 12:57 PM
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: Changing Catamaran Beams from Wood to Composite. Mark O Hara, Aug 5, 2020 at 11:02 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: Lithium battery from electric cars for boat use Artem Klochko, Jul 19, 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: Help: rhino to maxsurf (willing to pay a little) Frank Nsrl, Aug 3, 2020 at 1:53 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: Home made collar? 22' offshore aluminum vessel the brain, Aug 5, 2020 at 6:37 AM
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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: DIY fairing boards brendan gardam, Aug 5, 2020 at 10:07 AM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Ferro Cement Pericles, Aug 5, 2020 at 8:53 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: 33 ft Center Console for sale. Firm price of $15,000. Docuscg, Aug 5, 2020 at 12:28 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: Is there a book about boat building standards, classifications, rules and regulations? jehardiman, Aug 4, 2020 at 9:57 PM
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Vacancy: Fiberglass Foreman Maniek, Jul 17, 2020
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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: Is the ocean broken? A II, Aug 5, 2020 at 1:09 PM
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