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: Naval architecture jehardiman, Dec 4, 2021 at 1:57 PM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Log/attempt for open source CFD / FEM framework for mast/sails simulation jmf11, Dec 2, 2021 at 3:31 PM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Progressive Flooding Prevention Ad Hoc, Dec 4, 2021 at 8:46 AM
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    4. Class Societies

      Scantling Rules, updates and discussion on Society Classification: Lloyds, ABS, DNV, ISO ...
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      Latest: ISO 12215-10 2020 Update - Scantling aluminum boats Ad Hoc, Dec 2, 2021 at 6:33 PM
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: 70's Slickcraft boats DJL77, Nov 13, 2021
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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: Service 1991 Johnson 60 HP that has been sitting Barry, Dec 4, 2021 at 12:52 PM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: Fuel Consumption TANSL, Nov 22, 2021
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: AC 37 -like before but with a little less and a little more... schakel, Nov 26, 2021
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: Amateur trimaran design critique rberrey, Dec 4, 2021 at 11:23 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: How does this not ruin a start battery? missinginaction, Oct 30, 2021
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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: Easy to use CAD for boat interiors? jehardiman, Dec 4, 2021 at 2:16 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: Inflatable electric kayak Phil171_Fr, Dec 3, 2021 at 7:05 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: Paint Vs Varnish (Wooden Hull) Josh Goodswen, Dec 3, 2021 at 6:52 PM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Input on gelcoat problem mrdebian, Nov 30, 2021 at 2:12 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: Spraygun Only ; MVP ATC4000 chopper KD8NPB, Dec 3, 2021 at 1:00 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: Vessel design interactive, tutorial, etc.. DCockey, Dec 1, 2021 at 5:57 PM
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Looking for boat builders in North Carolina. jehardiman, Dec 2, 2021 at 6:31 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: Random Picture Thread Will Gilmore, Nov 28, 2021 at 10:29 PM
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