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: Pontoon rowing scull? Lindsey, Jul 23, 2018 at 10:42 AM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: How many masts are practical in a 20-30' blue water cruising boat? Dolfiman, Jul 22, 2018 at 11:35 AM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Longitudinal Strength Calculation in Autohydro Hopital, Jul 14, 2018
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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 12217-2 (2013). STIX calculation TANSL, Apr 22, 2018
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: fiberform did they even exist? Nicole Lemon, Jul 22, 2018 at 5:18 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: Need help on Outboard fuel delivery IronPrice, Jul 23, 2018 at 12:29 AM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: turning a sailboat into a motorsailor Tynesider, Jul 5, 2018
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: New Figaro 3 launch and first sail Doug Lord, Jul 23, 2018 at 7:18 AM
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: High Performance MPX Foil/Self-righting Trimaran-The Test Model Doug Lord, Jul 23, 2018 at 7:38 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: Adjusting time on a replacement tachometer/hour meter missinginaction, Jul 16, 2018
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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: Problem with Slender Body mesh in Maxsurf Sri Hartanto Aji Sasongko, Jul 4, 2018
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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: Zero Energy Historic Vessel Restoration SinkingDream, Jul 22, 2018 at 9:36 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: Carolina all fibreglass hulls Quinnhp, Jul 23, 2018 at 9:36 AM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Odorless Cheaper Resin Equivalent to Polyester and Epoxy Dave Brockes, Jul 23, 2018 at 4:39 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: 23’ vee hull and deck. captmike76, Jul 22, 2018 at 2:50 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: Pontoon JamesG123, Jul 22, 2018 at 12:33 PM
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Navali is looking for (experienced) Naval Architects and Draftsmen dlinniyr, Jul 18, 2018 at 5:53 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: Duck Boat tragedy JamesG123, Jul 23, 2018 at 10:36 AM
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