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Boat Design
Discuss boat design concepts, projects, plans, reviews, resources, and general design topics.
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Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics
Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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Stability
Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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Class Societies
Scantling Rules, updates and discussion on Society Classification: Lloyds, ABS, DNV, ISO ...
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Powerboats
Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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Propulsion
Discuss marine engines, drives, and propulsion systems.
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Motorsailers
Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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Sailboats
Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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Multihulls
Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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OnBoard Electronics & Controls
Discuss onboard mechanical, hydraulic, and electric control systems, monitoring, navigation, communication, systems integration and onboard computer systems.
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Software
Discuss marine design software: hull design, fairing, modeling, rendering, and CNC.
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Option One
Collaborative design of a power cruiser: trailerable, 300 mile range, economical at cruise & displacement speeds.
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Projects & Proposals
An open forum to generate ideas for collaborative design projects.
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Boatbuilding
Discuss boatbuilding projects, methods, plans & kits, ask questions, and share your experiences.
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Materials
Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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Marketplace
Boatbuilding materials, tools, equipment, molds, tooling and custom projects for sale or trade.
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Education
Discuss schools and programs of Naval Architecture and Yacht Design and entry paths into a boat design career.
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Services & Employment
Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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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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