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: How did the old timers design hulls CarlosK2, Oct 11, 2024 at 7:54 AM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Could adding a Yankee power up my F31 upwind? gonzo, Oct 8, 2024 at 4:43 PM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Large list time before capsizing naserrishehri, Oct 11, 2024 at 5:17 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: ABS Yacht Rules & Plywood Construction TANSL, Jul 6, 2024
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: bilge pumps Barry, Oct 11, 2024 at 11:01 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: Fact check requested - Schleswig Holstein solar ferry SolGato, Oct 11, 2024 at 3:51 AM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: MacLear & Harris, Yacht Designers gwoprisko, Aug 29, 2024
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Peterson 1/4 Ton to save? inturdor, Oct 9, 2024 at 1:32 PM
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: flat vs convex surfaces rob denney, Oct 10, 2024 at 6:58 PM
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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: Split 50H/250A into 2* 50H/125A sdowney717, Oct 4, 2024
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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: 3D print model from freeship software HRMM_Rascal, Oct 10, 2024 at 12:33 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: Flettner Rotor for small craft - Design and Build Prototype rwatson, Oct 9, 2024 at 3:55 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: How to check if Hatteras Extension was done right? bajansailor, Oct 11, 2024 at 9:21 AM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Air Dry for gelcoat/ color Brad Turner, Oct 5, 2024 at 10:43 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: 17' poling skiff mold set Tom Huckery, Oct 9, 2024 at 5:54 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: 3D Modeling + Rendering Pablo Sopelana, Sep 26, 2024
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Workers Needed/Se Necesitan Trabajadores RB YachtFinishes, Sep 30, 2024
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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: just checking in - Howlandwoodworks, Oct 6, 2024 at 9:01 PM
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