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: First boat design and build gonzo, Jan 27, 2021 at 12:50 PM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Fenced surface piercing V foil sail inflatable. RogerO, Jan 27, 2021 at 12:09 PM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Roll Period calculation of a 1:4 scale model TANSL, Jan 21, 2021 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: Consultation regarding ISO 12215-5 DCockey, Nov 29, 2020
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: IMP Boats Information Ike, Jan 26, 2021 at 8:54 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: Propulsion for New boat Adler, Jan 26, 2021 at 12:30 AM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: Who knows motorsailor Marina 75 BellinghamSailor, Dec 15, 2020
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Vendée Globe 2020 Dolfiman, Jan 27, 2021 at 12:03 PM
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: Multihull Structure Thoughts patzefran, Jan 27, 2021 at 8:47 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: Computer based navigation solutions - Any experience? KeithO, Jan 22, 2021 at 4:00 PM
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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: FreeShip newbie needs help pafurijaz, Jan 27, 2021 at 11:38 AM
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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: Windmills on a boat Sockmonkey, Jan 24, 2021 at 4:16 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: Just got my study plans! Woods Sango Pericles, Jan 26, 2021 at 2:25 PM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Plywood alternative to building sailboat interior furnishings KeithO, Jan 26, 2021 at 11:00 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: 18 ft skiff mold with tunnel 2000.00 kim cleckler, Jan 26, 2021 at 4:06 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: MSc naval arch in UK Dr34m3r, Jan 19, 2021
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: In search of Boat Design Help Ad Hoc, Jan 21, 2021 at 9:04 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: Is the ocean broken? hoytedow, Jan 27, 2021 at 8:52 AM
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