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: Critique about this boat design? seasquirt, Dec 7, 2022 at 7:24 AM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Is circulation real? tlouth7, Dec 7, 2022 at 4:15 AM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Displacement problem maxsurf stability TANSL, Dec 1, 2022 at 2:26 PM
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    4. Class Societies

      Scantling Rules, updates and discussion on Society Classification: Lloyds, ABS, DNV, ISO ...
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      Latest: DNV Rules for Hulls Ad Hoc, Nov 22, 2022
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: Carver Santa Cruz propeller gonzo, Dec 6, 2022 at 8:53 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: Jet drive manufacturers offering dynamic positioning? RSD, Dec 7, 2022 at 6:18 AM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: MacLear & Harris, Yacht Designers RHP, Nov 26, 2022
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Scow with a hint of bow? BobBill, Dec 6, 2022 at 3:44 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 SolGato, Dec 7, 2022 at 3:22 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: Electric Motor Remote Control configuration rwatson, Nov 30, 2022
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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: Help, Delftship calculations bajansailor, Dec 6, 2022 at 9:31 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: Would anyone like to design a 39 foot/12 metre Stabicraft-style boat? RSD, Dec 7, 2022 at 6:11 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: Any tips on releasing a long mold from the plug? rxcomposite, Dec 6, 2022 at 8:27 PM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Keeping aluminium boats cool enough to touch in high temperatures? Nidza, Dec 7, 2022 at 7:03 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: Looking from molds up to 30ft please contact me if you are selling captbone, Dec 7, 2022 at 8:39 AM
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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: Journal of Sailing Technology CDBarry, Oct 20, 2022
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Seeking Naval Architects & Structural Engineers (Project Based Contract)) mksmarine, Dec 7, 2022 at 6:59 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: SSNs for Australia jehardiman, Dec 7, 2022 at 1:24 AM
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