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: Chris Craft Kit Boat? Ike, Dec 5, 2020 at 9:06 PM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Are squared hull/transoms essential for a planing catamaran hull? fallguy, Dec 5, 2020 at 7:49 PM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: 12217-2 Second edition 2013-03-01 : minor errata in STIX ? petit bateau, Nov 29, 2020 at 12:47 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: Consultation regarding ISO 12215-5 DCockey, Nov 29, 2020 at 9:56 PM
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: IMP Boats Information Ike, Dec 5, 2020 at 9:03 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: Left handed propeller BillyBudd, Dec 5, 2020 at 9:01 PM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: Looking for range under power skaraborgcraft, Dec 2, 2020 at 9:10 AM
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Free standing masts Will Gilmore, Dec 5, 2020 at 8:30 PM
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: 80 foot cargo harryproa peterbike, Dec 5, 2020 at 6:42 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: Is there any universal 12 volt reversing solenoid? brendan gardam, Nov 10, 2020
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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: Gene-Hull Sailboat 3.0 Dolfiman, Dec 5, 2020 at 5:37 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: Ocean Farming Vessel Ike, Nov 18, 2020
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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: Hull fairing questions fallguy, Dec 5, 2020 at 8:44 PM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Structural Interior Furniture Options KnockedDown, Dec 5, 2020 at 9:11 PM
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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: Microskiffs and flats boat mold Wanted!! Cobra1, Dec 3, 2020 at 5:25 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: Free Video Tutorials For Newbie (better to be reviewed) bajansailor, Nov 23, 2020
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: What is name of my profesion krawiec, Nov 13, 2020
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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: Random Picture Thread upchurchmr, Dec 5, 2020 at 9:13 PM
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