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: Center Of Effort And Helm Balance On Kite Boats zstine, Apr 7, 2021 at 2:22 PM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Seeking to Learn TANSL, Apr 7, 2021 at 1:43 PM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Mast builder and I had it out! fallguy, Mar 29, 2021
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    4. Class Societies

      Scantling Rules, updates and discussion on Society Classification: Lloyds, ABS, DNV, ISO ...
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      Latest: ISO 12215-5, Area pressure reduction factor, why Panel Area in denominator? Ad Hoc, Apr 4, 2021 at 9:16 AM
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: Outboard Boat identification Howlandwoodworks, Apr 6, 2021 at 11:53 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: VW engine identification ?? DaanDM, Apr 5, 2021 at 11:56 AM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: 42' Monk Motorsailer Pcmccarthy, Apr 1, 2021 at 11:45 AM
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Really small stayed rig - what kind of sail? sharpii2, Apr 7, 2021 at 3:00 AM
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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 Scuff, Apr 7, 2021 at 1:06 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: Starlink for boats? Dejay, Mar 23, 2021
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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: DelftSHIP model to Solidworks harishrajan96, Mar 30, 2021
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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: Extended anchor locker gonzo, Mar 23, 2021
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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: Transom Thickness for MerCruiser Sterndrive TinMan007, Apr 6, 2021 at 12:25 PM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: painting VE over Poly to seal inside tank? kapnD, Apr 6, 2021 at 4:20 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: Bass Hawk Hulls for sale held9, Apr 5, 2021 at 7:46 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: Qualifications for a small craft design business? CDBarry, Apr 7, 2021 at 6:27 AM
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Looking for Naval Architect-Power boat design AJP, Apr 1, 2021 at 12:33 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: Is the ocean broken? hoytedow, Apr 7, 2021 at 12:30 PM
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