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: Only one steerable engine on small power multihull? Mr Efficiency, Nov 16, 2018 at 9:28 PM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Definition of bow entry angle DMacPherson, Nov 16, 2018 at 12:37 PM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: How can we get lightship weight from inclining experiment JSL, Nov 5, 2018
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    4. Class Societies

      Scantling Rules, updates and discussion on Society Classification: Lloyds, ABS, DNV, ISO ...
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      Latest: Scantlings determination of non-structural parts TANSL, Nov 2, 2018
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: Steering trouble MarcGG, Nov 14, 2018 at 4:10 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: tug boat engine mounts design (rigid? or flexible?) Ad Hoc, Nov 16, 2018 at 6:18 PM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: Engine for Antarctica Angélique, Sep 24, 2018
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Route du Rhum--monohulls Dolfiman, Nov 16, 2018 at 5:11 PM
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: Maserati-- 70' Ocean Racing Foiler Doug Lord, Nov 16, 2018 at 9:03 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: Why is AC ground and battery negative connected on boat? mach128, Nov 12, 2018 at 9:47 AM
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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: Exporting added mass matrix in AQWA RobertaS, Nov 16, 2018 at 3:49 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: anchor "STORM" DIY izi kalvo, Nov 8, 2018
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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: B&B Minipaw Vs DinkyDink? fallguy, Nov 16, 2018 at 5:38 PM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Plascore vs corecell flexural rigidity fallguy, Nov 16, 2018 at 2:28 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: Boat molds for sale 5 total Finsup, Nov 13, 2018 at 12:40 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: How can I start my career with ship design? tapan khandelwal, Nov 14, 2018 at 4:47 AM
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Semi retired electrician bulenttg, Oct 27, 2018
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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: Alerts messed up. kerosene, Nov 14, 2018 at 4:15 PM
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