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: Modify a Yacht Phil Christieso, Sep 25, 2017 at 8:15 AM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Reduced buoyancy in the Bow V (Hydrostatics) Hobbyboatbuilder, Sep 25, 2017 at 4:10 AM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Inboard Mercruiser to Outboard on a extension bracket DonziZ33, Sep 24, 2017 at 2:10 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: Pillar connection weld detail oataru, Jul 5, 2017
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: Blekinge Eka for Outboard DickT, Sep 25, 2017 at 3:01 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: overpowering your vessel FAST FRED, Sep 25, 2017 at 7:11 AM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: A Nylon Light Air Mainsail brian eiland, Sep 21, 2017 at 6:35 AM
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: why don't sailboats have wheelhouses/cabins? Phil Christieso, Sep 25, 2017 at 1:29 PM
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: What do you think this narrow proa idea? Marc0, Sep 25, 2017 at 3:36 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: Solar battery charger BertKu, Sep 24, 2017 at 1:45 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: Is SOLIDWORKS a good CAD package for a boatyard's Design Office? ram68ocean, Sep 25, 2017 at 1:03 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: Ferrocement Ramform Hull design help needed phrogjlf@yahoo, Sep 25, 2017 at 4:06 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: Scantlings for welded HDPE boat construction Blueknarr, Sep 25, 2017 at 2:45 PM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Ok everyone, it's that time of the year again: time to talk about concrete dsigned, Sep 25, 2017 at 2:19 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: Offer plans Bateau DE25 Long Cabin (no longer available) schreiner_aus_ob, Sep 25, 2017 at 9:58 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: Structures Super Session at IBEX Ad Hoc, Sep 16, 2017
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Naval Architect looking for a job (worldwide) Irina lEIMANE, Aug 30, 2017
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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: Ocean News SamSam, Sep 25, 2017 at 3:52 PM
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