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: My feathering paddle wheel pond boat portacruise, Sep 30, 2023 at 2:26 PM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Planing amas Paul Scott, Sep 30, 2023 at 8:47 PM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Barge to carry a single pick-up truck BlueBell, Sep 29, 2023 at 12:11 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: SigmaLAM - new software for marine composites Alik, Sep 30, 2023 at 8:45 AM
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: Late 80's BayKat model SUMMA 23. Toonseskat, Sep 23, 2023
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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: Chrysler inboard motors DogCavalry, Sep 30, 2023 at 8:03 PM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: Adding a mast to an A27 MotorCityBW, Aug 14, 2023
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Aftmast rigs??? brian eiland, Sep 30, 2023 at 9:32 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 trip the light fandango, Oct 1, 2023 at 4:08 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: Slow Speed Alternator kapnD, Sep 30, 2023 at 5:24 PM
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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: Michlet's Godzilla still working? Or am I missing something tidaltactics, Sep 30, 2023 at 10:35 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: Submersible battery operated hull brush development cooperation, colaboration Blueknarr, May 25, 2023
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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: I Need Some Advice on How to Build a Pontoon AdventuresTech, Oct 1, 2023 at 2:45 AM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Another Gel Coat Question About Alligatoring.... waikikin, Sep 22, 2023
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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: 15 ft flats boat molds for sale southdade skiff, Sep 28, 2023 at 8:01 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: Thoughts about Boat Building Schools 2023 Tops, Aug 16, 2023
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Inflatable raft floor Barry, Sep 30, 2023 at 12:35 PM
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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: What boat is this - Please help BlueBell, Sep 29, 2023 at 1:55 PM
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