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: Draw Lines plan without offset table gonzo, Nov 20, 2019 at 10:17 PM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: V-foil joint angle revintage, Nov 20, 2019 at 8:16 AM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Thesis help Blueknarr, Nov 20, 2019 at 11:03 AM
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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: 2019 TANSL, Nov 1, 2019
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: Harley 42' Steve H, Nov 18, 2019 at 8:06 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: Getting there like twin 150's on 20 ft. Bass boat w/o the fanfare. Mr Efficiency, Nov 20, 2019 at 9:05 PM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: Calculating ballast for a motorsailer Ad Hoc, Oct 15, 2019
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: sailboat that planes really easily while heeled? rnlock, Nov 20, 2019 at 9:24 PM
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: A short story of the building of the proa 'JacKnife' valery gaulin, Nov 20, 2019 at 9:45 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: Lithium battery from electric cars for boat use gonzo, Nov 18, 2019 at 8:46 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: Freeship import mystery? What did I do wrong.... baeckmo, Nov 18, 2019 at 2:01 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: Help for drawing: alu or plywood V hull skiff TANSL, Nov 14, 2019 at 4:04 PM
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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: Jazz 30, sheathed plywood power cat Mr Efficiency, Nov 20, 2019 at 5:55 PM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Infuse two sides foam at once rob denney, Nov 19, 2019 at 5:14 AM
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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: MVP External Mix FIT Wet-Out System & PRO-Rider External Mix Gel System TreasureCoastRic, Nov 19, 2019 at 3:16 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: semi submerssible jehardiman, Sep 27, 2019
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Technician Required Himanshu1, Nov 20, 2019 at 6:12 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 problems may occur here ? rxcomposite, Nov 19, 2019 at 8:57 PM
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