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: How much power Ilan Voyager, Apr 18, 2019 at 6:44 AM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: The Unsolved Problem of Turbulence daiquiri, Apr 17, 2019 at 11:12 AM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: South Korean ferry MV Sewol flips, 1/2 sunk in shallows, people trapped..... powerabout, Apr 18, 2019 at 4:29 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: Permissible Shear forces and bending moments harbour/ still water TANSL, Mar 18, 2019
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: 1985 Bayliner 1985 Force 85hp Jack benson, Apr 18, 2019 at 5:48 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: Thrust power Fran kelly, Apr 18, 2019 at 6:36 AM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: self supporting mast & tabernacle? philSweet, Apr 17, 2019 at 6:38 PM
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: AC 36 Foiling Monohulls OzFred, Apr 18, 2019 at 6:37 AM
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: Libertist Yachts at the Les Nautiques and Grande Motte Libertist, Apr 18, 2019 at 3:10 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: Who has experience with a desulfator for deep discharging lead acid batteries BertKu, Apr 14, 2019 at 8:39 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: Resistance prediction tool for arbitrary displacement hulls (modified Michell's theory) Dejay, Apr 14, 2019 at 7:47 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: anchor "STORM" DIY Bonaparte, Apr 18, 2019 at 5:26 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: 5 Gallon Pressure Pot ?? trekker, Apr 18, 2019 at 3:45 AM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Choosing Core Material -- Elongation vs. Strength/Stiffness Mr Efficiency, Apr 17, 2019 at 9:28 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: Skiff Molds FlatsGuy1120, Apr 16, 2019 at 5:14 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: Bulk Carrier Design and features joshbaker, Apr 17, 2019 at 4:37 PM
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Outboard bracket design engineer wanted jasonvi, Apr 5, 2019
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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: Random Picture Thread Rurudyne, Apr 17, 2019 at 12:33 PM
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