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: Splashing the 'ORCA' Eric Fernald, Nov 29, 2022 at 8:00 PM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Is circulation real? Sailor Al, Nov 29, 2022 at 7:41 PM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Thoughts on what seas are & aren't suitable for this hull? fallguy, Nov 22, 2022
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    4. Class Societies

      Scantling Rules, updates and discussion on Society Classification: Lloyds, ABS, DNV, ISO ...
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      Latest: DNV Rules for Hulls Ad Hoc, Nov 22, 2022
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: No start kapnD, Nov 25, 2022 at 2:02 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: Help identifying stern drive baeckmo, Nov 28, 2022 at 4:35 AM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: MacLear & Harris, Yacht Designers RHP, Nov 26, 2022 at 5:08 AM
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Please help identify this TS hull seasquirt, Nov 29, 2022 at 8:40 PM
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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 oldmulti, Nov 29, 2022 at 3:08 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: Electric Motor Remote Control configuration rwatson, Nov 29, 2022 at 5:31 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: ANSYS Hull Strength Analysis Support - Multi-node constraints Ad Hoc, Nov 29, 2022 at 7:34 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: Flettner Rotor for small craft - Design and Build Prototype rwatson, Nov 29, 2022 at 6:49 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: Sea Sled madness. It’s in my brain. DogCavalry, Nov 29, 2022 at 5:28 PM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Type of plywood for carbon fiber cover fallguy, Nov 29, 2022 at 4:44 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: Looking from molds up to 30ft please contact me if you are selling John Riley, Nov 29, 2022 at 11:06 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: Journal of Sailing Technology CDBarry, Oct 20, 2022
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Any plug builder in Europe? wet feet, Nov 20, 2022
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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: Building your own yacht in Thailand or ... pironiero, Nov 24, 2022 at 4:17 AM
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