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: When will leisure craft adopt the new sailing systems? Windmaster, Mar 28, 2023 at 2:04 PM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: AC75 : How to get rid of the additionnal parasitic drag when foiling ? Mikko Brummer, Mar 27, 2023 at 7:57 AM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: GHS from point cloud Bengkeek, Mar 1, 2023
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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 TANSL, Mar 11, 2023
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: Aquajeep 430 boat bajansailor, Mar 13, 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: Choice of folding propeller for 29-footer gonzo, Mar 25, 2023 at 12:18 PM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: Stowaway 8.5 Elgato, Dec 31, 2022
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Scow with a hint of bow? skaraborgcraft, Mar 27, 2023 at 4:32 PM
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: Connecting the demi hulls patzefran, Mar 28, 2023 at 4:03 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: Starlink for boats? comfisherman, Mar 17, 2023
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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: Prelimina - propeller performance tool jbasic, Mar 27, 2023 at 4:38 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: Directory of many years of sailing research comfisherman, Mar 27, 2023 at 10:23 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: New projet in Africa rxcomposite, Mar 28, 2023 at 12:54 PM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: coring review rxcomposite, Mar 22, 2023 at 1:36 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: Molds and fiber glass boats: 14ft,28ft,37ft,43ft,ans 53ft Audiomarine, Mar 26, 2023 at 7:37 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: Fiberglass composite education in singhala (srilanka) gamage, Mar 15, 2023
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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? krawiec, Jan 22, 2023
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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: Drydock Calculations BlueBell, Mar 23, 2023 at 5:58 PM
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