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: Wavelength and towing Deering, Jun 16, 2019 at 5:52 PM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Aquila Hydro-Glide Foil System with 35% fuel saving Dejay, Jun 10, 2019
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Maxsurf Stability: linked negative tanks TANSL, May 25, 2019
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    4. Class Societies

      Scantling Rules, updates and discussion on Society Classification: Lloyds, ABS, DNV, ISO ...
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      Latest: BV NR546 - Nxx determination Ogrim, Jun 7, 2019
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: Looking to identify Fiberform Model? Bill Stevens, Jun 16, 2019 at 3:38 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: What can cause diesel to be overloaded intermittently? Magnus W, Jun 16, 2019 at 4:40 PM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: Sutton Steel Motorsailer 26m Design Tad, May 27, 2019
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: New Figaro 3 launch and first sail Dolfiman, Jun 16, 2019 at 6:47 PM
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: World crushing-Fast-under 30’ Tri trip the light fandango, Jun 17, 2019 at 12:16 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, Jun 7, 2019
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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: Mooring line tension error in AQWA ANSYS Hahazy, Jun 14, 2019 at 12:02 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: The Elementor boat build felipetheartist, Jun 14, 2019 at 10:22 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: Building a racing canoe rwatson, Jun 16, 2019 at 11:32 AM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: For fun project Reefdog, Jun 16, 2019 at 7:45 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: Selling 20’ Center Console Mold Set Cobra1, Jun 13, 2019 at 12:49 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: Current Naval Architect looking for independent study advice topwatertiger, May 30, 2019
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: CAD/3D design services bscatam, May 12, 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: Does anyone recognize this type steering system? nopeda, Jun 17, 2019 at 12:01 AM
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