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: 25ft midcabin boat. From I/O to twin outboard conversion Forsmanni, Sep 29, 2020 at 3:20 AM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: trailing edge jehardiman, Sep 28, 2020 at 7:26 PM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Help please boat stability JamesRiver, Sep 28, 2020 at 12:26 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: LR-section modulus Walid, Sep 8, 2020
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: How does one work our best place for center console on a hull rebuild? Mr Efficiency, Sep 29, 2020 at 12:01 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: 70hp Evinrude no spark mrelmo, Sep 28, 2020 at 4:51 PM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: Cromarty 36 bajansailor, Sep 21, 2020
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Electrolysis deck gear carbon G10 Aluminium nota, Sep 28, 2020 at 5:54 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 Dolfiman, Sep 29, 2020 at 3:35 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: Digital dashboard anthony goodson, Sep 11, 2020
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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 plywood panels kerosene, Sep 28, 2020 at 3:19 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: Spectrum 650 Sovereign_Skipper, Sep 14, 2020
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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: Adhesive choices? leaky, Sep 29, 2020 at 1:15 AM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Committing Brightwork Heresy Blueknarr, Sep 28, 2020 at 10:06 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: Build your own 12' X 4' Simple Aluminum Boat (DIY boat plans+DXF files) Andrei Drozd, Sep 28, 2020 at 9:14 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: required fresh water for a vessel? jehardiman, Sep 22, 2020
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Yacht Designer Youssef Hamdy, Sep 16, 2020
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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: Is the ocean broken? Yobarnacle, Sep 28, 2020 at 10:13 PM
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