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: Dimensions For Thai Drag Boat Anyone? AnthonyW, Apr 24, 2018 at 6:54 AM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Henry Bilinsky - Inventor of Drag Reducing "Shark Skin" rwatson, Apr 24, 2018 at 6:49 AM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Advice - can this houseboat be made to sit level with extra buoyancy? Sywofp, Apr 23, 2018 at 10:30 PM
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    4. Class Societies

      Scantling Rules, updates and discussion on Society Classification: Lloyds, ABS, DNV, ISO ...
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      Latest: ISO 12217-2 (2013). STIX calculation TANSL, Apr 22, 2018 at 1:57 PM
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: a little astray, but what could you do w/ a boat like this? PAR, Apr 24, 2018 at 7:11 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: conundrum ... repower engine choice for Uniflite 48 Convertible K_McIntosh, Apr 23, 2018 at 9:55 PM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: Strip Planked Gulet? PAR, Apr 21, 2018 at 11:52 AM
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Thomas Colvin's designs Angélique, Apr 24, 2018 at 8:02 AM
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: considering building Kurt Hughes otama, Apr 24, 2018 at 7:54 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: Boat Battery system ovehaul - thoughts please 5teve, Apr 23, 2018 at 10:07 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: Maxsurf Tutorial Videos and webnairs Dr34m3r, Apr 23, 2018 at 9:33 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: deep sea mooring Boat Design Net Moderator, Apr 23, 2018 at 7:08 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: block assemble RAraujo, Apr 24, 2018 at 1:32 AM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Cabover camper build help... Auntie Frannies, Apr 23, 2018 at 7:49 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: Florida Boat Company Liquidation Asset Sale - Brand, Website, Molds, Production Equipment, etc. chris maikisch, Apr 23, 2018 at 8:05 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: Save the Date - CPBS 2018 - MACC CDBarry, Apr 19, 2018 at 2:56 PM
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Naval Architect Looking For Job mehdiaityoussef, Apr 16, 2018
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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: Ocean News ImaginaryNumber, Apr 24, 2018 at 7:09 AM
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