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: Hickman Sea Sled Information bajansailor, Jul 24, 2021 at 4:01 PM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Pontoon, one or two engines? yootani, Jul 24, 2021 at 2:06 PM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Max KG and Heel Heimfried, Jul 18, 2021 at 4:43 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: EN ISO 12215:2018 full mandatory Alan Cattelliot, Jul 8, 2021
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: Thai racing longtail Qmaster 1, Jul 21, 2021 at 6:48 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: Turbo 400 trans or other Multi speed transmission with Surface drive. DogCavalry, Jul 24, 2021 at 11:26 AM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: Cromarty 36 Martin Cruft, May 24, 2021
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Cannot identify my boats maker.. help!? rgouette, Jul 24, 2021 at 4:44 PM
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: Beach Catamaran Beams from Aluminum to ply/composite? rxcomposite, Jul 24, 2021 at 8:47 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: Battery circuit breaker on negative terminal Ike, Jul 23, 2021 at 1:15 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: Struggling to turn a delftship to maxsurf for testing TANSL, Jul 17, 2021
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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: Ocean Farming Vessel Buckethead, Jul 11, 2021
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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: 27' Riva Aquarama Clone wet feet, Jul 23, 2021 at 3:37 PM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: any tips for improving the lifespan of a fiberglass-over-Xps insulation foam boat? BE_, Jul 23, 2021 at 8:14 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: Three Boat Models and Established Brand tommy099431, Jul 24, 2021 at 10:32 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: YDS Yacht design school DCockey, Jun 26, 2021
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Looking for boat builders in North Carolina. bajansailor, Jul 7, 2021
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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: Random Picture Thread Tiny Turnip, Jul 24, 2021 at 5:08 PM
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