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: I want to build a 14'-15' (4,70-5,00m) aluminum runabout/fishing boat Vava, Aug 24, 2019 at 1:48 PM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Calculating friction resistance, drag coefficient? fastsailing, Aug 23, 2019 at 8:52 PM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: GHS Explanation 91SARATH, Aug 19, 2019 at 5:27 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: ISO 15085 : Man overboard prevention and recovery Deep6lue, Aug 22, 2019 at 5:29 AM
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: Budget long range cruiser fit for Pacific crossing - Ideas ? Niclas Vestman, Aug 23, 2019 at 6:21 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: Does a trolling prop have same rpm forward as reverse? Mr Efficiency, Aug 23, 2019 at 8:41 PM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: Engine for Antarctica KeithO, Aug 24, 2019 at 12:33 AM
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: My cruising centerboarder bajansailor, Aug 23, 2019 at 11:33 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 Coastal Ogre, Aug 24, 2019 at 1:03 PM
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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: Mixing lithium & AGM batteries BertKu, Aug 17, 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: Seakeeping Software Dolfiman, Aug 23, 2019 at 6:23 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: 50' performance cruising sailcat Alik, Aug 24, 2019 at 10:14 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: Addressing a leaky bronze shaft log ponchojuan, Aug 24, 2019 at 1:36 PM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Flexible sealant for seam in fiberglass roof? ondarvr, Aug 22, 2019 at 10:01 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: 23' Power Catamaran Molds littlecrikit, Aug 22, 2019 at 10:55 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: Good Resources for learning about boat design and marine grade materials Cmw505, Aug 17, 2019
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Two naval architect positions, Coast Guard, Baltmore MD CDBarry, Aug 1, 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: Navy abandoning virtual touch screen control for ships Ike, Aug 20, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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