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: Low horsepower proa or motor canoe hull shape? Mr Efficiency, Jul 27, 2017 at 6:39 PM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Would a tunnel cut out work on a Rybo Runner? Mr Efficiency, Jul 15, 2017
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: cheeky rafiki HydroNick, Jul 15, 2017
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    4. Class Societies

      Scantling Rules, updates and discussion on Society Classification: Lloyds, ABS, DNV, ISO ...
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      Latest: Pillar connection weld detail oataru, Jul 5, 2017
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: Caught in a storm- what hull design? 30-35' ondarvr, Jul 26, 2017 at 2:07 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: "Marine" spec outboards Mr Efficiency, Jul 27, 2017 at 5:42 PM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: 60's Era Canoe JosephT, May 30, 2017
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Moth on Foils: 35.9 knots(41.29 mph) Doug Lord, Jul 27, 2017 at 4:02 PM
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: High Performance MPX Foil/Self-righting Trimaran-The Test Model Doug Lord, Jul 27, 2017 at 8:02 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: Bilge Control Via Relay PAR, Jul 27, 2017 at 2:35 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 hullspeed resistance analysis - why is a gap between transom and stern wave? Ngenjuh, Jul 27, 2017 at 9:55 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: Wanted - naval architect to design solar "arch" NAVMAR, Jul 22, 2017 at 12:59 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: restore starcraft American Starcraft, Jul 27, 2017 at 1:08 PM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Tipping with a dry brush, vs pre-dampening with thinner? rebar, Jul 27, 2017 at 12:00 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: Buying a new/used workboat Siddarth, Jul 27, 2017 at 6:38 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: Nautical science in usa? yazan hamide, Jul 25, 2017 at 11:25 AM
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: BL-NAUTICALS, Small Craft Design Office Ben Landgren, Jul 24, 2017 at 4:16 AM
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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 SamSam, Jul 27, 2017 at 7:36 PM
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