Enjoy friendly conversation with other forum members and boaters on marine-related topics, boats, and boating in general. Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:40:43 +0000 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 04:40:43 +0000 Boat Design Net https://www.boatdesign.net/forums/all-things-boats-and-boating/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:35:08 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/41-sailing-mono-holed-and-aground-near-ballina-nsw.70905/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/41-sailing-mono-holed-and-aground-near-ballina-nsw.70905/ invalid@example.com (HelmutSheina) HelmutSheina
Two escape safely after yacht hits rocks off Skennars Head https://ballinanewsdaily.com.au/2026/06/lucky-escape-for-two-after-yacht-hits-rocks-off-skennars-head/...

41' Sailing Mono Holed and Aground Near Ballina NSW]]> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:32:43 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/looking-for-help-to-identify-boat.70899/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/looking-for-help-to-identify-boat.70899/ invalid@example.com (Nancy Horan) Nancy Horan View attachment 208792 View attachment 208793
looking for more information on this boat "surfer" made by a Canadian company Aluminum Boats Inc. Model # DOT11403 - wanting to sell it, just curious about the year it was built I am guessing 1980"s It has some wear and tear, does not leak, custom trailer, no motor just wondering what price I should ask? Any insight would be helpful, Thank you for your replies in advance.]]> 2 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:32:30 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/another-help-me-identify-this-boat-request.70814/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/another-help-me-identify-this-boat-request.70814/ invalid@example.com (Eurosnob) Eurosnob
Please educate the ignorant (me)!

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MarineTraffic: Global Ship Tracking Intelligence | AIS Marine Traffic...

What is the model of these boats?]]> 24 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 01:16:01 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/introduction-clem.4746/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/introduction-clem.4746/ invalid@example.com (Clem) Clem I am a shipwright currently working as an Industrial Arts teacher in Glen Innes NSW. I have a few acres of riverside land on the north coast near Yamba and intend to eventually move there and build a traditional 30' timber schooner from a design by V B Crockett. I would like to hear from anyone working on or dreaming about similar projects.
Regards Clem]]> 5 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:16:50 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/anybody-seen-this-guy-on-youtube-sailing-around-the-world-in-a-trailer-able-32ft-trimaran-farrier.70704/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/anybody-seen-this-guy-on-youtube-sailing-around-the-world-in-a-trailer-able-32ft-trimaran-farrier.70704/ invalid@example.com (haydent) haydent
Sailing around the world in a trailer able 32ft trimaran (farrier)



]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:37:11 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/bulky-shipment-for-a-30-ft-boat.57343/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/bulky-shipment-for-a-30-ft-boat.57343/ invalid@example.com (Cacciatore) Cacciatore Could someone give me an advice regarding this shipping service ? Suggest a company ?

Thank you in advance for the support.]]> 8 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:06:07 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/venezuela-shipping.70384/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/venezuela-shipping.70384/ invalid@example.com (BlueBell) BlueBell
]]> 72 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 06:30:34 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/best-looking-warship-anywhere.70623/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/best-looking-warship-anywhere.70623/ invalid@example.com (jehardiman) jehardiman https://news.usni.org/2025/12/22/tr...l-be-largest-u-s-surface-combatant-since-wwii]]> 28 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 20:47:09 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/magic-carpet.70628/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/magic-carpet.70628/ invalid@example.com (Lance Longo) Lance Longo I'd really appreciate your help - I'm trying to contact sailhand . he posted an article and a video of a small catamaran boat what was powered by a yamaha 3hp outboard - he had plans available for the boat - this was about 8 years ago .
The video was called - magic carpet 3.5 with a 3hp outboard .
Alternatively if anyone has the plans for this boat available for sale please get hold of me at - lancaleng@gmail.com .
Kind Regards , Lance]]> 1 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:03:11 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/happy-holidays-and-new-year-to-everyone.70627/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/happy-holidays-and-new-year-to-everyone.70627/ invalid@example.com (Ike) Ike ]]> 1 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 21:45:17 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/intact-great-lakes-wood-shipwreck-discovered-in-lake-ontario-including-its-masts.70554/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/intact-great-lakes-wood-shipwreck-discovered-in-lake-ontario-including-its-masts.70554/ invalid@example.com (sdowney717) sdowney717 Divers seeking lost shipwreck near Toronto find an even older mystery | CBC News]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:14:50 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/i-thought-boat-props-were-complicated.70533/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/i-thought-boat-props-were-complicated.70533/ invalid@example.com (BlueBell) BlueBell ]]> 1 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 22:06:27 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/wilson-flyer-17ft.70531/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/wilson-flyer-17ft.70531/ invalid@example.com (Robert buis) Robert buis
Wilson Flyer 17ft]]> 2 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 04:12:44 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/the-dunning-kruger-effect.70397/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/the-dunning-kruger-effect.70397/ invalid@example.com (BlueBell) BlueBell Dunning–Kruger Effect - The Decision Lab https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/dunning-kruger-effect]]> 2 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:37:50 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/outboards.70519/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/outboards.70519/ invalid@example.com (BlueBell) BlueBell but fun nostalgia, and interesting plot development.
Lol!

One of the better AI voices but still nauseating.

@DogCavalry
Does this strike a chord?
Especially the price-point fluctuations.
America's Outboard Market Has COLLAPSED: These 4 Brands Won't Survive 2026!!!!]]> 7 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 18:33:58 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/tank-issue.70516/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/tank-issue.70516/ invalid@example.com (Mr Canoe) Mr Canoe I’m currently working on a canoe design and am new to the software. I’ve finished the design I want, but at some point I seem to have added tanks, which I now can’t figure out how to remove. I’m trying to analyze the waterline on this vessel and wanted to test how the masses function works, but it’s greyed out. When I added weights in the displacement menu, it says that tanks are not defined.

I can’t find anything online or in the handbook about defining or...

tank issue]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 19:10:03 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/help-me-identify-this-boat.70503/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/help-me-identify-this-boat.70503/ invalid@example.com (boatmodo) boatmodo View attachment 205233

Anyone know what the grey boat on left is? It's located in Southport, CT. I thought maybe a Hinckley 34R but it's smaller. Thanks.]]> 2 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 12:15:45 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/boat-in-a-fire-caused-by-boat-next-to-it-in-the-water.70502/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/boat-in-a-fire-caused-by-boat-next-to-it-in-the-water.70502/ invalid@example.com (sdowney717) sdowney717 View attachment 205230

I talked to owner, is an Italian made boat.
Says they think was due to an electrical fault.
This occurred in Poquoson Va, insurance will total it.

VIDEO: Boat fire at Poquoson marina damages two other vessels]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2025 09:22:07 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/best-practices-for-mega-yacht-cleaning.69941/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/best-practices-for-mega-yacht-cleaning.69941/ invalid@example.com (starcmr) starcmr
I’m looking for advice on the best practices for maintaining a luxury yacht. Given the size and high-end materials involved, Mega Yacht cleaning requires the right techniques and products to keep everything in top condition.

What are the best cleaning solutions for different surfaces like teak decks, stainless steel, and glass? Do you recommend hiring a professional service, or is an in-house crew enough? Any tips on efficient cleaning schedules or detailing methods would be...

Best Practices for Mega Yacht Cleaning?]]> 3 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 08:11:11 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/time.70501/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/time.70501/ invalid@example.com (montero) montero ]]> 2 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:33:33 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/end-of-an-era.69886/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/end-of-an-era.69886/ invalid@example.com (jehardiman) jehardiman
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/19/travel/ss-united-states-ocean-liner-departs-philadelphia/index.html]]> 5 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:31:37 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/a-nice-looking-local-mini-12-build.70484/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/a-nice-looking-local-mini-12-build.70484/ invalid@example.com (BlueBell) BlueBell ]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 06:08:54 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/titanic-tourist-sub.68167/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/titanic-tourist-sub.68167/ invalid@example.com (peter radclyffe) peter radclyffe Titanic tourist submersible goes missing with search under way - BBC News]]> 104 Sat, 18 Oct 2025 14:33:55 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/how-do-you-compare-electric-motor-power-to-diesel-power.41038/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/how-do-you-compare-electric-motor-power-to-diesel-power.41038/ invalid@example.com (Yobarnacle) Yobarnacle
this is from another thread, so not to hijack thread.

The question is, yes hp is hp, but electric motors are so much more torque-eee than combustion engines, and torque spins propelers. What ratio of hp ratings, between the two techs, can be applied for...

How do you compare electric motor power to diesel power?]]> 117 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:59:32 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/artificial-intelligence.70455/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/artificial-intelligence.70455/ invalid@example.com (BlueBell) BlueBell Artificial Intelligence.

A.K.A. "AI"

I sure hope sufficient measures are in place on this Forum's software to avert AI from posing as new ( or present ) members.

I'm not trying to fear monger but this topic concerns me.

-Tom]]> 6 Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:19:45 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/turntable-ferry.70431/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/turntable-ferry.70431/ invalid@example.com (philSweet) philSweet
Although getting the stability calculations past Lloyds' Register might be a challenge.

]]> 1 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:42:25 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/lost-shackleton-negatives-found-in-antarctica.49255/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/lost-shackleton-negatives-found-in-antarctica.49255/ invalid@example.com (JosephT) JosephT

http://www.nzaht.org/AHT/antarctic-photos/]]> 7 Sun, 05 Oct 2025 21:26:08 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/when-hit-fits-the-shan-a-true-story.70434/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/when-hit-fits-the-shan-a-true-story.70434/ invalid@example.com (HakimKlunker) HakimKlunker
He got himself a designer. This could have been Luigi, *****, Darren or similar.

He approached a boat yard to make it, and they came to terms.



The boat yard had an extremely talented engineer - let’s call him Diogenes - who soon discovered that the design handed in would not work. The hulls could carry 50 tons with a boat body weight of 50 tons. Still some furniture, a toilet or a...

When hit fits the shan (a true story)]]> 2 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 22:26:37 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/medium-seal-support-craft.70364/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/medium-seal-support-craft.70364/ invalid@example.com (Froggie) Froggie 1 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:20:20 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/ssns-for-australia.66080/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/ssns-for-australia.66080/ invalid@example.com (jehardiman) jehardiman 51 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 12:01:34 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/sunk-cost-fallacy.70303/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/sunk-cost-fallacy.70303/ invalid@example.com (BlueBell) BlueBell Especially one-off, home-designs, which is often what's queeried
and generally promoted here. I found it a good read throughout.

I suspect Ad Hoc may like the Summary ( How To Avoid It )... if he's in a good mood.

The Sunk Cost Fallacy - The Decision Lab https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/the-sunk-cost-fallacy]]> 23 Sun, 24 Aug 2025 11:57:26 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/diy-sailmaking.69761/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/diy-sailmaking.69761/ invalid@example.com (seasquirt) seasquirt
I tried my home made balanced lug sail off my 10 footer, ERO, formerly a Heron dinghy, (see Jack Holt Heron re-imagined part 5, on bd.n), on my 16 foot Cherry, and it works - only just, due to being under powered and too small a sail. I had a spare wooden Heron mast, and rasped it to a snug taper fit in a near top section of tapered aluminium mast; an off cut from an Australian Light Weight Sharpie mast. I fitted the section of...

DIY sailmaking]]> 3 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:29:05 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/where-is-this.17014/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/where-is-this.17014/ invalid@example.com (Wynand N) Wynand N Can anyone out there identify this place:?:
Tip: Clubhouse restaurant make the best carpetbaggers in the universe...]]> 6213 Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:37:37 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/75-foot-vessel-ran-aground-at-kewalo-basin-hawaii-video.70307/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/75-foot-vessel-ran-aground-at-kewalo-basin-hawaii-video.70307/ invalid@example.com (sdowney717) sdowney717 75-foot vessel ran aground at Kewalo Basin]]> Sun, 03 Aug 2025 00:46:45 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/subs.70278/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/subs.70278/ invalid@example.com (BlueBell) BlueBell ]]> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 19:38:10 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/another-car-carrier-fire.70138/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/another-car-carrier-fire.70138/ invalid@example.com (jehardiman) jehardiman
22 crew members rescued from lifeboat in North Pacific after ship carrying 3,000 cars catches fire https://apnews.com/article/cargo-ship-electric-car-fire-alaska-22fff66494b023142376bda01a781744]]> 6 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 16:11:34 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/yfb-318.69492/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/yfb-318.69492/ invalid@example.com (BlueBell) BlueBell He bought it 10 years ago from the Canadian Navy.
If you scroll down you can see his boat details.
It is currently in Ucluelet, BC, Canada on private moorage.
It is well maintained.
PM me if interested.
YAG training vessel - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/YAG_training_vessel

BB]]> 13 Fri, 23 May 2025 21:49:32 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/bulb-party.70093/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/bulb-party.70093/ invalid@example.com (montero) montero Man in Norway wakes to find huge container ship in garden https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8nk279ydyo
another sidewalking capt ?]]> 1 Sun, 04 May 2025 11:22:54 +0000 https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/remind-me-not-to-apply-for-any-maintenance-positions-on-russian-ships.70038/ https://www.boatdesign.net/threads/remind-me-not-to-apply-for-any-maintenance-positions-on-russian-ships.70038/ invalid@example.com (philSweet) philSweet
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