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: Unusual design for an extra-heavy-displacement 11ft long Atlantic Proa for circumnavigation artis, Nov 30, 2023 at 3:27 PM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Rowing: blade travel extension through flow induced vibration lunatic, Nov 25, 2023 at 12:41 PM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: How to make a catamaran immune to capsize? gonzo, Nov 30, 2023 at 11:25 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 1225-5-2019 stiffener calculation rxcomposite, Nov 24, 2023 at 9:01 AM
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: Dan Arena 21 XL Rob May, Nov 23, 2023
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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: Cooling circuit Suzuki DF115A gonzo, Nov 21, 2023
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: 1965 65’ Philip Rhodes Ketch bajansailor, Nov 20, 2023
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Bare hull - UV resistance BlueBell, Nov 28, 2023 at 10:31 AM
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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 oldmulti, Nov 29, 2023 at 6:25 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: Tachometer Yamaha Boat AR210 (2015) fallguy, Nov 4, 2023
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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: Free!Ship Error SailingMatt, Nov 18, 2023
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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: Introduction of me and my carbon wing sail foiler project carbon_pirate, Oct 18, 2023
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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: Bonding stringers and bulkheads when filling voids with poured foam wet feet, Nov 30, 2023 at 12:38 PM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: what nell happened to system three? Charlyipad, Nov 15, 2023
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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: 15 FT Catamaran Mold M350, Nov 28, 2023 at 9:11 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: Solent University Opportunities AAD0006, Nov 30, 2023 at 10:54 AM
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Design Services - want a boat designed for 4hp outboard and faster than 12 knots DogCavalry, Nov 10, 2023
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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: Where is this? ImaginaryNumber, Nov 30, 2023 at 1:03 PM
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