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: Slipway Winch gonzo, Feb 3, 2023 at 12:19 PM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Is circulation real? Howlandwoodworks, Feb 3, 2023 at 12:17 PM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: Barge Downflooding? bajansailor, Feb 1, 2023 at 11:40 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: software for ISO 12215-5 TANSL, Jan 29, 2023 at 3:06 PM
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: Dan Arena 21 XL Glen Heron, Jan 22, 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: Exhaust gas pipe size rxcomposite, Feb 1, 2023 at 5:51 AM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: Stowaway 8.5 Elgato, Dec 31, 2022
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Training, Pleasure and Racing Dinghy messabout, Feb 3, 2023 at 6:58 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 SolGato, Feb 3, 2023 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: oiyshTerminal got a Screens manager yOyOeK1, Jan 30, 2023 at 5:57 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: gCAD3D for design simple surfaces and hull pafurijaz, Feb 1, 2023 at 4:15 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: Flettner Rotor for small craft - Design and Build Prototype rwatson, Jan 31, 2023 at 7:40 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: VacPuc - Wireless Batteryless Vacuum Measurement VacPuc, Feb 3, 2023 at 6:57 PM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: super wood philSweet, Feb 1, 2023 at 8:57 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: 20 foot boat mold forsale Cobra1, Feb 2, 2023 at 9:08 PM
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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: The current trends and challenges in the field of naval architecture and marine engineering DCockey, Feb 2, 2023 at 11:49 AM
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Any plug builder in Europe? krawiec, Jan 22, 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: Uplifting and Helpful Quotes Howlandwoodworks, Feb 2, 2023 at 2:48 AM
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