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: Electric motor sailer of the future Clarkey, Jun 10, 2023 at 1:31 PM
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    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
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      Latest: Thrust greater than drag MalSmith, Jun 8, 2023 at 8:07 AM
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    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
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      Latest: KN Calculation using KMT values from Hydro data jehardiman, Jun 5, 2023 at 3:51 PM
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    4. Class Societies

      Scantling Rules, updates and discussion on Society Classification: Lloyds, ABS, DNV, ISO ...
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      Latest: Small boats structure design in accordance with ISO 12215 TANSL, May 28, 2023
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    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
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      Latest: 13' Boston vs 14' Livingston valter.f, Jun 9, 2023 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: Power efficiency naserrishehri, Jun 10, 2023 at 1:51 AM
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    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
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      Latest: Hard dodger - IF26 - Folkboat bajansailor, Apr 25, 2023
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    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
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      Latest: Why I'm Following Sven Yrvind Skyak, Jun 6, 2023 at 8:49 PM
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    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
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      Latest: Cutting portlights into topsides bajansailor, Jun 10, 2023 at 9:48 AM
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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: Hydraulic helm: lock-to-lock turning ratio too high fallguy, May 31, 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 ISO 12215-5 scantling software TANSL, May 21, 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: Submersible battery operated hull brush development cooperation, colaboration Blueknarr, May 25, 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: Sea Sled madness. It’s in my brain. DogCavalry, Jun 10, 2023 at 10:43 AM
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    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
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      Latest: Steel Hull - What 2 part epoxy primer in US? jehardiman, Jun 4, 2023 at 7:56 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: Looking to buy chopper gun system Gwilmarth, Jun 6, 2023 at 7:59 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: What are some online tools/websites/blogs for naval architects to improve their knowledge and skills Martin25, Jun 1, 2023
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    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
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      Latest: Flats Cat Boat Co. Rosenberg Tx, Hiring Working Production Manager Ckm, Jun 3, 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 ImaginaryNumber, Jun 8, 2023 at 4:35 PM
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