Boat Design Forums

  1. Design

    1. Boat Design

      Discuss boat design concepts, projects, plans, reviews, resources, and general design topics.
      Discussions:
      14,781
      Messages:
      222,778
      Latest: What is the Bayliner 2556 waterline length? David Swingler, May 1, 2024 at 3:03 PM
      RSS

    2. Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

      Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.
      Discussions:
      999
      Messages:
      22,726
      Latest: Finding optimal propeller dimension based on ships speed and hull resistance Simme_swede, Apr 28, 2024 at 2:53 PM
      RSS

    3. Stability

      Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.
      Discussions:
      990
      Messages:
      16,390
      Latest: ISO 12217-1 Calculation Swamped Stability and Buoyancy Test TANSL, Mar 21, 2024
      RSS

    4. Class Societies

      Scantling Rules, updates and discussion on Society Classification: Lloyds, ABS, DNV, ISO ...
      Discussions:
      400
      Messages:
      4,618
      Latest: CORTEN STEEL Corossion Addition Reference scav000, Mar 16, 2024
      RSS

    5. Powerboats

      Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.
      Discussions:
      2,674
      Messages:
      28,569
      Latest: Classic runabout designs needed to electrify Dolfiman, Apr 29, 2024 at 10:52 AM
      RSS

    6. Propulsion

      Discuss marine engines, drives, and propulsion systems.
      Discussions:
      5,991
      Messages:
      70,770

      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: Preliminary Design Propulsion Efficiency Alik, May 1, 2024 at 12:14 PM
      RSS

    7. Motorsailers

      Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.
      Discussions:
      154
      Messages:
      3,943
      Latest: 1965 65’ Philip Rhodes Ketch Brian Hurst, Apr 21, 2024
      RSS

    8. Sailboats

      Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.
      Discussions:
      4,434
      Messages:
      81,141
      Latest: stanley 19 ben van bussel, May 1, 2024 at 3:57 PM
      RSS

    9. Multihulls

      Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.
      Discussions:
      3,308
      Messages:
      87,877
      Latest: Which one out of these small multi-hull designs will be the best for my needs? Eli, May 1, 2024 at 7:05 AM
      RSS

    10. OnBoard Electronics & Controls

      Discuss onboard mechanical, hydraulic, and electric control systems, monitoring, navigation, communication, systems integration and onboard computer systems.
      Discussions:
      856
      Messages:
      10,879
      Latest: Boat Dual Battery Wiring C. Dog, Apr 19, 2024
      RSS

    11. Software

      Discuss marine design software: hull design, fairing, modeling, rendering, and CNC.
      Discussions:
      3,101
      Messages:
      25,062

      1. General Computing

      Latest: Combine Hull and Bulbous in Maxsurf Pedro_H, Apr 30, 2024 at 5:51 PM
      RSS

  2. Collaboration

    1. Option One

      Collaborative design of a power cruiser: trailerable, 300 mile range, economical at cruise & displacement speeds.
      Discussions:
      67
      Messages:
      1,727
      Latest: Cool trailerable boat parkland, Jan 9, 2015
      RSS

    2. Projects & Proposals

      An open forum to generate ideas for collaborative design projects.
      Discussions:
      438
      Messages:
      8,494
      Latest: Electric Launch Design optimized for semi-displacement speeds Stephen Ditmore, Apr 24, 2024
      RSS

  3. Construction

    1. Boatbuilding

      Discuss boatbuilding projects, methods, plans & kits, ask questions, and share your experiences.
      Discussions:
      10,823
      Messages:
      132,839

      1. Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building

      2. Metal Boat Building

      3. Wooden Boat Building and Restoration

      4. Electrical Systems

      Latest: Starting rowing boat building business wet feet, May 1, 2024 at 3:12 PM
      RSS

    2. Materials

      Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.
      Discussions:
      2,945
      Messages:
      31,484
      Latest: Recycling of materials from composite boats? Howlandwoodworks, Apr 28, 2024 at 4:59 AM
      RSS

    3. Marketplace

      Boatbuilding materials, tools, equipment, molds, tooling and custom projects for sale or trade.
      Discussions:
      2,801
      Messages:
      12,979

      1. Boat Molds

      Latest: Old MVP and Glascraft equipment Alfredas B., Apr 29, 2024 at 7:15 AM
      RSS

  4. Employment and Education

    1. Education

      Discuss schools and programs of Naval Architecture and Yacht Design and entry paths into a boat design career.
      Discussions:
      896
      Messages:
      6,426
      Latest: 4 types of damaged compartment? yiyab61056, May 1, 2024 at 3:55 PM
      RSS

    2. Services & Employment

      Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.
      Discussions:
      1,863
      Messages:
      6,360
      Latest: Marine HVAC Design Firm KW1947, Apr 3, 2024
      RSS

  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.
      Discussions:
      4,240
      Messages:
      141,998

      1. Press Releases

      2. Wiki Archive

      3. Forum Questions and Suggestions

      4. Post-Tsunami

      Latest: Writing a novel containing boat maintenance... philSweet, Apr 30, 2024 at 12:15 PM
      RSS