sailboat forum

Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time.

• Search forums

Practical Boat Owner's Reader to Reader

• Today at 03:39

Yacht Racing, Tech and Design

• Yesterday at 20:49
• John_Silver

Classic and Wooden Boats

• Yesterday at 21:46

Yachting Monthly's Scuttlebutt

• Yesterday at 23:38

Motor Boat Forum

• Today at 00:55

Liveaboard Link

• Yesterday at 23:30

The Thames Forum

• Tuesday at 22:17

East Coast Forum

• Yesterday at 20:53
• PaulRainbow

Bristol Channel Forum

• Wednesday at 21:13

Forum Members Report Back Prices of services and facilities

Yachting monthly book club.

• Tuesday at 09:10

Pub, Bar and Restaurant Recommendations

Forum member events a place for forums used to organise ybw.com forum member meets, jester challenge.

• Thursday at 17:32
• wingcommander

YBW Charity Cycle Ride for British Heart Foundatio

• 21 Oct 2021

Crewing Opportunities

Race game forum.

• 16 Feb 2023

Ships Forums Forums for ships and shipping discussion

Ships forum.

• Yesterday at 20:05
• PoughkeepsiePaddy

Fuel Price Forum

• 17 Aug 2022

Stolen Boats and Gear

• LittleSister

Forum Archive Previously active forums for public view

The virtual pub.

• waynes world

Classics Forum

• 27 Nov 2020
• goneballistic

Scuttlebut Cherbourg Cruise 2012

• 29 Aug 2020
• hangingtree

Windermere Meet Forum

• 19 Oct 2020

Scuttlebutt Cherbourg Cruise 2011

• 27 Sep 2013
• DeloiseRagusa

Scuttlebutt Cherbourg Cruise 2010

• 28 Mar 2012

Scuttlebutt Cherbourg Meet 2009

• 16 Sep 2009
• dancingwithmoons

The Terraces

• 20 Nov 2020
• apocalyptism

Fouled Sterngear Reports Requested

Mercury Meeting 2009

• 31 May 2009

MBM Red Diesel Campaign

Forumites Transat April-May 2007 St Martin Towards

• 26 Apr 2008

MDL Mercury Marina Forum Weekend 7-8 May 2005

• 31 Jul 2007

South Coast to CIs August 2006

• 30 Nov 2007

A Notice Board for SIBS 2007

• 27 Nov 2007
• KINGFISHER 8

Christmas Panto Forum 2006

• 30 Sep 2007

Cherbourg 2007 Cruise

• 27 Sep 2007

Bristol Channel Meeting 2006

• 10 Jun 2007

• 15 May 2007

Christmas Panto Forum

• 19 Dec 2006

Yorkhill Cardiology Fund Raffle

Scuttlebutt cherbourg cruise 2006.

• 23 Sep 2006
• paddywackcocker

Yarmouth Get Together May 2006

• Paul.m.fowler

Scuttlebutt Cherbourg Cruise 2005

Cherbourg 2004 cruise.

• 30 Sep 2004

Back to basics Channel crossing

Mercury Marina 8-9 May

• 25 May 2004

Weymouth 9-12 April

• 13 Apr 2004

Members online

• garymalmgren
• Laminar Flow

Latest posts

• Latest: vic008
• Latest: William_H
• Today at 01:59
• Latest: MapisM

• Latest: Boathook
• Yesterday at 23:57
• Latest: zoidberg
• Yesterday at 23:41

Forum statistics

Share this page.

Log in or Sign up

You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser .

Boat Design Forums

Boat design.

Discuss boat design concepts, projects, plans, reviews, resources, and general design topics.

Hydrodynamics and Aerodynamics

Technical discussion on fluid dynamics: theory and analysis.

Discuss stability issues and calculations, power and sail.

Class Societies

Scantling Rules, updates and discussion on Society Classification: Lloyds, ABS, DNV, ISO ...

Discuss production and custom powerboats and powerboat design.

Propulsion (link)

Discuss marine engines, drives, and propulsion systems.

Surface Drives

Sterndrives, gas engines (link), diesel engines (link), diesel engines, gas engines, electric propulsion, diy marinizing, motorsailers.

Discuss monohull and multihull motorsailers and motorsailer design.

Discuss monohull sailboat design, production and custom monohull sailboats.

Discuss multi-hull sailboat design, production and custom sailing catamarans and trimarans.

OnBoard Electronics & Controls

Discuss onboard mechanical, hydraulic, and electric control systems, monitoring, navigation, communication, systems integration and onboard computer systems.

Discuss marine design software: hull design, fairing, modeling, rendering, and CNC.

General Computing

Collaboration.

Collaborative design of a power cruiser: trailerable, 300 mile range, economical at cruise & displacement speeds.

Projects & Proposals

An open forum to generate ideas for collaborative design projects.

Construction

Boatbuilding.

Discuss boatbuilding projects, methods, plans & kits, ask questions, and share your experiences.

Fiberglass and Composite Boat Building

Metal boat building, wooden boat building and restoration, electrical systems.

Discuss boatbuilding materials: composites, woods, metals, plastics, and finishes.

Marketplace

Boatbuilding materials, tools, equipment, molds, tooling and custom projects for sale or trade.

Employment and Education

Discuss schools and programs of Naval Architecture and Yacht Design and entry paths into a boat design career.

Services & Employment

Post positions available and marine design and boatbuilding services offered.

All Things Boats & Boating

Enjoy friendly conversation with other forum members and boaters on marine-related topics, boats, and boating in general.

Press Releases

Wiki archive, forum questions and suggestions, post-tsunami, featured boat design gallery images.

• No, create an account now.
• Yes, my password is:
• Forgot your password?

• Forum Listing
• Marketplace
• Advanced Search
• About The Boat

Sailboat Design and Construction

• SailNet is a forum community dedicated to Sailing enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about sailing, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, repairs, reviews, maintenance, and more!

Protect my rudder and running gear

• Sep 3, 2024

1983 Oday 34' iron keel question

• Nobeachtags
• Aug 27, 2024

OLD DUTCH BOAT INVESTIGATION

• Carlo. Naval Architect
• Sep 5, 2024

Landfall 38 - Can I install Portlights?

• Sep 2, 2024

Weight distribution in a 100% electric sailboat

• Jul 21, 2024

Morgan 27 Floor

• odpuskas123
• Aug 3, 2024

Increasing mast height - can it be done?

• Aug 11, 2024

Why do we sit 4” above waterline stripe?

• OntarioTheLake
• Jul 22, 2024

Designer's Choice Howmar info needed,please

• SailNet Archive
• Aug 3, 2006

Dufore 35 1979 Project

• Boot Key Harbour Guy

Mystery boat looking for identification

• Strombolichef
• Jul 20, 2024

1981 Hunter 30 Keel Question

• Jun 16, 2024

Gel coat/flowcoat bilge/engine compartment question

• Jun 13, 2024

Question Pacific Seacraft 25

• Joeytwokay1
• Jun 10, 2024

1980 Hans Christian 43 waste tank routing

• May 29, 2024

Refit to old Dutchman main? Or just lazy jacks?

• May 23, 2024

Yamaha 300 or 30C Mast?

• May 13, 2024

Cabin top mainsheet a thing of the past?

• RobGallagher
• May 16, 2024

Replacing spade rudder with transom hung rudder question

• captain jack

Searching for a day sailor

• May 14, 2024

Question Foreign versus american-made boat

• May 15, 2024

Helm EFFORT design

• Apr 18, 2024

Question Downeaster 32 mast step compression

Oday 39 steal.

• Mar 16, 2024

Question Replacing Weight

• finsandtonics
• Mar 12, 2024

Surf-optimized sailing dinghy

• Feb 29, 2024

Help, Please Name of this Laser part.

• Feb 10, 2024

Daggerboard on Cruising Cat question

• Jan 29, 2024

How important is buying a well known boat

• Jan 15, 2024

Rasing cabin height on 26 foot hughes

• Kibbles and bitz
• Nov 26, 2023

Which manufacturers build better boats and how?

• Sep 25, 2023

Boom heights measurements?

• Sep 20, 2023

Question Chain Plate fastening question.

• tritontraveler1961
• Aug 15, 2023

Help Identifying Sailboat Designer/Builder

• Jul 11, 2023
• 17.2K posts

Forum Staff

Top Contributors this Month

• CREATE AN ACCOUNT
• Boat Cover Finder
• Bimini Top Finder
• Boat Propeller Finder
• Engine Parts Finder
• Anchor & Dock
• Watersports
• Clothing and Footwear
• Engine Parts
• Cabin and Galley
• Covers and Biminis
• Electronics
• Paint and Maintenance
• Pumps and Plumbing
• Anchor Chains & Ropes
• Boat Fenders
• Boat Mooring
• Boat Protection
• Dock Storage & Protection
• Ladders, Steps, & Platforms
• Top Sellers

• Fishing Rods
• Fishing Reels
• Fishing Rod & Reel Combos
• Fishing Tools & Tackle Boxes
• Fishing Line
• Fly Fishing
• Fishing Bait & Fishing Lures
• Fishing Rod Holders & Storage Racks
• Fish Finders, Sounders & Sonar
• Trolling Motors
• Fishing Nets
• Fishing Downriggers & Acessories
• Fishing Outriggers & Acessories
• Fishing Kayaks
• Fish Cleaning Tables

• Inflatable Rafts
• Paddle Boarding
• Paddles & Oars
• Wakeboard, Wakesurf & Ski
• Wakeboard Towers
• Tow Ropes & Handles
• Life Jackets & PFDs
• Snow Sports
• Roof Racks, Carriers, Dollies

Men's Clothing

• Accessories

Men's Footwear

• Atheltic Shoes
• Water Shoes

Women's Clothing

• Dresses & Skirts

Women's Footwear

• Fuel Systems
• Sacrificial Anodes & Zincs
• Generator Parts
• Inflatable Boats
• Propeller Parts & Accessories
• Boat Manuals
• PWC Parts & Accessories

• Fishing Boat Seats
• Offshore Boat Seats
• Ski Boat Seats
• Pontoon Boat Seats & Furniture
• Boat Seat Pedestals & Hardware
• Boat Seats by Manufacturer
• Boat Tables & Hardware
• Boat Seat Covers
• Boat Seat Vinyl
• Floating Boat Cushions

• Barbeque Grills
• Boat Drink Holders
• Cabin Accessories & Hardware
• Boat Ventilation
• Interior & Cabin Lighting
• Marine Teak Products
• Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detectors
• Binoculars & Telescopes

Boat Bimini Tops

• Bimini Top Accessories
• Pontoon Bimini Tops
• Other Biminis
• RV & Trailer Covers
• Boat Shrink Wrap & Accessories
• Boat Shelters
• Boat Covers
• Boat Cover Accessories
• Boat Lift Canopy Covers
• Other Covers
• Boat Wiring & Cable
• Marine Batteries & Accessories
• Marine DC Power Plugs & Sockets
• Marine Electrical Meters
• Boat Lights
• Marine Electrical Panels & Circuit Breakers
• Power Packs & Jump Starters
• Marine Solar Power Accessories
• Marine Electrical Terminals
• Marine Fuse Blocks & Terminal Blocks
• Marine Switches
• Shore Power & AC Distribution

• Marine Audio & Video
• GPS Chartplotters & Accessories
• Electronic Navigation Charts & Software
• Digital Instruments
• Display Mounts
• VHF Radios & Communication
• Marine Radar
• Auto Pilot Systems
• Action Cameras

• Fiberglass & Epoxy Boat Repair
• Boat Paint & Varnish
• Marine Adhesives, Sealant, & Caulking
• Marine Engine Maintenance
• Boat Cleaners & Waxes
• Boat Cleaning Supplies

• Fresh Water Boat Systems
• Bilge Pumps
• Marine Plumbing Parts
• Wash Down Pumps
• Livewell Aerator Pumps & Live Bait Wells
• Toilet & Waste Pumps
• Marine Pump Replacement Parts

• Tires, Rims, & Hub Kits
• Boat Trailer Winches
• Boat Motor Supports & Transom Savers
• Boat Trailer Guides & Rollers
• Boat Trailer Fenders
• Boat Trailer Lights
• Boat Trailer Hardware
• Boat Trailer Jacks
• Boat Trailer Brakes & Axles
• Boat Trailer Tie Downs
• Couplers, Mounts, Hitches, & Locks

• Boat Deck Harware
• Marine Nuts, Bolts, & Screws
• Boat Handles, Pulls, & Rings
• Prop Nut Kits & Hardware
• Boat Cabin Hardware
• Marine Fasteners
• Boat Windshield Parts
• Boat Tubing & Rails
• Boat Mirrors
• Marine Tools & Tool Kits
• Boat Lettering

• Women's Clothing Deals
• Men's Clothing Deals
• Fishing Deals
• Anchor & Dock Deals
• Electrical Deals
• Electronics Deals
• Paint & Maintenance Deals
• Pumps & Plumbing Deals
• Boat Seats Deals
• Trailering Deals
• Camping & RV Deals
• Dealer Login

• Forums Login

• Search forums
• The iboats forum moderators are excited to announce that at this time it appears the iboats forums posting pictures function is working once again. Though we cannot promise for how long, we're hoping for indefinitely.

Boating Forum - iboats Boating Forums

Forum rules and guidelines.

• May 17, 2018

General Boating/Outdoors Activities

Boat topics and questions (not engine topics).

• Today at 6:09 PM

Trailers and Towing

• Today at 5:09 PM

Prop Questions and Topics

• Yesterday at 7:26 AM

Boating Activities, Rendezvous and Destinations

• Wednesday at 6:18 AM
• Scott Danforth

iboats Boating Cartoon

• Jul 28, 2024
• Sep 3, 2024
• Today at 12:29 PM

Inflatables and RIBs

• Today at 9:31 AM

PWC (Jetskis, Waverunners, etc.)

• Yesterday at 7:15 PM
• Legendoerre

Towables and Stand Up Paddleboards

• Aug 31, 2024

Wakeboarding, Wakesurfing, and Wakeskating

• Jul 3, 2024
• Water Skiing

• Sep 13, 2024
• sangerwaker

Boating Safety

• Friday at 7:51 PM
• DeepCMark58A

Boat Repair and Restoration

Boat restoration, building, and hull repair.

• Today at 8:26 PM
• Jacob Rogers

Steering and Controls

• Today at 6:05 AM

Electrical, Electronics, Audio and Trolling Motors

• Today at 2:13 PM

Completed Boat Projects

• Jan 31, 2018

Engine Repair and Maintenance

Engine frequently asked questions (faq).

• Feb 22, 2024

Non-Repair Outboard Discussions

• Wednesday at 11:54 AM

Johnson & Evinrude Outboards

• Today at 8:41 PM

Mercury & Mariner Outboards

• Today at 6:51 PM

Yamaha & Suzuki Outboards

• Today at 5:33 PM

Force & Chrysler Outboards

• Today at 9:15 AM

Lehr Propane Outboard Engines

• Jul 14, 2022

Honda & Tohatsu/Nissan Outboards

• Wednesday at 1:13 PM

Other Outboard Brands

• Yesterday at 10:14 AM

Non-Repair I/O and Inboards

• Monday at 10:46 AM

Mercury MerCruiser Sterndrives & Engines

• Today at 8:27 PM
• frostystorm

Volvo Penta I/O & Inboard Gas Engines & Outdrives

• Today at 3:50 PM

OMC I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives

• Yesterday at 2:21 PM
• kenny nunez

Other Brands of I/O & Inboard Engines & Outdrives

• Sep 8, 2024

Diesel Marine Engines

• Sep 14, 2024
• Freshwater Fishing

• Yesterday at 7:02 PM
• Saltwater Fishing
• Today at 8:15 AM

iboats Forum and Website Issues

• Sep 11, 2024

Non-Boating Technical Topics

• Tuesday at 12:35 PM

Stupid Human Tricks While Boating/Fishing

• Wednesday at 1:14 PM
• redneck joe

Dockside Chat

• Today at 5:19 PM

Owners Groups By Manufacturer View our Forums by Boat Manufacturer.

• Achilles Inflatable Boats
• Action Craft Boats
• Advantage Boats
• Albemarle Boats
• Aloha Pontoon Boats
• Alumacraft Boats
• Angler Boats
• Apreamare Boats
• Arima Boats
• AristoCraft
• Arkansas Traveler
• Arrow Glass
• Avalon Pontoons
• Azure Boats
• Baha Cruiser Boats
• Baretta Boats
• Bass Cat Boats
• Bayliner Boats
• Beachcraft Boats
• Bennington Boats
• Bentley Pontoon Boats
• Bertram Yacht
• Blue Fin Boats
• Blue Water Boats
• Blue Wave Boats
• Bomber Boats
• Bonito Boats
• Boston Whaler
• Bristol Boats
• Bryant Boats
• Bullet Boats
• Cabo Rico Yachts
• Cajun Special Boats
• Calabria Ski Boats
• Campion Boats
• Cape Horn Boats
• Caravelle Boats
• Carolina Skiff
• Carri Craft
• Carver Yachts
• Catalina Sailboats
• Cathedral Thunderbird Boats
• Celebrity Boats
• Centurion Boats
• Century Boats
• Challenger Boats
• Champion Boats
• Chaparral Boats
• Charger Boats
• Checkmate Boats
• Cherokee Boats
• Chris Craft
• Cobalt Boats
• Cobia Boats
• Concept Boats
• Concord Boats
• Contender Boats
• Correct Craft
• Crest Pontoon Boats
• Crestliner Boats
• Crownline Boats
• Cruisers Yachts
• CW Hood Yachts
• Donzi Marine
• Doral Boats
• Duracraft Boats
• Ebbtide Boats
• Edgewater Boats
• El Pescador
• Everglades Boats
• Feather Craft
• Fiberform Boats
• Fisher Boats
• Fishrite Boats
• Flotebote-Flote Dek
• Forester Boats
• Formula Boats
• Fountain Boats
• Four Winns Boats
• Galaxie of California
• Gambler Boats
• Gekko Sport Boats
• Glen-L Plan Built
• Glacier Bay Boats
• Glass Magic
• Glassmaster Boats
• Glasstream Boats
• Glastron Boats
• Godfrey Marine
• Grady-White Boats
• Grand Banks
• Gregor Boats
• Grumman Boats
• Gulfstream Boats
• Harris FloteBoats
• Harris-Kayot Boats
• Hatteras Yachts
• Hewes Boats
• Hiliner Marine
• Hobie Cat Boats
• Homemade/Homebuilt
• Hurricane Deck Boats
• Hydra Sports Boats
• Hydrostream
• Invader Boats
• Javelin Boats
• Kenner Boats
• Key Largo Boats
• Key West Boats
• Landau Boats
• Larson Boats
• Livingston Boats
• Luhrs Boats
• Tuesday at 5:28 AM
• Marada Boats
• Mainship Trawlers
• Malibu Boats
• Manitou Boats
• Mariah Boats
• Mastercraft Boats
• Maxum Boats
• McKee Craft Boats
• Meridian Yachts
• Mirage Boats
• Mirrocraft Boats
• Monark Boats
• Monterey Boats
• Moomba Boats
• Nauticstar Boats
• Nitro Boats
• Old Town Canoe
• Parker Boats
• Penn Yan Boats
• Pioneer Boats
• Polar Boats
• Polar Kraft Boats
• Portland Pudgy
• Powerquest Boats
• Premier Marine
• Princecraft Boats
• Pro Sport Boats
• Pro-Line Boats
• Procraft Boats
• Pursuit Boats
• Rampage Yachts
• Regal Boats
• Renken Boats
• Rinker Boats
• Riviera Marine
• Robalo Boats
• Orlando Clipper
• Today at 4:35 PM
• Sailfish Boats
• Sanger Boats
• Sanpan Boats
• Scotty Craft
• Scout Boats
• Sea Boss Boats
• Sea Cat Boats
• Sea Chaser Boats
• Sea Hunt Boats
• Sea Nymph Boats
• Sea Ray Boats
• Sea-Pro Boats
• SeaArk Boats
• SeaDoo Boats
• Sealine Boats
• Seastrike Boats
• Seaswirl Boats
• Shallowcraft
• Shamrock Boats
• Shearwater Boats
• Sidewinder Boats
• Sierra by Northport
• Silver Marine Boats
• Silverline Boats
• Silverton Yachts
• Skeeter Boats
• Ski Centurion Boats
• Ski Supreme
• Skinny Water Boats
• Smoker-Craft Boats
• Sonic Usa boats
• Sport-Craft Boats
• Stamas Yachts
• Starcraft Boats
• Steury Boats
• Stingray Boats
• Stratos Boats
• Sugar Sand Marine
• Sun Chaser Boats
• Sun Tracker
• Sunbird Boats
• Sunseeker Yachts
• Supra Boats
• Sylvan Boats

• Today at 6:50 PM
• Tahoe Boats
• Tempest Boats
• Terry Boats
• Thunderbird
• Thunderbolt
• Thundercraft Boats
• Tiara Yachts
• Tracker Boats
• Triton Boats
• Trophy Boats
• Twin Vee Boats
• Vanguard Boats
• Velocity Boats
• Venture Boats
• Walker Bay Boats
• War Eagle Boats
• Weldcraft Boats
• Wellcraft Boats
• Winner Boats
• Woodson Boats
• World Cat Boats
• XPress Boats
• Yamaha Jetboats
• Zodiac Boats
• Aug 15, 2024
• Johnny Booth

iBoats Boating Forum Directory

• Mercury Outboards
• Johnson Outboards
• Evinrude Outboards
• Force Outboards
• Yamaha Outboards
• Mariner Outboards
• Suzuki Outboards
• Honda Outboards
• Chrysler Outboards
• Tohatsu Outboards
• Nissan Outboards
• Outboard Motors: non-repair
• Vintage Outboards
• OMC I/O, Inboard
• Volvo Penta
• Boat Propellers
• Boat Building and Repair
• Fiberglass Boat Repair
• Marine Electronics
• Boat Trailers and Towing
• Boating Topics and Questions
• Boating Activities and Destinations
• Boating Blunders
• Wakeboarding
• Aluminum Boats
• Bowrider Boats
• Center Console Boats
• Cruiser Boats
• Cuddy Cabin Boats
• Fishing Boats
• Fish and Ski Boats
• Pontoon Boats
• Boats (250+ Manufacturers)

Members online

• Convivialist

Latest posts

• Latest: Jdepoy
• Latest: bigd450
• Today at 8:38 PM
• Latest: F_R
• Today at 8:31 PM
• Latest: frostystorm
• Latest: Jacob Rogers

Forum statistics

Share this page.

• Forums New posts Unanswered threads Register Top Posts Email
• What's new New posts New Posts (legacy) Latest activity New media
• Media New media New comments
• Boat Info Downloads Weekly Quiz Topic FAQ 10000boatnames.com
• Classifieds Sell Your Boat Used Gear for Sale
• Parts General Marine Parts Hunter Beneteau Catalina MacGregor Oday
• Help Terms of Use Monday Mail Subscribe Monday Mail Unsubscribe
• Brand-Specific Forums

Sticky threads

• Oct 1, 2011

• Feb 24, 2011

Normal threads

• Apr 20, 2020
• Jul 15, 2024

• Nov 2, 2023
• May 27, 2024
• Mar 27, 2024

• Mar 18, 2024
• The_Sailing_Pelican
• Jan 21, 2024

• Jon Elliott
• Aug 27, 2023

• Jeff Miller
• Nov 29, 2023

• Dec 16, 2015
• Aug 12, 2023

• Jul 31, 2023
• Jul 24, 2023
• Sep 30, 2020
• May 2, 2023
• Oct 29, 2020

• Mar 29, 2023

• Island Pilot
• Jun 20, 2019

• Dec 21, 2022

• ChrisHunter
• Sep 12, 2022
• This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. Accept Learn more…