Industrial designer Josh Tulberg has created the Mini Boat, a 6ft electric boat manufactured with 3D printing and laser cutting technology. You can order a DIY kit from his website Rapid Whale, or build the Mini Boat from scratch using his step-by-step instructions.  

Sail Away on DIY Electric Mini Boat Made with 3D Printing and Laser Cutting | All3DP

3D printing has disrupted many industries with the promise of design complexity and short lead times. Join us for this list of the most interesting 3D printed boat projects in 2019.

3D Printed Boat: 5 Most Interesting Projects | All3DP

A German yacht and motor boat manufacturer have announced that they are using 3D printing to create a 10 meter long hull.

World's First 10 Meter Long 3D Printed Yacht Hull | All3DP

Kickstarting 3D printer BigBox wants to rock the boat in today's 3D printing market. It offers more in every category for much less money.

BigBox Promises Faster, Cheaper 3D Printer for Everyone | All3DP

We all know about RC planes and cars, but what about some fun on the water? Let these 3D printed RC boats give you the watery thrills you're looking for!

3D Printed RC Boat: The Best Projects for Rocking Boats | All3DP

Summertime is here, and what better way to spend it then by lounging outside by a refreshing body of water. Take your enjoyment of the outdoors a step further by becoming the captain of your own 3D printed WiFi Paddle Boat, designed by Greg Zumwalt.

[Project] Make a Summer Splash with this 3D Printed WiFi Paddle Boat | All3DP

Want to spend the summer days sailing the seven seas and soaking up the sun? Thingiverse user UniversalMaker shows us how to build a 3D printed Open RC Boat equipped with solar panels.  

Project of the Week: 3D Print a Solar-Powered Open RC Boat | All3DP

The Ruiz Brothers of Adafruit are at it again with another fascinating 3D printing project: the 3D printed Crickit Paddle Wheel Boat. This water rover even has an underwater camera mount, so you can capture footage at your end of the summer pool party!

[Project] Have a Pool Party with this 3D Printed Cricket Paddle Wheel Boat | All3DP

For today's Weekend Project, we're looking at a 3D printed RC Airboat by maker Simon Sörensen. After some trial and error, the 3D printing enthusiast was able to create a functional boat design – and you can too!

[Project] Set Sail in This 3D Printed RC Airboat | All3DP

Livrea Yacht, an ambitious project from two Italian boat builders, will be the first-ever 3D printed yacht. The Hamburg-based Lehvoss Group is providing the team with carbon fiber-reinforced thermoplastics to produce parts with dedicated direct extrusion 3D printing technology.

Lehvoss Group Provides Carbon-Reinforced Thermoplastics for World's First 3D Printed Yacht | All3DP

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<div><p>Version one is designed for single filament printers.<br>
Version two (MMU) is designed for multi material printers.</p>
<p>Help support my design work by visiting my referral links:<br>
Upland referral (virtual property trading game): <a rel="nofollow" href="https://r.upland.me/qk9X">https://r.upland.me/qk9X</a><br>
Brave Browser referral: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://brave.com/tod573">https://brave.com/tod573</a></p>
<p>Visit my website: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://StarLabs3D.com">https://StarLabs3D.com</a></p>
<p>My YouTube: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/c/ToddOlsen">https://www.youtube.com/c/ToddOlsen</a></p>
<p><strong><em>See video below</em></strong></p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Prusa</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>i3 MK3 MMU 2</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Yes</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>.15</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>25%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Hatchbox+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Hatchbox PLA                    </a>

                    Tan, Brown, Black, Red
<h3 class="thing-component-header design how-i-designed-this">How I Designed This</h3>
<p class="detail-video"><iframe src="//www.youtube.com/embed/1cwOeWBrNh0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
                <p class="detail-caption">https://www.youtube.com/c/ToddOlsen</p>
                <p class="detail-image"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/b7/11/9a/b3/8f/Crypto_Tip_Image.jpg"></p>
                <p class="detail-caption"><strong>https://StarLabs3D.com</strong></p>
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Pirate Ship

Version one is designed for single filament printers.
Version two (MMU) is designed for multi material printers.

Help support my design work by visiting my referral links:
Upland referral (virtual property trading game): https://r.upland.me/qk9X
Brave Browser referral: https://brave.com/tod573

Visit my website: https://StarLabs3D.com

My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ToddOlsen

***See video below***


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<div><p>Retaining nut for the ball joint of the foot of the Vico Marine boat cover support pole.  I bought two off Amazon and one came with the wrong nut.  While I wait for the replacement part, I figured what the hell and modeled this.  Maybe I&apos;ll lose this and need a replacement next summer or maybe there&apos;s someone else out there that might need this.</p></div>
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Vico Marine Cover Support Ball Joint Retaining Nut

Retaining nut for the ball joint of the foot of the Vico Marine boat cover support pole.  I bought two off Amazon and one came with the wrong nut.  While I wait for the replacement part, I figured what the hell and modeled this.  Maybe I'll lose this and need a replacement next summer or maybe there's someone else out there that might need this.

boat 3d

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<div><p>A simple Venice Style Gondola. The original fin is very thin and bends a little during hardening so i added a slightly thicker version.</p></div>
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Gondola for Tabletop 28mm / Venice Style

A simple Venice Style Gondola. The original fin is very thin and bends a little during hardening so i added a slightly thicker version.

boat propeller

<html><head></head><body><h3 class="thing-component-header summary summary">Summary</h3>
<div><p>Life raft for ship model builders</p>
<p>normal printing</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>OWn build printer</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Yes</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.15</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>15%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Kaisertech+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Kaisertech PLA                    </a>

                    White
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Life raft

Life raft for ship model builders

normal printing

<html><head></head><body><h3 class="thing-component-header summary summary">Summary</h3>
<div><p>I wanted to create my own Design vor a Jet Boat.<br>
So far I am quite happy with the result but there is still a way to go.<br>
If you have suggestions for the setup fell free to tell us.</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Anycubic</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>All-metal Mega</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.2</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>100</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Sunlu+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Sunlu PLA                    </a>

                    White
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>I have yet not made a testprint!</p></div>
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Jet Boat Hull

I wanted to create my own Design vor a Jet Boat.
So far I am quite happy with the result but there is still a way to go.
If you have suggestions for the setup fell free to tell us.

<html><head></head><body><h3 class="thing-component-header summary summary">Summary</h3>
<div><p>Designed to fit 2007 VLX Malibu Boat.  This is for the hole in the floor where the Table mounts.  Many people do not use the table and end up with a hole that ends up getting toes pinched or broken.  </p>
<p>Currently Malibu doesn&apos;t sell this size hole for my boat so I created this version and it fits snug as a bug in a rug.</p>
<p>Print upside down, no supports 30% infill PETG for outdoor usability. </p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Creality</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Ender 3 Pro</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.2</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>25%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Overture+PETG&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Overture PETG                    </a>

                    silver
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Malibu Boat Floor Table Plug

Designed to fit 2007 VLX Malibu Boat.  This is for the hole in the floor where the Table mounts.  Many people do not use the table and end up with a hole that ends up getting toes pinched or broken.  

Currently Malibu doesn't sell this size hole for my boat so I created this version and it fits snug as a bug in a rug.

Print upside down, no supports 30% infill PETG for outdoor usability. 

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<div><p>It&apos;s a shark attack.</p></div>
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 shark attack

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<div><p>This is a mount for the Standard/Horizon marine radio remote mic (CMP23). It provides a way to mount the mic on the binnacle stand (pipe) when combined with a third-party rail mount. This helps avoid drilling holes and taking up space in your NavPod. </p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-350/hull-deck/cockpit/snap-on-railmount-stainless-steel/">https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-350/hull-deck/cockpit/snap-on-railmount-stainless-steel/</a></p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Prusa</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>i3 MK2.5</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Yes</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.16</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>25%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Polymaker+Polyflex+PLA+or+ABS&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Polymaker Polyflex PLA or ABS                    </a>

                    Black
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>I printed with Amazon Basics PLA, but this ideally would be a printed with a more durable material like ABS.</p></div>
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CMP23 Remote Mic Mount

This is a mount for the Standard/Horizon marine radio remote mic (CMP23). It provides a way to mount the mic on the binnacle stand (pipe) when combined with a third-party rail mount. This helps avoid drilling holes and taking up space in your NavPod. 

https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/catalina-350/hull-deck/cockpit/snap-on-railmount-stainless-steel/


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<div><p>Upgrade FT011 Feilun RC Boat alu rudder support (center)</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Creality</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>CR10S PRO</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Yes</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.2</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>60%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=greentech+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        greentech PLA                    </a>

                    Black
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FT011 Feilun RC Boat alu rudder support (center)

Upgrade FT011 Feilun RC Boat alu rudder support (center)

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<div><p>1:120 S-80 RC Submarine Updates </p>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IdB7weWiirc" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ct4RSxiw4xk" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdB7weWiirc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdB7weWiirc</a><br><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct4RSxiw4xk">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct4RSxiw4xk</a></p></div>
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1:120 S-80 RC Submarine Updates 

1:120 S-80 RC Submarine Updates 

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/IdB7weWiirc" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ct4RSxiw4xk" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdB7weWiirc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct4RSxiw4xk

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