Noticias

Parametric vs Modelling Your Own: Why Sized-to-Fit Files Win

Modelling a boat part from scratch takes hours and rarely fits first time. Here is why parametric, sized-to-fit files are faster, more accurate and easier to iterate.

Anchoring Upgrades: 3D-Printed Bow Rollers and Chain Guides

How to design, print and fit bow rollers, chain guides and anchor accessories that quiet the ground tackle and protect your bow.

3D-Printed Organizers to Tame Lines and Gear on Deck

Practical 3D-printed organizers that keep sheets, halyards and small gear tidy and secure on a working deck.

Best 3D Printer for Marine Parts: An FDM Buyer's Guide

What actually matters in an FDM printer if you want to make boat parts: enclosure, hotend temperature, bed adhesion, build volume and the settings that turn a printer into a marine parts workshop.

Grow Herbs On Board: 3D-Printed Self-Watering Planters

Fresh basil and mint at sea are realistic if the planter survives heel, spray and a week alone — here is how to design, print and run a self-watering herb setup on a boat.

How to Measure a Hose and Thread for a Perfect 3D-Printed Fitting

Measure hose ID, OD and thread size the right way so your 3D-printed marine fitting fits first time — with a simple caliper-and-pitch workflow.

How to 3D Print Watertight Boat Fittings That Hold Pressure

3D-printed hose barbs and through-hulls leaking? The problem is rarely wall thickness — it's layer bonding and the seam. Here's how to print marine fittings that actually seal.

Best Materials for 3D Printing Boat Parts: PETG vs ASA vs Nylon

PETG, ASA or Nylon? A practical guide to choosing the right 3D printing material for marine parts — covering UV, saltwater, heat and strength, plus the print settings that actually matter.