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Draw a Boat Using SketchUp

Andrew is an architect, designer of boats and SketchUp aficionado. He runs summer SketchUp training courses from his studio in South Pelion, Greece.

His boat designs are on .

His website is here:

When it comes to boats and boat design, I'm a bit of a 'newbie'. I really got interested in boats when we bought a house in Greece and built my first boat here in 2008. After that, I got the bug which led me to start designing them (I'm an architect so that sort of thing is in my blood!)

I'd been using SketchUp 3D software for my architectural work. Its ability to create models in 3D and manipulate them led me to explore how it could be used to design boat hulls.

After some trial and error, I developed a method that worked and designed a boat. I emailed it to Duckworks and Chuck was kind enough to give me a page here to feature my designs .

Since then I've read a few articles on Duckworks Magazine which relate to boat design and it crossed my mind that some of you might be interested in how I go about creating a design.

This article aims to show the reader how to draw a boat in SketchUp 3D software. I hope it might be of help to those out there who have a design in their head and just can't get it on paper. The hydrodynamics are not considered here and may be the subject of a future article. In the meantime, I'll direct those interested to Marcus Bole's PolyCAD website where you can download his hull design and hydrostatic software: www.polycad.co.uk

I import my SketchUp designs into PolyCAD for hydrostatic analysis.

Please note that the subject of this article is a preliminary design for a 12' x 5' beam small skiff, created simply to show how to go through the process and give you the knowledge needed in order to make a better design for yourself!

The Software

SketchUp is available in two versions, the free version - SketchUp Make, and the professional version – SketchUp Pro. I use SketchUp Pro but everything shown here can be done with the free version – providing it is not for commercial use. You can download SketchUp here: www.sketchup.com

In addition to the free software, I make use of a few add-on pieces of software, called 'plug-ins'.

The ones used here are:

Extrude Tools by Tig

BezierSpline by Fredo 6

Let's get started!

Use the tape command to draw a rectangle that is the length and beam of your design.

Draw a rectangle over it - make it larger as shown.

Extrude the rectangle - make the extrusion taller than the boat that you're designing.

We're going to draw the 2D views of the boat on the sides of this box, and then extrude and intersect these lines in order to create the edge lines of the plywood panels.

After that we'll put surfaces between the lines to make the hull panels.

Then we'll flatten the panels to form the flattened shapes of them.

At this stage I want to see inside the box so I use the paint bucket command. Create a new material, edit the colour to something you will notice, then reduce the opacity so that you can see inside. The example above has an opacity of about 20%.

Use the view toolbar for a top view and then, in the Camera list on the top line, choose parallel projection.

Move the tape lines from the bottom face to the top face and add another tape line centrally from bow to stern.

Over these tape lines, draw the transom line and the sheer line.

For the curve on the sheer line, I use Fredo's Bezier Spline Plug-in.

This is a 3D view. I've now added vertical tape lines at bow and stern ends.

This is the side view in parallel projection.

I've added horizontal tape lines to the face to represent the high and low points on the sheer line and the motor mounting height on the transom.

Over these lines I draw the sheer line using the BezierSpline plug-in.

This is what we have so far.

The transom and sheer line, as viewed from the top, and the sheer line as viewed from the side.

I've also transferred the lines on the side view and top view across to the rear (stern) view so that I can draw the transom as viewed from the bow.

This is the bow view, parallel projection, with the transom drawn on the face.

Add some curves using the Bezier Spline plug-in.

3D perspective view

Go back to the side view, parallel projection.

Add the stem, keel and transom lines.

Then the chine lines.

Now we have a cube with the lines of the boat drawn on each face.

Same view, without the guide lines – looking less confused.

On the top face of the cube, add the chine lines.

3D view

Same view without the guide lines.

Make a copy. We're doing this so that if anything goes wrong, we'll have something to go back to.

Now we use Tig's plug-in to extend the stem and keel line horizontally.

Then vertically.

Then intersect these edges.

After deleting the surfaces that you've extruded, you're left with the stem and keel line.

Now the sheer line.

Using Tig's Extrude Edges by Vector plug-in, extrude the lines on plan view and side view, then intersect the edges.

The result after deleting the extruded surfaces is the sheer line in its three dimensional position.

Repeat the process with the chine line.

From this view, you see that we now have the lines of the stem and keel, the chine and the sheer.

Now I take another copy so that if anything goes wrong, we'll have something to go back to.

We now need to create the transom lines.

Again, extrude the lines, intersect, then delete the extruded faces.

Like this.

This shows the top line of the transom.

Now join the intersected points to create the transom face.

I then make another copy – just in case anything goes wrong.

After deleting the unwanted geometry, this is what we have.

The transom face and lines representing the position of the keel, stem, chine and sheer.

The next stage is to put the side and bottom surfaces on the hull, using these lines as the edges of the surfaces.

First make two copies of the hull and delete unwanted geometry so that you're left with two sets of lines that form the edges of the side and bottom panels.

Then use the Sandbox, 'From Contours' command to create the surfaces.

Just triple click to select everything, then click on the Sandbox, 'From Contours' command.

The above shows the faces that have been created.

This is the same view showing the hidden geometry.

Note that the curves drawn by SketchUp consist of a series of straight lines. I used the default setting here but there is an option to adjust the number of straight sections in a curve.

Note also that the Sandbox tool has created a surface by drawing lots of triangles between the curve sections.

This is useful because later on, we can use a plug-in to twist each triangle onto the same plane as the adjoining triangle. This will give us the true shape of the flattened hull panel.

The Sandbox, 'From Contours' command sometimes forms an extra surface - like this.

One needs to zoom in and delete this extra surface.

At this stage make the transom, side and hull panels into components.

Now put the bottom and side panels onto the transom.

Hidden geometry not shown. We have half a boat hull.

Side view.

Plan view with the two halves joined.

We'll now add the interior.

I'm going for a seating arrangement of abeam at bow, stern and midships. Plus side seats running bow to stern.

The vertical supports will form part of the structural framework.

First go back and make sure that all of the hull parts are components. You've probably come across 'sticky' geometry by now. Components and Groups are the way to avoid this and at the same time organise your model.

Then draw a large rectangle below the hull - and bigger than the hull.

Pull it up until it's at the required height.

Select the rectangle by triple clicking it, then use the intersect faces with model command.

Then delete everything except the surface within the hull.

Make this a component.

Now arrange vertical faces in the positions of the seat supports / frames.

Same process, select all by triple clicking, intersect faces with model, delete unwanted geometry.

Repeat for the side seats.

The model so far.

Make a copy.

Keep one and on the other, delete the hull.

You have the internal panels.

And put it back into the bare hull.

You can now take each of these parts and use them as templates for building the frames.

You can either have large scale prints made - which can now be had for a reasonable price at plan printing shops. Several do an online service - email the drawing and they'll send a hard copy back.

Or dimension them so that you can mark them out on plywood yourself.

Flatten the hull panels.

Rotate this panel onto the reg / green axis (ground plane).

Here are some of the panels ready for dimensioning or exporting as full size pdf's.

Here's the completed boat.

After thoughts:

Scaling the model is easy but give consideration to what you want to scale. For example, you might want to make the hull longer but not the seats. If so, scale up the bare hull and then add in new seats.

The illustration above shows two alternatives. The boat that is closest has been increased in length to 18' with the height raised for a long shaft outboard.

The one in the middle is the same length as the original (12'), with the height raised for a long shaft outboard.

Frames and frame thickness's

In this exercise, I haven't given the panels any thickness. You could do this by pulling the flat planes out to the required thickness.

I haven't shown a stem, but by now you'll know how to add one for yourself!

Top 8 Best Boat Design Software in 2024 (Free & Paid)

Written by: 3DSourced

January 16, 2024

Whether you’re a student, a hobbyist, or a professional, finding the right software is the key first step to designing a boat. However, with such a wide range of programs available, you need to make sure you choose the best boat design software for you.

We usually talk about 3D software in relation to 3D printing, but 3D modeling techniques are used across many applications and industries, including boat design. In fact, 3D printing is becoming increasingly prevalent in the boat design industry, with one example being Tanaruz’s 3D printed boats .

Quick Overview

Free!ship : Best Free Boat Design Software for Linux
Sailcut CAD : Free Sailboat Design Software
Bearboat SP : Free Boat Designer for Small Boats & Kayaks
DELFTship : Intuitive Free Boat Design Tool with Professional Option
Fusion 360 : Best Free Boat Design Software for Beginners & Mac
SketchUp : Best Boat Design App for iPad
Autoship : Best for Naval & Marine Architecture, Best for Windows
Solidworks : Best for Aluminum Boat Design Software & Best for Yachts

In this guide, we review several 3D ship design software to help you do just that. We’ll take a close look at both free and professional options, so that you’ll be able to find a suitable program regardless of your budget and experience.

Read more: our feature story on 3D printed boats

Best Free Boat Design Software

1. freeship – best free boat design software for linux.

Completely free and open source

Subdivision modeling to design any hull shape

Can export designs in a range of file formats

Can submit support and feature requests

Positive reviews from users

Can be tricky for novices to get used to

Not available on Mac

Unlike most of the boat building software on our list, Free!ship isn’t developed by a company, but rather by an individual called Marven with a desire to make boat design accessible to anyone.

Free!ship is a surface modeling program for designing ships and yachts, using subdivision surfaces modeling rather than NURBs, providing the freedom to design hulls of any shape.

Available on Windows and Linux, you can get started with this free CAD software by automatically generating a basic boat structure to use as a template. You can then easily use the nodes on the structure, as well as a variety of tools like curve, split, collapse, and insert plane, to reshape the design to your liking.

You need to fill in certain parameters, such as:

Boat length
Beam length
Longitudinal and vertical direction

Once you’ve done that, you can view your boat design in four different perspectives and every angle to help you finalize your structure.

Free!ship offers the option to fill out support requests, feature requests, and report bugs. However, bear in mind that design beginners may be better off with a professional free ship design software that has more support options and tutorials available, as you don’t get any training with Free!ship.

2. Sailcut CAD – Free Sailboat Design Software

Specialist sailboat design software

Easy to use node editing

Supports a variety of sail designs

Export designs in different file types including DXF files

Not suitable for designing other boat types

If you’re looking for a free small boat design software specifically geared towards designing sails and sailboats, you can’t go wrong with Sailcut CAD .

This design and plotting software can be used to design the sail, hull, and rail of a boat, in addition to precisely computing panel development in flat sheets.

You can use it for a variety of different sail types, including wing sails, cross cut, twist foot cut, vertical cut, mitre cut, and radicul cut, so it’s a versatile tool that will suit virtually any sailboat designer.

The software provides a base design template that you can then edit and view in a variety of formats, including shaded, wireframe, and development. It provides control over all the key dimensions of your sailboat, such as boat length, gaff round, and seam width.

Sailcut provides documentation that explains how to use it for CAD as well as community mailing lists and a bug tracker where you can report issues.

3. Bearboat SP – Free Boat Designer for Small Boats & Kayaks

Specialist kayak design software

Simple to use

Control all aspects of your design

Multiple view options

Advanced tools like wetting

Not suitable for larger boat designs

Dated interface

Bearboat SP is a specialist kayak design software that can also be used to design other similar types of small boats.

People have been using Bearboat to design kayaks since 1998 – and it’s the most popular program for this specific type of boat design.

It’s a fairly simple, no-frills software that makes it easy to get stuck straight in. You begin by filling in the core boat hull parameters, such as length, stability, and design deplacement, and then just click the ‘create’ button to generate your base kayak template.

From there, you can go about making structural changes to aspects like shape seam, bow and stern seam height, and rockers parameters. You can also easily change dimensions using the nodes on the 2D wireframe design.

There are three viewing options – bird view, side view, and cross-section view – for inspecting your design from different perspectives, as well as options such as changing the color of the wireframe design for easier analysis.

Advanced features include the ability to view the wetted surface and underwater area, and a drag spreadsheet that contains all the parameters of your boat design, making Bearboat SP a well-rounded boat design tool overall.

4. DELFTship – Intuitive Free Boat Design Tool with Professional Option

More up-to-date and intuitive than other free boat design software tools

Impressive model rendering

Professional license and extension options

Perform basic calculations to check buoyancy and other factors

Free version has limited features compared to paid version

DELFTship is another great free boat design software, and offers a somewhat more professional and up-to-date solution versus Sailcut and Free!ship, with more impressive renderings than other free programs.

This 3D hull form modeling program is very intuitive with a range of easy-to-use design features, including lots of nodes that make it simple to edit your base model just by dragging and dropping.

You can inspect your models from five different viewpoints and convert them to wireframes and other formats to better analyze structure. Features like the keel and rudder wizard make it simple to design additional components of your boat.

DELFTship provides an unlimited free version alongside a professional license that costs $160. You can also add on extensions and board stability analysis calculations upon request for additional fees.

Even without the paid license you can still use DELFTship free to perform basic hydrostatic calculations and resistance calculations to help improve the precision of your designs, making this one of the most impressive free boat design tools.

5. Fusion 360 – Best Free Boat Design Software for Beginners & Mac

More beginner-friendly than other boat design software

Lots of learning resources & tutorials

High quality, flexible 3D modeling tool

Impressive renderings

Available on Mac

Not a specialist boat hull design software

Unlike the other programs we’ve covered so far Fusion 360 is a general purpose 3D modeling software that’s not specifically made for boat designing. However, it’s still widely used in boat designing, and its more general nature has some advantages.

For starters, designing a boat is a fairly large and complex task, and the more specialist software like Free!ship and Bearboat SP are complex if you’re new to computer aided design.

While Fusion 360 still has a learning curve, it’s one of the best designed, intuitive, and beginner-friendly 3D modeling software out there. On top of that, it has a huge range of learning resources and tutorials, great support, and a large user community, so it’s very popular among new designers.

In fact, there are a variety of YouTube videos and written tutorials showing how to use Fusion 360 for boat design and for different types of vessels, including yachts and canoes. These include videos showing how to design wooden boats , so it’s a good choice if you’re looking for a plywood boat design software.

Another benefit of Fusion 360 is that, unlike most naval architecture boat design software, it’s available on Mac. It even has iOS and Android apps that allow you to view designs and collaborate via your smartphone or tablet.

Fusion 360 is also free for three years as long as you’re using it non-commercially.

Best Paid Boat Design Software

6. sketchup – best boat design app for ipad.

Price : $119 a year for the app (free online version available)

3D modeling iPad app

High quality renderings

Intuitive and beginner-friendly

Free online version available

Not specialized for boat design

SketchUp is another general purpose 3D software used for boat design. While it’s not one of the most widely used boat design programs, the reason it’s on our list is that it’s one of the few premier 3D CAD tools that has a fully-fledged mobile app for iPad.

While some programs like Fusion 360 have viewer apps, these don’t have the modeling tools of their desktop counterparts. However, with the SketchUp iPad app, you can enjoy advanced modeling on a tablet, and you can even get creative using an Apple Pencil stylus.

There are a variety of tutorials and videos showing how to design boats with SketchUp, and as a user-friendly software it’s a good option for beginners. SketchUp also boasts high quality renderings for producing 3D boat designs that you can easily share with anyone.

While the SketchUp boat design app has a yearly fee, you can also use the software for free using the online-only version, or choose from a variety of desktop licenses that vary in terms of features and storage.

SketchUp also offers iPhone and Android apps, although these are more stripped back versions more suited to viewing and sharing designs on your mobile.

7. Autoship – Best for Naval & Marine Architecture, Best for Windows

Price : upon quote

Large software suite that covers the entire boat design pipeline

Used by professional boat manufacturers

Highly intuitive NURBs modeling

Comprehensive testing features and data management

Extensive training and support

Can be used to create load plans

Not available on Mac

Steep learning curve

Autoship is a software suite designed for professional naval and marine architects that provides solutions for every aspect in the boat design process, from modeling to construction and load planning modules for more optimal loading.

In terms of design, Autoship software offers five different CAD/CAM solutions:

Autoship Pro – a hull design and surface modeling program.
Modelmaker – for creating 3D models of vessels and components.
Autohydro Pro – for analyzing hydrostatics and stability of your models.
Autoplate – a plate design, expansion, and management system.
Autopower – for resistance and powering predictions.

So, you can create a package with any number of these programs based on your needs. The great thing about Autoship software is all the programs are fully integrated, so any changes made to your model integrate into each solution.

Autoship Pro is the primary design solution in this suite, with a vast array of advanced features for designing vessels. Based on NURBs modeling, the intuitive interface allows you to work in up to four views simultaneously with ten levels of zoom and unzoom for top precision.

Some of the impressive features of this vessel design software include extensive context menus to help speed up operations, the ability to color surfaces so it’s easy to pick out parts in complex designs, curvature displays for curves and surfaces, hydrostatic and resistance calculations, and strength assessment tools.

Overall, with its mix of powerful design, testing, and engineering features, Autoship is one of the most complete boat design software on the market.

8. Solidworks – Best for Aluminum Boat Design Software & Best for Yachts

Price : upon quote

Solidworks is one of the most advanced 3D CAD/CAM software out there and is widely used across design and engineering industries, from automotive to aerospace as well as boat design.

In fact, this software is used by a number of leading boat manufacturers. One such example is Kvichak Marine Industries, a Seattle-based maker of high quality aluminum vessels, including both passenger and industrial boats.

In this v i deo , the assistant chief engineer explains how Solidworks’ highly precise 3D modeling tools allow them to improve processes by spotting issues quicker and therefore improve efficiency, with the ability to inspect every element from the individual pipes within hulls to the connections within engines.

Solidworks’ extremely advanced and flexible modeling allows you to create any type of boat you like. There’s even an eBook that explains each step in designing a superyacht using Solidworks.

While this software is mostly used by professional companies, there are also numerous YouTube videos showing you how to design a boat with it, so it’s accessible to amateurs.

What is Boat Design Software?

A boat design software is a program used to sketch, plan, and model a boat in 3D. Popular boat design programs include Free!ship, Solidworks, Fusion 360, and Autoship.

What is naval architecture?

Naval architecture is the processing of designing and engineering marine vessels like ships and boats, as well as their parts. Naval architects also work in boat and ship repair.

Do I need special software for designing boats?

You don’t need a special boat design software to design boats and ships. While there are a number of specialist boat design software tools out there, general 3D modeling CAD programs like Fusion 360 and AutoCAD are also used for this purpose.

What Can You Do With Boat Software?

All boat software have different features that determine what you can do with them. For example, certain programs are designed for creating certain types of boats, such as kayaks and sailboats, so this is the first consideration you need to make to find a suitable program.

More expensive programs typically offer a much wider range of features than paid versions. At the top end are industrial solutions like Autoship and Solidworks, which offer extremely high quality and flexible modeling tools and provide support for testing, manufacturing, and engineering processes, so they’re complete solutions.

There are also software like DELFTship and Fusion 360 that provide both free and paid versions, so you can try out the free versions and then upgrade if you want the extra features available on the paid licenses.

Buying Guide – Things to consider when choosing boat software

Type of Boat

Boats come in all different shapes and sizes, and some software are specially built for designing certain types of boats. For example, Bearboat SP is primarily geared towards kayak designing, while Sailcut is for sailboats.

On the other hand, general 3D modeling software like Fusion 360 and Solidworks are more flexible, so you could use it as a Yacht design software and for other types of boats. The benefits of this are the increased flexibility and beginner-friendliness, but these general programs can lack some of the more specialist features that the likes of Bearboat SP and Sailcut have.

Compatibility

The device you’re using is going to have an impact on what naval architecture software you use, as most programs only work on certain operating systems.

In fact, the majority of boat design software are only compatible with Windows. If you’re looking for a boat design software for Mac, Linux, or iPad, you may be best off using a more general purpose 3D modeling software like Fusion 360 or SketchUp.

3D Rendering & Graphic Quality

Free programs like Free!ship, Sailcut, and Bearboat SP are all great for creating precise boat designs at no expense, but in terms of graphics and 3D model rendering, they’re all very basic.

Yachts rendered in Solidworks and SketchUp

This isn’t unusual when it comes to free programs, and if you’re not bothered about graphics then it’s no issue. However, if you do want to create higher quality models and renderings – which is especially important if you’re a student or aspiring professional boat designer – then you’ll need a program that provides this, such as Solidworks or Autoship.

Usability & Training

Boat design isn’t exactly a simple process, so if you’re a complete beginner, you’ll want a software that’s easier to get to grips with.

The free boat design software we’ve covered are all fairly simple to use, but the level of intuitiveness and support varies. If you’re a complete newbie to computer design, you may want to go for a widely used modeling software like SketchUp or Fusion 360, both of which boast great support, large communities, and more tutorials than specialist boat structural design software.

Budget & Free Trial

The price of boat design software can vary a lot, from free programs to expensive professional solutions like Solidworks and Autoship that can cost thousands, so bear this in mind. Many paid boat design software offer free trials, so you should definitely take advantage of this to try a program out.

What software is best for basic boat design?

Free!ship, Delftship, and Sailcut are all popular free software that allow you to create basic boat designs.

How do you design a yacht?

If you want to design yachts, the first step is to find a high quality yacht designing software such as Solidworks or Autoship.

How do you become a boat architect / ship designer?

To be a boat architect or ship designer you need to first obtain a relevant degree, such as a BEng or MEng in naval architecture.

How much do yacht architects make?

Yacht and naval architects can make anywhere from $60,000 to $150,000 depending on their experience and position, with the average salary around $75,000.

Autoship, Solidworks, Maxsurf, and OrcaFlex are all popular marine design software that are used in professional ship design.

To become a boat designer you first need a degree in a relevant subject, such as naval architecture, ship science, or marine technology.

The best way to learn how to make a boat hull in Solidworks is by watching one the boast hull design tutorial provided by Solidworks Product Manager Mark Biasotti.

The first step to designing a yacht is finding a suitable CAD software, such as Solidworks or Fusion 360.

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Can't select certain groups from converted models

I have been having this problem recently. This file was originally created in vector works and exported as an obj. I converted it using transmuter and everything seemed good but there are a few groups I can not select. They show up in sketchup but don’t show up in Twinmotion.

I thought that maybe it was the grouping so I exploded everything and it still didn’t work. I updated to 2024 SU and that did not work either. reboot and restart and problem still there.

I am on a Mac, M3 max with 128gb ram on sonoma 14.1

See images attached and link below to model.

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/b0ocmnd4ny28avmoi80sx/ACMwUzBLn6edK7zSMF4okXQ?rlkey=8yha7pyy9hg03s5ic1lghie0u&st=jrb0ccrf&dl=0

So you didn’t have any problems selecting those groups that I can not select?

I get that the model needs maintenance on flipping a couple faces but don’t think thats what’s keeping me from selecting a couple other groups

Correctly oriented faces are for viewing in Twinmotion. Regarding selecting other groups, you are the only one who knows what those groups are.

Got it. The rounded edge and window frame highlighted in the image I attached are what I can’t select and thats what is not showing up in Twinmotion but it is showing up in your Twinmotion model and you have them both selected so I am thinking you aren’t having issues selecting it. I still am, however, and have no idea why

The groups are selectable and can be moved.

I uploaded a video of me trying to click those groups to the same link

https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/b0ocmnd4ny28avmoi80sx/ACMwUzBLn6edK7zSMF4okXQ?rlkey=3gezwm1ulx1xpvjufb769un53&dl=0

Probably the way the objects and geometry are grouped creates selection problems for you. Try with View > Component Edit > Hide Rest of Model and look in Outliner to see the nested groups.

Just tried that but I can’t click with of those items so it doesn’t do me much good unfortunately. I also have Asus ROG STRIX 18" laptop that I opened the model on and it doesn’t work there either so now I am very curious how you are able to select those groups on your computer but I can’t on mine. Thank you for your help on this. Will you send a link to the model back to me? I am interested to see if by going through your comp somehow fixed it or if I still can’t click it

Your model is a group inside another group.

After 2 double clicks (4 clicks total), I am inside the second level of grouping and I can select and move the objects that you showed.

There’s weird scaling of groups in your model. I expect that has a lot to do with this issue. I can’t select the curved surface object at the top of the superstructure either. I don’t know whether this is due to the Vectorworks exporter or Transmutr. Can you export a different file type from Vectorworks to import into SketchUp?

Dude! I think you nailed it. So, most of the time, when I convert a file, it comes in with a mess of geometry BUT the interesting part is the scaling. It doesn’t always hold the scaling and in this case the boat was like 1,700’ long so I used the ol’ opt+measurement tool to scale to the correct size. I just opened the file before scaling the model and I can select the items so I think I need to regroup and scale down differently. Still would love to know how the other guys were able to open without issues,

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Can't select certain groups from converted models
BUT the interesting part is the scaling. It doesn't always hold the scaling and in this case the boat was like 1,700' long so I used the ol' opt+measurement tool to scale to the correct size. I just opened the file before scaling the model and I can select the items so I think I need to regroup and scale down differently.