Using LiDAR in Boat Building | How to Import Iphone LiDAR Scan into CAD software (EP126)

In this episode of Motor City Boat Werks, I explore how to use the LIDAR sensor in your iPhone to scan your boat’s engine compartment and then import that data into CAD software to plan engine placement. This is especially helpful for amateur boat builders and restorers who want precise measurements without relying solely on tape measures or cardboard patterns.

This episode is about:
✅ What LIDAR is and how it works on iPhones (iPhone 12 Pro and newer)
✅ Apps for scanning and measurement: Measure app, 3D Scanner App, Onshape
✅ Step-by-step process for capturing engine room scans
✅ How to export LIDAR data into CAD software for engineers or advanced planning
✅ Tips for getting accurate scans: lighting, clutter removal, fluid movement, and more
✅ Lessons learned from experimenting with multiple scans

Whether you’re planning a new diesel installation, restoring a classic trawler, or just curious about digital boat measurements, this video shows you practical ways to integrate modern tech into traditional boat building. How do you import a LIDAR scan into CAD software? Can you use an iphone for amateur boat building and boat restoration? This episode I talk about using a LiDAR scanner in the iphone to help fit the diesel engine in my trailerable trawler. MotorCity Boat Werks channel provides how-to tips and tricks for boat sailboat restoration and boat building. Please join me Fridays at 5pm EST episodes from the Boat Werks.

0:00 LiDAR in Boat Building
1:48 What is LiDAR?
6:00 FREE LiDAR Apps Iphone
13:00 LiDar scan to CAD import

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