Boat Building Program

The Boat Building Program

Small Boats Option | Cruising Boats Option

The Boat Building Program offers two course concentrations, Small Boats or Cruising Boats. Students must select one concentration when applying to the program. The courses are conducted separately in different shops, but the students in both courses reguarly converge for classroom time.

The courses instruct students in the construction of traditional and modern boats using wood as the principal material, however the Cruising Boats program also incporates composite materials, such as fiberglass or carbon, into the construction of the hull, interior and parts.

The Small Boats option is ideal for students who want to learn the traditional boat building skills used for generations while incorporating time-saving and efficient tools and materials. The boats built in this program are generally traditional designs re-imagined by contemporary designers who discovered ways to enhance the longevity and durability of wooden boats with modern methods.

Students in the Cruising Boats program learn how to complement wood with man-made composite materials and glues in order to enhance the strength, durability and speed of the finished product. Cold-molding is the primary construction method in Cruising Boats, which results in a lightweight, stiff and durable boat.

Please click here to view the complete course description in our academic catalog.

For more information about our graduation rates, median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit this link.