F/T Program

250 Small Craft Construction Pt II

Course info

420 Clock hours, 25.0 quarter-credits

This course, in conjunction with other courses, is part of a complete degree program. At the discretion of the school and instructor students not enrolled in a degree program may be admitted to any full-time course. However, without the stated prerequisites demonstration of adequate knowledge and skills is required.

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Course details

Start date:	04/04/2011
Course dates:	April 4-June 17
Course days:	Monday - Friday
Course times:	8am - 5pm
Term:	Spring
Length:	3 months
Class limit:	12
Tuition:	Based on degree program selected View current tuition scale for Degree Programs
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Skill level:	See prerequisites
Location:	NWSWB Port Hadlock Heritage Campus
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Prerequisite(s)

100 - Basic Skills for Boatbuilders
220 - Lapstrake Construction

Education goal

This course will concentrate on teaching the construction techniques typical of small boats of from approximately 15 to 25 feet. Project boats might include motor launches, daysailers and small working craft.

Description

This course is a natural progression in the boatbuilder’s education from techniques and skills learned in the Lapstrake Construction section. Now, you will begin applying your skills to larger and more complex craft that, while still “open” often are designed with decks, hatches, bulkheads and simple furniture.

You will learn a variety of ways to frame boats that include both steam-bent and sawn frames. Likewise, you will learn how to frame a light-weight deck and how to include lodging and hanging knees and blocking for deck fixtures. Several decking systems will be discussed and you may build ply-wood, cedar tongue and groove and/or laid decks.

Small boats may be lapstrake planked, but many are carvel planked. You will learn how to plank both round bottom and hard-chine boats using a variety of planking methods such as carvel, lapstrake, and batten seam.

Interior structures become more important in these boats than in their lighter weight lapstrake sisters. You will learn how to spile for and install structural and/or watertight bulkheads. You will build floorboards, thwarts and seats. Hatches, hatch coamings and steering consoles are especially typical of motorboats. Inboard motor launches need engine beds and engine boxes.

You will learn how to design and execute the joinery needed for these and other structures. Some joints will be designed for maximum ruggedness while others will be created as much for their appearance.
Sailing boats of this class generally have centerboards and trunks. Some incorporate both a lead ballast keel and a centerboard. Coamings are often used to separate the cockpit areas from 220the deck. Steambending techniques for frames, planking, and coaming will be demonstrated and practiced.

Finishing work often includes instruction in applying traditional oil-based finishes, such as varnish and enamel, as well as handling finishes designed to cover epoxy and fabric coated surfaces, such as found on many decks.

Course outline

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Special instructions

The Traditional Small Craft Construction course is full for the 2010-2011 school year. Contact the school to inquire about the waiting list.

For further information contact

Student Services Administrator
(360) 385-4948
courses@nwboatschool.org