Boat Building School - Marine Trades Institute

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COMPREHENSIVE CAREER BOAT BUILDING PROGRAM

Dive into a career that combines the traditional with the modern, craftsmanship with skill, and passion with work. This is where timeless techniques meet innovation, and your expertise shapes the next generation of the marine industry.

TRAIN IN A REAL-WORLD SHOP AND ON THE WATER!

12

Month Program

Three

15-week semesters

80%

Hands-on Training

Small

Class sizes

Program Focus

  • Shop and Boatyard Safety
  • Traditional Boat Building
  • Basic Woodworking
  • Planking Techniques
  • Composite Repair
  • Hull Shape and Construction
  • Mechanical Installation
  • And More!

Career Pathways

  • Marine Carpentry
  • Dealerships
  • Marine Manufacturing
  • Boat Restoration
  • Custom Boat Building
  • Marinas
  • Entrepreneurship
  • And More!
Cost of Attendance

Ian McClaughry

Amazing Alumni

The biggest benefit from attending [the school] was the exposure I got to different areas of the industry, as well as a wide exposure to different types of boats. Seeing those things gave me a great idea of what part of the industry I wanted to go work in. I really enjoyed my time [as a student]. It was a great experience matched by nothing else. I feel the instructors were more than qualified to teach and were able to give me all the knowledge I needed to succeed in this industry.

Ian McClaughry | ‘22 Marine Service Technology | Walstrom Marine