Hard Skills
IntermediateWooden Hull CaulkingThe process of driving oakum or cotton fibers into the seams between planks of a wooden boat to ensure watertight integrity.
IntermediateUse of Caulking ToolsProficiency in using traditional tools such as caulking irons, hawsing beetles, and mallets to compact materials into seams.
IntermediateMarine Sealant ApplicationApplying marine-grade pitch, putty, or modern compounds over caulked seams to seal them permanently against water ingress.
AdvancedTimber InspectionIdentifying moisture content, rot, or structural flaws in wooden planks before and during the caulking process.