Hard Skills
AdvancedLoftingThe technique of laying out boat lines at full size on a floor to create templates for construction.
IntermediateMarine JoineryThe craft of constructing and installing interior wooden fittings, cabinetry, and furniture specific to maritime vessels.
IntermediateCaulking and SealingThe process of filling seams between planks with oakum or cotton and sealing them with pitch or compounds to make the hull watertight.
AdvancedSteam BendingUsing a steam box to soften wooden planks or ribs, making them pliable enough to be bent around a mold or frame.
IntermediatePrecision MeasurementThe ability to use calipers, micrometers, and levels to ensure all components meet exact maritime specifications.