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Course
Composite Boat Builder
American Boat and Yacht Council
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Cost
$85
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This certification course is designed for marine professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of composite boat construction. It provides the foundational knowledge and practical applications necessary to build and evaluate fiberglass and composite boats according to industry best practices.
Apply marine composite construction techniques by selecting and executing single‑skin or sandwich construction in boatbuilding contextsSelect reinforcement fabrics and resins based on material properties for performance‑driven marine composite applicationsIntegrate structural details such as stringers, bulkheads, transoms, and hull‑to‑deck joints in composite vessel structuresExecute composite fabrication processes including hand lay‑up, vacuum bagging, chopper‑gun molding, and sandwich construction in shop and yard environmentsPerform quality assurance procedures by inspecting laminates and controlling catalyzation and wet‑out to ensure composite part integrityFollow safety practices for handling composite materials and equipment in a marine composite shop environment