WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Gain practical experience in the construction of traditional clinker and carvel craft. This will include:
- Selecting the right tool for the job and learning and practicing tool sharpening.
- Lining-off for planking.
- Basic boat building joints.
- Spiling to determine plank shapes.
- Shaping and fitting planks.
- Different types of plank scarfs – demonstration & practical.
- Steaming and copper riveting, other fastenings, and adhesives.
- Knees, floors & bulkheads.
- Caulking, Painting & finishing.
You will also cover some relevant theory, including:
- Looking at different hull construction types.
- Sources of information – plans, lines drawings and lofting, determining stem and apron bevels from the lofting.
- Different methods of setting up centreline structures and building jigs.
