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Boatbuilding & Restoration Curriculum

Second Year


The second year of the restoration program builds on the knowledge and skills achieved in the first year through the teaching of advanced restoration skills and project management techniques.

Fall

Group laying out patternThe first term begins with a review of shop safety. The first week is dedicated to a course in hull survey and assessment resulting in student survey reports of selected vessels. The second week is dedicated to a course in project management. Included in the project management course are real time exercises in materials costing and procurement, labor estimates, business fundamentals, and contracts and customer relations. Students then begin the restoration of their second year project boat. Project management and labor estimating are applied directly to the second year restoration project. During advanced lofting students learn the techniques used to transfer the shape of the faired hull to patterns and molds used in the restoration of the subject boat. Students then focus on the restoration of the hull framework and planking. Students also focus on improving craftsmanship as well as the management of restoration projects. Portfolio items will include photographic documentation of restoration project, survey report, bill of materials, table of scantlings, labor estimate, contract agreement and lines /construction plans.
Courses: Survey and Assessment, Project Management, Advanced Lofting, Restoration Practicum IV.

Spring

The second term focuses on the final phase of a yacht’s hull restoration and includes joinery such as decks, cockpit furniture, hatches, and interior bulkheads. The final phase of the restoration includes finishing and fitting out with hardware, sailing rig or power train in the case of a powerboat. Portfolio items include photographic documentation of the restoration project.
Course: Restoration Practicum V.

I had to work efficiently and quickly. My IYRS education helped me find the balance - doing good craft and getting it done on time." Jen Harner, Class of 2005