Boatbuilders in Portland OR?

[cthippo]

I've decided I'm going to enroll in the paramedic program in Vancouver WA and so I'll be living in the greater Vancouver - Portland urban sprawl for a year or so. I'm wondering if anyone knows of a boat builder in that area I might be able to get a job with and learn some boatbuilding skills while I learn how not to kill patients. I figure since I'll probably be living someplace where I won't have room to build anything maybe I can be productive and learn on someone else's expensive project

Christiansen Yachts. They weren't much relative to the premier large yacht yard of the States, Delta (Seattle). Well, they are still in business so they must be doing something right. Other than that, Clipper Craft in Portland if they're still around, and Schooner Creek, which is building very nice boats. Consider taking a shower before applying at any of these places.

[dougfrolich]

Schooner Creek Boatworks is in Portland.

[cthippo]

OK, thanks, guys. I'll take a loot at them when I get down there.

"I'll take a loot at them" - They all have security.

[hoytedow]

Maybe he meant lute, in which case the security might need beefing up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_K5zRA2APo

[cthippo]

Originally Posted by mark775

"I'll take a loot at them" - They all have security.

That's why you approach from the water

Though if the price of wood goes up any more they may start keeping it in vaults!

[glasser]

there is a bunch of shops in Richmond and north van you can try looking in to Elvis Marin in north Vancouver