Advice For a Newby

[emeraldisler]

I have been an avid inshore fisherman for a number of years and have owned several glass boats over that time. I would like to take a shot at building myself a 16ft backcountry flats boat.
I live in NC and would like to know if there any programs /courses that you would recommend to educate me in the process of fiberglass boat construction.
Thanx in advance

[RHP]

Have you considered the origami method in steel?

[emeraldisler]

I had not -I have something fairly specific in mind in Fibre glass but I appreciate the suggestion
Obrigado !

[Ike]

Try Carteret Community College http://www.carteret.cc.nc.us/ or
Cape Fear Community College http://cfcc.edu/programs/boatbuilding/courses.htm
Both have boat building courses and may know where you can find what you want.

NC Maritime Museum also has Boat Building Classes http://www.ncmaritime.org/programs/boat-bldg.htm

[emeraldisler]

Thanks -I will check out both of them

[sean-nós]

Have a look at the Glen-L site It's more fiberglass over wood than just fiberglass but you might find a boat you like and you can learn everything from there forum and this one its like having a school that is open 24-7 when ever you have a question just ask. I had never built a boat before this one and now I have the bug.

http://s753.photobucket.com/albums/xx179/fergalbutler/

[Ike]

Beautiful boat.