I did not receive answer from Westlawn and YDS yet.
So I ask you guys: Can I expect that both course are pure technical naval archtitect courses or design courses with basic recognation boat building princips?
If you read the information on their website, you should be able to answer this question.
If you're really interested why not email, or write, one of their successful graduates. Westlawn has been around for over 80 years, they have graduates who own, and work for successful design firms.
But I think the short answer is NO. Neither of these courses are going to be on the same technical level as your engineering degree.