Westlawn vs. McNaughton

Discussion in 'Sailboats' started by jibwench, Oct 28, 2004.

  1. jibwench
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    jibwench jibwench

    Anybody out there have experience with either Westlawn or McNaughton for Yacht Design? I am considering enrolling in one of them (or another where I can do distance learning) and am looking for pros/cons with either. I'd appreciate any input, either from the student side or from the potential employer side.

    I've enjoyed sailing now for about 6 years and am trying to figure out how to change careers to something connected to my passion for sailing!

    Thanks...
     
    jibwench, Oct 28, 2004
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  2. MarkC
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    MarkC Senior Member

    Yeahh... welcome to the gang. :D

    Please click on the menu section heading titled 'Education'.
     
    MarkC, Oct 28, 2004
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  3. Raggi_Thor
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    Raggi_Thor Nav.arch/Designer/Builder

    After reading the FAQ at McNaughton I think they have a good concept. That's all I can say for now.
     
    Raggi_Thor, Jan 21, 2005
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  4. CDBarry
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    CDBarry Senior Member

    If you are interested in a career related to sailing, become a broker. The designer makes a fee of about 3% to design a boat, but the broker makes 10-12% to sell it.

    There are also a lot more yachts sold every year than built.
     
    CDBarry, Jan 22, 2005
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  5. Robert Gainer
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    Robert Gainer Designer/Builder

    Money

    If money is the only motivating force then get a job as a stockbroker or an attorney. If creating something where it did not exist before is the thing that you want to do, then study design. I do things because I enjoy them, not because of the money. I may not be rich but I think I am a lot happier then some other people that I know who are very well to do but only get to spend time on their boat a very small percentage of the time.

    I have the perfect job for someone that enjoys the water. I run the sailing and boat building school for the Hudson Fisheries Trust in Beacon New York. The money is adequate and I get to spend my time with boats and kids year round. Can you image that; someone pays me to do what I enjoy as a hobby.
    All the best,
    Robert Gainer
     
    Robert Gainer, Jan 22, 2005
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  6. Wynand N
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    Wynand N Retired Steelboatbuilder

    Why do angels only smile on certain people :?: You are are a blessed man and I evy you.

    Ps. Did the goods arrived?
     
    Wynand N, Jan 23, 2005
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