Welcome to The Boat School - Husson

L to R Back Row: James Markos, Paul Morin, George McBride, John Vreenland, Lora Mills & President William Beardsley
Front Row: Mark Sherry, Kyle Macklin, Jostin Hort

The Boat School - Husson University

40th Year Graduation
Graduation Press Release

The Boat School in Eastport, Maine

The Boat School - Husson is America's oldest boat building school and Maine's most affordable and comprehensive marine trades training program. The well equipped campus is located directly on the ocean in historic Eastport, Maine. The Boat School is fully accredited and offers one and two year certificate & diploma programs in Boat Building and Composites Technology. Graduates are qualified for the following positions: Boatbuilding (Wood & Composite), Marine Joiner, Mold Maker, Lofting Technician, Marina Technician, Composite Technician, Hull Surveyor Assistant, Systems Installer, Job Estimator, Boat Repairer, Shipwright, Service Manager, Yard Manager, Straddle Lift Operator, Cabinetry Technician, Fiberglass Boat Repair Technician, Marine Painter and Marine Mechanical System Technician.

The Boat School also offers professional development training for workers in Maine's marine trades. These include one, two and three day programs that cover topics such as Marine Painting, ACMA Composite Technician Certification, Straddle Lift & Marine Fork Lift Operations and safety Training, Rigging, Engine Alignment and ShopBot CNC Training. Week-long summer programs are also offered.

Offering One & Two Year Programs

Career Opportunities

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Boat School Husson Graduates may find employment for a variety of positions in boat construction, maintenance and repair in boatyards, marinas and in yacht construction. The Maine boatbuilding and boat repair industry report a chronic problem finding qualified workers.

Program Education Outcomes

Upon completion of the certificate curriculum in the Boatbuilding program, the graduate is prepared to

Understand and apply basic principles of boatbuilding using wood as the primary construction material.
Understand and apply basic principles of marine drafting and lofting.
Draw complex dimensioned three-view mechanical drawings and auxiliary views, draw lines plans and interpret construction drawings and meet accepted industry drawing practices.
Understand and apply knowledge regarding marlinespike seamanship, rules of the road, chart work, and boat handling to include launch, haul and cradling of boats.
Qualify for employment for a variety of positions in boat construction, maintenance and repair in boatyards, marinas and in yacht construction.

Resources

The Marine Trades Library is located at The Boat School facility in the City of Eastport, Maine.

For more information

Please click here for an application to the boat school, or feel free to contact us at:

The Boat School
c/o Husson Admissions
One College Circle
Bangor, Maine 04401
(207)853-0990
(207)973-1069
petersona@nescom.edu

Boat School Eastport Campus Contact
John Miller, Administrator
207-853-2518
jmiller@boatschoolhusson.net

2009/10 Tuition

In State: $8,640

($220/credit plus course materials)

Out of State: $13,490

($330/credit plus course material)

New Brunswick: $8,640 USD

($220/credit plus course material)

Assistance is proveded in locating room and board facilities on the island community of Eastport

Events & News

Incredible Boston Trip

Friends of The Boat School Offering Residents of Eastern and Downeast Maine Incredible Trip to Boston at an Incredible Price With Local "Hometown Departures"