boat building training

[Katman]

Hi everyone

in my quest to build my own boat i have decided on doing some training - so far i've found two places one in southampton college and the other in lowestoft.

Has anyone had any experiences with colleges in the UK?

Could anyone recommend a college?

All advice much appreciated.

 

[alan54]

not sure but try Plymouth or Falmouth college`s
good luck

alan

 

[mtb]

Depends on what type of material you intend to use.
you could try
the mother of all marine lincs site they have plenty of boat building sites listed .
One thing about Uk places they are both expensive and will only because of time give you the basics .
Perhaps you'd be better trying to find work with a good boat builder, at least you'd get paid while you learned.
Cheers
Mick

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/boats
I want a big steel ex trawler or tug v, cheap or swap for tug

 

[cariad]

Falmouth has a jolly good course, it's also a good place to be as there is now the Maritime Museum and various other projects going on.

 

[snowleopard]

what material are you planning to use? nm

nm

 

[colin_jones]

there is a traditional (wood) boat building school in Lyme Regis Dorset