The Boat School - Husson is America's oldest boatbuilding 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 offers one- and two-year certificate and diploma programs.

Graduates of The Boat School - Husson are qualified for the following positions: Boatbuilding (Wood and 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.

First-year students build the very popular Whitehall Rowing Tender. More than 2000 student man-hours go into building the vessel. Whitehalls are considered one of the most beautiful of rowboats. They have been built here at the Boat School for almost 30 years.

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 and Marine Fork Lift Operations and Safety Training, Rigging, Engine Alignment, and ShopBot CNC Training. Week-long summer programs are also offered.

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