Basic Fiberglass Boat Repair

Got a boat in need of some love and not sure where to start? This hands-on class will focus on both structural and cosmetic work on fiberglass boats. Students will learn to safely handle fiberglass and resins, and practice on boats actively used by the sailing school at HRMM.

This is primarily a skills-based class where you will get to practice: damage assessment, planning repairs, making forms, surface prep, application of resin to fiberglass, materials handling, leveling, and gelcoat application. All materials will be provided, and beginners are welcome.

Dates: Weds./Thurs., April 8-9, 6-9 PM
Instructor: Max Smith
Class size (max.): 8
Attendance (min.): 4**
Skill level: basic
Prerequisites: none

Registration
Household Member & Above: $175***
Individual Member: $184***
General Public: $193
Register By: April 6

**Classes that do not meet the minimum attendance number may be cancelled or rescheduled. If so, you will receive a full refund, or class credit, regardless of the cancellation date.

***We encourage you to become a member to receive discounted class tuition. You must be a current member on the date of registering to receive your discount. Please login to activate your member discount. To become a new member, please sign up here, or call 845-338-0071.

Instructor: Max Smith is a multidisciplinary craftsman with ten years of experience in woodworking in various forms, stringed instrument repair and making, piano tuning and repair, boatbuilding, cabinetmaking, and as Maintenance Coordinator for the Beacon Sloop Club. He is a full time instructor at HRMM and has participated as a skills demonstrator at the Eric Sloane Museum in Kent, CT. Max frequently sails his 15' Goat Island Skiff, inviting friends and teaching them the basics of sailing.