Boat Manufacturing Class

Small Fibreglass Boat Construction

Update course objective, methodology, assessment (if any)

Course content should be FOR 8 hours/day as follows (if applicable):

4-days course = 32 hours

Course Duration

4 days

Course Synopsis

This 4 days short course will highlight the participants on the introduction to theory of boat drawing and lofting process.

This is followed with the theory of plug and mould development for participants better understanding. Later the participants will enlightened on the basic GRP materials for boat construction together with the knowledge of facility and tools/equipment requirements.

Finally the core activity of this course is on the mould preparation, lamination process and de-moulding process for outfitting and finishing.

Course Objective

After completing this course, the participants should be able to:

Categorize different types of fiberglass materials and equipment.
Identify safety and quality considerations in fiberglass construction.

Construct fiberglass mould and finished product.

Course Content
No.	Topic	Duration (hours)
1	Introduction to boat drawing and lofting process	4
2	Theory on Plug and Mould development	4
3	GRP material requirements	2
4	Facility and tools and equipment requirements	2
5	Mould preparation and lamination of GRP materials (practical)	4
6	De-moulding process and outfitting	8
7	Finishing, testing and delivery	8
Total Hours		32

Course Methodology

Lectures, and hands-on practical sessions.

Course Assessment

Based on hands-on practical sessions and observation.

Course Tutor

Prof. Ir. Dr. A Ab Saman Bin Abd Kader
Marine Technology Centre,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,
Skudai, Johor

Who Should Attend

Academic staff, boat builders, boat owners and technical staff who are involved in the boat building and boat operation, or any person having an interest in fibreglass boat construction.