2016 Wooden Boat Festival

Tuition: $125        Call Fine Edge Nautical Seminars to Register: 360-299-8500

Beginning with an explanation of core electrical terms followed by key design criteria for both DC and AC systems. Calder will review how to size and install electric circuits that comply with boat-building and safety standards, and will cover core troubleshooting techniques, specifically investigating starting, charging, and general boat circuits. 
No previous experience or knowledge required. This seminar will help you understand your own electrical systems and teach you how to correct many common problems. 

Tuition: $125                  Call Fine Edge Nautical Seminars to Register: 360-299-8500


Beginnig with an introduction on diesel engines and how they work. Topics will include often overlooked critical installation issues, core maintenance, testing starting and charging circuits, techniques for starting recalcitrant engines, overheating engines and how to find the source of the problem, and troubleshooting miscellaneous engine problems.
No previous experience or knowledge required. Attendees will come away prepared to carry out all normal maintenance on their engines and troubleshoot some of the more common problems experienced at sea. 

Washington State is home to some of the finest marine and maritime education and training in the world, serving all parts of the industry.  This informative and interactive session will showcase public, private and non-profit marine trades and maritime training programs.  Anyone who has thought of pursuing a career in the maritime industry   should attend this session!  Attendees will learn about local, regional and statewide training programs; as well as career opportunities and job prospects. 

Square Dancing!!