LOFTING

Course Description

Lofting is the step between a set of plans being created and building a boat. It involves enlarging the drafted plans to full size on the “mould loft floor.” It includes the three views of the boat for ease of taking full scale patterns and reference for the build.

You will learn start to finish how to turn a table of offsets into a full-scale lines drawing, troubleshoot any discrepancies that might be in the original plans, and take patterns off a loft floor drawing.

In this three-day class, led by boatbuilder Eric Hvalsoe, you will loft a Bill Garden designed “Tom Cat.”

Design: Tom Cat 

Designer: William Garden 

Class Schedule:

Dates: June 7-9, 2024 (Registration Closed)

Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Instructor: Eric Hvalsoe

Tuition Price: $475 (Non-Member) | $400 (Members)

CWB members enjoy discounts on all classes, join today!

About the Instructor: 

Eric Hvalsoe has more than 30 years of experience in small wooden craft design and construction, marine carpentry and fine woodworking. Trained as a professional boatwright, Hvalsoe has also taught students around the world in the finer points of wooden boat construction.

CANCELLATION POLICY:  

  • Cancellation more than 30 days in advance: refund less a $50 administrative fee.  

  • Cancellation 30-15 days in advance: 50% refund of the course fee.  

  • Cancellation 14 or fewer days in advance of the course: No refund. 

Cancellation requests must be submitted via email to: dkimball@cwb.org