MARINE SYSTEMS
Students in the Marine Systems program learn to install, maintain, and repair marine electrical and mechanical systems through formal lectures, labs, field trips, and hands-on work on actual vessels and vessel systems. The curriculum begins with the basics of mechanical fastenings and the use of hand tools. The ability to assemble and disassemble equipment grows as students develop their hand skills.
Instruction continues with lectures and labs designed to create a comprehensive understanding of gasoline and diesel engines, basic composite construction and repair, electrical theory, wiring, pumps, and plumbing. Students learn about bilge and sanitary systems, electrical systems, propulsion systems, sailboat rigging, steering and controls, refrigeration and air-conditioning, and how these systems are integrated. Confidence is gained as students become able to troubleshoot, service, and install all of the equipment common in a modern yacht. The Marine Systems program simulates a work environment in a real world boat shop with an emphasis on developing a professional work ethic.
How You’ll Learn
Study subjects include:
AC Electricity
Marine DC Electrical
Composite Repair
Marine Diesel & Gasoline Engines
Marine Plumbing
Professional Shop Methods & Tools
Propulsion Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Steering & Controls
The Marine Systems faculty selects project boats based on the depth of information students can gain from the boat’s components and on the opportunity for associated repair and maintenance skills development. Typical projects have included engine repowers, installation of solar panels, the addition of a bow thruster, and upgrades of electrical distribution systems.
CLASSROOM SIZE
The maximum number of students enrolled at one time in the Marine Systems program is 24.
MARINE SYSTEMS CURRICULUM
Additional occupations include:
Auto Repair
Component Design
HVAC Systems
Ship Engineering
Systems Design
Technical Sales
Wind Turbines
Yacht Crewing
Yard Management
The following courses are taught through lecture and lab work as part of Marine Systems:
Shop Methods and Materials
Propulsion
Electricity Concepts
Applied Electrical I
Project Boat I
Marine Plumbing
Marine Special Topics - Mechanical
Applied Electrical II
Project Boat II: Planning and Management
Project Boat III: Service and Repair
Careers for Marine Systems Graduates
The curriculum prepares graduates to find employment as entry level marine systems technicians for manufacturers, service yards, custom builders, and yacht owners.
