10 Day Yacht Varnisher – The Complete Online Varnishing Course
About Course
An online varnishing course covering traditional gloss Yacht Varnish work. Take an in depth look at products, tools, application technique, theory and workplace setup. The varnishing course program teaches you to produce a professional level finish. Working in realistic, everyday environments such as your garage or workshop. Study online with lifetime enrolment to re-visit at any time. This online varnishing course offers 10 days of content with a manageable, bitesize module set for each day. The online course provides a clear to follow, start-to-finish method on applying a high gloss Yacht Varnish finish to woodwork. The method is based primarily around wooden boat varnishing and the marine industry however you can also apply it to household applications such as tables, floors and doors that require a high gloss finish.
Lifetime enrolment means that students can refer back to the course at any time. Work through the material again and refresh their knowledge. The recommended pace is 1 module a day but students are free to study at their own rate, alongside a project or as and when they have the time. My course on how to varnish a wooden boat is also an ideal accompaniment for my modernised wooden boat building plans. By enrolling on this course you automatically qualify for a discounted rate on any of my boat building plans. Perfect if you are looking to build and finish a wooden boat at home to a professional standard.
View a Sample Lesson
If you’d like a bit of a further insight into the sort of material that is included in the course then click here to view a sample lesson on tipping.
Enrol On a Varnishing Course Today
Save yourself the hassle and wasted time of trying to learn how to varnish a boat on YouTube or asking for advice on Facebook and getting multiple conflicting answers that only tell you a fraction of what you need to know. Enrol with 10 Day Yacht Varnisher today and you can learn my complete tried and tested method for delivering a pro level finish on your wooden boat at home.
Course Launch Phase
10 Day Yacht Varnisher is currently in its launch phase which means the entire program is not yet built but it will be completed shortly. Students can enrol now at a discounted price and begin working through the modules that are already built. Take a look at the curriculum tab to see the full, course schedule and which lessons are currently complete.
Course Curriculum
Pre Launch
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Pre launch introduction
02:43 -
Share your common issues, questions and suggestions
MODULE 1 – Introduction
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MODULE 1 LESSON 1: What we will aim to achieve on this course
05:28 -
MODULE 1 LESSON 2: About me
03:15 -
LINKS: Quick find course index and help
MODULE 2 – Products
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MODULE 2 LESSON 1: My top 5 traditional varnishes
23:13 -
MODULE 2 LESSON 2: What will we be using?
07:28 -
MODULE 2 LESSON 3: Wood structure types
02:32 -
MODULE 2 LESSON 4: Alternative finish products
04:31 -
MODULE 2 LESSON 5: Epoxy in finishing
07:22 -
QUIZ: Module 2 review
MODULE 3 – Recommended Tools and Gear
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MODULE 3 LESSON 1: Surface preparation products
05:34 -
MODULE 3 LESSON 2: Surface preparation tools
09:51 -
MODULE 3 EXERCISE: Making a custom sanding block
04:24 -
MODULE 3 LESSON 3: Cleaning products
02:56 -
MODULE 3 LESSON 4: Application tools
07:50 -
MODULE 3 LESSON 5: Health and personal protection
03:34 -
QUIZ: Module 3 review
MODULE 4 – Surface Preparation
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MODULE 4 LESSON 1: Timeframe expectations
06:25 -
MODULE 4 LESSON 2: Preparing good existing finishes
07:54 -
MODULE 4 LESSON 3: Stripping bad existing finishes
21:56 -
MODULE 4 LESSON 4: Preparing bare wood
07:01 -
MODULE 4 LESSON 5: Sanding vs fairing
12:09 -
MODULE 4 LESSON 6: Masking
05:30 -
MODULE 4 LESSON 7: Removing staining from old wood
05:59 -
MODULE 4 LESSON 8: Staining
13:30 -
QUIZ: Module 4 review
MODULE 5 – The First Coats
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MODULE 5 LESSON 1: Environment
07:50 -
MODULE 5 LESSON 2: The first coats
11:19 -
MODULE 5 LESSON 3: Roller technique
07:06 -
MODULE 5 LESSON 4: Brush technique
18:14 -
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QUIZ: Module 5 review
MODULE 6 – The Build Up
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MODULE 6 LESSON 1: First build up stage
10:04 -
MODULE 6 LESSON 2: Intermediate fairing
04:06 -
MODULE 6 QUICK TIP: Cheat product
02:20 -
MODULE 6 LESSON 3: Second build up stage – honing your skills
11:38 -
QUIZ: Module 6 Review
MODULE 7 – The Last Coats
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MODULE 7 LESSON 1: Final coat preparation
03:54 -
MODULE 7 LESSON 2: Dust control and setup day
10:28 -
MODULE 7 LESSON 3: How to clean a brush
06:06 -
MODULE 7 LESSON 4: Application day
02:55 -
QUIZ: Module 7 Review
MODULE 8 – Flatting and Polishing
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MODULE 8 LESSON 1: Flatting
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MODULE 8 LESSON 2: Polishing
MODULE 9 – Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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MODULE 9 LESSON 1 – Varnish issues
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MODULE 9 EXERCISE – Student case studies
MODULE 10 – Project Spotlights
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Staining Miss Isle
06:31 -
Varnishing Miss Isle
16:59 -
Varnishing the Stapley
14:30 -
Tideway varnish system
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Chris Craft varnish system