I am about to attempt this as a bit of a love and money spinner,I am 24.
I have been looking at this group for the last two weeks after I bought
20liters of fiberglass for a small project,then bought another 44 gallons
for the fun of it..lol.
First project will be expensive due to the buying all the products retail
however I will enjoy it I think.
Just got to get the basic's and boat design and how to make a good and fast
floating design and I will be making my first fiber glass boat from a mould.
I will post back if it sinks.

I think you can't go wrong if you set a budget even if small and are
prepared to loose on it,however you must like what you are doing from my
point of view,no idea about wage however for example making a Yatch has to
be the best money maker for cost.

No Yatchs for me.

"Sean C" wrote in message
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I have looked at previous postings in this newsgroup and although I
can find references to people looking to make similar changes, I can
find no postings from people that have actually done it, for good or
bad.

My question is this; I am in my mid 30's, in the UK, and looking to
have a change of career from engineering to boat building. I am
considering taking a year out to do a course, probably in traditional
boatbuilding and conservation. Is there anybody out there that has
made a similar change and if so what are your views on it now. What
salary could I expect to earn, what are the job prospects, what is job
security like etc.

Also if there is anybody in the industry reading this, what would your
views be on taking on an enthusiatic, educated and capable person but
one in their mid 30's and straight out of college.

Any replies will be greatly appreciated.