Anita also worked on the U.S.S. Constitution as a Ship Restorer during the five year restoration between 1992 and 1997. The job openings in this area are very limited because most wooden boats are becoming antiques. For Anita, it was very much a case of being in the right place at the right time. She recommends learning to understand the structure of trees, and also practicing how to fit and marry wood. That's the most satisfying part of the whole job process for her.
Boat builders fabricate, repair, and modify wooden boats according to blueprints.
They may also cut, and form parts, such as keel, ribs, and sidings, using carpenter's hand tools, and power tools. Boat builders may specialize in fabricating particular parts of the boat or be designated as a Bulkhead Carpenter, Bulwark Carpenter or Hull Builder.