My stepson specializes in fiberglass boat repairs. When he heard about this new class, he got excited because he said, "I have always wanted to build a boat, but I didn't think I could afford to build a 20-footer; I know I can afford to build a 14-footer." Regarding the minimum boat weight of 240 pounds, he said, "That's great, because it is a lot easier, and cheaper to build a heavy boat than a light boat."