Gathering a basic kit of good quality tools is essential before students arrive on campus for their first day of class. The following information is provided to help assemble the tools and books needed for each program.
MARINE SYSTEMS
Textbooks and Recommended Reading:
Before the first day of class, students enrolled in the Marine Systems Program should have a copy of the two books noted with an asterisk (*) on the book list. All other required or recommended titles books are available in the school’s library for checkout or students may purchase from a provider of their choice.
2025-2026 Marine Systems Program Book List
Tools:
Students enrolled in the Marine Systems Program must acquire tools on the Marine Systems Program Tool List. Optional tools listed are those tools that a student may find helpful but are not required for the core program. NWSWB does not recommend a specific tool vendor or supplier for marine systems tools. For tool guidance, read the advice letters from instructors included in the tool list link below.
2025-2026 Marine Systems Tool List
BOATBUILDING
Textbooks and Recommended Reading:
Students enrolled in the Boatbuilding Program are provided the required textbook, Hand Tools by Aldren A. Watson. All other required or recommended titles are available in the school’s library for checkout or student’s may purchase from a provider of their choice.
2025-2026 Boatbuilding Program Book List
Tools:
For the Boatbuilding Program, students can acquire tools independently or through Edensaw Woods, a proud sponsor of the Boat School, located in Port Townsend, Washington. All tools can be purchased through Edensaw Woods to make ordering easy and streamlined but is at the discretion of the student.
Students enrolled in the Boatbuilding Program must acquire tools on the Boatbuilding Program Tool List. Alternative tools listed are those to be substituted if another similar tool brand cannot be ordered. Optional tools listed are those tools that a student may find helpful but are not required for the core program. We recommend students order and acquire all their tools at once, especially if ordering from Edensaw Woods.
For tool guidance, read an advice letter from instructors: A Student’s Guide to Buying Tools
2025-2026 Boatbuilding Program Tool List
How to Order
The tool list for the Boatbuilding Program is listed above. Pre-ordering your tools from Edensaw Woods ensures incoming students get a special Boat School discount. Your tools can be pre-requested and set aside for will call pick-up, or you can purchase as you need them. The student discount will be granted the entire time you are enrolled at the school. If you do not wish to order through Edensaw Woods, please reference the tool lists above to know what tools are required each quarter.
211 Seton Rd.
Port Townsend, WA 98368
www.edensaw.com
