that is awesome because I am in the navy now and was also looking at tidewater. until recently i thought i was going to be able to start the restoration, but I have now found out that my new ship will be going on deployment soon. what specific classes did you take? personally, I think the mig welding one is really the only one that i need. the body work i can pick-up myself and i already have experience in engine building; however, i am a little slow on the suspension work. thanks - this helps a lot.