SibLim - the costs

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  • 21 Nov 2015 23:03
    Reply # 3653100 on 3528138
    24 litres of WEST epoxy resin and hardener: $470.
  • 15 Nov 2015 19:35
    Reply # 3634857 on 3528138
    Two, 3.9m 150x50 and one 2.4m 250x50 lengths of kwila for the skegs: $454.
  • 15 Oct 2015 09:42
    Reply # 3578640 on 3528138
    Today I took delivery of eight opening portholes, which I bought on Trade Me for $1,800.  Sheer folly, you might think: but I remember the ones I had on Sheila and Badger with a great deal of affection.  As I spend a lot of my time in tidal anchorages and - in the future - probably dried out, being able to get a through draught through the side of the boat, as well as fore and aft, will be a great benefit in the summer.  David reckons that they won't do anything for the boat's stability, but I think they are just wonderful.  Apparently, they date back to the thirties.
    Last modified: 15 Oct 2015 20:39 | Anonymous
  • 22 Sep 2015 21:56
    Reply # 3539347 on 3528138
    I've had a search on the NZ website, Trade Me for a self-tailing winch for ages.  They usually come in pairs and they are in high demand and go for a lot of money.  However, patience has paid off and I just bought an Enke ST10 for $172.50 including postage.  Bearing in mind that the winch has never been used (still has its label on), I reckon I've got a bargain.  It should be big enough for me to haul up the sail when I'm sailing out of an anchorage and steering at the same time.  It should also work from the pram hood.
  • 16 Sep 2015 09:03
    Reply # 3528788 on 3528138
    I know there are all sorts of other costs included in building the boat - renting the space to build, for example.  But some people have a shed, some people live in houses with bits of scaffolding kicking about, etc.  Other builders may, or may not, use moulds in their boat.  What I'm trying to do is to itemise(ish) how much the actual boat costs.  I don't really have time to note down every cent I've paid and I also feel that it's getting a bit too personal to go into so much detail.  But someone who wants to know how much a simple 26 ft boat will cost - not including tools, sandpaper, bits and bobs, a building site and the set up, will get a good idea of it.  For that matter, I should include the cost of electricity, putting fuel in my friend's car, extra grog to keep me going, etc, etc.  I could go on forever!

    (David and I have already talked about this, but I felt I should explain a little more why I'm doing it the way I am.)

  • 15 Sep 2015 21:26
    Reply # 3528157 on 3528138

    ... Plus the timber bought at auction for the strongback. A bundle of 2" x 10" treated softwood.

    ... Plus seven sheets of 15mm MDF for a deck for the strongback and for temporary moulds ("cover sheets", that have been used to protect the corners and edges of more expensive sheet materials, much less expensive than the regular stuff).

  • 15 Sep 2015 21:19
    Message # 3528138
    For those who are interested in possibly building themselves, I thought I'd run this topic on costs.  Every time I buy something major, ie over $100, that is either hardware or materials for the boat, I'll post it.  I'm including second hand items on the assumption we will all go there!  The price is in Kiwi dollars, because if you are reading this, you can easily find an online currency converter to change it into your currency.  Here is what I've spent so far:
    • $108 - second hand Sowester Bosun grid compass
    • $300 - second hand pressurised meths cooker
    • $855 - 6m x 152 mm alloy tube for mast
    • $400 - second hand kauri for panelling
    • $5,192 - 43 sheets, 12mm gaboon plywood
    • $970 - 3 planks 8x2 douglas fir for topmast: 1 x 4.2m, 2 x 4.5 m
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