I spent two hours searching before making a new thread as I know this information is out there on the forum, but could not find it- please forgive if you have answered this question before.
I am performing a “time & effort” (Read: MONEY) cost study/analysis on our next
boat and need some opinions from experienced commentators.
The question I have for you guys is par of the feasibility study of
buying a 38’
aluminum deck salon sailboat- bare
hull. A failed dream of a man killed by cancer.
Hull is painted beautifully, but perhaps this is an issue with fit out as this will make any further welding expensive or nearly impossible. Has all hatches/windows with the
boat acrylic still in paper (nice patterns at least). Has
engine which was delivered from the factory 20+ years ago and has since sat unused. SABB continuous duty 30hp.
Head will be removed and
oil tested- lets consider its condition dead on arrival.
Tanks are integral and complete. Floors, framing, bulkheads, watertight bulkheads, standpipes with seacocks, some walls, all in: welding seems complete. Has
windlass.
NO RIG. Needs 45’ stick, boom,
sails. Chainplates are integral. I am not afraid of a used and re-annodized stick.
My wife and I like simple boats.
Refrigeration, lights, fans,
depth sounder,
VHF, stereo.. That’s about it. Might consider
radar in the future, but it would be a digital wireless affair anyway as we navigate with ruggedized IPADS (5 years without an issue and counting).
I would like a Formica
interior. White oak trim (no
teak: anywhere).. Think Dashew Sundeer: simple, bright, well lit.
I am repaired/built boats professionally and generally been in composites for 10+ years. I now do CAD for a living as a recent graduate. (Let me known if you need any drawings..)
My question:
What costs have these types of projects been for you guys? What should my estimated
budget be?
Not including storage/transport. Concentrating on parts/materials.