Cost to Build

Here I will keep a running total of expenses for building my Hull #157

Update: I stopped keeping track here in October of 2023 but I will fill in all major costs for a good idea of the final amount.

Keel Plate Welding Top Plate to Fin = $750

Green Sand Molds for Lead Keel Bulbs = $1000

Casting of Lead Bulbs = $250

1 Bucket Alexseal 212 Super Fair Base / 1 Bucket Alexseal 212 Superfair Converter = $500

Alexseal 501 Topcoat, Primers, Converters, Reducers, Additives for Interior = $500

Alexseal 501 Topcoat colors, Primers, Converters, Reducers, Additives for Exterior = $2000

9mm Acrylic Windows custom cut for observation pod = $150

Lewmar Ocean 70 Deck Hatch = $500

Lewmar Medium Profile Hatch for Foredeck = $650

Lewmar Low Profile Deck Hatch for Companionway = $500

Foam for interior cushions = $400

Fabric for Interior cushions = $250

Teak Trim for interior = $150

Latch and Hinge Hardware for Interior Hatches = $350

Garmin 1042XSV Chartplotter = $750

Garmin AIS 800 = $400

Garmin GMI 20 = $120

Echomax Active XS = $1100

Tri- Color Masthead Light = $250

Stern Light = $200

Victron Mppt 75/10 , 75/15 = $150

Victron IP67 25A battery charger = $150

Victron Argofet 200A x 2 = $100

Victron BMV-712 Smart Battery Monitor = $150

Fuse holders, Breakers, Bus Bars, Electrical connectors, $1500

Nuts, Bolts, Screws, Washers, Hardware = $1500

AIS VHF Masthead Whip Antenna = $150

Airmar P-19 Transducer = $150

Harken Mkiv Roller Furler for Jib = $1400

Blocks, Cleats, Cam Cleats, Rope Clutches, Winches for running rigging = $3000

Harken Track and kit for Traveler $350

Lines for running rigging = $750

5 Forespar Pro-Valves for Thru Hull connections = $1250

APS-70 for battery control = $150

ML-RBS for battery control = $130

Dual LiTime 100AH lithium batteries = $500

Bomar Inspection Hatches for Cockpit Lockers x 2 = $300

Plastimo Contest 101 Cockpit Compass = $200

Stainless grab rails for Observation Pod = $200

Anchor Strong Attachment Points for Deck and Cockpit = $250

October 2023

1 x 4.35gal jug of West System 105 Epoxy Resin and 1 0.95gal jug of 206 West System 206 Slow Hardener and 1 x 1qt can of West System 205 Fast Hardener = $575

Payment to Seattle Fabrication for the supply and cutting of the 5/8in A36 steel Keel Plate and Top Plate = $1680

July 2023

Payment to Piotr Czarniecki for all Stainless Steel handrails, stanchions, pulpit and pushpit = $4500

2 x (4ft x 8ft) sheets of Dragon Hydrotek BS1088 9mm Marine Grade Plywood and 2 x CVG Douglas Fir boards = $450

June 2023

1 x 4.35gal jug of West System 105 Epoxy Resin and 1 x 0.95gal jug of West System 206 Slow Hardener = $543

2 x 43oz can of West System 404 High Density Filler = $70

1 x 10pk of 3M N95 Dust Masks = $35

April 2023

2 x 1gal can of Alexseal 442 Finish Primer = $190

2 x 1gal can of Alexseal Finish Primer Converter = $190

1 x 1 gal can of Alexseal Topcoat Brushing Reducer = $45

1 x Jumbo Koter roller and 5 x 2pk Wooster Mohair Nap Rollers = $25

1 x 10pk of paint tray liners = $3

February 2023

1x2gal bucket of Alexseal Super Fair 212 fairing compound standard base = $225

1 x 2gal bucket of Alexseal Super Fair 212 fairing compound fast converter = $225

January 2023

1 x 2gal bucket of Alexseal Super Fair 212 fairing compound standard base = $225

1 x 2gal bucket of Alexseal Super Fair 212 fairing compound fast converter = $225

December 2022

1 x 4.35gal jug of West System 105 epoxy resin = $319.24

1 x 0.94gal can of West System 206 slow hardener = $149.29

1 x box of 80 grit sanding discs for 5” orbital sander = $41

1 x box of 40 grit sanding discs for 6” orbital sander = $60

1 x roll of plastic sheeting, 1 x 5qt mixing pail, 2 x box of rubber gloves = $65

2 x 3/4in fiberglass fin rollers, 2 x 4” epoxy spreaders, 10 x 3” chip brushes = $57

1 x pair of heavy duty fiberglass shears = $75

November 2022

1 x package of tungsten carbide blades for the planer and 1x package of high speed steel blades = $30

1 x Mr. Heater 200,000 BTU job site heater = $130

1 x 4.35gal jug of West System 105 epoxy resin = 319.24

1 x 0.94gal can of West System 206 slow hardener = $149.29

2 x 43oz can of West System 404 high density filler = $70

1 x 5oz can of West System 410 microlight filler = $26

1 x box of 5” 80grit 3M sanding discs for Makita sander = $41

1 x box of 5” 120grit 3M sanding discs for Makita sander = $35

September 2022

10 x sheets of 80grit sandpaper for the long board = $95

1 x Makita Random Orbit Palm Sander = $89

1 x 43oz can of West System 404 High Density Filler = $35

1 x 2pack of 3M n95 masks for sanding = $25

1 x 20pack of belts for band file sander = $20

4 x 1qt mixing cups, 1 x West System reusable stir sticks, 6 x West System 800 foam roller covers = $15

1 x 10gal diesel fuel for truck to pick up mast = $50

Shipping, Customs, Broker, and Warehouse fees to get mast from France to Seattle = $1090

August 2022

1 x 4.35 gal jug of West System 105 epoxy resin = $319.24

1 x 0.84 gal can of West System 206 slow hardener = $140.64

1 x Woodriver No.62 rabbet plane = $210

16 x Harbor Freight squeeze trigger quick clamps = $300

1000 x (5 x 50mm) A4 stainless steel chipboard screws from England = $260

10 x 1qt mixing cups and 10 x 1pt mixing cups $10.50

1 x can of Mirka dry guide coat in black = $34

July 2022

8 x 6/4 – 10’ boards of clear vertical grain Douglas Fir for stringers and battens = $525

June 2022

Baxter in-line air sander and Baxter band file from Harbor Freight = $197

43oz. can of West System 404 high density filler, 10 x 1qt. Mixing cups, 1 gallon jug of Acetone = $58

5 rolls of 80 grit sandpaper for air sander = $25

May 2022

1 x 4.35 gal jug of West System 105 epoxy resin = $319.24

1 x 0.94 gal of West System 206 slow hardener = $140.64

10 x 1qt mixing cups = $5.80

2 x Lewmar #14 self tailing winches, buy one get one free = $650

Mixing cups, 3M respirator / filters, box of rubber gloves, plastic ground sheeting = $150

Seventeen 2”x4”x8’ boards, Five 2”x6”x8’ boards, Four 2”x6”x10’ boards. =$308

Box of 3” deck screws = $30

March 2022

50” x 10yd roll of 125 g/m2 fiberglass cloth = $70

50” x 10yd roll of 600 g/m2 45/45 bias fiberglass cloth = $140

Ryobi corded electric plane, used = $60

2 x Lewmar #6 single speed chrome winches, buy one get one free = $199

February 2022

1 Gallon West System 105 Epoxy Resin, 1 quart slow hardener, mini pump set =$155

20ft 200g/m2 4” wide fiberglass cloth tape, 50” x 10yd roll of 200g/m2 woven fiberglass cloth= $75

November 2021

Additional payment for remainder of CNC cut plywood kit, CNC cut rudder, CNC cut daggerboards, skeg mold, full timber kit including keel floors and mast support beams, plus the Globe 5.80 fiberglass cloth kit = $5705

Origo 1500 single burner alcohol stove = $450

Pot holder kit for Origo stove = $71

Gimbal kit for Origo stove = $189

October 2021

Deposit for CNC Kit from B&B Yachts including; Plywood kit, Timber Kit, and CNC cut rudder = $2340

Selden Mast and Rigging Kit from the Classglobe 5.80 shop = $3877

Blue Shark Deck Fittings Kit from the Classglobe 5.80 shop = $1940

Globe 5.80 Stainless steel fittings from the Classglobe 5.80 shop = $1709

Quictent 13’x26′ party tent for construction space = $530

Total Running Cost = $56.506