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I thought it might be a useful thread to have a list of projects and what they cost or were quoted.
Sometimes when we look over our boat we can see project that needs doing and it might be useful to have a least a general idea of what others have paid for similar jobs.
When buying a boat it is useful to be able to quickly add up the potential cost of refitting a candidate boat.
Obviously the costs are highly dependent on the circumstances so please include the following information if possible.
Type of Job: Engine replace, standing rigging replace, cutlass bearing replace etc.
Size of boat:
Year:
Location of work, country, state and type of workers, marine or inland etc.
Scope of work: If engine did it include transmission, tanks, gauges etc. If cushions did it include foam.
Brand if appropriate:
How much labor did you do yourself, was it worth it in the end.
What made the job particularly expensive or cheap. Did you get a free or ebay part.
Did you have to buy, borrow or use special tools
For DIY projects please try to include time and misc. parts. For painting projects for example I always forget the price of sandpaper, tyvak suits etc that often cost as much as the paint.
Also mention ancillary costs like haul-out and storage if it is appropriate.
Anything else you feel would be helpful to compare the cost of your project with other similar ones.
I know I'm asking for a lot so post what you have time for. The more through it is the more useful.
It would be great if you want to discuss one particular project at length to start a new thread if you don't mind.
If you score a super cheap upgrade due to special skills or dumpster luck please identify it as such so a novice doesn't think your cheap price is what they are likely to find.
Sometimes when we look over our boat we can see project that needs doing and it might be useful to have a least a general idea of what others have paid for similar jobs.
When buying a boat it is useful to be able to quickly add up the potential cost of refitting a candidate boat.
Obviously the costs are highly dependent on the circumstances so please include the following information if possible.
Type of Job: Engine replace, standing rigging replace, cutlass bearing replace etc.
Size of boat:
Year:
Location of work, country, state and type of workers, marine or inland etc.
Scope of work: If engine did it include transmission, tanks, gauges etc. If cushions did it include foam.
Brand if appropriate:
How much labor did you do yourself, was it worth it in the end.
What made the job particularly expensive or cheap. Did you get a free or ebay part.
Did you have to buy, borrow or use special tools
For DIY projects please try to include time and misc. parts. For painting projects for example I always forget the price of sandpaper, tyvak suits etc that often cost as much as the paint.
Also mention ancillary costs like haul-out and storage if it is appropriate.
Anything else you feel would be helpful to compare the cost of your project with other similar ones.
I know I'm asking for a lot so post what you have time for. The more through it is the more useful.
It would be great if you want to discuss one particular project at length to start a new thread if you don't mind.
If you score a super cheap upgrade due to special skills or dumpster luck please identify it as such so a novice doesn't think your cheap price is what they are likely to find.
