Cost to build a boat or to have one built is by far the most common question i am asked. but it is a question for which there is no simple answer. this might seem odd, but consider the following: it is very difficult to pre-guesstimate boat building costs, especially prior to a design having been. Wood. the traditional boat building material used for hull and spar construction. it is buoyant, widely available and easily worked. it is a popular material for small boats (of e.g. 6-metre (20 ft) length; such as dinghies and sailboats).. The following costs are just an indication of what it can cost you in new building. the main factor is simply the type, price and availability of the wood at the time of purchase as the quality wooden iron wood is hard to get, we strongly recommend you to collect the wood before starting to build..
If the cost of labor amounts to approximately 60% of the total cost (if the boat were to be built in the us) that becomes very approximately a 35% discount on the project as a whole to a us customer. naturally, there are costs involved to build in new zealand, such as travel, shipping, and import duties.. Cost of building runabout? discussion in 'wooden boat building and restoration' started by old750, sep 14, 2007. joined: sep 2007 i know it doesn't sound logical but everyone i've talked to says that building your own boat will cost you twice as much as you expected and take twice as long as you planned.. Follow the redesign and construction of a classic wooden fishing boat, a simmons sea skiff. the boat is for sale by andersonboatworks of otego, ny--contact andersonboatworks@gmail.com or visit.
