Sail Life - 47 ft abandoned sailboat project? ⛵️
July 16, 2023 by Sail Life | Language: EN Play Time: 00:17:28 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
John Kretschmer: https://johnkretschmersailing.com/
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18865942-sailing-a-serious-ocean
Ben’s blog: https://www.sailingkoinonia.com/
Odd Life Crafting: @OddLifeCrafting
My super quick estimate:
Deck core replacement and new deck hardware…. 6 months. USD 7000
Cap rail… 2 months … USD 3000
New hatches and portlights… 2 weeks … USD 4000
Completely remove the interior… 1 month… USD 1000
New bulkheads and cabin sole …. 3 months …. USD 5000
New tanks … USD 6000
New engine, shaft, prop, exhaust… 1 month … USD 20000
Interior refit … 12 months … USD 10000
New cushions … 1 month … USD 3000
AC and DC systems including LiFePO4…. 2 months …. USD 8000
Navigation (lights, two chartplotters, AIS)… 2 months… USD 5000
New heads … 2 weeks… USD 2000
Plumbing and thru hulls … 1 month … USD 2000
Solar arch + solar … 2 weeks… USD 13000
Freezer and Fridge (2 x CoolBlue holding plate) …. 2 months… USD 8000
Stove … 1 month … USD 3000
New standing rigging …. USD 4000
New running rigging … USD 2000
New sails … 8000 USD
New canvas (sprayhood etc.) … 3 months… USD 2000
Watermaker … 2 weeks…. USD 5000
Around 3 years
Cost 121,000 USD
Yard fees (0.51/ft/day)… 720 USD per month
Cost 26,000 USD
Total: 147,000
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