Foreword
Welcome to my Kiribati 36 DIY build journey. A 36′ Aluminium ‘Bluewater’ sailboat with twin rudders and a retractable keel. After completing a global circumnavigation on two wheels (See: Blog | YouTube) I now set my sights on doing the same by water. My hope is that the build, cost tracking and lessons learned will aid aspiring boat builders in their own quest. Please know the following:
- I have no affiliation with the company selling the boat plans, in other words, my words are my own. I am however affiliated with Google AdWords in the hope that any revenue made will assist towards the completion of this project.
- In the event of me deviating from the original build plans, adding my own parts, or amending parts then this is highlighted in the articles with ‘** Note‘.
- An up-to-date parts/article Index (including total expenditure) can be found: HERE
- Feel free to ask question via this blog, YouTube comments, or email: kiribati36 @ modularhippo.com – My aim is to respond to all questions within 24 hours.
Index
| Build Progress | Cost Tracking | Lessons Learned | Related Links |
Build Progress
Cost Tracking
| PARTS/MATERIAL | (GBP) | (USD) |
| 1 x Keel Pin – Aluminium 6082 Round Bar 2″ x 200.0mm – (Material) | £20.40 | (≈25.65) |
| 1 x 80mm Dia x 100mm Length Natural UHMWPE (2 sheave Wheels) – (Material) | £14.87 | (≈18.92) |
| 1 x Sheave Plate AL 5083 (12mm) – (Material) | £19.08 | (≈$39.89) |
| 3 x Sheave Plate Ears (small) (12mm) AL 5083 – (Material) | £18.18 | (≈$35.32) |
| 3 x Sheave Plate Ears (large) (12mm) AL 5083 – (Material) | £25.44 | (≈$44.62) |
| 1 x LARGER Sheave Plate AL 5083 (8mm x 240mm x 970mm) – (Material) | £66.67 | (≈$85.54) |
| 1 x Stainless Steel Round Bar 1″ x 435mm (2 x Long Pin through sheave wheels) – (Material) | £20.64 | (≈24.84) |
| 1 x Stainless Steel Round Bar 40mm OD x 225mm (4 x Small polished bushes inside sheave wheels) – (Material) | £24.24 | (≈29.18) |
| 1 x Round Bar Rod Not Nylon Delrin White 40mm OD (2 x Plastic spacers between sheave wheels) – (Material) | £11.81 | (≈14.21) |
| 1 x 60mm x 200mm for 4 x 2 inches Delrin cleat wheel plugs. | £19.99 | (≈23.96) |
| 8 x M8 Nylon Insert Locking Nuts A4 | £3.64 | (≈4.64) |
| 6 x M8 x 45mm A4 Marine Grade Socket Cap Allen Key Head Bolt | £5.89 | (≈7.51) |
| 12 x M8 Nylon Plastic Penny Washers | £3.99 | (≈5.09) |
| 4 x M8 Nylon Plastic Penny Washers (did not order enough) | £3.49 | (≈4.45) |
| 10 x Split Pins Cotter pin Stainless Steel A4 316 Marine Grade (need 4 ADD SIX SURPLUS) | £6.91 | (≈8.81) |
| 5 x A4 Marine Stainless R Clips.Cotter retaining pins (need 4 ADD ONE SURPLUS) | £8.35 | (≈10.65) |
| 12 x M8 Flat Penny Washer A4 Marine Grade Stainless Steel | £6.95 | (≈8.86) |
| 130mm OD x 100mm(ACETAL Rod NATURAL White Copolymer Delrin Round Bar POM C Engineering Plastics) | £59.31 | (≈75.64) |
| 80mm OD x 100mm(ACETAL Rod NATURAL White Copolymer Delrin Round Bar POM C Engineering Plastics) | £32.00 | (≈40.81) |
| (Part 17) | Keel Lifting Sheaves | £239.04 |
| EXTERNAL LABOUR | (GBP) | (USD) |
| 1 x Sheave Plate AL 5083 – (Laser-Cut) – (External Labour) | £13.92 | (≈$16.83) |
| 3 x Sheave Plate Ears (small) AL 5083 – (Laser-Cut) – (External Labour) | £11.04 | (≈$13.35) |
| 3 x Sheave Plate Ears (large) AL 5083 – (Laser-Cut) – (External Labour) | £11.47 | (≈$13.87) |
| 1 x LARGER Sheave Plate AL 5083 (8mm) – (Laser-Cut) – (External Labour) | £9.03 | (≈$11.59) |
| Welding of (small) Sheave Plate Ears and Plate – (External Labour) | £25 | (≈$30.10) |
| Welding of (large) Sheave Plate Ears and Plate – (External Labour) | £25 | (≈$30.10) |
| 4 x Small polished bushes inside sheave wheels – Large Hole and Polish) – (External Labour) | £40 | (≈$51.02) |
| 4 x Delrin Wheels for rope with Radius profile – (External Labour) | £50 | (≈$64.15) |
| 2 x UHMWPE Wheels machined with Radius for lifting Keel – (External Labour) | £25 | (≈$32.08) |
| 4 x 5mm holes drilled for wheel pins – (External Labour) | £10 | (≈$12.83) |
| (Part 17) | Keel Lifting Sheaves | £61.43 | (≈$73.96) |
| Reduced Shank Drill Bit 25.5mm Blacksmith HSS Twist Drill for Steel Metal | £17.50 | (≈$22.32) |
| CATEGORY | (GBP) | (USD) | % |
| Parts/Material | £139.38 | (≈212.02) | |
| External Labour | £61.43 | (≈$73.96) | |
| TOTAL | £124.13 | (≈193.79) | 100% |
Lessons Learned
