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
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Cost Tracking
| PARTS/MATERIAL | (GBP) | (USD) |
| 8 x M20 SS A4 Marine Grade Nylock Nylon Insert Nut | (Parts) – MOVE 2 BACK FROM SURPLUS | £18.76 | (≈$22.83) |
| 8 x M20 Marine Grade A4 SS A Flat Washers 316 | (Parts) – MOVE 2 BACK FROM SURPLUS | £6.91 | (≈$8.41) |
| 8 x Nylon Washers FORM M20 | (Parts) – MOVE 2 BACK FROM SURPLUS | £3.18 | (≈$3.87) |
| 10 x M20 Marine Grade A4 Stainless Spacer (move 4 to surplus) | £8.63 | |
| 10 x M20 HEX FULL NUT (For Test Assembly for Weld) | £8.29 | |
| 10 x Nylon Washer M20 (move 4 to surplus) | £4.38 | |
| 8 x M20 x 150mm Socket Cap Screw Stainless Steel A4 (316), Marine Grade, DIN 912 | £96.91 | (≈$117.03) |
| Outer Clamps – 240 mm lenght | 254mm/10 Inches diameter | AL 6082 T6 – (Material) | £252.72 | (≈$305.07) |
| Aluminium Round Bar 1 1/4″ x 700mm for 16 x 31.8mm OD Bushes – (Material) | £16.92 | (≈$20.37) |
| Delrin Round Bar – Natural (White) Acetal Rod OD 25mm Length (1000mm) – (Material) | £29.18 | (≈$36.41) |
| ALL LASER CUT PARTS – REMEMBER THAT I GOT DISCOUNT SO TAKE THIS IN TO ACCOUNT DURING ADDING INDIVIDUAL PIECES LINE ITEMS. WILL HAVE TO DEDUCT THE DISCOUNT SPREAD OVER PARTS. ALSO BREAK OUT LASER CUT EXTERNAL LABOUR | £397 | |
| (Part 16) | Keel Pivot Mechanics | £792.40 |
| EXTERNAL LABOUR | (GBP) | (USD) |
| Lathing of Outer Keel Clamps (MEL) – (External Labour) | £240 | (≈299.43) |
| Welding of Upper Keel Clamps x 2 (Rob) – (External Labour) – NOT PAID | £250 | (≈314.35) |
| Welding of Lower Halves x 2 Keel Clamps (Rob) – (External Labour) – NOT PAID | £? | |
| (Part 16) | Keel Pivot Mechanics |
| TOOLS | (GBP) | (USD) |
| 21 mm DRILL BIT For ID: 16 PCS x Keel Clamp Bushes | Material: Delrin – (Tools & Misc) | £6.69 | (≈$8.35) |
| 1” 25.4 mm DRILL BIT – For ID: 16 x Keel Clamp Tubes | £12.49 | (≈$15.58) |
| MTJNR1616H16 External Lathe Turning Tool Holder | £17.75 | |
| US PRO Tools 30mm 1/2 dr 6pt Deep Impact Socket | £6.40 | |
| H17 Impact Hex Bit Socket 1/2″ 17mm Impact Allen Key | £7.95 | |
| £36.93 |
| Tools & Misc | |||
| CATEGORY | (GBP) | (USD) | % |
| PARTS/MATERIAL | |||
| EXTERNAL LABOUR | |||
| TOTAL | 100% |
Lessons Learned
- Lesson 1….
Related Links
