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 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) |
| Aluminum for rail-feet – AL (Aluminum): 6082 T6 – OD: 2 Inches (50.8mm) – Length: 2 pieces x 875mm – (1750mm in total) – (Material) | £74.88 | |
| 6082 T6 Aluminium Tube 1 1/2″ OD x 10swg x 465.0mm (Railing OD Size to have something to gauge against) – (Material) | £18.00 | |
| 30 x M6 Nylon Insert Lock Nut Nyloc A4 Marine Grade Stainless Steel. – (Parts) | £2.84 | |
| 22 x meter 7×7 SS 316 cable (4mm rail wire / 6 mm with coating) – (Parts) | £42.18 | |
| 4 x Pairs of Cable End Bits – Your order number is A722507. | https://www.force4.co.uk/ – (Parts) | £93.75 | |
| 1 x Meter Wire – 7MM 7X19 AISI 316 – A4 Stainless Steel Wire Rope (turned out to big and not of any use, might be able to use for something else on the boat) – (Parts) | £10.78 | |
| 26 x M6 (65mm) Allen Bolt Socket Cap Screws Hex Head A4 Marine Grade Stainless Steel – (Parts) | £10.47 | |
| 42 x Plastic Shoulder Washer (Bushing) – For feet. – (Parts) | £15.41 | |
| 10 x Plastic Shoulder Washer (Bushing) – For feet. – (Parts) | £3.19 | |
| 12 x M6 Shoulder Washer (Bushing) – For Wire Ears – (Parts) | £5.28 | |
| 80 x FORM C WASHERS A4 STAINLESS STEEL M6 – (Parts) | £6.88 | |
| Acetal Delrin Plastic Nylon Rod Shaft Bar – OD: 16MM x LENGTH: 100MM (make end cable spacers) – Turned out I could use shoulder washers instead so not needed). | £4.99 | |
| 50 x (1.6mm – OD: 12mm) NYLON WASHERS FORM A FLAT PLASTIC WASHER M6 | £7.62 | |
| 4 x Stainless Steel D Shackle with Allen Screw Head 6MM (Aft Opening) | £14.04 | |
| £34 | 12 pcs x 7mm Thick Ears – AL-5083- Laser Cut (breakout material) | ? | |
| £6.20 | 4 pcs x 8mm Thick Wire Guides – AL-5083- Laser Cut (breakout material) | ? |
| EXTERNAL LABOUR | (GBP) | (USD) |
| 26 x External drill and radius from Mel – (External Labour) | £130 | |
| 12 pcs x 7mm Thick Ears – AL-5083- Laser Cut – (External Labour) | ? | |
| 4 pcs x 8mm Thick Wire Guides – AL-5083- Laser Cut – (External Labour) | ? |
| Tools / Misc | (GBP) | (USD) |
| Einhell TS 125/115 Angle Grinder Disc Cutting Stand Mount | £19.89 | |
| 10 x Professional Metal Cutting Discs 1mm Thin 5″ 125mm | £7.49 | |
| Sealey Plunge Power Drill Press Stand Bench Pillar Pedestal + Vice Clamp DS01 | £35.99 | |
| 1 x Drill bit 8mm | £3.59 | |
| HSS Blacksmith Drill Bit – All Metric Sizes 38mm | £23.99 | |
| 10 x Lathe Carbide Triangular Tips Inserts Turning Cutting Tools TNMG 160404 | £13.96 | |
| 1 x Mac Allister Impact Drill 600W 240V MSDH600 (for 8mm holes) | £19.95 |
(order or take 4 plastic shoulder M6 & 4 small plastic and 4 M6 stainless from Surplus)
Lesson Learned
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