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.
Cost To Date: £14,362.00->£17,043.32 | $17,953.81->$21,588.23
Index
| Build Progress | Cost Tracking | Lessons Learned | Related Links |
Build Progress
Cost Tracking
Breakdown (when applicable):
Parts/Material – Any raw material that I needed, or any ready made parts.
External Labour – External help with machining, milling or welding.
Tools & Misc. – Cost related to project, but not part of physical boat itself.
Category Breakdown – Cost Tracking per Category in £|$|%.
| PARTS/MATERIAL | (GBP) | (USD) |
| 1 x [0-8] – First Bulkhead bow side – Material 5083 | 837x314x8mm, 837x314x8mm, 757x342x8mm – (Material Not Broken Out). | £118.95 | (≈$161.23) |
| 1 x [1-6] – Second Bulkhead bow side – Material 5083 | – (Material Not Broken Out). | £439.20 | (≈$595.32) |
| 1 x [2-8] – Third Bulkhead bow side – Material 5083 | – (Material Not Broken Out). | £222.68 | (≈$301.83) |
| 1 x [3-8] – Fourth Bulkhead bow side – Material 8mm 5083 | – (Material Not Broken Out). | £193.19 | (≈$261.86) |
| (Part 21) | Bulkheads (1-4) | £974.02 | (≈$1,320.24) |
| EXTERNAL LABOUR | (GBP) | (USD) |
| First Bulkhead bow side – Material 5083 | Rob Weld – (External Labour). | £20 | (≈$27.11) |
| Second (third in count) Bulkhead bow side – Material 5083 | Rob Weld – (External Labour). | £30 | (≈$40.66) |
| Third (fourth in count) Bulkhead bow side – Material 5083 | Rob Weld – (External Labour). | £30 | (≈$40.66) |
| 1 x [0-8] – First Bulkhead bow side Laser Cut – Material 5083 | 837x314x8mm, 837x314x8mm, 757x342x8mm – (External | £50.98 | (≈$69.10) |
| 1 x [1-6] – Second Bulkhead bow side Laser Cut – Material 5083 – (External Labour) | £188.23 | (≈$255.14) |
| 1 x [2-8] – Third Bulkhead bow side Laser Cut – Material 5083 – (External Labour) | £95.43 | (≈$129.35) |
| 1 x [3-8] – Fourth Bulkhead bow side Laser Cut – Material 8mm 5083 | – (External Labour). | £82.8 | (≈$112.23) |
| (Part 21) | Bulkheads (1-4) | £497.44 | (≈$674.25) |
| TOOLS & MISC. | (GBP) | (USD) |
| 1 x CrossArc Welding Set – (Tools & Misc) | £360 | (≈$487.97) |
| 1 x Weld Training – (Tools & Misc) | £468 | (≈$634.36) |
| 1 x Welding Starter Kit – Tungsten etc. – (Tools & Misc) | £75.96 | (≈$102.96) |
| 1 x 9 Litre Argon Gas Bottle (£70 is deposit) – (Tools & Misc) | £144 | (≈$195.19) |
| 1 x 4 Row Steel Flat Hand Brush – (Tools & Misc) | £3.60 | (≈$4.88) |
| AC NXB Circuit Breaker Air Switch – 2 Pole | 40 Amp (home connection) – (Tools & Misc) | £9.40 | (≈$12.74) |
| 2 x 240V 32A 3 PIN Blue Female IP44 2 P&Earth – (Tools & Misc) | £15.60 | (≈$21.15) |
| 2 x 240V 32A 3 PIN Blue Plug Male IP44 2 P&Earth – (Tools & Misc) | £15.20 | (≈$20.60) |
| 15m 10mm Cooker Cable (40amp) – (Tools & Misc) | £84.49 | (≈$114.52) |
| Ceramic Fuse Domestic Electric Fuses Plug (did not need in the end) – (Tools & Misc) | £3.14 | (≈$4.26) |
| Electrical Terminal Blocks (60amp) – Under Cooker – (Tools & Misc) | £7.97 | (≈$10.80) |
| 53N61S 8# D12.5mm Alumina Nozzles Ceramic Cup Shroud WP-9 20 TIG Weld Torch 10pk | £9.52 | (≈$12.90) |
| 10 x General Purpose E6013 Arc Welding Electrodes Rods 1.6 | £6.49 | (≈$8.80) |
| 10 x General Purpose E6013 Arc Welding Electrodes Rods 2.5 | £6.49 | (≈$8.80) |
| (Part 21) | Bulkheads (1-4) | £1,209.86 | (≈$1,639.93) |
| CATEGORY | (GBP) | (USD) | % |
| PARTS/MATERIAL | £974.02 | (≈$1,320.24) | %36.33 |
| EXTERNAL LABOUR | £497.44 | (≈$674.25) | %18.55 |
| TOOLS & MISC. | £1,209.86 | (≈$1,639.93$) | %45.12 |
| TOTAL | £2,681.32 | (≈$3,634.42) | 100% |
Lessons Learned
Lessons I learnt during this stage:
- POINT ONE…
