: Thanks for all of the great info. It will really help this first time
: builder. I am planning to build a Spring Run later this year, I already
: have the plans and have my form cut. I will be milling my own B&C strips.
: My wife keeps asking me how much this venture is going to cost from start
: to finish. I hate to lie to her (at least until I have all the facts).
: What is an average cost for building a stripper?

depends on size, material, location, effeciency, equipment.

I've heare $400 for the low end, $900 for the high end, $1300 for all of the pieces shipped to you in a box

a 6-qt kit of raka (www.raka.com) will be $79, 3 gal kit from raka will cost $129.00, A 3 gal kit of system3 (www.fiberlay.com) will cost $147, and 3 gal kit of System 3 Clear coat will run $219.

10yd of 5oz (40in) from raka will cost $37.50, 10 yd of 6oz (50in) from raka will cost $42.70, from fiberlay $64.20

a ball park estament will be about 3 gal epoxy, 20yd of glass. Add another $100 for shipping, handleing, tax, and misc goodies like sand paper, gloves adn such brings the total to aroudn $400

then theres varnish, seats, bungees, deck gear, hatch gear, foot rests, that piece of cherry for accent peices for $12.00/bf and so on that can get expendy