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Re: Strip: what does a first time builders boat se *Pic*
By:Arko Bronaugh
Date: 8/31/2003, 4:28 pm

: when i finish my first boat i will probably build another. if i should sell
: this first one what is a good price range to ask. I know it depends on
: quailty looks and crafstmanship. but assume its going to float and was
: otherwise put together by a novice craftsman.

: ive seen 5k-6k$ on internet websites new and expert built, and ive seen 400$
: on ebay used and unknown.

: any ideas or stories?

: thnaks
: c
Chuck,
Are you building this kayak with the intent of selling it? If so try and do the best job you can. I am going to assume that this is a S&G kayak. Concentrate on the fairness of the lines where the panels all join up. Especially take extra care with the finish. Maybe a few small custom features. One off's, not something anybody can buy. I have little doubt that it will float. Novice or not, you should still cover your expenses. You are the only one who can place a dollar value on your time.
I built a Queen Charlotte 19 a few years back. After two years with this kayak I decided to sell it but not before I refinished it and added a few features like a keyhole cockpit ( which Pygmy did not offer at that time ), flush(?) hatches and 8mm bulkheads front and rear. I got $1100 and a expenses paid trip to DC, dinner and drinks and hotel. The kayak was three years old when I sold it.

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Strip: what does a first time builders boat sell for?
c -- 8/31/2003, 2:51 pm
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James Nixon -- 9/2/2003, 10:29 am
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LeeG -- 9/1/2003, 9:29 am
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James -- 9/1/2003, 1:49 pm
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Andy Waddington -- 9/1/2003, 7:10 am
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srchr/gerald -- 8/31/2003, 7:05 pm
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Jay Babina -- 9/2/2003, 10:47 am
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srchr/gerald -- 9/2/2003, 6:00 pm
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Steve C -- 9/2/2003, 12:37 pm
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Jay Babina -- 9/2/2003, 2:33 pm
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 9/2/2003, 2:19 pm
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Danny Cox -- 9/2/2003, 11:30 am
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Charles Leach -- 8/31/2003, 8:35 pm
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Arko Bronaugh -- 8/31/2003, 4:28 pm
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Shawn Baker -- 9/2/2003, 3:28 pm
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Arko Bronaugh -- 9/2/2003, 5:53 pm