Boat Building Forum

Find advice on all aspects of building your own kayak, canoe or any lightweight boats

Re: Strip: what does a first time builders boat se
By:James Nixon
Date: 9/2/2003, 10:29 am

i had this question of price also, but not for selling reasons but for insurance reasons. I used Nick's pricing estimates for him to build one since the insurance company is interested in replacement costs. I spent at least $2000 on materials (Canadian $) and 300+ hours. Using my wage at work it came out to around what Nick charges, with currency exchange factored in. The quality of my strip built is not going to be anywhere near what you buy from a professional builder, but to replace it I have to build another or buy one... and so I sent a link to Nick’s pricing guide and to my site to convince the insurance company. Let’s just say that it’s insured for far more than anyone would pay to buy it, but it’s still not what it’s worth to me. Should something terrible happen I will be well compensated, but I’d rather have my boat than the obscene amount of money I’ll get if it gets stolen or destroyed. I’d probably spend the money on a private investigator or a mafia hit man to find the thief and break his legs:)

: 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

Messages In This Thread

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