Re: [bolger] Birdwatcher-2 Material List
Okume is awfully nice stuff to work with. It is pricey and, since it is not rot resistant, expensive epoxy coating is a good idea. Fir is structurally sound, but checks badly unless you sheath it in fiberglass. I'm currently building a 19 foot boat with MDO fir plywood. The glue and veneers seem to be marine grade (I've cut up 8 sheets and haven't found a void yet). The paper overlay seems to be thoroughly bonded to the wood--it doesn't tear when being sawed with a skill saw or a saber saw. It is my hope that I can avoid the expense, time, and sanding involved in epoxy or fg coating--so far it looks good.
Plywood manufacturers build products based on market demand; too bad there is more demand for sign making material than boat building material!
John T
Plywood manufacturers build products based on market demand; too bad there is more demand for sign making material than boat building material!
John T
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From: Bruce Hallman
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Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 1:54 PM
Subject: Re: [bolger] Birdwatcher-2 Material List
> Plywood $1200
I would guess 14 sheets at $50 = $700
> Stick wood 550
I would guess 150 BF at $1 = $150
Spars, 100 BF at $3 = $300
> Lexan 475
128 SF @ $2? = $250
> Other 1360
About right, wild guess anyway,
would include 12 gallons epoxy $600
might be low if you include a tool allowance and sandpaper, etc..
> Sails $750
Payson advertises Birdwatcher sails at $1,245
probably not including the new enlarged jib.
> My memory of the Honda 2 HP is about 750
I got a local quote for a new 2005 yamaha f2.5 at $770 plus tax.
> and a trailer can range up to 1500
The parts to build one are about $600 I bet.
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> Plywood $1200I would guess 14 sheets at $50 = $700
> Stick wood 550I would guess 150 BF at $1 = $150
Spars, 100 BF at $3 = $300
> Lexan 475128 SF @ $2? = $250
> Other 1360About right, wild guess anyway,
would include 12 gallons epoxy $600
might be low if you include a tool allowance and sandpaper, etc..
> Sails $750Payson advertises Birdwatcher sails at $1,245
probably not including the new enlarged jib.
> My memory of the Honda 2 HP is about 750I got a local quote for a new 2005 yamaha f2.5 at $770 plus tax.
> and a trailer can range up to 1500The parts to build one are about $600 I bet.
Hi Steve and all -
I have finished up the first cut at a bill of materials. It is posted at:
http://www.proaxis.com/~boblark/bw_ii_bom.htm
All comments will be appreciated.
I estimated prices, with some research, but no serious price shopping, and
came up with costs. If you look at the materials, they generally would
allow some savings by using lower quality. On the other hand, I must have
missed some items that will push it up. In summary, without outboard
motor, or trailer, or slot hatches/covers (still under consideration), it
is about $4300:
Plywood $1200
Stick wood 550
Lexan 475
Other 1360
Sails 750
My memory of the Honda 2 HP is about 750 and a trailer can range up to 1500
or more.
I have some of the gear already, but there are always added costs for fire
extinguishers and the like. Seems like it could be a $7K project.
Bob Larkin
Corvallis, OR
I have finished up the first cut at a bill of materials. It is posted at:
http://www.proaxis.com/~boblark/bw_ii_bom.htm
All comments will be appreciated.
I estimated prices, with some research, but no serious price shopping, and
came up with costs. If you look at the materials, they generally would
allow some savings by using lower quality. On the other hand, I must have
missed some items that will push it up. In summary, without outboard
motor, or trailer, or slot hatches/covers (still under consideration), it
is about $4300:
Plywood $1200
Stick wood 550
Lexan 475
Other 1360
Sails 750
My memory of the Honda 2 HP is about 750 and a trailer can range up to 1500
or more.
I have some of the gear already, but there are always added costs for fire
extinguishers and the like. Seems like it could be a $7K project.
Bob Larkin
Corvallis, OR